Best Mark Metry Podcasts (2025)

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Ep.130: 2024 in Review - Victories, Lessons, and What’s Next 41:05

4M ago41:05

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In this special solo episode of The Curious Jones Podcast, I take a reflective look back at 2024—celebrating the victories, unpacking the defeats, and highlighting the moments that shaped my year. From personal growth to professional breakthroughs, I share my biggest takeaways and the lessons I’m carrying forward into 2025. I talk about what drives…

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Ep. 129: Hunter Homistek - Behind the Scenes of MMA Promotion 1:18:48

4M ago1:18:48

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In this episode of The Curious Jones Podcast, I sit down with Hunter Homistek, the General Manager of 247 Fighting Championship, Pittsburgh’s premier mixed martial arts promotion. Hunter shares his journey into the world of MMA, offering an inside look at the challenges of running a successful promotion. We dive into the logistics of organizing eve…

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Ep. 128: Ish Lopez - Policing, Politics, and Podcasting 1:21:50

6M ago1:21:50

1:21:50

In this episode of The Curious Jones Podcast, I sit down with Ish Lopez, host of The Relentless Project Podcast. Ish brings a unique perspective to the conversation as a law enforcement officer, firearms instructor, and combatives instructor. We dive deep into the realities of modern policing, exploring the challenges he faces on the job and the im…

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Ep. 127: Mark Austin - Silent Struggles; Family, Loss & Finding Strength 1:10:20

6M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

For Episode 127 of the Curious Jones podcast, we sit down with Mark Austin, one of my closest friends and an executive in the performance nutrition and private equity world. While Mark’s expertise could lead us down countless interesting paths, this episode takes on a much more personal tone. Mark bravely shares the deeply emotional journey he and …

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Ep. 126: Shayne Burke - How I Survived a Grizzly Bear Attack 1:23:11

8M ago1:23:11

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In this gripping episode of the Curious Jones Podcast, I sit down with Shane Burke, a combat veteran of the Iraq war and budding wildlife photographer, who shares his incredible story of survival after a grizzly bear attack in the Grand Teton Mountains during his honeymoon this past May. Shane takes us through the harrowing details of the encounter…

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Ep. 125: Daniel Carcillo - The Power of Psilocybin in Treating Brain Injury 54:09

9M ago54:09

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Daniel Carcillo is a Canadian former professional hockey player of the NHL. He was a 2x Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks and was most notably know as an "enforcer" nicknamed "Car Bomb" who in 2008, led the NHL with 324 penalty minutes, largely mainly due to fighting. After retirement in 20215, Daniel embarked on a quest to treat the…

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Ep. 124: Lucas Seibert - Steel City Seibert 1:00:30

9M ago1:00:30

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Lucas Seibert is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, fighting out of Stout Academy in Pittsburgh, PA. In addition to calling Stout PGH home for his training, he has also embraced giving back to the same community and team he is a part of in the role of coaching youth classes there as well. An alumni of the WVU wrestling program, he currently…

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Ep. 123: Mark Metry - Spiritual Warfare 2:01:25

9M ago2:01:25

2:01:25

Mark Metry is a Forbes featured Keynote Speaker, and former Host of the Global Top 100 podcast, Humans 2.0 featuring the greatest leaders of our time, including Billionaires, Neuroscientists, Professional Athletes, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists, and New York Times Bestselling authors where he would explore today's dynamic of the human experien…

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Ep. 122: Matty West - Empowering Young Minds To Change The World 1:23:25

9M ago1:23:25

1:23:25

Matty West is an educator who is preparing to start his 27th year teaching 12th grade Political Science & US Government at Mater Dei High School in Southern California. His mission is to Empower-Challenge-Inspire young minds with the goal to help students to think critically, and to equip students with skills to problem-solve adversity, to ask bett…

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Ep. 121: Troy Casey - The Certified Health Nut 1:10:41

10M ago1:10:41

1:10:41

Leading longevity authority, Troy Casey, The Certified Health Nut, has successfully restored physical, mental and emotional balance to people who have failed with all other systems. His unique holistic approach uses nature based biohacking even a child can follow. A former Versace model in Milan, Troy studied nutrition, herbs and detoxification as …

