I Want To Know

Mike Veny joins the I Want To Know podcast in an effort to help break the negative stigma behind mental health. Mike is not just another motivational speaker or Mr. Know-It-All; he struggles with mental health every day of his life. As a child he was in and out of psychiatric hospitals, expelled from multiple schools, was on numerous medications and even attempted suicide multiple times. Now he is a mental health speaker that has given a TEDx talk and uses his inside knowledge to help others understand. On the podcast, we talk about; Mike's struggle with mental health, anger issues and triggers, the dangers of self-medicating, different treatments he went through, what he does know to educate, mental health stigmas, his life as a musician and so much more.Thanks to Mike for joining the show, you can find all of his contact information in the 'Guests' section if www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Lianna Carrera is a hilarious stand up comedian, actor, writer and all around good person. She grew up as the gay kid of a Southern Baptist Minister and her mother and brothers are Deaf. On the podcast we talk about a wide variety of things; growing up gay with a baptist minister and how he took that news of her coming out, having deaf family members, problems with other kids while growing up, where she got her start in performing, being a lesbian on the comedy scene and so much more. She is also a sign language interpreter and has translated for Hillary Clinton. On top of all that we also discuss the two shows that she's developing, "Boyish" and "Save the World."Thanks to Lianna for joining the show, you can find all her information in the 'Guests' section if www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Mechanical engineer turned product startup specialist Filip Valica joins the show to discuss an array of topics ranging from immigrating to the United States as a child to what he's doing now with The Product Startup and everything in between. Host Greg Jones is also joined on the show by Shannon Gomes, owner of Too Good 2 Eat Cakes, who is looking to take her own product to market. Greg and Filip start off talking about his immigrating to the United States with his mother at the age of seven from Czechoslovakia, what it's like growing up in a new country, challenges to growing up as an immigrant and much more. Filip tells us about his career as a mechanical engineer in Texas (working with plenty of oil companies), what brought on The Product Startup and what he does for entrepreneurs.Shannon joins in and asks questions about getting her product to market, how to price your goods, putting a price on your time, marketing yourself and your product, how to get started and so much more. If you have a business you're looking to start, this could be extremely informational for you.Thanks to Filip for joining the show, you can find all his information in the 'Guests' section if www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

J.D. Mitschke has an extensive educational background in the psychological sciences and is the author of "Modern-Day Liberalism: Exploring the Psychological Foundations of the Disorder." I'll start off with the disclaimer that J.D. is politically conservative (if you haven't picked that up from his book title) and has some political opinions that you may not agree or believe in-and that is perfectly okay. J.D. offers some opinions that may be considered controversial or even offensive to some people. All that can be asked is that you listen with an open mind and form your own opinions. Some of the things covered: The difference between liberalism now and in the past, why liberalism is considered a "mental disorder" to him, characteristics of extreme political views, hatred in politics (especially liberals), the difference between 'Conservatives' and 'Republicans', the background of the current liberal movement, how liberals are ruining the country, what Black Lives Matter could do to make a better impact and much more. You can find more on J.D. and links to his book and move by clicking on the 'GUESTS' section of www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more. And don't forget to tell a friend about the show!

Former U.S. Marine Robert Graves joins the podcast to talk about what it’s like transitioning back to civilian life and his post-military life as a life coach and certified hypnotherapist as well as author of “How to Grow a Beard: A Military Transition Guide Back Into Civilian Life.” He has dedicated his civilian time to learning and pursuing ways to help those in need, with special attention to adolescents, veterans, and those suffering from Auto-Immune Diseases. We cover his military life, miss-conceptions about military personnel, his job in the Marines, what a certified hypnotherapist does, his personal journey from military to civilian life, why it’s so hard for certain people to make that transition, what the government should do to help, what civilians can do to help and so much more. A very eye opening podcast that will hopefully bring help to current and former men and woman of the armed forces.You can find more on Robert and links to his book and services by going to the 'GUESTS' section of www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more. And don't forget to tell a friend about the show!

