Dropping Keys

Aidan Key is a speaker, educator, author, and organizer whose gender-related work spans over two decades.  His desire to increase the understanding and awareness of gender identity development in children, youth and adults has placed him in front of many audiences, including kindergartners, superintendents, judges, teachers, grad students, doctors, psychiatrists, and clergy.  Key is the author of Trans Bodies, Trans Selves: A Resource by and For Transgender Communities chapter covering topics related to the support and understanding of transgender children.  He Co-Authored Gender Cognition in Children (Psychological Science, 2015), a paper exploring gender identity alignment in transgender children.Aidan is also the founder and President of transfamilies.org  Trans Families inspires hope, increases understanding, and creates a visible pathway to support trans and gender-diverse children and all those who touch their lives. In this volume:getting rowdy,one human being at a time,just do the work,and embracing receptivity (be open). You can find AidanGenderdiversity.orgtransfamilies.org 

Dropping Keys podcast Volume 25A is out.It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.In this case, a complement to Volume Twenty-Five, my conversation with Michael TrottaIn this volume:experiencing lifetimes in days,wisdom everywhere (and nowhere)the Dip (Seth Godin),Steven Pressfield's Resistanceand owning your key.  Enjoy.

Welcome to Volume 25My Dropping Keys co-conspirator is Michael TrottaMichael Trotta believes everyone has a genius, and their genius tells a story. Helping others discover what these are is what he does best. His programs offer a perspective-shifting blend of myth and mischief that allows people to reimagine their lives, work, and communities while inviting deep learning, connection, and transformation. When he's not helping others discover what sets them apart, you can find him standing in a river with a fly rod in his hand and a story in his heart.In this volume:everyone has a genius,a place with no right or wrong,underlying anger,finding the key for yourselfandbecoming a fire boy (don't burn the village down).  You can find Michael here: Website - StoryMischief.comPodcast - Story Mischief (on Spotify, Apple podcasts, iTunes)Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storymischief/

Dropping Keys podcast Volume 24A is out.It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.In this case, a complement to Volume Twenty-Four, my conversation with Juan Kingsbury.In this volume:external and internal voices,Pogo,industrial strength bubble wrap suits,Valley Haggard,Lao Tzu,and self-compassion.Enjoy.

My Dropping Keys co-conspirator is Juan KingsburyJuan developed his knowledge of human behavioral science under TTI Success Insights, where he mastered his understanding of human behavior – specializing in train-the-trainer for some of the corporate world’s best, team building, coaching, and selection. In 2013, Juan created Career Blindspot to work directly with leaders and their ever-changing teams. In 2019 he launched the Career Blindspot Podcast to spread the message of knowing talent, knowing the culture, and making no excuses in the workplace. Juan is a Phoenix native and a proud alumnus of Glendale Community College, and Arizona State University (where he is a career coach for select Barrett The Honors College scholars).In this volume:who are you asking for keys,blind spots,balancing finance and fulfillment,andself-compassion.You can find JuanCareerblindspot.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/juankingsbury/https://www.instagram.com/careerblindspot/https://twitter.com/careerblindspothttps://careerblindspot.com/podcast/

This is an "A" volume, an extension of the previous conversation where I dive deeper into one or more of the Keys dropped. In this case, a complement to Volume Twenty-Three, my conversation with Adian Key.This is Volume Twenty-Three AIn this volume:attraction,aversion,the lizard brain,and an encouragement -Be Open.  

This is an "A" volume, an extension of the previous conversation where I dive deeper into one or more of the Keys dropped. In this case, a complement to Volume Twenty-Two, my conversation with Bridgette Boudreau.In this volume:renovations,revelations,shadows,Mary Oliver,petrified twinkies,and an encouragement: Expect Nothing.  Accept Everything. 

My co-conspirator is Bridgette Boudreau.Bridgette is a Master Certified Coach and creator of the Mosaic Life Purpose Framework. For over 15 years as an executive coach and business consultant, Bridgette has personally trained thousands of life coaches, has developed and launched two top-tier life coach training schools, and has specialized in turning around distressed businesses as a C-level executive and business consultant. All of these experiences informed her Mosaic Life Purpose Framework, along with her frustration at not being able to connect with her own sense of purpose.Bridgette's coaching style is like the love child of Bob Ross and Mary Poppins: She's going to love and encourage the hell out of you to do it your way, and you're also going to get it done.In this volume: The cage of knowing and fear of not knowing,being humbled,humility vs. humiliation,the cage of being a good person,and being taken down to the studs.You can find Bridgette at http://bridgetteboudreau.com

Life is Movement----------------------Dropping Keys podcast Volume 21 A.It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.In this case, a complement to Volume Twenty-One with co-conspirator April Kaiserlian.In this volume:Creation,flat-lining,emotional movement,docks and water,anda mobius strip life  Enjoy.