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Ep. 120: Brian Hess - Sometimes You're the Bug, Sometimes You're the Windshield 55:08

11M ago55:08

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Brian Hess is an entrepreneur and podcast host from Pittsburgh, PA. He hosts the Brian Hess Show, daily at 8am EST and is the CEO of The Pavement Group, Top Contractor School and the newly released 1 Team Media App. In addition to being one of the most motivated and driven business owners I know, he is someone I call a friend. We talked about the j…

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Ep. 119: Benjamin Sutfin - A Man's Man 1:16:15

11M ago1:16:15

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Benjamin Sutfin is an accomplished entrepreneur, woodworker / craftsman and author of a novel series called "The Chronicles of Eoorthe". He is the owner and operator of Longing Woodworks and has a background in philosophy and theology which he focused on in college. He is most proud of his role a father and husband, and someone I now call a friend.…

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Ep. 118: Chad Ambrose - Chess, Crypto and Metaphors for Life 1:42:08

11M ago1:42:08

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Chad Ambrose is a chess enthusiast and coach who has also found a passion in block chain technology and cryptocurrency. He currently operates "The Chess Zone" and provides private coaching for kids and adults. He is currently working to develop a line of educational products designed to help develop their chess acumen in an even broader fashion. In…

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Ep. 117: Jason Stauffer - 486 Days of Sobriety from Alcohol 1:11:53

11M ago1:11:53

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Jason Stauffer is an entrepreneur and co-founder of the Morozko Forge ice tub, the first commercially available tub for cold water immersion. A combat veteran, who set out to help create a solution for other veterans, Jason has since left Morozko and embarked on a new journey, which also included stepping away from alcohol in January of 2023. We ta…

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Ep. 116: Greg Overton - Joe Rogan's Favorite Painter 1:17:58

12M ago1:17:58

1:17:58

Greg Overton's oil paintings have been praised for their ability to tell a story, evoke primal feelings, and remind us of the importance of connection and balance. The core of his work is his portraits of Native Americans that are powerful and seem to convey souls of the subjects. Overton's fascination with the American West began at a young age. H…

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Ep. 115: Alex Strenger - Fighting Tyranny Through Comedy 1:03:58

1y ago1:03:58

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Alex Strenger is a podcast host, culture jammer, and political satirist who lives in Austin, TX. He has driven pedicabs for over a decade and regularly attends city council meetings where he has shown just how far the lines have become blurred in society through a masterclass of satire. You can follow Alex on his social media profiles IG: @showtime…

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Ep. 114: JD Casper - Sing'n Pick'n Cowboy 1:35:39

1y ago1:35:39

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JD Casper is a signer / songwriter out of Austin, TX. His new EP "Sing'n Pick'n Cowboy" is available now on all music streaming platforms. Make sure you go give it a listen after you check out the podcast. ****************************************** This episode is brought to you by Lit Distribution, a Zippo Manufacturing master distributor focused …

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Ep. 113: Ryan Michler - Poor Man's Jordan Peterson & Joe Rogan 50:48

1y ago50:48

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Ryan Michler is the host of the Order of Man podcast and founder of Order of Man, a brotherhood of like-minded men all working to become more effective fathers, husbands, business owners, and community leaders – men. In addition to his podcast, Ryan has authored 2 books, The Masculinity Manifesto and Sovereignty: The Battle for the Hearts and Minds…

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Ep. 112: Living for a Purpose - Solo Podcast 22:01

1y ago22:01

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No guest today for this quick discussion about identifying and living for your purpose in life. I wanted to share some of my deeper thoughts and personal experiences on this and how it has effected my life during the course of a few years. If you enjoy the podcast, give it a follow, subscribe on your favorite listening platform and share it with yo…

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Ep. 111: Josh Duntz - How to Recover From Running 100 Miles 58:27

