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Pattern Stalker

17 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

Who am I and how in the hell did I get here? A show about self-discovery and changing the course of your history. Experienced and told by Trauma Coach, Rocky Jones.

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Episodes

Dark Passenger: Grif Von Holst (part 2)

May 03, 2021 04:20 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Is it possible to rewrite your story? In this final interview with Grif, we discuss the voice inside our heads and perception vs reality.  We also discuss his career path, how he solves problems, and his thoughts on the pandemic.  Photo: Grif Von Holst  Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

The Imposter: Grif Von Holst (part 1)

April 26, 2021 01:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

My next guest is my good friend Grif. He is an expert in 3-D product innovation and is currently the Senior Product Manager for Centric Software. Centric Software is the number one fashion PLM(product lifecycle management) solution for the industry and is based out of Silicon Valley.  In this interview, we talk about his intimate and tortuous battle with imposter syndrome, his career path, and if he thinks fashion companies really care about sustainability.  Photo: Grif Von Holst  Credits...

Becoming: Boris Pelcer (part 3)

April 18, 2021 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

In the third and final episode with Boris, we explore his views on religion, relationships, and personal development.  Photo: "Perception" by Boris Pelcer Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

Encountering the Shadow: Boris Pelcer (part 2)

April 11, 2021 21:45 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

In this episode, Boris talks about his profound experience with magic mushrooms in Amsterdam and his complicated relationship with social media as an artist. Photo: Boris Pelcer (self portrait) Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

The War Within: Boris Pelcer (part 1)

April 04, 2021 21:30 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Imagine waking up one day and finding out you're going to have to leave your whole world behind. Your friends, your relatives, your home, and all of your belongings. In this next series, I interview my friend Boris who shares his story of how he and his family became refugees of the Bosnian War. We explore how this event has shaped his artwork, relationships, and health. Photo: Boris Pelcer (self portrait) Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for ...

Free Your Mind: Alicia Hardesty (part 3)

March 29, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

In the third and final episode with Alicia, we talk about COVID-19 and it's impact. We also talk about drugs, psychedelics and how to become more self aware. Photo: Alicia Hardesty Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

Changes: Alicia Hardesty (part 2)

March 21, 2021 22:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

In this episode, Alicia and I talk about the fashion industry and the role we play in it.  Photo: Alicia Hardesty Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

Rebel Heart: Alicia Hardesty (part 1)

March 15, 2021 02:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

In this series, I interview my friend Alicia who some of you might know or remember from season 10 of Project Runway. A natural born rebel raised in rural Kentucky, you can't help but to be lured in by her raw, authentic, unapologetic style.  In this first episode, we talk about her personal transformation and life growing up as a tomboy in Kentucky. We also go into great depth about identity, labels, and coming out. Photo: Alicia Hardesty Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never L...

I Had a Dream: Aunt Claire (part 3)

March 07, 2021 23:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

In the third and final episode with my Aunt Claire, it becomes quite clear to me how much my family and I struggle with boundaries, codependency, and addiction to work. Is this just a common thing amongst blue-collar families or is it something that runs deeper than that? Photo: Aunt Claire Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

Mother Hen: Aunt Claire (part 2)

February 28, 2021 23:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode, Aunt Claire shares how she got the nickname "Mother Hen". We also talk about the passing of her mother, my personal pain from childhood, and the heavy load we share holding it together for our family.  Photo: Aunt Claire with her sons Kenny and Joe. Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

What Doesn't Kill You: Aunt Claire (part 1)

February 22, 2021 01:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

In the third series, I interview my beloved Aunt Claire; mother to all and backbone of the Cameron family.  In this first episode, we cover the sudden loss of her father at an early age and the complicated relationship she had with her mother and her mother's addiction.  Photo: Aunt Claire (top), her sister Carolyn (middle), her brother Bob (bottom).  Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

Last Call: Uncle Rocky (part 3)

February 14, 2021 23:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

In the third and final episode with my Uncle Rocky, we talk more about his bar and why that time period is still full of darkness for him.   Photo: Uncle Rocky (left), Aunt Claire (right) both holding the sign. Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings 

Eye of the Tiger: Uncle Rocky (part 2)

February 07, 2021 23:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

What does it take to beat years or even generations of addiction? In this episode, Uncle Rocky shares his long and complicated battle with alcohol and more family stories. Photo: Uncle Rocky (Victor), his son Joe (left), his son Kenny (right) Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings 

It Runs in the Family: Uncle Rocky (part 1)

January 31, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

In the second series, I interview my Uncle Rocky (who I was named after).  He is my Mom's only living brother and one of the very few in the family to beat his addiction to alcohol and cigarettes.  In this first episode, we talk a bit about his life growing up in southeastern Ohio and the death of my grandparents. He also shares stories from his time working in the salt mines, coal mines, and as the owner of his own bar.  Photo: Uncle Rocky (Victor) and me Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Son...

Tough Love: Mom (part 3)

January 24, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

In the third and final episode with my Mom, the realization that a change is needed begins to sink in. So where do we go from here? And is change even possible? Photo: Mom (Vicki) and my brother (Derek) Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

In Sickness and in Health: Mom (part 2)

January 17, 2021 23:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

In this episode, Mom and I talk through Dad's health issues, his new found sense of purpose, and my struggles as a first generation college student.  Photo: Dad (Kirk) Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings

The Blueprint: Mom (part 1)

January 10, 2021 23:35 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

In this first episode, I interview my Mom in order to find out more about her childhood and life story. We explore her experiences of being the youngest and only girl in her family, a young Mom in an abusive relationship, and life growing up in rural Ohio.  Photo: Mom (Vicki) Credits: Podcast Intro/Outro Song: I Will Never Let You Die  Artist: An Autumn for Crippled Children © 2016  Wickerman Recordings