Author Debbie Viguie joins I Want To Know to talk about a variety of topics. First, Debbie is the author of many New York Times best selling novels, most of which dark fantasies, mysteries, and supernatural thrillers including the Wicked series co-authored with Nancy Holder. We talk about the writing process and her "Anyone Can Be A Writer" series. Debbie is also a demonologist and battles the forces of darkness in the real world. We talk about her past exorcisms, what a demonologist is, the training and certification you need to perform exorcism, how to know you're being oppressed by dark forces, the play that religion has and so much more. A very fascinating discussion that should be intriguing for almost anyone, and can get creepy at times. Debbie even discusses her history with demons and some of the physical trauma she's suffered from them.You can find more on Debbie Viguie and links to her and her books by going to the 'GUESTS' section of www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

In this episode of I Want To Know we welcome in author and survivor of the foster care system Shenandoah Chefalo. In her new book Garbage Bag Suitcase, she talks about her life growing up with extremely abusive parents, finding her way into the foster care system, how she made it out and became successful and so much more. On the show we discuss reliving the trauma by writing this book, her problems with therapy, suicide and other aspects of her life. We also get in to the foster care system, what the main problems are, what she thinks can help fix foster care, boarding school, psychotropic drugs, helping to make a difference and so much more. This is can't-miss interview to accompany a can't-miss book, Shenandoah's story is extremely eye opening.You can find links to Shenandoah Chefalo as well as links to her book and more, by going to the 'GUESTS' section of www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Kathryn Guylay joins the show to talk about the work she does to inspire and educate both children and adults to be healthier people. As a certified nutritional counselor, Kathryn has worked with thousands of parents and teachers over the past 10 years to inspire better eating habits for kids and adults. On the show she talks about; how/why food companies get away with adding so much sugar, the food pyramid and my plate, advice to parents with overweight kids, the gluten free craze, why we're so allergic to foods now, a good meal plan, the overabundance of corn and so much more. She also talks about one of the grosser things you've never heard, and you eat it all the time!You can find more about Kathryn Guylay, as well as her books and links, by going to the 'GUESTS' section of www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Etiquette expert Rosalinda Randall joins IWTK for a very funny podcast on proper etiquette, she is also the author of Don’t Burp In The Boardroom: Your Guide To Handling Uncommonly Common Workplace Dilemmas. On the show we cover many etiquette topics, including; the six main etiquette traits, the importance of humility, her inspiration for the book, some of the biggest etiquette problems in work place, the F word losing it's impact, shaking hands, first date rules, cell phone etiquette, why she things couples shouldn't text each other and much more! We also have a lot of great listener questions.You can find more on Rosalinda and links to her book by going to the 'GUESTS' section of www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Author Kayt Sukel joins the podcast to talk about risk taking, the brain and human nature. During the podcast Kayt talks about her background and qualifications, having an orgasm in a functional MRI machine, why left and right brain comparisons are inaccurate, how learning styles relate to creativity, big words like transcranial magnetic stimulation, how brain stimulation effects gambling, risk taking genes, what stress is and how humans process it and so much more! An extremely interesting interview about people, their behaviors and how the brain is a super computer. Kayt is the author of both "The Art of Risk: The New Science of Courage, Caution, and Chance" and "This Is Your Brain on Sex: The Science Behind the Search for Love" as well as a TEDMED speaker.You can find links to Kayt Sukel's books, TEDMED talk and other information by going to the 'GUESTS' section of www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Allan Misner joins the podcast to talk Ketogenics, nutrition, fitness and more. Allan is an NASM Certified ‪Personal‬ ‪Trainer‬ who specializes in Fitness‬ Nutrition‬ and Corrective Exercise‬. He is the head trainer at Forever Fitness and host of the 40+ Fitness Podcast. After living the athlete's life in his twenties, Allan started to slip in his thirties and by 37 had gone from fit to obese. Long story short, the next ten years he rode the weight loss roller coaster. Up and down, up and down, but the trend always seemed to be on the up. After getting certified and specializing in fitness nutrition, Allan was able to invest in himself and now others. Mr. Misner starts the podcast with discussing his qualifications and background in nutrition and fitness and he's definitely qualified. Allan joined the show at Greg's request and they discussed the following; What "Ketogenics" and "Ketosis" is, how much added sugar is in the food we eat, why the Ketogenic diet works (and it's ties to cavemen), Atkins vs Keto and the problem with Atkins, why certain foods can be labeled as "healthy," the demonizing of the word fat, the problem with doctors and nutrition, what Keto can do to people suffering from cancer, Keto and cholesterol and cholesterol’s link to testosterone, why you're never hungry while on Keto, what alcohol you can drink while in ketosis and so much more! We also got to some really good listener questions. Make sure you check on Allan's 40+ Fitness Podcast on iTunes or any other podcast app!Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Sports Medicine physician, author, speaker and brain expert Dr. Joanny Liu joins the show to discuss concussions, sports medicine and so much more. Dr. Liu is an international leader in Chinese Sports Medicine & Chinese Sports Psychology and the author of "Heal Your Concussion: How to Quickly and Effectively Get Back in the Game." She has appeared in the USA and Canada on FOX, NBC, CTV, & Global TV & at venues including Brain Injury Canada. Some of the topics we covered include: concussion and the causes, the mystery of athletes like Sydney Crosby, why the post-concussion protocol tests are bogus, diagnosing CTE and how to do it before the person dies, how you mental state effects physical injuries, how stress stops your brain from growing, the bridge between Chinese and Western medicine, why we forget things, what Alzheimers patients have in common, why Alzheimers is an injury and not a disease, some great listener questions and so much more!If you would like to pick up a copy of "Heal Your Concussion: How to Quickly and Effectively Get Back in the Game" click on Dr. Liu's profile link at www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