1+ y ago58:27

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Josh Duntz is a Navy Special Operations veteran who was a member of the Navy's elite EOD unit which specialize in performing missions neutralizing explosive weapons in almost every environment while ensuring safe passage of troops in combat zones. Josh has transitioned into some serious ultra marathon running and endurance training, and he puts a h…

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Ep. 110: Big Lonn - The People’s Stoner 1:21:19

1+ y ago1:21:19

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Big Lonn is a professional security guard for multi platinum rapper and singer, Wiz Khalifa and a martial artist who practices jiu jitsu, muay thai and other mixed martial arts. He is the creator of High Rollerz Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and is a purple belt under Warren Stout at Renzo Gracie of Pittsburgh (Stout Academy). In addition to High Rollerz, Lo…

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Ep. 109: Zach Emigh - The Art of Jewelry 44:03

1+ y ago44:03

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Zach Emigh is the cofounder and head Bench Jeweler at his family's jewelry store, Emigh Jewelry Company. He specializes in custom jewelry and has found popularity making content that showcases the interesting pieces he create and repairs for his customer. This episode is brought to you by Lit Distribution, the number one spot for custom Zippo light…

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Ep. 108: Rich Rafferty - Learn to Fly 1:01:16

1+ y ago1:01:16

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Rich Rafferty is a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor at High Flight Academy. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics from Liberty University. He is passionate about self improvement and enjoys helping others work toward their personal and professional goals. He has a successful social media channel where he shares short clips of his…

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Ep. 107: Josh Hatcher - Aliens & Religion 1:44:30

1+ y ago1:44:30

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Josh Hatcher is the founder of Manlihood.com , and is a poet, author, speaker, musician, and digital marketing executive. You can get Josh's books at the Manlihood Store or Amazon. We discussed a bunch of really interesting topics from Aliens to Religion and even how they possibly intersect. This 100 minute conversation flew by and I really look fo…

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Ep. 106: Lucas Ighile - Win the Game to Avoid Playing the Game (Part 1) 1:28:14

1+ y ago1:28:14

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Lucas Ighile is a Creative Director, former Music Producer, friend & previous guest of the podcast. We share a mutual interest for exploring all corners of thought, wonder, space and existence and we discussed some of the burning questions we both have had recently. I split this conversation into 2 parts, with part 2 being more MMA & UFC specific, …

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Ep. 105: Trevor Thompson - Leap Frog 58:43

2y ago58:43

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Trevor Thompson spent a decade in the Navy, serving as an elite member of the SEAL teams and member of the special "Leap Frog" group who specialized in performing high intensity skydiving demonstrations in the process. Since continuing his journey into civilian life he has continued his passion for skydiving as well as base-jumping and wing suite d…

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Ep. 104: Zack Moore - Mastering The Metal 1:35:03

2y ago1:35:03

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Zack Moore is a student at 10th Planet Austin under Curtis Hembroff, a first degree 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu black belt under Eddie Bravo. Zack’s past work as a writer explained the Moneyball of football—how NFL teams could spend money to achieve on-field success. His work has appeared on platforms like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and The Wall Street Jo…

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#46: From Founder to Foundr with Nathan Chan 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

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This week on Spin It, Stephynie is speaking with Nathan Chan! Nathan’s journey started off like so many of the other stories you hear out there. He got an IT degree because he believed it was the best degree to set him up for the future. He proceeded to get a job in IT and instantly hated it. So in order to break away from the misery, he headed off…

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The Fastest Way to Change Your Brain (Anxiety, Stress, Depression, etc) 11:40

2+ y ago11:40

11:40

Some people spend years repeating affirmations in front of the mirror or trying to change how they think about themselves through their thoughts but this is only one part of the equation. You must literally change what your brain matter is made from in order to change how your mind executively functions... Book Mentioned by Dr. Drew Ramsey: https:/…

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Ep. 9 - Dr. Nicole LePera | After Listening to This Your Brain Will Not Be the Same 57:41

2+ y ago57:41

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Join me and my guest, Dr. Nicole LePera @The.Holistic.Psychologist! Dr. Nicole LePera was trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University and The New School for Social Research and also studied at the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. As a clinical psychologist in private practice, Dr. Nicole found herself frustrated by the limitations of…

