Ken Falke talks to the “Grateful American” and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation, Gary Sinise. They discuss their friendship, shared commitment to serving veterans, and the importance of service.
Johnny sits down with Tim Goergen (ex-vocalist of Within the Ruins) and Nikki Simpson (tattoo artist & host if Ink Master Angels) in New York City to explore some of the pressures that come along with avoiding codependent patterns in a healthy relationship, finding new sources of creativity and happiness when the unexpected happens, and starting their own tattoo shop (EverBlack Tattoo Studio) moments before it’s shut down by a global pandemic.
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On day 60 something of quarantine to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, Shari and Jann discuss grief and the importance of allowing ourselves to “feel”. In the busyness of our lives, we often distract ourselves from feeling anything that makes us uncomfortable and the problem with that is the inevitable mental, emotional and physical ramifications that befall. During this time, we need to be especially kind and nurturing to ourselves and one way to do that is to allow the feelings to come over us, embrace them and then let them go.
Shari and Jann travel the country (when not quarantined), speaking on their book, Which Way?, mental health issues and the power of our stories.
Johnny sits down with Finn Mckenty, YouTuber and Founder of the Punk Rock MBA living in Seattle, WA to explore some of the pressures that come along with learning from negative feedback, navigating the toxicity of YouTube’s dreaded comment section, and balancing our weaknesses with our strengths.
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Johnny sits down with Joe Bad, the vocalist of Fit For An Autopsy (Nuclear Blast Records) living in Long Island, NY to explore some of the pressures that come along with resisting the urge to fake our emotions, using video games to healthily escape the stresses of life, and being authentically yourself—regardless of the expectations of others.
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Don’t miss our guest Karuna Schwartz, Executive Director and Founder of Mind Oasis, a nonprofit, online service that provides group meditation (free through June, 2020), yoga and classes that offer a deeper study to support meditative and spiritual life. Karuna offers listeners specific and tangible practices that take a few seconds each day to help manage anxiety and enhance a feeling of grounded-ness, even amidst a global pandemic. Her eloquently told story of grief turned into a meditative practice that ultimately saved her life is inspiring! But the story doesn’t end there. Karuna’s new lifestyle morphed into a worldwide, online platform that allows hundreds of people the ability to engage in yoga and meditative practices from the comfort of their own homes.
Karuna (Kelly Schwartz) has two decades of experience in nonprofit management and brings unique insight to Mind Oasis from running nonprofits varying in budget size from 250k – 13 million. Her passion is bringing the timeless benefits of meditation to practitioners worldwide. Her Masters in Nonprofit Management from Northeastern University coupled with many years experience as a Director of Development and Executive Director make for a powerful intersection in leadership of philanthropy and wisdom.
For more information on pricing and to sign up for a free group meditation class, visit www.mindoasis.org
Johnny sits down with Brian “Head” Welch, the guitarist of KoRn living in Nashville, TN to explore some of the pressures that come along with reconciling with our past, forgiving ourselves and our family members, and, in his own words, “getting our heads out of our butts.”
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CBD?!?! Is it addictive? What are the benefits? How do I know if I’m getting a product that is pure? Join us as we talk to Sanjeev Javia, CEO and Product Formulator of www.Proze.com In this podcast, Sanjeev reveals the benefits of CBD for mental issues such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances and more. With his team, Sanjeev has created a proprietary blend of the most potent medicinal and performance nutrients such as essential oils, plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, herbs, and spices. all rooted in organically grown, legal & certified hemp.
Sanjeev and CSO, Dr. Jim Silliman offer pure CBD oils, isolates and topicals for a path to optimal performance. Their products become a helpful treatment protocol in conjunction with counseling, medication, mindfulness, etc.
Sanjeev obtained his undergraduate degree in Biology and Biopsychology and a graduate degree in Business Administration. His goal with Proze is to show that your path to optimal performance doesn’t have to be difficult to understand and navigate. Proze’s products combine the forces of nature and nutrition PLUS educational enlightenment to help you on your wellness journey be simple and sure, so you can achieve your highest potential.
To purchase Proze products, visit https://www.proze.com/shop-all/. Which Way listeners will receive an unlimited 15% off, by typing the PROMO CODE: whichway15
Does your family need a timeout to find ‘normal’ again? Are the current COVID restrictions adding more stress to your family? Is the family tension escalating? Join our guest, Laurie Klith, Executive Director of The Center for Family Outreach, as she talks about services The Center provides to help youth and families. The Center’s employees, therapists and case managers specialize in treating family conflict, substance abuse, mental health issues and defiance.
In a time where our world is forcing families to be in close quarters with one another, Laurie provides valuable online resources, such as individual, family and group therapy. Living the motto: Relationships Change Behavior, The Center has been responsible for changing the lives of countless youth in Larimer County over the last 20 years.
For more about The Center and how they can help, call 970-495-0084 or visit: www.tcffo.org
Johnny sits down with Cal Kearns (@calkearns), an artist and illustrator in Cleveland, OH to explore some of the pressures that come along with fighting our inner critic, learning to own our mistakes, and using self-expression to process emotional distress.
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