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If you are seeking sunshine and ready to buy or sell real estate on the stunning Suncoast of Florida, this podcast is for you! Join your host, Jim Ahearn, a realtor who has called the Suncoast home for decades and has a proven track record of success with his clients, as he breaks down fact from fiction and gives you the simple hard truths about buying and selling in Sarasota, Bradenton, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Venice, Port Charlotte, Tampa, and beyond. This podcast will help both first time h ...
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Are you a podcasting badass? In order to have a successful monetized podcast, you need to have that confidence, strength, and fearlessness you’d expect from a badass. The best news is, you already have that badass inside of you, just begging to come out, and I am here to help with my new show, Podcasting Badass! Your host, Sober Steve The Podcast Guy, knows what it takes to have a successful and monetized podcast- he has done it for four years to the point it’s become his full time business, ...
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Surfacing - The Meaning in the Story

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Stories are powerful. Listening to them can inspire and telling them can heal. Both contribute to the process of growth. Join us each week to hear the extraordinary stories of individuals who demonstrate the life-changing power of resilience. They demonstrate the capacity within each of us not just to survive but to thrive.
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Send us a text Sober Steve The Podcast Guy celebrates the launch of Jim's new podcast, Jim Sells the Suncoast. If you're living in or thinking about moving to the Suncoast of Florida, this is the podcast for you. Jim, a seasoned realtor, shares his journey of standing out in a crowded market by launching his very own podcast. Steve and Jim discuss …
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Send us a text In this episode of Jim Sells the Suncoast, host Jim Ahearn dives into the complexities of title insurance with Todd Hunt from Gulf Water Title. Todd explains the essential role that title insurance plays in protecting homebuyers from potential issues related to property ownership history, and he breaks down the title search process i…
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Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, shares insights and strategies for launching or relaunching your podcast before the new year. If you’ve been thinking of starting a podcast or need a refresh for your current show, this episode will help you understand why the fall is the best time to get started. Steve also offers tips …
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Send us a text In this episode of Jim Sells the Suncoast, host Jim Ahearn is joined by Heather Andrews from Andrews Insurance Agency to explore the complexities of homeowners insurance in Florida. Heather shares expert advice on obtaining the best coverage, explaining the differences between homeowners, hazard, and flood insurance, and how natural …
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Send us a text In this episode of Jim Sells the Suncoast, host Jim Ahearn introduces Teri Barbee from Watercress Cove, a charming gated community in North Port near Warm Mineral Springs. Teri shares valuable insights into what makes Watercress Cove a desirable place to live, from its 67 single-family homes with diverse floor plans to its low HOA fe…
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Send us a text In this episode of Jim Sells the Suncoast, host Jim Ahearn sits down with Adam Burnside from Good News Pest Control to discuss the crucial role of pest control in Florida's real estate market. With over 35 years of family expertise in the pest control industry, Adam shares valuable insights into how common pests like ants, roaches, t…
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Send us a text In this inaugural episode of Jim Sells the Suncoast, host Jim Ahearn sits down with Alex Krumm, the broker-owner of Next Home Excellence, to discuss the dynamic real estate market and the appealing lifestyle of Florida's Suncoast. With a wealth of experience and numerous accolades, including being named Realtor of the Year in 2022, A…
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Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve breaks down the five distinct zones every podcaster experiences on their journey from launching to generating reliable income. Whether you're just starting out or already seeing momentum, understanding where you are and what steps to take next is crucial for your podcast's success. Pre-Launch Zone (Podcra…
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Send us a text In this episode of Podcasting Badass, Steve sits down with Margaret and Byron from the Beyond I Do podcast to discuss powerful strategies for podcast growth. They explore the use of title extensions for increased visibility, SEO tactics to improve search rankings, and the role of social media in expanding their audience. Steve provid…
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Send us a text In this episode of Podcasting Badass, Sober Steve and guest Brianna from Hummingbody delve into the essentials of turning a business into a podcast. They break down the process of identifying your ideal listeners and choosing between an ongoing show or a limited series. Steve shares practical steps on converting your audio recordings…
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Send us a text If you are seeking sunshine and ready to buy or sell real estate on the stunning Suncoast of Florida, this podcast is for you! Join your host, Jim Ahearn, a realtor who has called the Suncoast home for decades and has a proven track record of success with his clients, as he breaks down fact from fiction and gives you the simple hard …
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Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve chats with Cheryl from *Teen Minds Redefined* about key strategies for growing your podcast. They explore finding the perfect podcast name, engaging effectively on social media, and making meaningful connections with listeners. Cheryl shares the highs and lows of her podcasting journey, while Steve provid…