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Top Gun Fighter Pilot - Habit Patterns, Meditation, and Stress - interview with Mark Williams 1:08:33

2+ y ago1:08:33

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My guest Mark Williams is the real deal when it comes to being a Top Gun Fighter Pilot! We do cover his time as a fighter pilot and the approach you need to fly fighter jets at high speed (10 miles a minute). Mark is also a keen meditator and is a Director of Mindfulness Programs at Veterans PATH. In this episode we cover: What it takes to be a fig…

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Ep. 103: JD Casper - The Life You Make 1:48:06

2+ y ago1:48:06

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JD Casper is a singer / songwriter who currently lives and performs in Austin, TX. His music is a mix of bluegrass and folk and his new song "The Life You Make" is now available on all music streaming platforms! Make sure you follow him on social media @jd_casper and download his new music on Spotify today! Thank you for SUBSCRIBING to the podcast …

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Thinking of Leaving Corporate and Going Solopreneur - Interview with Anna Britnor-Guest 58:28

2+ y ago58:28

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If you are thinking of leaving your corporate role and going solopreneur then this intervew is for you. My guest, Anna Britnor-Guest, gives us her experience of making the move to working for herself. We cover: Expectations vs. Reality of going it alone What were the biggest challenges What Anna learned about herself along the journey What help and…

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Ep. 102: Marty Strong - Leadership from a Combat-Decorated Navy SEAL 1:14:33

3y ago1:14:33

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Marty Strong is a retired combat-decorated Navy SEAL, who now has a successful career as a thought provoking writer, speaker, and guest expert with over 350 appearances on national cable TV and hundreds of radio and Podcast interviews to his credit. Marty is the author of "Be Nimble – How the Creative Navy SEAL Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and i…

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Ep. 101: Matt Beaudreau - Creating the Hero’s Journey While Educating Your Children 1:04:45

3y ago1:04:45

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Matt Beaudreau is the founder of Acton Academy Placer and Acton Academy Sacramento. As a career educator, Matt has delivered TEDx talks, consulted with Universities, written books, and created programs that have helped to push education into the 21st century for teens across America. He currently hosts The Essential 11 podcast, which focuses on gai…

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Social Anxiety and Introverts with Mark Metry 1:11:06

3y ago1:11:06

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From social anxiety and being an introvert to helping people going through similar challenges. My guest Mark Metry talks us through when he realised it more than just being shy. He had social anxiety, and how it even made him make plans to take his own life. Listen to his journey from realisation to learning to manage and overcome the his social an…

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Ep. 8 - IN-Q | How to Turn Pain into Wisdom w/ Creativity & Art 43:17

3y ago43:17

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Join me and my guest, IN-Q on a discussion on creativity, healing, modern masculinity, America's challenging problems with mental health, and much more. IN-Q is a National Poetry Slam champion, award-winning poet, and multi-platinum songwriter. His groundbreaking achievements include being named to Oprah's SuperSoul 100 list of the world's most inf…

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Ep. 100: Eben Britton - Life is an Ocean (Part 2) 39:32

3y ago39:32

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In Part 2 of episode 100 with guest Eben Britton we pick up right where we left you, diving into a very important trip that Eben made to Montana in February of 2021 to visit musician and podcast Mike (formerly know as Mike Stud). Eben shares the importance of this trip on his evolution of a person, how the atmosphere was just what he needed to come…

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Ep. 7 - Pandit Dasa | The Easiest and Fastest Way to Start Meditation w/ Former Monk 54:22

3y ago54:22

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Join me and my guest, Pandit Dasa a Former Monk on a mindfulness exercise, and how to learn to meditate on a regular basis and not fall in the traps many people fall into when starting a meditation practice. Connect w/ me on Social Media and TELL ME YOU LISTEN TO THE PODCAST! - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/ - LinkedIn: https://www…

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Ep. 100: Eben Britton - Life is an Ocean (Part 1) 59:55

