Home Court Health

It was a thrilling and fulfilling time spent talking with Dani Katz ... I all ways enjoy her unique brand of communication, and her energy even virtually is deeply felt.Dani continues to make great personal and professional strides in making an impact through the medium of language, wielding it skillfully and compassionately to unify our human spirit in this age when it is tested so often...My initial plan was to ask her about updates along the lines of current events - I am delighted that this conversation was of a much more personal nature, with ample opportunities to find universal threads for self-awareness, growth, healing and optimism.Dani has been a tremendous inspiration for me to sharpen my words in order to make my own impact felt across time. This conversation is guaranteed to give you food for thought, treasures for your wisdom stores, and many reasons to follow her at danikatz.com.Thank you, Dani -- see you at Confluence! REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

My first encounter with Dawn's work was via What Really Makes You Ill?My latest encounter with hearing her present at Confluence on the powerful union of conscious mind with conscious language, a revolutionary yet simple practice.From these two connections, Dawn nudged me along the road to self-empowerment, particular through her inimitable style of blending ideas about the nature of realm with highly practical out looks.In this conversation, we delve into the depths of forgiveness, skepticism, the purpose of Pain, moving beyond the confines of a previous life, and much more... I forego my characteristic long descriptions to encourage you to lean into every utterance from this recording.I am certain you will enjoy Dawn's Writings on Substack, as well as her stellar podcast, Dawn of Discernment. REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

The scariest part of this time of year is the oblivious hypocrisy ... and the day light "savings".When there is a movement of any kind, my Spidey Senses tingle with anticipation for the next wave of chaos, instigated by puppet masters and wizards.There is a missing element of choice in our collective story, because we are dissuaded from the abundance of choices we have, and are distracted with false binaries. Whether it's Kings or No Kings, we are missing the meaning of the message: our Sovereignty is not an externality for others to claim.In this episode, my candid thoughts takeover to dissect the recent protests, psy-ops and pleasantries that are seeding dissonance where there otherwise can be coherence.The choice is entirely ours.  REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

Returning to report on the ways to flip the script on our limiting language...We have been confronted with the do-or-die, til-death-do-us-part, all-or-nothing binary banality of our culture... was it always this way? Will it ever be?I intend to rewrite our communication program with pattern interruptions that shift our conscious creations toward more growth, life, prosperity...A Hill to Grow On is a place where we take a stand - yes - and enrich the soil with our livelihood (a means of securing the necessities of life). When pushed up this hill by challenging circumstances, we then turn sh*t into something that supports life ... in one end, out another type of thing!This place is anywhere you choose to elevate your values to a real standing in your life - by caring, by deciding.These are the themes I explore here, and beyond... REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

100 episodes ... no small feat considering all the starts-and-stops along the wayYou would be surprised how easy it is to disregard any accomplishment, any achievement that we perceive to be a worthy goal. We have a reflex to simply say, "Yeah, I did it like I said ... now what?"So I am training a new muscle: one of celebration and acknowledgment to support continued growth, leading to even more occasions to celebrate and acknowledge the fruits of my creative labors of love.In this installment of the podcast, I reflect on the various corners of my interest-web, touching on several themes that revolve around bringing parts of the whole into unison, and recognizing the whole of which we are part.This is another launch point for all that is to come ... thank you for your attention and curiosity.We go... INWARD | UPWARD | ONWARD REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

Do you observe holy days? Or do you ride the wave of holidays?I think we've all done both over the course of our lives: being mystified and excited by holidays, and then caught up in the sheer repetitive, mundane expectations of holiday commitments.Much of this has been manipulated by the monster of Commercialism, which has turned the nobler elements of certain celebrations into yet another occasion to buy, to consumer, to discard...Thankfully, Lara Day has embraced her mission as an advocate for more meaningful, truly sacred commemorations of Nature's cycles.Lara's 13 Sacred Nights have had a profound impact on my life, not least of all because it was one of my dalliances with an oracle deck. In this episode, I share two stories about my experiences that verified the veracity of their wisdom.We also discuss: The history of holidays like Halloween and ThanksgivingFertile ground for sacred practiceSynchronicitiesSacred vs. ProfaneThe origins of the 13 Holy Nightsand much more...Massive gratitude to Lara for sharing her insights and experiences. I'm happy to share her work HERE as a new call to action to reclaim the spiritual experience of our holy and historical days within the cycle of our Year. REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

