Τα καλύτερα 20 LIFE podcast (2024)

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A Line in The Sand 40:24

1d ago40:24

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Back from just about two weeks in London, Paris, and Normandy. I was able to witness the turmoil of the US POTUS election from a very unique perspective, from across the pond, surrounded by many people from different backgrounds. What stuck with me most, was the two days in Normandy, and all that went into D-Day 80 years ago, Operation Overlord whi…

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Remembering Amy. 25:12

14d ago25:12

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As I lock down the Aurora Media Studios for a much-needed and long-awaited hiatus, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the importance of perspective in these turbulent times. Also, I am remembering one of the most incredible people I've ever known-Amy Lyon- who I met way back in 1993, and after a 30-year battle, has transitioned to the beyond pl…

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The Politics of Belief 1:13:51

15d ago1:13:51

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With less than a week before the polls open for the 2024 POTUS race, the pressure has become formidable for many voters. I've always been fascinated by why people vote one way or the other, the factors, the circumstances, and the thoughts that go into going blue or red. Three people volunteered to join me on the episode to share their opinions that…

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Gridiron Gory 27:36

17d ago27:36

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No, that's not a typo in the episode title because gridiron glory can turn to gridiron gory in the blink of an eye or the launch of a "Hail Mary" pass and that's exactly what happened yesterday when the Bears came up short against the Washington Commanders. But to rub salt into the wound, the taunting by a Bears player before the game ended went vi…

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Halloween Memories 37:05

19d ago37:05

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Halloween is a bittersweet holiday for me. It was without question, my dad's favorite time of the year, as he would transform our house into "The Haunted Castle" and himself from a mild-mannered banker, into "The Count." For over two decades my dad and his supporting cast of werewolves, mummies, monsters, and more, scared the living sh*t out of unt…

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THE WEDNESDAY RANT 34:40

22d ago34:40

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So, what do Julie Murphy, Oprah Winfrey, Georgia O'Keefe, Vincent Van Gogh, Albert Einstein, Sidney Poitier, Elizabeth Arden, Dr. Seuss, Chris Gardner, J.K. Rowling, and 'Yellowstone' creator Taylor Sheridan all have in common? They all went through the wringer, which is a prerequisite to success. The most successful and significant people I know h…

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Homecoming 33:44

26d ago33:44

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Homecoming is the tradition of welcoming back alumni or other former members of an organization to celebrate the organization's existence. It is a tradition in many high schools, colleges, and churches. But that definition is just the concept of the thing. As I was reminded yesterday when attending homecoming at my former high school, it goes far p…

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A Season of Peace 31:06

29d ago31:06

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So, I had prepared The Wednesday Rant a day in advance, based on the headlines but since your host forgot to turn his microphone on, there's nothing to hear on that side of things. The bottom line is I had forgotten about the lifelines, that is until a piece of paper fell out of a folder stored in a box since...1997. Add to that a phone call from a…

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Remembering John. 52:27

1M ago52:27

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John Denver is among the world's biggest-selling solo artists in music history. Noted for his stratospheric vocals, guitar skills, and songwriting ability, Denver also pioneered environmental ethics and responsibility and was a champion of human rights as co-founder of The Hunger Project. 27 years ago today, Denver perished in a plane crash at the …

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For What It's Worth. 33:44

1M ago33:44

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So, what do the hit show Pawn Stars, my first car, the cost of living in 1974, a subscription to the Life 2.0 Podcast, the cost of a medium cheese and sausage pizza at Rocky's, and time all have in common? Who gets to determine the value of something? Well, on Pawn Stars it's Rick, for the podcast it's me, but in your life, it's you.…

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Closing The Gap 24:40

1M ago24:40

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An hour conversation with a highly respected friend and fellow author revealed that she was in that gap between who she used to be, and who she is becoming. That gap can be scary, as we lose our sense of self and accomplishment and the outer validation that our presence on the planet matters. Of course, this lack of unconditional love to ourselves …

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The Mortal Coil 33:30

1M ago33:30

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Pete, Rose, Kris Kristofferson, John Amos, John Ashton, Maggie Smith...the list goes on and on of those we recently said goodbye to. The lesson of course is that one of the reasons we know them is because they found their purpose in life and lived it in such a way that we couldn't ignore their talents and gifts. But, what about us? The lesser known…

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It's A Living Thing... 31:43

