ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) impact so many of our lives in ripple effects lasting years and for many decades. I’m here to share my insight about abuse and neglect as a child and how it changes our lives in so many ways yet we still have the capacity for love, healing and growth. We are the warriors of our own Being, our own Spirit, and that is what has always given us the strength to survive and now thrive! Come with me on this journey of self-love, healing and reacquaintance with o ...
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If you've always wanted to know what the real story was behind some of wrestling's biggest moments, Something to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard will finally give you the real answer. A terrific storyteller, Bruce has done and seen it all and now he's going to share it all with you so sit back and be ready for a wild ride! Join Bruce and his partner in crime, Conrad Thompson as they take you through the WWF's expansion in the 80s, Houston Wrestling, the challenging early 90s for the WWF, the GWF ...
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Built by creative professionals for creative professionals, at Optimize Yourself we believe it is absolutely possible to love what you do for a living…without having to sacrifice your health, relationships, or sanity in the process. Creative burnout is NOT inevitable!In a nutshell this podcast is a combination of Tim Ferriss meets Ted Lasso (minus the mustache). Hosted by Zack Arnold (ACE) - an award-winning Hollywood editor, producer, and director, a career coach, an American Ninja Warrior, ...
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This podcast is the online book club you always wanted to be apart of! Hear from your favorite authors about books you love, their best writing and publishing advice, and so much more!
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TOP 5: Managing Limiting Beliefs, Imposter Syndrome, and all the “Chatter” In Our Heads | with Ethan Kross
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle. Bruce and Conrad take us back 30 years for SummerSlam 1994! Bruce shares stories of how the double Undertaker storyline development, the mega sponsorship deal the WWF made with Dominos Pizza, and why he says the main event was robbed! All that plus, Bruce discusses his relationship and time with Hollywood ic…
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TOP 5: How to Future-Proof Your Creative Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Résumé | with Christina Wallace
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us back to one of the most iconic nights in Monday Night RAW history, MILK-A-MANIA! Bruce discusses where the company was at in 2001 and the pros and cons of working with former WCW talent. He also shares his thoughts on why the DDP/stalker angle stunk, who he believes was the best tale…
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TOP 5: Chase Jarvis On Building Your Network of ‘A-Gamers,’ Designing the Life You Want, and Fulfilling Your ‘Creative Calling’
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad dedicate an entire show about Kane, a character that was Bruce's baby, to the point that he named your son after him. Kane is a character with a lore so deep that we can only get through the first year of his storyline. Sit back and enjoy this deep dive into the legendary story of KANE! BLUE…
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TOP 5: How to Become Resilient In the Face of Change (and Manage an Identity Crisis) | with Brad Stulberg
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping. For the next five weeks, we are releasing our …
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we are on the heels of the debut episode of "Poddin Ain't Easy" the Godfather's podcast exclusively on ADFreeShows.com. So to celebrate his new journey with host Casio, Bruce and Conrad look back at the legendary career, gimmicks and matches of Charles Wrights aka The Godfather on this week's edition of Some…
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TOP 5: What Creativity Is, How It Works, and the Laws to Learning It | with Joey Cofone
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Episode 450: Great American Bash 2006
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us back to what some consider the most snake bit PPV's of the 2000's The Great American Bash 2006. Bruce discusses the piling suspensions and injuries the company was facing at the time and the juggling act behind the scenes to get the PPV on the air. Bruce and Conrad also discuss the m…
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Episode 449: The Three Faces Of Foley
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad continue their journey through the legendary in ring career of Mick Foley. They guys discuss Mick's transition between Dude Love, Mankind and Cactus Jack. His work with legend Terry Funk, Steve Austin and so much more. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at check…
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Ep262: How to Work with Challenging Colleagues Without Losing Your Mind (or your job) | with Amy Gallo
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Amy Gallo who is a workplace expert and cohost of Harvard Business Review's Women at Work podcast. Amy is also an author and sp…
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Ep261: Meetings Don't Have to Suck: Learn a Better Way to Create and Collaborate | with Dr. Steven Rogelberg
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My guest today is Dr. Steven Rogelberg who is an organizational psychologist and author of the new book, Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings, and according to Adam Grant, Dr. Rogelberg "knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth." He has helped a number of leading organizations including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Pfi…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, we're taking you back 20 years to Vengeance 2004! Bruce and Conrad discuss the ins and outs leading up to the PPV including the rise of Randy Orton, creating the brand specific pay per view events, Chris Benoit as champion and so much more. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at …
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On this REMIX edition of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us back to that infamous night when the WWF announced their purchase of World Championship Wrestling. What really happened at the last WCW Monday Nitro? What was the process leading up to it? Find out when Bruce and Conrad look at the last WCW Monday Nitro on TNT. FUM - Start the …
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Ep 260: How to Build Collaborative Cultures & Fix Toxic Creative Environments | with Chris Deaver
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Today's guest is Chris Deaver, the co-founder of BraveCore, a leadership consultancy dedicated to helping leaders embrace creativity and empoweri…