"Are you watching closely?" This chilling phrase from the fantastic film The Prestige reminded me that even if our attention is fixated on the performance, we are liable to miss out on so much more...While our attention and awareness can seem limited, it is our discernment that is needed now in spades to win the games being played without our conscious consent.One such game is the Us vs. Them game that, at our core, no one wishes to participate in, because to win or lose means death.In today's episode, there's a feeling that balances the recent quantity of despair with the qualities of discernment, cultivated through physical and spiritual practices of Inner Vision.Tom's Tip: treat your Eyes to more sunlight, and use the outdoor time to train your eyes to see near, far, and wide... REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

'Tom's Truth' episodes are short(er) reflections on current events, trends, ideas, imaginings, techniques and more...The brevity aspect is a good standard for information that is useful and timely, so I hope you enjoy this shallow dive into the Pool of Podcasts.In this edition, I share some anecdotes about the power of Smell: how we dull our energetic senses whenever we suppress the environment in and around us.True Tip: ditch the toxic soaps, detergents, lotions, deodorants and sprays -- watch your energy RISE! REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

There's a shortlist of people these days with whom I can stoke the fire of a hot-topic conversation like Major tennis ... Emily is on that list.If you find yourself in a casual fling with tennis, or in a full-on love affair, there will be ample pieces for you to chew on throughout this conversation. Emily's dynamic ability to turn perspectives all the way around keeps the stale world of tennis media fresher than ever.I always appreciate someone who is willing and able to share their informed opinions on the overlap between sport and culture, which has a unique way of capturing attention and leaving a mark on the world for a spell ... We take it upon ourselves in a playful way to discuss some ways in which Tennis gives us reasons to do things the same as ever, or differently than before, depending on the score of the game...As we look back at the recently-concluded US Open, we magnify the details of several shades of this season finale, including:The Time-Defiant Tennis of Venus WilliamsWhat is Next for Novak? (We offer solutions)Strategic Changes for Tennis LongevityRivalries & Their Impact on the GameCoaching TreeDead Air for Tennis CommentaryThe Fate of the 'Next Big 3' (and the enigmatic Alexander Zverev)and more ...Massive thanks to Emily as ever. The Tennis season is basically 11 months, so stick around for more COURT content. REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

From my very first virtual impression of Topher Gardner, I deemed him to be a bonafide Renaissance Man.Now, after speaking with him at length, I think he would describe himself simply as a Man... A Man is not one thing, one energy: he is tasked with his own sculpting to create stability, respect and impact in his world. Through the adventures of 50 years in this incarnation, Topher has lived several lifetimes and channeled those experiences into his several passion pursuits of bodywork, Dome-construction, podcasting and more...In this connection, I found myself thoroughly enjoying some good ole-fashioned Ball Talk - just a couple of guys rapping about athletics, performance and competition, all through a slightly more elevated lens than if we were drinking Coors Lights on a Friday Night in Lansing. With that said, there is a depth to Topher's insights that has always enriched my sense of enjoyment whenever I listen to him speak, and this podcast is no different.And still - it feels as though we barely scratched the surface of the deep roots of Topher's story, so I readily expressed my intention for a follow-up conversation because - I believe - this listenership would reap a massive reward for having heard Topher's singular and alternative perspectives on the current culture, modernity, masculine-feminine energetics, and much much more...For now: I beseech you - nay, I implore you - to visit www.topherHQ.com and familiarize yourself with Topher's offerings, most notably this upcoming workshop in The Ozarks over Labor Day Weekend: https://beartariacampgrounds.com/dome/An extraordinary opportunity to learn the ins, outs and in-betweens of the merits of building Domes (you can see the one he's finishing now in the HCH Telegram)!This is an historic episode for me, not because of the number - because of the quality that this platform encourages me to circulate among any and all listeners. Free energy is abundant when we speak like this...  REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

