Today's episode features a raw discussion with Derek Crager about the value of AI in human society. Derek Crager is a tech founder, an AI thought leader, and author of the upcoming book "Human First AI." Derek and I consider what AI excels at doing for humans, how humans can co-create with AI effectively, and why a printer telling you about its broken parts would be creepy.
REFERENCES:
Derek Crager’s Website: https://www.practicalai.app
Follow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/
Learn about Derek’s book: https://www.humanfirstai.net/
This week's episode features a candid conversation about sex with my dear friend Eve Hall. Eve is a physical therapist for sexual wellness and an award-winning hostess of the Please Me! Podcast. Together, Eve and I consider topics as diverse as pelvic floor health, the patriarchy, and awkward ways to describe what humans do naturally.
REFERENCES:
Eve Hall’s Website: https://pleaseme.online/
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Follow Eve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEo1qdyY9pXicqeXYeyca9Q
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Today's episode features a story of old-school New Jersey coming-of-age with Mary Kathleen Mehuron. Mary Kathleen is an author, educator, and artist whose most recent novel "Down on the South Beach Drag” explores Queer self-discovery. Mary Kathleen and I discuss the New Jersey art and music scene, The Boss, and giving children the space to grow up to be just who they are.
REFERENCES:
Mary Kathleen Mehuron’s Website: https://www.marykathleenmehuron.com/
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Follow Mary Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marykathleenmehuron
Today's episode features the new Mayor of Downingtown, PA, Dr. Erica Deuso. Erica is a scientist, advocate for the marginalized...oh, and the first openly transgender Mayor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Erica and I discuss topics as weighty as the dirty business inherent in politics, how education is the best form of activism, and how long a buffalo would need to be in electrolysis before a vaginoplasty.
REFERENCES:
Erica Deuso’s Website: https://www.ericadeuso.com/
Follow Erica on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ericadeuso.bsky.social
Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Erica_Deuso/
Follow Erica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaForPA/
Follow Erica on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricaforPA
Follow Erica on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erica_deuso
Emerge Pennsylvania: https://pa.emergeamerica.org/
Today's episode features insight into self-defeating behavior with Dr. Albert Bramante. Albert is a psychology professor, author, talent agent, and hypnotist whose newest book is titled "Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self Doubt and Mastering Self Sabotage for Performing Artists." Albert and I muse over topics as diverse as how self-sabotage stems from comfort, whether more physical danger would make for better people, and why drama majors inspire less drama than academics.
REFERENCES:
Albert Bramante’s Website: https://albertbramante.com/
Read “Rise Above the Script”: https://a.co/d/b770wPb
Follow Albert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/albertbramante
Follow Albert on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dralbramante
Follow Albert on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante
★ Support this podcast ★This week's episode features advice on having great sex by Dr. Stacy Friedman. Dr. Stacy is a clinical sexologist, podcaster, and Certified Sex Coach. We discuss topics as weighty as why we only learn about the negative aspects of sex, how teaching your partner what makes you happy is your gift to them, and why alliteration with P is the best there is.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Stacy Friedman’s Website: https://drstacyfriedman.com
Follow Dr. Stacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrStacyFriedman
Follow Dr. Stacy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstacyfriedman
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Follow Dr. Stacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstacy
Today's episode features Tracey Napier's story of shattering early perceptions of limitation to blossom into the Divine Plan. Tracey is an intuitive life coach, psychic, author, and speaker. Tracey and I consider topics as diverse as the beliefs that steal our control, how we can only delay the Divine Plan, and why we need to ask ourselves the right questions if we expect ourselves to answer.
REFERENCES:
Tracey Napier’s Website: https://www.traceynapier.com/
Follow Tracey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceyjeannapier2/
Follow Tracey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@traceyjeannapier
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Follow Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceynapier/
Follow Tracey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@traceyjeannapier
Today's episode features Anne Gillaspie's raw story of hitting bottom, finding purpose, and reclaiming who she is. Anne is a Brand Therapist, podcaster, and Worshiper of Why. In our discussion, Anne and I touch on all damage caused by manipulation, trusting our children to learn from their mistakes, and how to rank the Spice Girls correctly.
CONTENT WARNING: Depression and Suicide
REFERENCES:
Anne Gillaspie’s Website: https://www.fixandform.com/
Follow Fix & Form on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fixandform
Follow Fix & Form on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FixandForm/
Follow Fix & Form on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/fixandform
Follow Fix & Form on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fix.form.branding
Today's episode features Dr. Jeff Feinman and his Whole-istic approach to veterinary medicine. Dr. Jeff is a veterinarian as well as a Whole-istic connector and educator. Jeff and I muse over topics as far afield as context in science and medicine; life, death, and rebirth; and what to call the word 'laser.'
REFERENCES:
Jeff Feinmans’s Website: https://www.holisticactions.com/
Follow Jeff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticactions
Follow Jeff on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticActions
Follow Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticactions
Follow Jeff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jeff-feinman-72422013/
Today's episode is an honor I won't forget - Candidate for US Senate Dakarai Larriett tells his story of police brutality turned into a run for America's future. Dakarai is a businessperson, an advocate, a police brutality survivor, and 2026 US Senate Candidate for the state of Alabama. Our conversation floats over topics are diverse as qualified immunity, Queer representation, and how most states are purple...as they should be!
REFERENCES:
Dakarai Larriett’s Website: https://dakarailarriett.com/
Read Dakarai’s book “Don’t Flush:” https://a.co/d/9evLdYt
Follow Dakarai on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dakarailarriettforsenate
Follow Dakarai on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/12H6Wmgbj8E/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Follow Dakarai on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dakarai.larriett
Follow Dakarai on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dakarail
Today's episode features Lynn Colepaugh and her conversation with Large Language Models (LLMs). Lynn is a brand strategist, music label founder, and Founder of Cyber PR Army, a woman-led digital strategy agency. Together, Lynn and I consider imagination as the Infinite Almost, how to keep your most important memories alive, and whether Pedro Pascal can conjugate.