2M ago31:43

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So, I've managed to include my concert experience last night with Jeff Lynne, the dedication later today of a marker/bench that designates the former site of the Coast Air Station Chicago hangar, a CNN report that shows how the presidential race is seen by 4th & 5th graders in one clear, cohesive and compelling episode in just about 30 minutes. Or …

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Hijacking Jesus 35:19

2M ago35:19

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I tried to ignore this one but to no avail. "This extraordinary GI Jesus figurine embodies the essence of a devoted soldier. A testament to faith and bravery, this figurine encapsulates the unwavering spirit of a soldier of Christ! On sale for only $19.99 (regular retail $36.99) all major credit cards accepted!" Add to that, an article in the NY Ti…

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The School of Life: 6 Harsh Truths 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Send us a text Life is full of unexpected challenges, and some harsh life truths can shape how we navigate through it. Understanding and accepting these truths can help build resilience, improve decision-making, and offer a realistic perspective. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.buzzsprout.com/1073887/support For more life tips around mental health and…

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The Fire Within 54:07

2M ago54:07

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Danny Vader and Hélène van Engelen are the heart and soul of the Firekeeper Academy based in the Netherlands. With over 50 years of experience in fields ranging from banking and IT to consultancy and the health industry, they bring a wealth of professional knowledge to their roles. But their deep spiritual journey and dedication to personal growth …

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Foundation Fixes 33:12

2M ago33:12

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It's another busy day on this end of the microphone. This afternoon is the last public event with Chicago Cubs legendary catcher Randy Hundley, for the IRONMAN book, which I so looking forward to. But as always, there's more going on, like the cracks that needed to be repaired in the house foundation, which of course reminds me how important is tha…

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Molly's Moon 12:28

2M ago12:28

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Every Full Moon, hundreds of people around the world go out to gaze at the night sky and look up at our lunar neighbor to remember and pay respect to an incredible woman, Molly Creely, who passed away on September 10th, 2019 at the age of 44. For the past five years, "Molly’s Moon" has become a rite of passage once a month, a holy mass of sorts, an…

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Climate & Cats 35:39

2M ago35:39

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On this episode of the Life 2.0 podcast, a short recap of my talk this past week at the Climate Action Museum in Chicago, and how one man changed the Chicago River's course and saved thousands of lives in the process. In other news, the last POTUS debate had some wild claims by former President Trump about Haitian immigrants chowing down on cats in…

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Planet Plastic 34:34

2M ago34:34

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In this edition of Earth Matters Monday, taking time for a last shout-out for the upcoming Earth Matters event at the Climate Action Museum on 9.11.24 with my tag-team partner Jen Weigel. At some point, we're not going to use the term Planet Earth anymore but rather Planet Plastic, as there is more plastic in tonnage than all the living things in t…

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Baseball & Bridges 33:20

2M ago33:20

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It's been another interesting week for me. I ended up at Wrigley Field and witnessed the Chicago Cubs' no-hitter, which got me thinking about that iconic shrine and how much it's played in my life over the years. Then, a reminder popped up on Facebook about an early episode of "The Bridge" from 2020 with my friend the late, great Hillary Raimo. I g…

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Cinderella Man 22:15

2M ago22:15

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Last night, I happened to catch one of my top ten fav films of all time "Cinderella Man" starring Russell Crowe and Rene Zellweger. It's Ron Howard's excellent movie about the true life and times of boxer James J. Braddock aka "The Bulldog of Bergen" and how he went from a contender to a washed-up pugilist and then incredibly found himself as the h…

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Labor Day 2024 36:10

3M ago36:10

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Labor Day was born out of difficult (to say the least) working conditions in America back in the 1800s. It's the end of summer and the beginning of fall, but it also has me thinking of a few of the early jobs I had, like stacking bags of flour and fixing tires, as well as pouring concrete. It's about the value of work, putting in long hours, grindi…

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The American Dream 8:24

3M ago8:24

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Frank Cale was just 19 years old when he came to the United States in 1967 in search of The American Dream. He found it, on the corner of Elston and Lawrence Ave. in Chicago, and for the past half-century, he cranked out untold pizzas and memories for those of us fortunate enough to call Sano's home. Last night, the doors closed for good, signaling…

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Higher Ground 39:43

3M ago39:43

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The landfill of the internet is filled with all sorts of #$%*!($!! and on the heels of celebrating my 27th year in radio and still attempting to find common sense during uncommon times, it was time for another edition of The Wednesday Rant. Is it true that in November of 2020, gas was $1.80 per gallon and mortgage rates were at a low of 2.75%? Yes.…

