Best Adam and Danielle MacKenzie Podcasts (2024)

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EPISODE 9: DR. EDMUND W GORDON legendary educator and mentor, 103 years old and still publishing! 28:32

1M ago28:32

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Ed Gordon, as his friends call him, has more accolades in the academic world than can be listed here. Commissioned in 1956 by president Lyndon B. Johnson to lead the development of Head Start, this renowned psychology professor and researcher went on to earn a whopping NINE honorary degrees from prestigious establishments such as Brown University, …

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#19: Parenting Series: The Power Of An Ordinary Day 17:10

10M ago17:10

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What is a good day? A bad day? A productive day? As adults, some of our best days are when we feel like we got a lot done, but those can be some of our kids' worst days. They can feel like they didn't get anything done. We have outings and errands to stay busy, when, often, kids just need less, not more. For kids, play is their work. In today's epi…

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EPISODE 8: KODAH PIPITONE the man who became a woman who became a man again 1:18:56

10M ago1:18:56

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I met Kodah at an interactive social event in LA and instantly found him to be interesting, charismatic and eloquent. I had no idea about his transgender backstory and experience, but when I was told about it, I knew he would make for a compelling interview subject. Trigger warning: the subject of transgender is controversial and polarized to begin…

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EPISODE 7: JOHN FUGELSANG renowned political commentator, comedian, TV host, writer, actor and cultural critic 48:10

1y ago48:10

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John Fugelsang is a cultural maverick whose glib humor and razor sharp wit provide a reliably entertaining delivery mechanism for his gently challenging views and observations. Imagine an east coast intellectual with a decidedly liberal/progressive disposition who happens to also be a faithful Christian. I call John the "gentleman iconoclast" in th…

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EPISODE 6: TYSON ADAMS - trauma-informed personal coach who helps men outgrow pornography, objectification and infidelity 48:17

1+ y ago48:17

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Not all men's coaches are created equal, and Tyson Adams truly stands out from the burgeoning crowd with his unique approach to men's inner health. San Diego resident Tyson identifies himself as a trauma-informed men’s coach who utilizes Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) to help men outgrow unwanted sexual behavior such as habitual pornography …

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EPISODE 5: LISA ROMERO - personal development author, public speaker and Anthroposophical meditation teacher on masculine and feminine forces 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

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Spoiler alert - this episode gets deeply esoteric! Lisa brings a uniquely spiritual perspective to our topic, leading into new territory for the podcast. Speaking from a point of view that incorporates considerations of karmic purpose and mission, she discusses the connection between violence and subverted sexual energy and how the capacities inher…

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#18: Human Opera Series: “You Are Loved By People You Haven't Met Yet" 1:48:32

1+ y ago1:48:32

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Dr. Mark Wilkinson (D.M.A.) - teacher, singer, performer, athlete, philosopher, and formidably gentle human being joins Adam for Part 5 of our Human Opera Series. In today's show, we talk about life's delicate balance between action and reaction, the devastating mental health effects of unchecked long-term bullying, apologies that may never come, r…

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#17: Human Opera Series: “Hard” Looks “Easy” Because You’ve Put In The Work 1:04:00

1+ y ago1:04:00

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Dr. Mark Wilkinson (D.M.A.) - teacher, singer, performer, athlete, philosopher, and formidably gentle human being joins Adam for Part 4 of our Human Opera Series. In today's show, we talk about overcoming stage fright, applying the Pareto Principle (80/20 Rule) to different aspects of life, visualization when preparing for a performance, becoming r…

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#16: Human Opera Series: Context Is Complex 1:05:35

2y ago1:05:35

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Dr. Mark Wilkinson (D.M.A.) - teacher, singer, performer, athlete, philosopher, and formidably gentle human being joins Adam for Part 3 of our Human Opera Series. In today's show, we talk about being hyper-subscribed in our modern lives and how context drives the human brain crazy. We also cover being in charge versus being a leader, disagreeing wi…

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#15: Human Opera Series: You Can't Go to McDonald's and Ask for a "Whopper" 1:11:17

2y ago1:11:17

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"You can’t go to McDonald’s and ask for a "Whopper". There will always be structure to the world, that’s just how it works." Dr. Mark Wilkinson (D.M.A.) - teacher, singer, performer, athlete, philosopher, and formidably gentle human being is back for a second episode! In today's show, we touch on addictions and grief in a post-pandemic world, imper…

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#14: Human Opera Series: Dr. Mark Wilkinson, D.M.A. - "Green-Lighting" Your Life 1:32:04

2y ago1:32:04

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Today's guest on Thoughts & Found is Dr. Mark Wilkinson, (Doctorate of Musical Arts - D.M.A.) - teacher, singer, performer, athlete, philosopher, and formidably gentle human being. He joins us for a lively, wide-ranging conversation, and we chat about family, noticing life's "green lights," maintaining your "self" while excelling, making art, redis…

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#13: Parenting Series: Unusual Things Children Say, Ghost Stories, and the Supernatural 24:22