My co-conspirator is April KaiserlianApril Kaiserlian is a psychotherapist in private practice with a focus on creative, contemplative, experiential therapy. She is a collector of the old and the new, the odd and the normal, and she loves to string ideas together in new and creative ways to inspire you on your journey to becoming more fully human.April is also the co-founder of the Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness and has been teaching and practicing mindfulness and self-compassion for over 12 years. April teaches from a place of humor and grace. She offers her wisdom from her own real-life, field-testing of each and every practice. Always doing something creative, she has launched one newsletter aptly titled - Colorful Insights – because to know April is to know her use of color in nearly every aspect of her life. She has another newsletter on the way which will be titled, Experiments in Emotional Wisdom. She is a firm believer that any wellness practice you do has to meet you in the struggles of your everyday life and she always has a story on hand to make her point!April completed her professional mindfulness training and supervision under the direction of the Center for Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, as well as professional training with the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. She is a licensed social worker and received her graduate degree from Grand Valley State University. She has also completed an 18-month certificate program in mindfulness-based psychotherapy with the Hakomi Institute. She is currently participating in monthly mentoring sessions with meditation teacher and author, Ethan Nichtern, and is always happy to be reading, learning, and growing.In this volume:  the generosity of suffering,ugly relaxing,tenderness, andbeing a recovering drama queen.You can find April atwww.aprilkaiserlian.comwww.instagram.com/aprilkaiserlian/www.facebook.com/aprilkaiserlianLMSWwww.grcfm.com Grand Rapids Center for Mindfulness

Dropping Keys podcast Volume 20 A is out.It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.In this case, a complement to Volume Twenty with co-conspirator Justin Foster.In this volume:ErosPhileo        Agape,4 Levels of Love,andlove begins with loving yourself (try it).  Enjoy.

My co-conspirator is Justin FosterDriven by the belief that leadership begins in the heart, Justin Foster is the co-founder of the intrinsic branding firm Root + River as well as a speaker, writer, poet and mentor. Along a journey that began on a cattle ranch in eastern Oregon, Justin has spent two decades providing unconventional and often heretical brand strategy coaching to executives and founders of every sector and industry. In his coaching, writing and speaking, Justin seeks to inspire you to go inward, embrace the mystery and show the world who you truly are. Justin lives in Austin, TX with his partner and their son and also has two grown children and a grandson. He loves deep conversations, great coffee, good bourbon and real country music.In this Volume we discuss:Love - not a feeling; 100% commitment to another's wellbeing; evidence of your beliefShame - the root of all fear,sleep, salt, sex, sunshine,and hierophanies.You can find Justin at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fosterjustin/https://www.instagram.com/fosterthinking/

Dropping Keys podcast Volume 19 A is out.It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped.In this case, a complement to Volume Nineteen with co-conspirator Heather Harman.In this volume:needy or high-maintenance?independence & self-sufficiency,ask for what you want and need,know your feeling words,andthe need for interdependence.Enjoy

My Dropping Keys co-conspirator is Heather HarmanHeather has over fifteen years of experience in education.  She has worked in early childhood programs, elementary schools, and at the college level teaching parents and caregivers parent education.  She is an experienced life coach trained through the Martha Beck Institute and is a certified Gottman Institute instructor.  Heather is trained as a mediator with King County Dispute Resolution Center and as a co-parent coach with her mentor, Karen Bonnell.  She loves talking to families and helping them manage the hard work of parenting and self-care.  She lives in Seattle with her spouse and teenage son.  She has two adult stepchildren and one grandson from her current marriage.  Her passion for helping families navigate the challenging terrain of co-parenting and restructuring comes from lived experience.  Heather co-parents with her ex-wife and works to find a healthy dynamic between the two stepfamilies that keeps the needs and best interests of her son central.In this Volume we discuss:feelings,Toyota FJ's,the Four Horsemen of Relationships,feeling needy,and non-violent communication.You can find Heather athttps://www.heatherharmancoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/harmancoaching/https://www.facebook.com/heathercoparentcoach

What you have just opened up is an "A" volume. It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped. In this case, a complement to Volume Eighteen with co-conspirator Tom Coyne. This is Volume Eighteen A:  STOP Living ScaredWhen I talked with Tom, he said, "It's easier to live scared." I believe this is no way to live.This episode will introduce you to how you can STOP living scared and cultivate aSelf-Aware,Totally Honest,Open-MindedPathfor your life.Enjoy.  

