Much like a Cold Shower can be uncomfortable, so too can seeking content outside of one's usual scope. However, the benefits can be immense. This podcast is dedicated to the mission of providing people with original, quality, helpful, and challenging content in the hopes of increasing each listener's personal growth.
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In this episode I sit down with my friend, Laurie Lapp. She details her experiences having been married to someone that was struggling with mental illness and addiction. Laurie shares some of the hard to believe moments, it's impact on her own wellbeing, and how she finally got the strength to leave. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or…
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On this episode I'm joined by Sam Bennett and Mike King.Born and raised on Hawaii Island, Sam Bennett’s foundational values and beliefs have been shaped while chasing waves, fully immersed in our natural world. After receiving his Business Management and Marketing Degree from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, Sam developed localized, Gras…
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My big brother, Steve Cramer of Cramer Basketball took over the hosting role for EP. 101. He asked me about the journey I have been on from starting a run of the mill podcast with a single microphone to now being in business for myself with Cold Shower Media. I learned a lot along the way and believe there is some wisdom to be gleaned from this epi…
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My big brother, Steve Cramer of Cramer Basketball took over the hosting role for EP. 101. He asked me about the journey I have been on from starting a run of the mill podcast with a single microphone to now being in business for myself with Cold Shower Media. I learned a lot along the way and believe there is some wisdom to be gleaned from this epi…
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We are now 100 episodes deep into The Cold Shower Podcast! In this chat I take a few moments to outline how we got here, where we are, and what it means to find an ember and fan it into flame.For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, podcast production, as well as speaking engageme…
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099-Christians discuss QAnon and Cuties-Emily Slater and Anthony Weber
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As QAnon continues to gain a foothold I sat down with Anthony and Emily to discuss it's perils. We also take a look at the film "Cuties" and discuss the issues it sheds light on as well as what our reactions to the film should be.ADDITIONAL LINKS REGARDING QANON ARE FOUND HERE. THESE LINKS INFORMED MUCH OF OUR CONVERSATION.https://empiresandmangers…
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099-Christians discuss QAnon and Cuties-Emily Slater and Anthony Weber
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As QAnon continues to gain a foothold I sat down with Anthony and Emily to discuss it's perils. We also take a look at the film "Cuties" and discuss the issues it sheds light on as well as what our reactions to the film should be. ADDITIONAL LINKS REGARDING QANON ARE FOUND HERE. THESE LINKS INFORMED MUCH OF OUR CONVERSATION. https://empiresandmange…
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098-Policing Reimagined- Sheriff hopeful, Greg Hall
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In this episode I sit down with Sheriff hopeful, Greg Hall. He outlines his concerns with the current leadership, what "Policing Reimagined" means, and where he would like to see change.https://www.gtsheriff.com (https://www.gtsheriff.com)For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, p…
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098-Policing Reimagined- Sheriff hopeful, Greg Hall
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In this episode I sit down with Sheriff hopeful, Greg Hall. He outlines his concerns with the current leadership, what "Policing Reimagined" means, and where he would like to see change. https://www.gtsheriff.com For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, podcast production, as well…
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097-Cancel Culture-Beth Milligan & Anthony Weber
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In this episode I sit down with Beth Milligan of the Traverse Ticker & Anthony Weber a local pastor and college professor. We discuss cancel culture as it currently stands, if it is a good thing, and how we might be able to participate in it properly.You can learn more about Beth and Anthony at their links below.Beth | https://www.traverseticker.co…
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097-Cancel Culture-Beth Milligan & Anthony Weber
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In this episode I sit down with Beth Milligan of the Traverse Ticker & Anthony Weber a local pastor and college professor. We discuss cancel culture as it currently stands, if it is a good thing, and how we might be able to participate in it properly. You can learn more about Beth and Anthony at their links below. Beth | https://www.traverseticker.…
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096-Returning to School? w/Emily from Teaching Saves Lives
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As schools continue the process of re-opening I sit down with Emily from Teaching Saves Lives. She outlines what this summer has been like for teachers and why they must be involved in the discussions about what education should look like this year. Emily is doing great work through her social media pages and now, her own podcast! Please check out …
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095-Environmental Justice-Dr. Norie Singer
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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Norie Singer and we discuss why nationally and historically, communities with high proportions of low-income people and people of color tend to attract the "siting" of environmental hazards (factories, incinerators, mining operations, nuclear waste storage, etc.), and not the other way around. Here is a list of s…
