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EPISODE XLVI: MOTHER IS THE NAME FOR GOD

It may be a day after Mothers Day but I go on an emotional rollercoaster thinking about my Mother and her passing and the many different emotions and events that transpired after her death.  How my whole outlook on life and brain changed.  How I gave up for a minute and jumped back in.

EPISODE XLV: GOOD GRIEF

I talk about how grief can affect people and also get really personal talking about my own struggle with the grief of losing my mother at an early age. Also Preston Klik, sound practitioner who has been doing performances for a long time talks about his event coming up at the Rosehill Cemetary in Chicago.

EPISODE XLIV: MAKING CHOICES

Your life is based on the choices you make, and I talk about some of the choices I have made.  I also talk about the power I have cultivated to being able to make my own choices and taking responsibility for my life. 

EPISODE XLIII: STUDENT OF THE GAME

We are constantly learning about life.   We have blessings and we have lessons but the lessons can also be blessings if you look at it that way.  I talk about where I have been and where I am and how anyone can follow the path if they are willing to do the work. 

EPISODE XLII: DOOMSDAY

Ever feel like everything is piling up on you and you're going to explode.  Maybe life is getting you down.  Perhaps it is how we perceive things, as I talk about my own doomsday scenarios.

EPISODE XLI: FULL CIRCLE

Ironically we have an eclipse today since we are talking about circles but anyhow.  I discuss my journey how 20 years ago I shut down my creation of the Stoned Ranger.  A character who was obnoxious, vulgar, angry, and hostile, but did have a heart.  20 years later, I decided being myself was better as I talk about what got me to this point and the build up to Experience I, my semi retreat happening on May 19 in Bartlett, IL 

EPISODE XL: GROWTH IS FOR YOU NOT THEM

I discuss how hard it can be to grow as a person.  To understand people may not be willing to accept or believe you are changing and trying to do better.  I touch on a DBT skill called opposite action which has served me well lately.  The bottom line is you can see the results.  Some may not see them or even accept them.  You just have to stay on your path.
 

EPISODE XXXIV: THE HARD THINGS

This week I discuss how hard it is to do the right thing especially when most of humanity has been conditioned to do the wrong things.  It's so easy to be judgmental, angry, mean, eat animals, and much much more.  But what if we take the necessary step to do the hard work and reverse the curse.  Also Kristyn Jones and Kathryn Hilger from Awake Oneness Tribe join me to discuss the Veggie Fest coming up in Joliet, IL on April 13.

EPISODE XXXVIII: CONNECTION MEANS EVERYTHING

Human connection is one of the most important needs we have.  Whether it be just a pleasant exchange with a friendly stranger or spending time with the ones we love, it's essential to have that contact with each other physically and mentally.  I speak to how connection helps all of us make the tough days easier.

EPISODE XXXVII: ME VS ME

Your biggest opponent, your toughest nemesis, your best friend all wrapped up in one, is YOU! So what are you going to do about me?  I take a look at the whole concept of me versus me and even talk about how I compete against myself and why it's healthier than comparing and competing with others.