My Dropping Keys co-conspirator is Tom CoyneTom is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author who has been publishing golf stories since 2001. His first book was the novel A Gentleman’s Game, which was named one of the best 25 sports books of all time by The Philadelphia Daily News.  He wrote the film adaptation of the novel, which starred Gary Sinise, Philip Baker Hall, Dylan Baker, and Mason Gamble.  His second book, Paper Tiger: An Obsessed Golfer’s Quest to Play with the Pros was released June 2006, and was an editor’s pick in Esquire Magazine and USA Today, and a summer reading selection in The New York Times.   His third book, A Course Called Ireland: A Long Walk in Search of a Country, a Pint, and the Next Tee, was published by Gotham Books in February, 2009, and it chronicles his quest to walk and golf the whole of Ireland.  The book was a New York Times, American Booksellers Association, and Barnes & Noble bestseller, and won a silver medal from the Society of American Travel Writers in the category of Best Travel Book of the Year.  His anticipated follow-up to A Course Called Ireland was released by Simon & Schuster in 2018: A Course Called Scotland was an instant New York Times bestseller, and chronicles Tom’s quest to play every links course in Scotland, searching the highlands for the secret to golf and a tee time in the oldest championship in sports. Tom’s travel trilogy reaches its conclusion with the release of A Course Called America from Avid Reader/Simon & Schuster in May of 2021. The story follows Tom as he plays his way across all 50 states, searching for the great American golf course, and it landed on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists in its first week. Tom is Senior Editor and podcast host at The Golfer’s Journal, and has written for Golf Magazine, Golfweek, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and numerous other publications.  His Golfer’s Journal story, “The Lucky Ones” was named the best feature story of 2020 by the Golf Writers Association of America. He is also a host and writer for the travel television series, “The Links Life.”  Tom earned an M.F.A. in fiction writing from the University of Notre Dame, where he won the William Mitchell Award for distinguished achievement.  He lives outside Philadelphia with his wife and two daughters.You can find Tom  atWebsite: www.tomcoyne.com Instagram:  @coynewriter

What you have just opened up is an "A" volume. It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped. In this case, a complement to Volume Seventeen with co-conspirator Kim Leischer."It's all right here."Kim said this right at the end of our conversation.In this volume, I talk about Lao Tzu,Carl Jung,abiding at the center of your being,both/and,co-dependence,the lie of the lone wolf,andold growth forests.  Enjoy.

My Dropping Keys co-conspirator is Kim Leischner Kim Leischner is a professional coach, facilitator, human potential specialist. and entrepreneur. She has more than 20 years of experience in experiential education, life and leadership coaching, systemic constellations, and mindful practice.Kim designs and delivers human development and coaching programs worldwide through her company www.kimleischner.com, and in partnership with Erickson Coaching International.Nature and the great outdoors has always been foundational aspect of Kim’s life. In addition to guiding multi-day horse, ski, raft, and kayak trips around the world, Kim also founded and operated a highly successful adventure-based outdoor education and training company based in Hong Kong. Kim currently resides in beautiful Vancouver, Canada.  Her mission is to expand human potential through the exploration and integration of dual (head) and non-dual (heart) awareness.You can find Kim  atWebsite: www.kimleischner.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimleischner/Insta: @kim.leischnerFacebook: @kimleischnercoaching

What you have just opened up is an "A" volume. It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped. In this case, a complement to Volume Sixteen with co-conspirator Dana Walters. This is Volume Sixteen AIn our conversation, Dana referenced Viktor Frankl who wrote:  “Between stimulus and response is a space.  In that space is our power to choose our response.  In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” In this volume, I talk aboutwhere this space is,what it allows,how to use it,and why it seems so hard to just PAUSE  

What you have just opened up is an "A" volume.It's an extension of the previous conversation where I take a deeper dive into one or more of the Keys dropped. In this case, a complement to Volume Fifteen with co-conspirator Erica DixonThis "A" volume contains reflections about how difficult it is to keep going,the Dip (Seth Godin),Austin Kleon’s book, Keep Goingandtaking care of yourself.  Enjoy.