International best-selling author Elliot Katz joins the podcast to talk about his book "Being the Strong Man a Woman Wants: Timeless Wisdom on Being a Man." After the end of a relationship, Elliott Katz sought to learn about being a man in a relationship, but books on marriage and relationships said very little to him. So he wrote this book and is joining IWTK to talk about what he learned through-out the process. Elliot talks about: The 3 things a man needs to be in a successful relationship, why he started this book, why a man needs to step up for not only his significant other but his daughters as well, why it's important to have strong males in a boys life, what years of research shows about men behavior, the way woman react to the book and so much more! Elliot's research in writing his book led to a wealth of knowledge of what it takes to be a "man."If you'd like to pick up a copy of Mr. Katz book, head in to your local book store or click on his profile link at www.iwanttoknowshow.com.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Felice Cohen returns to I Want To Know to discuss her grandfather and what he went through while trying to survive the Holocaust. She was able to sit down with her grandfather and over the years write about his experience in this tear-jerker of a story in order to help preserve history. "What Papa Told Me" is the story of Murray, a young Jewish boy from Poland whose courage and sheer will to live helped him survive eight different labor and concentration camps in the Holocaust, start a new life in America, and keep a family intact in the aftermath of his wife's suicide. Some of the topics we discuss include; getting to know her grandfather through this process, the secrets that were kept from the family, why her grandmother took her own life, the importance of family, what happened after being liberated, relating Murray's experience to todays political climate and so much more!Links to "What Papa Told Me" as well as her personal page can be found in the "Guests" area at www.iwanttoknowshow.comThanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Welcome back to the show Dr. Duana C. Welch, the self proclaimed relationship science nerd with a psychology doctorate to back it up. I asked Duana to come back because I had so many more questions for her, including questions from the listeners. We covered many topics, including; how guys differentiate themselves from other males, if and how being mean to woman works, how to break up with a partner, if it's ok to check out other people, what we can learn from Aziz Ansari, deal breakers in relationships, is a cheater always a cheater, is love actually important and so much more! Also, a deep conversation on attachment styles, and Greg's style is diagnosed as well as who should be with who!Duana is the only person to mix love with the scientific method. You can find out more at www.lovesciencemedia.com or read Duana's book "Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do" by heading over to Amazon. If you have any questions for Dr. Welch, you may contact her at www.lovesciencemedia.com, tweet her @DuanaWelch or by emailing iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com (anonymously if you'd like).Thanks to all the listeners, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com. Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Private Investigator Ed Opperman of the Opperman Report podcast joins the show to talk about his life as a PI. Ed has been involved in some very high profile cases including: Tiger Woods infidelity scandal, the Charlie Sheen/Trump hotel domestic abuse investigation, George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin, Sarah and Todd Palin, the secret service Colombia scandal and more. Ed also talks about why Ashley Madison hates him, how the media spins the news stories to benefit them, why the government was breaking in to his house and office, what makes Charlie Sheen such a scary guy, the San Bernardino iPhone case and so much more! Mr. Opperman is an extremely fun and interesting guest.If you'd like to learn more about Ed Opperman and the Opperman Report you can go to www.oppermanreport.com, and check out www.emailrevealer.com to see the different services he offers. And make sure to tweet him @oppermanreport.Thanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Felice Cohen is an author, professional organizer and Holocaust educator as well as star of a viral video (link to the video on the website). She joins the show to talk about her new book "90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet...or more" which is based on her viral video and gives lessons on downsizing, organizing and telling how she "lived large" in a 90-square-foot Manhattan studio for 5 years. We talk about her getting evicted, dealing with claustrophobia, having friends over, WHY someone would want to live there, getting intimate and just living and surviving in such a tiny place. We also talk about her life as a professional organizer and how get yourself organized, as well as some of the scariest things she's ever seen in her life while walking in to other peoples houses. Links to "90 Lessons for Living Large in 90 Square Feet...or more" as well as her personal page can be found in the "Guests" area at www.iwanttoknowshow.comThanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Jessica Robinson aka Pembroke Sinclair joins the show to talk about zombies, horror films and mostly her book "Undead Obsessed: Finding Meaning in Zombies." Jessica is an indie author that writes both non-fiction and fiction (under Pembroke Sinclair) crossing many genres from sci-fi and fantasy to horror and zombies. She joins the show to cover the science and research that went into writing Undead Obsessed; in preparation she went to a state veterinarian laboratory, a water treatment plant, an astronomy professor and other scientists. On the podcast we covered why zombies represent our fear in science and society, where our zombie obsession started, the first known zombie, where to look if there were to be a zombie attack, different iterations of zombies over the years, our biggest fears translated in to horror films and so much more!If you would like to find out more or get Jessica's book, head over to www.iwanttoknowshow.com or pembrokesinclair.blogspot.comThanks to all the listeners for downloading, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

