A Moment with Mart

The energy is palpable. I can feel your energy. How's your energy? I'm low energy today. I'm placing too much energy here.  Mart and Dave start the discussion today with a visit into the Pinterest world of Elvish Sci-Fi Medieval Forestry Art, then take a dip into the waters of the Sperm Whale and its ability to shatter a human with only its sound vibrations.  Marty takes us deep into the BioField and ElectroMagnetic Energy. Some call it Raiki. Others might call it Aura. It's a power Mart must respect and wield with care.  Nick Bjugstad makes a brief and welcome interruption to toot Dave's horn and put Marty in his place.  Our energies are in constant flux and flow. We condition our energies. Is it static? Is it dynamic? Might we need to shake up the cerebral spinal fluid in our bodies and take it for a walk? Can we manifest both the feminine and masculine sides of ourselves?  Dave talks about MetaCognition; moving and playing with the Tone, Rhythm, and Structure of our words and thoughts. Mart plays with the MetaPhysical, the body remembers, the body keeps score. We can all spend time pulling from our own story arcs and altering our past interpretations for our own benefit and the benefit of those we serve in the present and into the future.  Don't miss the Rapid Fire Round to hear Mart's answers to some of Life's most pressing questions.    Chapters 00:09 Introduction and Technical Difficulties 03:06 The Relationship with Social Media 06:09 Artistic Expression and Consumption of Content 09:14 Exploring Reiki and Energy Work 12:09 First Experiences with Reiki 15:13 The Impact of Energy Work 17:55 Unexpected Call-In and Conclusion 21:35 Introduction and Light Banter 23:09 The Reiki Experience: A Personal Journey 24:43 Understanding Energy Transfer and Healing 26:48 The Science Behind Energy Work 28:48 Dynamic Energy and Its Impact on Well-being 31:19 Creative Energy and Its Importance 33:19 The Power of Eye Contact and Energy Exchange 36:15 Feedback and Self-Reflection 39:39 Practices for Energizing the Body 40:56 The Balance of Mind and Body in Energy Work 43:04 The Role of Insecurity in Personal Growth 44:45 Navigating Concussions and Emotional Vulnerability 46:20 Transforming Regret into Future Choices 48:58 The Journey of Personal Growth and Story Arcs 49:46 Metacognition and Energy Management 53:04 The Power of Words and Energy 57:04 Rapid Fire Reflections and Personal Preferences   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.

Harvey and Dean explore the digital reformation, generational shifts, the nature of truth, and the importance of storytelling and connection with nature in understanding ourselves and society.   Chapters 00:00 - Opening into generational identity and the digital age 01:34 - Dean explains Generation Jones and feeling caught between eras 03:26 - School, authority, and the shift in who holds power 04:27 - The illusion that adulthood means finally knowing everything 05:30 - Why questioning authority became a cultural fault line 07:05 - Why Dean rejects retirement and calls it voluntary obsolescence 08:39 - Harvey on growing up around a retirement mindset 10:42 - What happened to vertical authority and lineage 12:11 - Renaissance, apprenticeships, and wisdom passed down through craft 14:07 - Does capitalism erode balance in Western culture? 15:34 - The pressure to scale and what that system can produce 16:34 - When systems eat themselves from the inside 17:16 - Earth, climate, and the limits of human control 18:01 - The lockdown as a pause that changed how nature looked and felt 19:55 - Dean's book The Wild Return and the healing power of the forest 20:19 - River swimming, illness, and remembering what it means to be alive 21:48 - Information overload versus simply being human 22:43 - Why getting fact checked in real time feels disrespectful 24:34 - The problem with confidence in bad sources 25:04 - Storytelling as Dean's strongest communication tool 26:12 - Why stories hold attention more effectively than lectures 27:10 - Information only changes people when it connects emotionally 28:15 - Nature as a living story that teaches us our place   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble   Dean Hall Instagram | @deanhallofficial Website | www.thewildcureway.com Book | The Wild Cure   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on  Apple Podcasts, YouTube and  Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.