REFERENCES:
Lynn Colepaugh’s Website: https://cyberprarmy.com/
See Lynn's story and book a consultation: https://cyberprarmy.com/thecastle
Follow Lynn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lynn.daigle
Follow Lynn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynncolepaugh/
Follow Lynn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynncolepaugh/
Today's episode features Russell Van Brocklen's struggles with dyslexia, and how he came out the other side. Russell is "The Dyslexia Professor" and founded the website https://dyslexiaclasses.com. In our discussion, Russell and I consider topics as diverse as language processing, how learning requires custom application per student, and why "Wonder Woman " was such a great movie.
REFERENCES:
Russell Van Brocklen’s Website: https://dyslexiaclasses.com/
Follow Russell on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dyslexiaclasses
Follow Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/teaching-students-with-dyslexia/
Follow Russell on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dyslexiaclasses7755
★ Support this podcast ★Today's episode features Christian de la Huerta and his story of reclaiming himself from other people's expectations. Christian is an author, TedX speaker, and personal transformation coach whose latest book explores the relationship of love, choice, and power. Christian and I discuss topics as wide as toxic masculinity, how power is not zero-sum, and the holistic nature of love.
REFERENCES:
Christian de la Huerta’s Website: https://soulfulpower.com/
Follow Christian on Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/unleashyourinnerhero
Follow Christian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiandlh/
Follow Christian on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulpower6929
Follow Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christiandelahuerta/
This episode features a look into the Akashic Records with Kanika Vasudeva. Kanika is an Akashic Records reader and energy coach who founded the Art of Life Center to help parents create a better environment for their children. Kanika and I muse over profound topics as far afield as the natural happiness of children, learning the lessons the Universe presents us, and why the Universe still seems to make merging on the freeway so difficult.
REFERENCES:
Kanika Vasudeva’s Website: https://artoflifecenter.com/
Follow Kanika on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kanikaenergycoach
Follow Kanika on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kanikaenergycoach
Follow Kanika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kanikaenergycoach
Follow Kanika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanikaenergycoach/
Today's episode features Dr. Allison Battles, a Queer and Pagan licensed clinical psychologist, trauma specialist, and Certified Therapeutic Game Master. Yes - Game Master! Allison and I consider topics as far afield as how science can sometimes be unwieldy in healing, using Dungeons & Dragons for identity exploration, and that Dark Elf you made in WoW, but should likely be ashamed of.
REFERENCES:
Dr. Allison Battles's company, BattleRobin Counseling: https://battlerobincounseling.com/
Today's episode features David Alan Brown's story of transformation. David is an author, educator, and developer of the Convergence method, which guides you through self-discovery and personal power. David and I cover the field from developing personal leadership to trusting you know who you are to finding gratitude you get to express who you are.
REFERENCES:
David Alan Brown’s Website: https://davidalanbrown.com/
Follow David on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.a.brown.940
Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theauthordavidalanbrown/
Follow David on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/thewriterdab
Today's show features Arnold Beekes and his story of overcoming the narratives that hold us back. Arnold is an author, speaker, and Brain Fitness Trainer whose masterclasses help you uncondition your brain. Arnold and I ponder topics as diverse as why it can be damaging to do as you're asked, why sporadic positive reinforcement may not overcome chronic negative reinforcement, and how technology can stifle critical thought.
REFERENCES:
Arnold Beekes’s Website: https://braingym.fitness/
Follow Arnold on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arnold.beekes
Follow Arnold on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainGymFitness
Follow Arnold on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnold.beekes/
Follow Arnold on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@podcastercoach
Follow Arnold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/
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Today's episode follows Gretchen Schoser's chilling story of despair and rebirth. Gretchen is a suicide attempt survivor, award-winning podcaster, and tech-savvy entrepreneur whose work focuses on healing the mental health Western society wears down. Gretchen and I muse over topics as far afield as the importance of community, how friends love friends no matter what, and why baby raccoons are the balm for all maladies.
REFERENCES:
Gretchen Schoser’s website: https://www.schosersolutions.com/
Sh!t That Goes on in Our Heads Podcast: https://goesoninourheads.net/
Follow Gretchen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schoser_tw_solutions
Follow Gretchen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/schoser-talent-and-wellness-llc/
Today I welcome Tigrilla Gardenia's plant wisdom to the show. Tigrilla is a Nature-Inspired Mentor, Certified Life Coach, and World Ambassador for Plant Advocacy. We consider topics as conceptually diverse as humanity's integration into Earth's story, Eco-feminism as our new word for how humans used to live, and whether Tiggers are made out of rubber or springs.
REFERENCES:
Tigrilla Gardenia’s Website: https://tigrillagardenia.com/
Follow Tigrilla on Facebook: https://facebook.com/tigrillagardenia
Follow Tigrilla on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tigrillagardenia
Follow Tigrilla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tigrillagardenia
Follow Tigrilla on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tigrillagardenia
This week's episode features Bobbi Barrington's ability to reframe the stories she told herself all her life. Bobbi is a keynote speaker, coach, and transgender woman who helps others reveal their own stories and how they can change them for a better life. Bobbi and I discuss topics as far afield as the power each of us has to tell our own story, how authenticity unlocks deep emotional regulation, and the beauty of getting chatted up in a bar.
REFERENCES:
Bobbi Barringtons’s Website: https://www.bobbibarrington.com/
Follow Bobbi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bobbigirl1/
Follow Bobbi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbibarrington/
Follow Bobbi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobbibarrington/
Follow Bobbi on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BobbiBarrington