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Fear Factor 35:09

3M ago35:09

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After watching "It-Chapter Two" last night for the third time from the master of horror Stephen King, the underlying theme of how fear can distort our view of the world and create lifelong challenges was crystal clear. The "fear factor" is a very real thing...or is it? Pennywise the Dancing Clown only existed by feeding off fear, not unlike humans …

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If I Can Dream 30:28

3M ago30:28

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It's been another busy week at the Aurora Media Production Studio. I've done a few video-based interviews for the IRONMAN book, (meaning I needed to clean up a bit on-site.) During the clean-up process, I came across the original concept for the Oprah Radio Network I created back in 2004 and while that project didn't go as planned, it gave me a pus…

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Earth Matters Monday 44:51

3M ago44:51

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On this edition of "Earth Matters Monday" I am joined by my gal-pal, the Emmy Award-winning journalist and best-selling author Jenniffer Weigel. We're gearing up for a tag-team public event at the Climate Action Museum in Chicago on September 11th and in preparation for the program, we are talking about some of the basics of earth science, how impo…

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At The Hop 33:53

3M ago33:53

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As I prepared for this episode, the 1957 hit "At The Hop" by Danny and The Juniors kept popping up on my social media feed. I then remembered the back story of how Danny Rapp eventually took his own life. Once again, I was reminded about the importance of not confusing who you are, with what you do and that finding purpose in life whether you're on…

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The Almighty Dollar 40:14

3M ago40:14

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In April, I signed up for both presidential candidates' email lists, to see what the chatter might be. Six months later, I've had enough of them asking for cash to "Save The Republic" or "Battle for the Soul of America" and decided to unsubscribe to save my sanity. But before I did, I saved the good, the bad, and the ugly from both camps and though…

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Real Strength 56:58

4M ago56:58

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Resistance training has so many benefits that it takes an expert to explain them so that people who do not have a regular exercise program can understand the positive impact it can make in their lives. So, I reached out to Liz Kinnart, the best trainer/coach/motivator I know. Liz is an elite athlete, a mom, and owner of Bloom Holistic Health and Fi…

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THE EASTLAND 25:19

4M ago25:19

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109 years ago today, on July 24th, 1915, The Eastland sat docked on the Chicago River as hundreds of employees of the Western Electric Company crammed on board what was to be a day excursion to Michigan. As the ship filled up with passengers, it tipped to the waterside and quickly rolled over, throwing 2,500 people into the murky river water. In le…

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Let The Light In 34:44

4M ago34:44

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It's an oft-repeated theme that needs to be constantly reinforced. The lens you see the world with is determined by the beliefs you hold to be true even though they might not be. In optics, the aperture of an optical system is a hole or an opening that primarily limits light propagated through the system. So the more light you let in, the clearer t…

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The Journey 39:07

4M ago39:07

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At lunch this past week, I was asked "How did this all start for you?" Answering that question has been an ongoing exercise for nearly 30 years about the great game of connect-a-dots and the absolute knowing that whatever you seek...is seeking you. Whether or not you take the journey is a choice, but as Louis Pasteur insisted, "Chance favors the pr…

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THE WEDNESDAY RANT 27:43

4M ago27:43

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So here we go again. Another tug of war for the White House between Biden and Trump. It's an ongoing reality show for the masses, and like most reality shows, illusion is what creates how we see the show. But, what if, we could use Artificial Intelligence (AI seems to be better than real human intelligence) and build the "Perfect POTUS" and skip al…

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SHARK WEEK 32:49

4M ago32:49

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Since 1988, Shark Week has captivated audiences around the world, which is a good thing. The sharks have no idea how popular they have become, and usually only make the headlines when they take a bite out of someone, often with deadly results. But the few human fatalities are nothing compared to the fact that humans take 100 million sharks out of t…

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Mission Possible 29:22

4M ago29:22

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It's been said that the two most important days of your life are the day you were born, and the day you figure out why. Most people never take the road less traveled, where their mission is waiting for them. Life is set up like a game of connect-a-dots but you don't get to see the mosaic until you reach a point of clarity. If you go within, you'll …

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The Wednesday Rant 15:58

4M ago15:58

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I was just about to lower the boom on the onslaught of emails I have gotten from Joe Biden and Donald Trump (they apparently know me but I don't know them) and how each of them needs my money right now (or at least by midnight) in the race to save the republic. But, Joe and Donny will have to wait, because something else has my attention. Lower lif…