David P. Ward is a director with the National Association of Former Border Patrol Officers, has over 33 years experience with the U.S. Border Patrol and Department of Homeland Security and founded he US Border Patrol’s Search, Trauma and Rescue Team just to name a few of his accolades. David joins the show to discuss border safety and illegal immigration; some of our topics include the daily life of a border patrol agent and the violence, how items and people come across the border, why people are illegally crossing the border, Syrian Refugees and so much more. He also gives solutions on how to make the borders safer, whether to build a wall or not, how we can discourage illegal immigration and policy reform solutions. David gives a very interesting perspective into the world of border security that most people never have the opportunity to explore. On top of all of that, former agent Ward is also an expert in human tracking and shares some of his secrets of tracking down people along the border.To find out more about the National Associate of Former Border Patrol Officers you can go to www.nafbpo.org.Thanks to all the listeners, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.

Welcome to the show Dr. Duana Welch, self proclaimed relationship science nerd with a psychology doctorate to back it up. Duana joins the show not to just give love advice with the what's and hows, but brings the science to answer the why's. She's so effective and fun to listen to because she leaves opinion out of her advice and relies solely on research and science. Dr. Welch joins the show to talk about many topics including: why married people are so happy, what increases the odds of divorce, your most important life decisions, the link between child abuse and genetics, what men/woman are (scientifically) looking for in a mate, why people cheat, love at first sight and so much more! She is much more interesting than your typical "relationship expert," Duana is the only person to mix love with the scientific method. You can find out more at www.lovesciencemedia.com or read Duana's book "Love Factually: 10 Proven Steps from I Wish to I Do" by heading over to Amazon.If you have any questions for Dr. Welch, you may contact her at www.lovesciencemedia.com, tweet her @DuanaWelch or by emailing iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com (anonymously if you'd like).Thanks to all the listeners, if you have any questions or suggestions for a topic email IWTK at iwanttoknowpod@gmail.com.Don't forget to like IWTK at www.facebook.com/iwanttoknowshow, follow the show on twitter @iwanttoknowshow and visit www.iwanttoknowshow.com for more info on the guests, episodes, host and much more.