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094-White Nationalism, Pop Culture, and Media-Dr. Gabriel Cruz
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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Gabriel Cruz. He is an instructor of Communication at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His areas of study and research include pop culture, specifically comic books, immigration in the news, and white nationalism. We cover all of these things and more.To connect with Dr. Cruz on twitter follow the …
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094-White Nationalism, Pop Culture, and Media-Dr. Gabriel Cruz
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In this episode I sit down with Dr. Gabriel Cruz. He is an instructor of Communication at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His areas of study and research include pop culture, specifically comic books, immigration in the news, and white nationalism. We cover all of these things and more. To connect with Dr. Cruz on twitter follow the…
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093-My Husband is a Police Officer and my Son is Black-Alyssa Thatcher
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In this episode I sit down with Alyssa. She is in the unique position of being married to a white police officer, but also mothering a black son. We discuss her views on the current tensions between the police and people of color.For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, podcast pr…
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092-My Take on Police Brutality, Aunt Jemima, Kneeling, and White Supremacy in the White HouseBy Taylor Cramer
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091-Hard to Breathe: A Black Woman's Perspective-Shenise Foote
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In this episode I sit down with my friend, Shenise. Her willingness to guide me through a conversation about racism, her experience, and the state of her spirit is so much appreciated. Please take a look at 6 things that you can do right now.* Check in with a Black friend or coworker to see how they are coping with everything right now.* Establish …
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091-Hard to Breathe: A Black Woman's Perspective-Shenise Foote
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In this episode I sit down with my friend, Shenise. Her willingness to guide me through a conversation about racism, her experience, and the state of her spirit is so much appreciated. Please take a look at 6 things that you can do right now. Check in with a Black friend or coworker to see how they are coping with everything right now. Establish or…
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090-Getting Past the Current Divide-Klara Salopek
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In this episode I sit down with longtime, family friend, Klara. She details her experience growing up in a war torn country that led to the term, ethnic cleansing. She shares her take on how damaging hateful rhetoric can be.For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, as well as speak…
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089-Where are Christians? w/Anthony Weber
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I sit down with Professor of Ethics and local Pastor, Anthony Weber. We discuss our emotions over the continued racial tensions and the injustice that is taking place. We talk about and challenge Christian listeners to listen and sit with those from the Black Community that are grieving and speaking out against injustice.…
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089-Where are Christians? w/Anthony Weber
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I sit down with Professor of Ethics and local Pastor, Anthony Weber. We discuss our emotions over the continued racial tensions and the injustice that is taking place. We talk about and challenge Christian listeners to listen and sit with those from the Black Community that are grieving and speaking out against injustice.…
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088-Who I am and what my responsibility is
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This episode outlines my thoughts amidst the recent murders of black Americans. The protests. The riots.By Taylor Cramer
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088-Who I am and what my responsibility is
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This episode outlines my thoughts amidst the recent murders of black Americans. The protests. The riots.By Taylor Cramer
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087-Financial Guidance Amidst the Pandemic-Travis Blunt
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087-Financial Guidance Amidst the Pandemic-Travis BluntBy Taylor Cramer
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086-The mainstream adoption of conspiracies-Anthony Weber
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In this episode I sit down with Anthony Weber. He is a pastor, and teacher of ethics. We discuss in depth the latest Pandemic doc and how it seems to have been adopted into mainstream thinking. How did this happen? Why did this happen? And what is our role as individuals that are trying to maneuver a confusing time of conspiracy, data, and media.To…
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In this episode I sit down with Anthony Weber. He is a pastor, and teacher of ethics. We discuss in depth the latest Pandemic doc and how it seems to have been adopted into mainstream thinking. How did this happen? Why did this happen? And what is our role as individuals that are trying to maneuver a confusing time of conspiracy, data, and media. T…