2y ago24:22

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In honour of our 13th episode, we have fun chatting about the bizarre, unsettling, fantastical, and downright frightening things that children have reportedly said out-of-the-blue. Are children somehow aware of, or connected to, otherworldly dimensions or experiences? We add in some of our own strange experiences with our daughter, and as a couple …

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EPISODE 4: STEPHEN JENKINSON ~ elder, author, storyteller, sage, death witness and teacher of ”orphan wisdom” 52:15

2+ y ago52:15

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Teaching through story, song, metaphor and poetry can be so much more powerful than the mere intellectual transference of ideas. Stephen Jenkinson employs his extraordinary mastery of language in loyal service of that more creative, illustrative sharing of wisdom in ways only a true elder is equipped to do. In so doing, he is an inspiration and a p…

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#12: Parenting Series: How To Trust The Ride - The "Wonder Weeks" of Infant and Child Development 30:25

2+ y ago30:25

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In this episode, we chat about the book, "The Wonder Weeks," by Hetty van de Rijt, Ph.D., Frans Plooij, Ph.D., and Xaviera Plas-Plooij. The book outlines "how to stimulate the most important developmental weeks in your baby's first 20 months and turn these 10 predictable, great, fussy phases into magical leaps forward." We discuss how we prefer the…

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#11: Parenting Series: Two Heart-Warming Books For You, and Your Child 5:13

2+ y ago5:13

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In this episode, Adam talks about two delightful books we added to our home library this Christmas season. They are books for all-ages, can be opened to any page, anytime, and can even be enjoyed by your toddler. We invite you to understand why. The Boy Who Would Be King, written by Ryan Holiday, and illustrated by Victor Juhasz. The Boy, The Mole,…

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EPISODE 3: JOHN HAMBURG ~ the blockbuster comedy filmmaker who makes us laugh while helping us evolve 36:53

2+ y ago36:53

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John Hamburg writes - and sometimes directs - Hollywood blockbuster comedy films. His "best known for" list is nearly identical to his entire filmography: the "Meet The Parents" trilogy, the "Zoolander" films, "I Love You, Man", "Along Came Polly" and "Why Him?". Whether he is exploring more mundane scenarios with everyday characters or the outland…

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#10: Community Series: The Poppy Turns 100 10:43

2+ y ago10:43

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In this episode, we chat about how the Royal Canadian Legion has chosen to commemorate the 100th anniversary of wearing a Remembrance Day Poppy in Canada, and how we stumbled on a way to make Remembrance Day and poppy-wearing easier for a toddler to understand. Visit our website at www.thoughtsandfound.com for people, companies, and links mentioned…

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#9: Parenting Series: Balancing Your Humours 44:20

3y ago44:20

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From Empedocles, to Hippocrates and Galen, philosophers and medical practitioners have been helping people balance their "four humours" for centuries. In this episode, we chat about how we balance our humours on busy days with our two-year-old toddler: What we add or subtract to keep our days, ourselves, and our toddler operating smoothly. Visit ou…

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#8: Parenting Series: Making Your Bed & Other Small Parenting Victories 52:23

3y ago52:23

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"Little things in life matter." In this episode, we chat about how something as (seemingly) inconsequential as making your bed can give you a sense of accomplishment and calmness at the end of those busy days as a work-from-home parent. Learning the little things sets kids up for the big things that come later. We based this discussion on the book,…

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EPISODE 2: SANDRA DEWEY - entertainment business power player discusses gender dynamics in Hollywood 1:05:35

3y ago1:05:35

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Sandra Dewey was until recently president of business operations and production at Warner Media's HBO MAX, TBS, TNT and TruTV. In this interview host Dan Mackenzie encourages Sandra to explore the sociological culture and power structures in the entertainment business as she has observed and experienced them. From the expansive vantage point of of …

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#7: Parenting Series: The Joys of Parenting Outside 1:04:00

3y ago1:04:00

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As a couple, we love spending time outside. So, it's only natural that we want to share that joy with our child. Plus, being outside makes our parenting life so much easier. In this episode, we chat about how parenting outside has saved us money, kept us moving, and taught our two-year-old how to read, all while exploring our new city and meeting t…

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#6: Parenting Series: Hip Dysplasia - A Silent Condition 1:09:39

3y ago1:09:39

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As parents of a 2-year-old with hip dysplasia, we provide background on causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatments, and prognosis of this condition, and round out the conversation with our experience to date. Visit our website at www.thoughtsandfound.com for people, companies, and links mentioned in this episode. Connect with Thoughts & Found on I…

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EPISODE 1: STEVE CONNELL - spoken word master, hip-hop artsist, public speaker and cultural influencer 1:02:02

3y ago1:02:02

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Daniel Mackenzie interviews multi-media creator Steve Connell about his personal background, experience in various performative art mediums, the often radically outspoken creative advocacy for women in his work and his evolving understanding about the changing role of men in contemporary society.By danmackenzy

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#5: Parenting Series: The Weird and Wonderful World of Infant and Toddler Sleep 1:21:34

