In this episode, Roger and I discuss the history of AVP (Alternative to Violence Project) and its seemingly miraculous ability to transform people inside a mere 2-day workshop. AVP's experiential exercises imbue people with an unprecedented level of empathy allowing them to transcend their previous notions of conflict and violence. These exercises also seem to help people transcend loneliness, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health ills. Join us for this exciting discussion about a "hu...
In this episode, I interview Sheri Hauser. Sheri is a Love Ambassador. The title was given to her and she immediately knew it fit. It was already who she was at her core, even though she had never used those words to define her work in the world. The most important thing about being a Love Ambassador, (as you will hear in this episode) is that you start with yourself. Once your bucket is full, you got overflow to spread around. Sheri is all about the overflow. Whether she’s ...
Malika Lee is a thought leader, teacher as well as a Spiritual Guide and Life Coach for Seers, Healers, & Feelers. Basically her work is to help the heart-centered helpers of our society. For over 2 decades she has been on her own transformational, Spiritual journey and enjoys sharing what she's learned to hopefully save people time! She's also a host & producer of FEEL GOOD The Podcast available on most podcast platforms. Lastly, as a creative her current project documentary, Journey...
In this episode I speak with my old friend David Rynn, a man who has had many lives: as a lawyer, a stand-up comedian, an actor, and a technologist. As we try to get our footing in serious topics, we cannot help but laugh our way into them and then follow wherever our curiosity takes us. If you'd like to contact this podcast, you can reach me at healgrowthrive3 ([$at$]) gmail
In this episode, I interview Carl Baccellieri. With executive leadership experience and nearly three decades as a coach, facilitator, and therapist, Carl meets leaders in a rare conversational space of presence, self-inquiry, and transformation. With an intimate and down-to-earth approach, his superpower lies in clarifying the most desired future his clients are reaching for, while also supporting their moment-to-moment awareness of how that future becomes a reality in the here and now -and w...
Today we are speaking on the topics of grief and loss. I’m joined by Robin Held, who is an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist and a grief educator, in addition to being an executive coach. Robin is certified by the Grief Recovery Institute in what is called the Grief Recovery Method®, which offers proven tools, inspiration, and actionable steps to help individuals and groups deal with emotional pain and loss. She is also a certified grief educator, providing the highest level of grief s...
In this episode, my friend Vlad Shulman, who you may recall from the podcast on loneliness, asked me if he could do a reverse episode of sorts where he interviews me on how I’ve approached my own life. We both enjoyed the conversation and hope that you do as well. One last point is that I’d like to emphasize that no matter what opinions or convictions I or others may have, I ask that you seek your own answers ideally by consulting the most qualified professionals that you can find base...
In this episode, I speak with Vlad Shulman, a friend of mine from the tech industry, as we discuss facts about the epidemic of loneliness as well as our own struggles with it. If you'd like to contact this podcast, you can reach me at healgrowthrive3 ([$at$]) gmail
In this episode, I have a conversation with Tor Keeling, who shares his personal journey and the transformative power of art and creativity in healing. Tor's, passion for art and building started at a young age. In school, he gravitated towards music and art, which sparked a dream of becoming a Disney animator. However, life pushed him in the direction of studying education and sociology. After graduating, Tor briefly worked as a teacher at an elementary school. A few years lat...
In this episode, I interview David Weinstock, an international trainer of Nonviolent Communication, a Somatic Coach, an Aikido instructor, and a master goldsmith. His book, “Becoming What You Need” and the work that he’s developed called Somatic Consensus offers essential basics to orient one's personal practice towards embodiment and lifelong, artful paths. You can find more information about David and his work at liminalsomatics.com If you'd like to contact this podcast, you can reac...
In this episode, I interview Grace Bell and Jon Elizondo, founders of the Seattle Freeform Dance Dance, a weekly community dance event open to anyone either in person or over Zoom. I talk to them about their backgrounds, why they started and are so passionate about this form of dance, and the often unexpected healing that it has brought them and others. You can find out more information at their website freeformdancedance.com. If you'd like to contact this podcast, you can reach me at ...
In this episode I speak to Ruchir Bakshi, a former US combat veteran about his wartime experiences and the PTSD that he's been experiencing ever since. He shares all the aspects of the impact on his life, the healing modalities he's tried, and his work helping others in their struggle to cope with and attempt to overcome its effects. For more information, see Ruchir's website at www.rbakshi.com. If you'd like to contact this podcast, you can reach me at healgrowthrive3 ([$at$]) gmail