There is an overwhelming surfeit of options for where we invest our energies ... and yet, we have the amazing power of Choice to direct our currencies ONLY to the places and people we prefer.Preference is a valuable choice - but is it rooted in what is popular, trendy, or widely approved? Or is it organic, wholesome, and special to our experience?So, with convenience and coercion rampant, how can we curb our appetites to the simplest forms of pleasure...One basic principle is to SUPPORT WHAT YOU LOVE - NOT WHAT YOU HATE!Whether it's food, clothing, experiences, media ... less is more, and the whittling-down process to our genuine favorite things becomes even more worthwhile!Discernment is the hallmark practice to determine what is deserving of your love; Enthusiasm is how we engage to support the vitality of the good, true and beautiful...Enjoy these reflections at your Summertime leisure... plenty more gems to be shared from the Tom Foolery Treasure Chest! REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

I must admit: this installment of HCH is a bit of a rap, rant and riff ... such is my experience lately. This Summer has been the quintessential height of activity: sweating, striving and seeking more ways to connect with people and playing all the while. Still, there is no shortage of "happenings" in the World, and I often encounter the consternation on the faces around me that makes me think, "Am I missing out on something..." Taking a beat in this moment to feel the full cycle of work-rest-work-rest etc ...  For now, I feel contented by the combination of curiosity and experience that has produced some deep reflections, taken into my Places of Play. That's why I sat down for a casual chat with me, my Self and You all! To enhance your listening and informational experience, dig into the Weston A. Price Foundation's 11 Dietary Principles REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

So much has yet to be said - and still to be written - about the EPIC showdown between the stunning superstar Carlos Alcaraz and his friendly foil, Jannik Sinner... As someone who has been both a fan and a student of the artistry of tennis, this match belongs among the annals of truly great battles. This episode had been brewing for some time since I took a night and morning to watch the Final... and as with all things that are out-of-time-and-space, it is a challenge to adequately articulate the meaning of this singular spectacle. I do my best to recapitulate the important moments and statistics of this good ole fashioned scrap that took place in Paris three hot weeks ago ... there were many over the course of almost six hours, and one crucial detail was this: NO ONE LEFT THE COURT THE WHOLE TIME! A throwback and a look-forward, a marriage of past and future, there were countless plot lines that mapped out a memorable landscape for this French Open Final. I trust you will enjoy my particular take, including some technical input, historical context, and persona profiling... all that you can expect on a regular basis for these Tennis Shows. Wimbledon next...  REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

When I saw that Mark Gober was slated to be a keynote presenter at Confluence this year, my excitement was stirred even more, because I knew he would be packing a punch... In his seamless style, Mark does more than simplify the biggest issues of our age: he re-models them, so you can hold in your hand an idea like the Cosmos, turn it around and see it from many different sides. That practice is not often available in the one-side-fits-all narratives we have been subjected to from time immemorial now... Thanks to Mark and his works, I have felt better equipped than ever to be confidently curious when I wonder about the nature of consciousness, government, medicine etc. The playbooks he has provided are invaluable resources in a time when - despite the unfathomable availability of "information" - we are called to determine for ourselves which stories are truly supportive of life. I am confident you will enjoy Mark's thoroughly insightful and encouraging approach to the Search for Knowledge that we all are embarking upon daily ... my gratitude for Mark was deeply impacted by this conversation. All of Mark's books, media appearances and resources can be found at his website. REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

It is my distinct pleasure to introduce my World to the legend of Lauren Riddei... Lauren and I met over a popsicle freezer at Confluence, and from the jump, she had this lean-in persona that was contagious (in a good way). Just a few weeks on, we've had several dynamic conversations that supported our desire to share our mutually convergent stories... This truly is a story-telling show, and Lauren has a superb sense of her Heroine's Journey, excluding the ending, of course... In the meantime, Lauren's courageous commitment to building Healthy Homes and nourishing Healthy Humans is one of the most noble labors of love I have encountered. She is using her own pain to support a purpose that goes beyond her own recovery: it has opened portals to the more beautiful world we know is possible, and the probable... From addition by subtraction methods to intimate awareness of what makes us thrive, Lauren delivered a treasure trove of personal and profound insights as to the nature of our Second Skins: the Home. Please look into her and her work at www.hausholistics.com and @hausholistics on Instagram REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