3y ago1:21:34

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Ever wondered what it really means to 'sleep like a baby'? It's pretty wacky. We're about to walk you through it. Join us in this episode for our experience with the ups and downs of newborn and toddler sleep. Visit our website at www.thoughtsandfound.com for people, companies, and links mentioned in this episode. Connect with Thoughts & Found on I…

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#4: Pregnancy Series: Last Days of Pregnancy, First Days of Parenthood, and Four Funny Stories 23:00

4+ y ago23:00

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After the arrival of our baby girl, we're (finally!) back to give an update on the final weeks of pregnancy and the initial days of parenthood, with some funny stories along the way, that hopefully some of you can relate to! We kept this episode intentionally light; we're just back with a fairly short, conversational recap of the past several month…

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#3: Pregnancy Series: 10 Things That Have Surprised Us About Pregnancy (So Far!) 48:49

5y ago48:49

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One thing we've learned on this journey to becoming parents is that every pregnancy is mind-blowingly different! With that in mind, in this episode, we talk about 10 things that have surprised us about Danielle's pregnancy (so far). The list includes things we either hadn't heard from other women or doctors, things we know other pregnant women and …

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#2: Pregnancy Series: Navigating "the Tell" 35:38

5y ago35:38

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Expecting? Congratulations! Not sure when, or how to tell people, or who to tell first? We review the ups and downs of our own experiences of ''navigating the tell" with two pregnancies that ended in miscarriage, and a current third pregnancy. We also run through the pros and cons of telling early, factors that can accelerate the timing of when you…

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#1: Pregnancy Series: “Baby Gear” 1:22:58

5y ago1:22:58

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Have you ever sat down to create a list of all the "gear" you "need" for baby's arrival? Wish it was all listed in one place instead of scattered across the internet? Wish people were honest about what they really needed vs. what they were led to believe they needed by big box stores, registry sales people and websites, (and, dare we say it, even f…

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Welcome to the Thoughts & Found Podcast! 2:47

5y ago2:47

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A brief overview of our new show about life’s less talked about moments: from miscarriage to admitting defeat, to taking calculated risks in life, work, and relationships. We have the conversations others don’t have. If you have questions or suggestions for topics or guests, please let us know! Thanks for listening! Connect with Thoughts & Found on…

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EPISODE 9: DR. EDMUND W GORDON legendary educator and mentor, 103 years old and still publishing! 28:32

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#19: Parenting Series: The Power Of An Ordinary Day 17:10

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EPISODE 8: KODAH PIPITONE the man who became a woman who became a man again 1:18:56

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EPISODE 7: JOHN FUGELSANG renowned political commentator, comedian, TV host, writer, actor and cultural critic 48:10

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EPISODE 6: TYSON ADAMS - trauma-informed personal coach who helps men outgrow pornography, objectification and infidelity 48:17

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EPISODE 5: LISA ROMERO - personal development author, public speaker and Anthroposophical meditation teacher on masculine and feminine forces 44:57

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#18: Human Opera Series: “You Are Loved By People You Haven't Met Yet" 1:48:32

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#17: Human Opera Series: “Hard” Looks “Easy” Because You’ve Put In The Work 1:04:00

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#16: Human Opera Series: Context Is Complex 1:05:35

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#15: Human Opera Series: You Can't Go to McDonald's and Ask for a "Whopper" 1:11:17

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#14: Human Opera Series: Dr. Mark Wilkinson, D.M.A. - "Green-Lighting" Your Life 1:32:04

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#13: Parenting Series: Unusual Things Children Say, Ghost Stories, and the Supernatural 24:22

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EPISODE 4: STEPHEN JENKINSON ~ elder, author, storyteller, sage, death witness and teacher of ”orphan wisdom” 52:15

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#12: Parenting Series: How To Trust The Ride - The "Wonder Weeks" of Infant and Child Development 30:25

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#11: Parenting Series: Two Heart-Warming Books For You, and Your Child 5:13

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EPISODE 3: JOHN HAMBURG ~ the blockbuster comedy filmmaker who makes us laugh while helping us evolve 36:53

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#10: Community Series: The Poppy Turns 100 10:43

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#9: Parenting Series: Balancing Your Humours 44:20

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#8: Parenting Series: Making Your Bed & Other Small Parenting Victories 52:23

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EPISODE 2: SANDRA DEWEY - entertainment business power player discusses gender dynamics in Hollywood 1:05:35

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#7: Parenting Series: The Joys of Parenting Outside 1:04:00

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#6: Parenting Series: Hip Dysplasia - A Silent Condition 1:09:39

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EPISODE 1: STEVE CONNELL - spoken word master, hip-hop artsist, public speaker and cultural influencer 1:02:02

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#5: Parenting Series: The Weird and Wonderful World of Infant and Toddler Sleep 1:21:34

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#4: Pregnancy Series: Last Days of Pregnancy, First Days of Parenthood, and Four Funny Stories 23:00

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#3: Pregnancy Series: 10 Things That Have Surprised Us About Pregnancy (So Far!) 48:49

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#2: Pregnancy Series: Navigating "the Tell" 35:38

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#1: Pregnancy Series: “Baby Gear” 1:22:58

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Welcome to the Thoughts & Found Podcast! 2:47

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