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Lawn Balance 30:36

5M ago30:36

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We are smack dab in the middle of summer with a few months left of grass-cutting before we can park the mower. Last summer, I swapped out my gas-belching mower for a sleek, new E-powered Black & Decker and never looked back. Americans will spend an estimated 127 billion dollars on lawn care and maintenance and the time has come to stop bombarding y…

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Cimcie Nichols 1:03:17

5M ago1:03:17

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Cimcie Nichols is a formidable combination of nature and nurture. She was my producer on "The Bridge" radio show that had us in conversation with Beijing daily for a year. Since then, she's gone through the gauntlet of change and has emerged as a certified practitioner in Sound Therapy, Reiki, and Herbalism, dedicated to holistic well-being. Over t…

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Earth Matters Monday 28:34

5M ago28:34

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There I was, cleaning up the Aurora Media Productions studio when I came across a letter that Bill Kurtis passed along to me a decade ago. It was from a listener of the Earth Matters radio vignettes and the changes they made, that caused a positive ripple effect, simply from listening to a one-minute short-form show. Next thing I know, I'm firing u…

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The Newsman-John McEuen 1:08:46

5M ago1:08:46

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John McEuen has been called "A Father of Americana Music." Best known as a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, he is a key figure in the history of American folk music. Born in Oakland, California, McEuen grew up outside of Los Angeles. He began playing the banjo at age 17, after hearing live bluegrass at a club near his home. That night…

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Father's Day 2024 36:58

5M ago36:58

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An unplanned, early morning jaunt to grab some donuts, and a chance encounter with a woman who just lost her dad a month ago, kick-started this Father's Day episode. Add in some of my most profound (and often difficult) memories of my dad as well as a couple of his favorite songs, and this being my 20th year without him, goes to prove as my friend …

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How To Stop Procrastinating and Overthinking: 5 steps to change your ways 8:44

5M ago8:44

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Send us a text If you're a serial procrastinator, listen to this episode. If you overthink, you will learn to balance and maintain your mind. Follow, review, and subscribe for more helpful mental health tips. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.buzzsprout.com/1073887/support For more life tips around mental health and personal transformation, go to www.li…

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The Naked Men's Club 33:27

5M ago33:27

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I'm just back from a trip to the UP of Michigan, and it was another perspective-changing experience. It was the end of an era for The Naked Men's Club, a sacred ritual that was given form by the loss of two young people back in 2002. As with all things, I was reminded that as the late, great Wayne Dyer said, "When you change the way you look at thi…

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Happy Birthday Randy! 46:12

6M ago46:12

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After some serious behind-the-scenes stuff regarding this podcast, I've decided to mush on with it for now. I couldn't miss the chance to wish my friend and legendary Chicago Cubs catcher Randy Hundley a happy 82nd birthday! I've dropped a vintage clip of Randy on The Dr. Oz Show from Oprah Radio and to top off the show, a fantastic song written an…

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If you're feeling lost, do these things now. 14:32

6M ago14:32

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Send us a text Life has it's peaks and valleys. If you're feeling lost, learn how I cope with stress, anxiety, and hopelessness. These five tips can transform your thinking, attitude, beliefs, and life ultimately. SUPPORT THE SHOW https://www.buzzsprout.com/1073887/support For more life tips around mental health and personal transformation, go to w…

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Memorial Day 2024 37:49

6M ago37:49

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Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed forces. It is a day for visiting cemeteries and memorials to mourn the military personnel who died in the line of duty. There's nothing happy about it. Like many things, it's been hijacked …

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John Berry 47:47

6M ago47:47

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In 1993, John Berry scored his first #1 hit "Your Love Amazes Me" and at the very same time, he was battling a brain tumor. Since then, JB has gone on to become one of the most iconic voices in music, and he joins me to talk about that breakthrough hit and the songs that have kept him on the road for the past 30 years. Also, there's a great story a…

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Armed Forces Day 2024 35:26

6M ago35:26

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We are smack dab in the middle of Military Appreciation Month, and it's Armed Forces Day. Taking a little bit of a different track on all this, as the further I get from my days in the United States Coast Guard, the more I appreciate all that I learned, the people I served with, and the motto of "Semper Paratus" (Always Ready.) Also, I would be rem…

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