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Ep 259: Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Bridget Sampson who is an author, leadership coach, and the founder and CEO of Sampson Coaching and Consulting. She is also a p…
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Episode 446: Night Of Champions 2008
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad takes us back sixteen years for Night Of Champions! Bruce share behind the scenes stories about the build up to the event, the origin of McMahon's Millions, and so much more. Night Of Champions 2008 featured memorable matches from Triple H and John Cena, Edge and Batista, Mark Henry/Big Show…
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Ep258: From Information Overload to Getting Better at Anything by Finding the Right Mentors | with Scott Young
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist Scott Young is the bestselling author of the book Ultralearning which we covered extensively in his first appearance on this show. Today we dive …
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Episode 445: Great American Bash 2004
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On this episode Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad celebrate the train wreck aka The Great American Bash 2004! From Mordecai to Kenzo Suzuki this event had Bruce pulling out his hair. Oh and how could we forget the cement crypt, Bruce shares stories and details about the PPV you won't hear anywhere else. Sit back and buckle up for this wild rid…
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Ep 257: How to Be a Multi-Hyphenate Creative and be the CEO of Your Creative Career | with Nelson Paredez Parks
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Nelson Paredez-Parks who is a Hollywood talent manager, entrepreneur and a life & business coach. Nelson has been helping actor…
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Episode 444: Ask Bruce Anything 06.17.24
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad answer your burning questions. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s BlueChew.com, promo code WRESTLE to receive your first month FREE THE AMAZING KIND - The Amazing Kind, plant-based pain relief balms, creams & gels for mu…
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Ep256: Overcoming the Grief of "Invisible Losses" (Including Losing Your Job), and Getting Out of "Survival Mode" | with Christina Rasmussen
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Christina Rasmussen who is an acclaimed grief educator and counselor. She is the bestselling author of Second Firsts, Where Did…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad explore the career of the Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley. The guys discuss Mick's career in WCW and his eventual debut in the WWF. Bruce gives an in-depth look at the creation of Mankind and the psyche behind the iconic character. FREEBIRD ROAD: https://youtu.be/kd6MCIEkztQ?si=iMmg4L-7_N6VXp0P …
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Ep255: Managing the Burnout, Anxiety, & Depression Created By Your "Busy Brain" | with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Dr. Romie Mushtaq who is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, inte…
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Episode 442: Ask Bruce Anything 06.03.24
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce is back from Saudi Arabia and ready to answer all your wild questions. The guys cover a number of topics such as how Bruce irritates Michael Hayes, the wildest road story you'll hear today, and a hold up that brought the Deadman back to life. All that plus so much more on this episode of Something To W…
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Ep254: The Ugly Truth About Burnout (Even When You're Unemployed), and How to Build Immunity From It | with Dr. Kandi Wiens
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Dr. Kandi Wiens, Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Masters in Medical Education Program and co-founder of Big Sky Le…
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Episode 441: 30th Anniversary of King Of The Ring 1994
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce is still in Saudi Arabia after a phenomenal King and Queen of the Ring event this past weekend. So we are going to celebrate the tremendous event with a look back at King of the Ring 1994. BLUECHEW - Try BlueChew FREE when you use our promo code WRESTLE at checkout--just pay $5 shipping. That’s https:/…
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Ep253: Breaking Through Your Upper Limits and Living In Your Zone of Genius | with Gay Hendricks
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Gay Hendricks who is a psychologist and leader in the fields of personal growth, relationship transformation and bodymind thera…
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad take us through the legendary career of the iconic tag team, "The Nasty Boys!" Bruce shares stories of his time meeting Brian Knobs and Jerry Saggs for the first time, the teams notorious reputation of ribs, and their run as WWF tag champs. MANSCAPED - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the …
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Nobody has a story like William Regal! Bruce and Conrad cover his start in the business at just 16 years old, touring Europe, a surprise tryout with the WWF nobody talks about, getting hired in WCW - who brought him in, why he left, and who he called in the WWE to come in. Plus, the illness that nearly cost him his life, his addiction, the rocky st…
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Ep252: Find Your Creativity by Finding Your Why | with Dr. Mark Shrime
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Want to continue learning from the world’s experts on time management, networking, career development, better sleep, overcoming burnout, and so much more? → Click here for your customized podcast playlist My guest today is Dr. Mark G. Shrime, who is the author of the book, Solving for Why: A Surgeon's Journey to Discover the Transformative Power of…
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Episode 438: John Cena Becomes The Man
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On this episode of Something To Wrestle, Bruce and Conrad are back discussing the incomparable career of John Cena. Bruce shares his thoughts on the iconic performer and his ascension to "Top Guy" status in World Wrestling Entertainment. Make sure to go back in the archives and listen to "The Rise Of John Cena part 1&2 to learn more about this lege…
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TOP 5: Silvia Inks on How to Optimize Your Finances As a Freelancer or Small Business Owner
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Given the vast uncertainty in the job market over the last year, it can feel near impossible to both structure your time so you actually feel productive and also manage your finances so you have the confidence you’ll weather this storm. That’s why the Optimizer team & I have put together this Top 5 series the Creative’s Guide to Time & Financial Fr…
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