Meetings, meetings, meetings. Timed meetings. Sauna meetings. Boring meetings. Dynamic meetings. Humans like to meet.  Episode 3 starts off with a look at the way we come together and the way we say goodbye. How much of this behavior is learned and culturally acceptable? Enter Minnesota Nice and Iron Fist Detroit and how much does this collective thought and feeling affect the overall ether being created in a sports town, a team, or organization? The fear of offending can hinder great growth. Ruffling, Disrupting, and Offending are oftentimes great stewards of necessary change.  Mart and Dave take us through some of their own coaching journeys. Climbing the ladder and taking the sidewalk are known paths to going somewhere, but spending time in the wilderness and taking the side door also provide great insight and perspective when it comes to teaching, coaching, and leading others.  Being YOU as a coach.  Bringing YOUR special sauce.  Leaning into and drawing from YOUR experiences.  Trusting in YOUR unique teaching and coaching abilities.   Finally, Mart and Dave touch on Humility and Confidence. Courage and Awareness.  Let's throw on some turtlenecks and take a walk.    Chapters 00:07 Walking Meetings: A New Approach to Networking 03:04 The Art of Ending Meetings and Social Gatherings 06:06 Minnesota Nice: The Cultural Dynamics of Politeness 09:11 The Minnesota Goodbye: Social Norms and Their Implications 12:08 Breaking the Cycle: The Challenge of Minnesota Sports 15:07 The Influence of Environment on Personal Identity 18:07 Free Will vs. Environmental Influence: A Philosophical Inquiry 27:22 The Interconnectedness of Coaching and Mental Skills 30:09 Navigating Career Transitions and Personal Growth 33:11 The Dangers of Specialization in Coaching 35:07 The Evolution of Philosophy and Psychology in Coaching 37:59 The Role of Coaches in Player Development 51:15 The Tipping Point of Recognition in Coaching 55:03 Embracing Uncertainty and the Process of Discovery 59:22 The Intersection of Intuition and Experience 01:00:11 Humility vs. Confidence in Coaching 01:01:01 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Humility 01:03:36 Courage and the Balance of Confidence 01:05:54 The Secret Sauce: Humility and Service 01:08:27 Seeking Humility: A Personal Reflection 01:10:03 The Mirror of Humility and Self-Perception 01:12:38 The Spectrum of Confidence and Humility 01:15:28 Reflections on Childhood and Insecurity 01:19:39 Navigating Early Success and Its Challenges 01:20:43 The Evolving Nature of Coaching and Learning   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.

Harvey explores how digital technology, AI, and the internet are changing memory, creativity, and human consciousness. Drawing from his new book Remembrance in the Digital Age, he compares the lasting power of printed newspapers with the fleeting nature of digital media.   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon | Barnes & Noble   Chapters 00:09 The Journey of Writing and Self-Expression 06:58 The Impact of AI on Creativity 14:01 Nostalgia and the Weight of Memories 21:10 The Evolution of Information and Society 25:01 Coaching as Reflection and Connection   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on  Apple Podcasts, YouTube and  Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.

Say, how's the weather been out your way there?! Let's put on our UNRL shirts and talk about it.  It's Episode 2, and Mart and Dave are back diving into the Digital Age. Where does art live within it? How is our analog nature cohabitating in this space?  When was the last time you visited the other side of the aisle on something you do all the time or feel strongly about?  Should we build teams around bonfires, 12-packs of Sprite, and phone-less conversation? Could be neat, or? Grab your floaties, let's go.    Chapters 00:00 — UNRL OG Apparel 01:01 — Heat waves, smoke, and a changing climate 03:50 — Wildfires and climate concerns 08:44 — How writing a book changes your perspective 11:14 — Social media, reality, and illusion 14:32 — The pressure to post every day 17:31 — Algorithms and manufactured attention 19:25 — Triggering content and modern attention 22:08 — Is thinking becoming the new gym? 23:33 — Has life become too easy? 26:00 — A phone-free California house party 28:54 — Frontier hardship versus modern dopamine 31:12 — Team building and changing sports culture 33:30 — Phones, UFC, and generational divides 34:30 — Alcohol, weed, and team connection 38:25 — Going sober while coaching in the big leagues 39:35 — Sauna Days and rethinking sobriety 43:24 — "Addicted to being sober" 44:18 — Fasting, fitness, and changing your relationship with habits 45:42 — Phone dependence and the frog metaphor 46:53 — What sobriety teaches us about team building 48:05 — Fellowship without phones or alcohol 49:01 — Camping, discomfort, and creating stronger bonds   Harvey Martin Instagram | @harveyjmartin X | @harveyjmartin Website | www.harveyjmartin.com Marts | www.marts.life Without Words: Mastering the Art of Being | Amazon | Barnes & Noble Breathe. Focus. Excel | Amazon |  Barnes & Noble   Subscribe to 'A Moment with Mart' on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify. New episodes drop at 7 am EST every Tuesday and Friday.