3y ago59:55

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Part 1 of a 2 part episode with author, yogi and podcaster, Eben Britton. His 3rd appearance on The Curious Jones Podcast to share more wisdom from his life's journey, encompassing 6 years in the NFL, a successful podcast career as the co-host of Hotboxin with Mike Tyson, and now his own platform and book both titled "The Eben Flow". We discussed s…

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Telling Your Story And Making It Entertaining with Jordan Gross 53:43

3y ago53:43

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We explore personal development from a different angle in this episode. My guest Jordan Gross is an author, entrepreneur, TED Talk speaker, and helps people make storytelling entertaining and using it as part of their personal growth. Which he calls "Magitivational". Lots of life lessons and reimagining personal development! He is the author of 3 b…

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Ep. 99: Nick Tobler - The Eel Pit Guy 47:50

3y ago47:50

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Nick Tobler is a 25-year-old aquarium store manager in Kentucky, more well know as TikTok's eel pit guy. His TikTok account @cowturtle has exploded to almost 500,000 followers in the past 4 months and continues to grow as he shares videos of himself hand feeding the eels and documenting the continued developing ecosystem he has created. We talked a…

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What's going on in the brain when we create new habits 24:56

3y ago24:56

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A quick look at what goes on in our brain when you start to create new habits. Hope this explains what needs to happen to help you create and embed new habits. I cover the following: What does a habit look like to the brain What happens when we start to create a new habit What happens as we try to embed the habit - make it stronger The changes to m…

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Ep. 6 - The Change (Anthony Nguyen) | Mental Health Journey of a Musical Artist (Social Media, Friends & Family, Vulnerability) 1:06:11

3y ago1:06:11

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Join me and my guest, Anthony AKA The Change for a discussion about the come up as a musical artist when it comes to social media, anxiety, dealing with friends and family, relationships, how to be vulnerable, and how to be creative in your own artist process! Connect w/ me on Social Media and TELL ME YOU LISTEN TO THE PODCAST! - Instagram: https:/…

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Ep. 98: Jill Sitnick - Healing PTSD With MDMA & Mushrooms 1:09:10

3y ago1:09:10

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Jill Sitnick is the author of Rescuing Jill: How MDMA With A Dash of Mushrooms Healed My Childhood Trauma-Induced PTSD. Prior to authoring the book, Jill worked for a large, global technology company focused on educational technology solutions. She left the comfort of that job to put her full focus into telling her story and sharing it with the wor…

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Communications Strategies with Michael Mosely 53:55

3y ago53:55

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By Azzy Aslam

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Ep. 5 - Case Kenny | Mindfulness & Music, Imposter Syndrome, Breakups and Relationships 57:17

3y ago57:17

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Join me and my guest, Case Kenny for a discussion on mindfulness, meditation, the power of music, how to put yourself out there as a creator, how to deal with doubts and imposter syndrome, how to get through a breakup, manage a conscious relationship and how to deal with your mental health as a man. Connect w/ me on Social Media and TELL ME YOU LIS…

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#45: Gratitude Over Everything with Robin Dreeke 49:29

3y ago49:29

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On this weeks episode of Spin It, Stephynie is speaking with Robin Dreeke. Robin is a best-selling author, trainer, facilitator, retired FBI Special Agent and Chief of the Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program. Hailed as the “Spy Catcher” and a world renowned behavioral expert, Robin will share his secrets to: establishing trust, creating…

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Ep. 97: Shaka Curtis - The Work Makes Me Happy 1:24:06

3y ago1:24:06

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Shaka Curtis is a military veteran, 10th Planet Austin mixed martial artist and Personal Freedom coach who has developed a comprehensive program that he used to overcome the deep bouts of PTSD, something he had battled since his time overseas. By using a combination of light & sound reduction therapy, diet, exercise and by establishing new and posi…

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The Art of Storytelling with Michael Harvey 1:07:15

3y ago1:07:15

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I was curious about how to tell a good story. So, I invited master storyteller, coach, performance artist Michael Harvey to the podcast. Michael explains what makes a good story and how you can become an impactful storyteller. If you enjoyed this episode please give it 5 stars/thumbs up. You can help me immensely by subscribing and sharing with one…

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