Coach Tony Holler had me from the jump with his outstanding mantra and branding of FEED THE CATSNow, how does one feed the cats, you wonder? Tony's philosophy after decades in basketball and track coaching in Illinois formed under the conditions of an epiphany, when he realized that cats require the conditions to support their natural speed and spring, something we as upright cats also possess...When I encountered Tony's work, it was via an Instagram clip where Tony was presenting on the concept that fatigue is our enemy, not something we should be embracing day-in-and-out on the practice field. As someone who is constantly thinking of the bio-battery, I was instantly aligned with his concepts of freshness and vitality to support our highest athletic expression.Beyond the track, I was moved by Coach Tony's desire to create experiences that are fun, energetic, memorable and formative for young athletes, stemming from an organic mission to use sports as an avenue for character development.Our talk today was a highlight of my podcasting journey, to rap and rant and reflect with someone making an impact on his sphere of influence and beyond.Search 'FEED THE CATS' on YouTube for an abundance of workouts, interviews and testimonials on this game-changing philosophy. REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

From the Hill Country of Bandera, Texas, I found my people!They came from all across the Earth to convene for many purposes, not least of all being the purpose of Conscious Community Building. It was such a tremendous gift to dive right into the deep end in each and every conversation with fellow Truth-Seekers, Healers, Creators, Leaders, Nurturers, Teachers and Students alike ...We were blessed to drink a depthless draught of Wisdom, courtesy of many leading figures in the generous of what is Good, True and Beautiful in this world... over four days, it is hard to calculate the downloads of expansive and nourishing information that we all carry with us into our respective sphere of influence.'Confluence' is defined as "an act or process of merging". We successfully completed the process of merging virtual connection with intimate in-person relating. We achieved the merger between thought and action, and are called to continue that process over and over again, as we create the more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.This episode is one part highlight reel, one part advertisement for next year, and ninety-eight parts GRATITUDE for the inspiration, vindication and elevation that was circulated all week long.Until next year, this is my story...To get a sense for what just happened, check out the Confluence website or @confluencetx on Instagram REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

Coming to you live & direct with the Saturday musings of the Fool... Plenty of happenings have made me smile with a sense of humility and hilarity at the circumstances of my life. There is no shortage of revelations that come from an inquisitive nature, and as someone better than me recently said, "My open mind is closed for repairs." Sometimes, it pays to sit in silence with the questions that we are confounded by, entertaining that the funniest answer is often the most likely, AKA Owen's law. Today, I felt compelled to rap and rant about some goings-on lately that made me feel bonafide in my role as the Fool, making light of the obvious and touching the darkness of the unknown with tantalizing queries... Lots more adventures underway, and to be shared sooner than late! REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

Amidst the excitement of making the shift to HOME COURT HEALTH, I was plagued by feelings of despair... At the risk of sounding melodramatic, this was a very real sensation of inaction and doubt that made me feel as though things really were not meant to go my way. A temporary stop on the path to greatness? Perhaps. Still: a very authentic encounter with the Dragon of Doubt recalled my memory of a famous Latin expression: Nihil desperandum = Nothing to Despair. This podcast is a reflection on the revelations that only occur in darkness, to drive toward the light that is ever present. More to come about recent alignments, but for now... REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

A coach's sphere of influence makes a massive impact on so many other circles, rippling out into the world from all ages ... As head coach of Baylor University's men's tennis team, Matt Knoll was tasked with using his coaching acumen - from study and experience - to sustain a winning presence. Based on this conversation, it would seem he did just that, and much more...It was especially gratifying for me to bend Matt's ear on details of practices, culture, training and vision. Such access to the way in which a leader approaches his response-ability is the type of Brain trust that Matt and others seek out as they evolve their approach to teaching. We agreed, over the course of ninety-minutes, that you can never truly lose: there is all ways a gain to be enjoyed from the pursuit of excellence, no matter the short-term outcomes. It was a tremendous pleasure to host Matt, and rap with him about these mutually exciting endeavors... I appreciate anyone who can communicate these messages to young men and women, inspiring them to take control of the authorship of their lives.You can find Matt's work at American College Placement, a service for elite mentoring in the world of collegiate tennis.Also: listen to Matt's podcast with GreatBase Tennis all about college tennis REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... Please leave a review and visit Instagram to connect with more content and resources.Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!