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Tom Gordon, Professor of Humanities, returns to provide some historical context to this current pandemic. We discuss human resiliency in response to things like the Black Plague and Smallpox. We also discuss the prevalence and danger of binary thinking.For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes,…
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Tom Gordon, Professor of Humanities, returns to provide some historical context to this current pandemic. We discuss human resiliency in response to things like the Black Plague and Smallpox. We also discuss the prevalence and danger of binary thinking. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes…
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Abbey stops by the studio to update us on her life and how she is maneuvering through this quarantine. Taylor talks too, a lot. He shares his perspectives on the need for understanding and compassion and encourages people to not get worn thin by the extreme views of others.By Taylor Cramer
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Abbey stops by the studio to update us on her life and how she is maneuvering through this quarantine. Taylor talks too, a lot. He shares his perspectives on the need for understanding and compassion and encourages people to not get worn thin by the extreme views of others.By Taylor Cramer
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In this episode I sit down with return guest, Dana Frost. She is the founder of the Forced Joy Project and specializes in bringing awareness to difficult topics, like, grief. We discuss how each person is handling this pandemic differently, the sadness with missing milestones, the pain of not being able to visit loved ones in the hospital, and what…
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In this episode I sit down with return guest, Dana Frost. She is the founder of the Forced Joy Project and specializes in bringing awareness to difficult topics, like, grief. We discuss how each person is handling this pandemic differently, the sadness with missing milestones, the pain of not being able to visit loved ones in the hospital, and what…
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In this episode I get Meghan Sarna on the line. She spends 1/2 of her time practicing nursing at a hospital and the other 1/2 practicing a more holistic approach at Table Health in Traverse City, MI. We talk about what it is like for her currently during this pandemic and she answers all of my random questions in regards to nutrition, sleep, supple…
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In this episode I get Meghan Sarna on the line. She spends 1/2 of her time practicing nursing at a hospital and the other 1/2 practicing a more holistic approach at Table Health in Traverse City, MI. We talk about what it is like for her currently during this pandemic and she answers all of my random questions in regards to nutrition, sleep, supple…
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081-Progression through quarantine, at your own pace
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Random thoughts after the 2nd week in quarantine. The conversation went towards progression despite this strange new landscape we find ourselves in. Progress can happen, but it might look different for everyone.For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, as well as speaking engagemen…
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Random thoughts after the 2nd week in quarantine. The conversation went towards progression despite this strange new landscape we find ourselves in. Progress can happen, but it might look different for everyone. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, as well as speaking engageme…
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Sitting at home in quarantine, sharing my thoughts.For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, as well as speaking engagements. Links below!Cold Shower Website-https://coldshowerpodcast.com/ (https://coldshowerpodcast.com/)Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/_taylorcramer/ (https://w…
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Sitting at home in quarantine, sharing my thoughts. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, as well as speaking engagements. Links below! Cold Shower Website-https://coldshowerpodcast.com/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/_taylorcramer/or https://www.instagram.com/coldshowerpo…
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A new podcast? Tune in for the first episode. I explain why I have started an additional podcast venture.By Taylor Cramer
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079-Overcoming Anxiety and Addiction with the help of Yoga-Temple Florip
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In this episode I sit down with Temple Florip. She is the Manager and an instructor at Yen Yoga and Fitness and is also advocating within the realm of addiction prevention. She bravely shares her own experiences with substance abuse and outlines how she has dealt with severe anxiety through the practice of yoga.Check out the links for information r…
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In this episode I sit down with Temple Florip. She is the Manager and an instructor at Yen Yoga and Fitness and is also advocating within the realm of addiction prevention. She bravely shares her own experiences with substance abuse and outlines how she has dealt with severe anxiety through the practice of yoga. Check out the links for information …
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078-Talking Leadership with NYT Best Seller Angie Morgan
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In this episode I sit down with Angie Morgan. She is the co-founder of Lead Star, a leadership development firm that has worked with the likes of Facebook and Walmart. Angie has found ways to take her experience of leadership in the military and translate them to corporate structures. She is also a New York Times best selling author. Below you can …
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