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Send us a text Maximizing Podcast Monetization: Five Mindset Tips for Selling Ad Space In this episode of 'Podcasting Badass,' host Sober Steve discusses effective strategies for monetizing your podcast through ad space sales. Drawing inspiration from working with a client on a geo-local podcast, Steve shares five essential mindset tips to confiden…
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Send us a text Steve welcomes Ewelina from Empowerment for Immigrants for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of creating a routine and using tools to help streamline your podcast for consistency, including topics such as... Ideal episode lengths for different formats Batching episodes in advance Communicating your release schedule with listeners U…
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Send us a text In this Brainstorming episode, Athra and I discuss keyworks and podcast names and we brainstorm her future podcast about being a death doula! Together we go through some exercises and advice that can help any podcaster overcoming microphone or naming concerns. Find Athra at athrabodhi@gmail.com Schedule your Brainstorming session tod…
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Send us a text In this episode, Sober Steve the Podcast Guy shares four essential tips for life coaches and service providers to maximize the potential of their podcasts. The focus includes aligning your podcast with your ideal clients, incorporating coaching-style episodes, using a consistent call-to-action aligned with your sales pipeline, and le…
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Send us a text Steve welcomes Dallas from The AfterMeth Podcast for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of organic discoverability and episode formats. Listen in to our full conversation where I reviewed tips and tricks like... Knowing your podcast keywords Utilizing Title Extensions for SEO Coaching Style Episodes And much more! Ready to schedule …
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Send us a text In this Brainstorming episode, Melanie and I discuss keyworks and podcast names and we brainstorm her future podcast about being a death doula! Together we go through some exercises and advice that can help any podcaster visualize their target audience and ways for them find you with a brief overview of Keywords. Schedule your Brains…
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Send us a text Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over three categories of people who will (almost) definitely never, ever listen to your podcast and why these are good things. 1. Your Family 2. Your Real Life Social Network 3. Your Social Media Network What Next? Check out www.SoberSteve.com to access your Podcasting Circle of Success to gauge how…
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Send us a text Steve welcomes Marge from Bite Me: The Show About Edibles for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of organic discoverability. Listen in to our full conversation where I reviewed tips and tricks like... Adjusting and adding additional keywords The power behind a title extension Promoting your offerings The importance of a clear and le…
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Send us a text Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over four simple tricks to make your editing a breeze using Descript Four Signs You Are a Badass Podcaster 1. Transcrition 2. Studio Sound and Ducking 3. Eye Contact Fixes for Video! 4. AI to help make it easier! What Next? Check out www.SoberSteve.com to access your Podcasting Circle of Success to …
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Send us a text Steve welcomes Stephanie Lynn from The Highly Sensitive Club for a Tune-Up to review the foundations of organic discoverability. Listen in to the first half of our call where I reviewed tips and tricks that are guaranteed to (at least) double her downloads once she puts them into practice, like... Adjusting and adding additional keyw…
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Send us a text In our first Brainstorming episode, Deborah joins us with the promise of a unique concept and we tackle an issue she shares is a familiar one for many of my new clients- defining your target audience. Together we go through some exercises and advice that can help any podcaster visualize their target audience and ways for them find yo…
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Send us a text Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over four simple signs to know you are a badass podcaster who is ready to succeed in podcasting! Four Signs You Are a Badass Podcaster Why? I personally knew deep down in my gut that I was meant to be a podcaster by the time I was halfway through with Serial Season 1, because I'm that old in podcast…
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Send us a text Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, goes over his Podcaster's Circle of Success and the magic behind having a readiness score for podcast growth, monetization, or launching. The Podcaster's Circle of Success What is it? A brief exercise to determine your podcasting confidence level, combining Steve's podcasting know-how with the Life Coach…
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Send us a text Get to know Sober Steve, the Podcast Guy, what to expect from Podcasting Badass, and learn the four reasons why you should be podcasting right now in the first of many episodes of Podcasting Badass! Getting to know Steve Four years of podcasting experience, three years of podcasting success with gAy A: The Queer Sober Hero Show Podca…
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Send us a text If you are looking for a podcast about how to succeed in podcasting, look no further. Podcasting Badass: Podcast Tips and Mindset Tricks for Success and Monetization not only provides you with bold podcast growth strategies and clever tips for monetization, but also the mindset and authenticity required to keep on going and avoid Pod…
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In this episode Urko Wood, with Reveal Growth Consultants, discusses how business-to-business (B2B) companies can grow in a predictable manner using a method — Jobs-To-Be-Done — which also sustains value and profitability. The process is described in the seminal book, Jobs to be Done: From Theory to Practice, by Anthony W. Ulwick. Urko also has a f…
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In this episode Kent Johnson, CEO of Highlights for Children, a family-owned business with a majority of independent Board members, discusses a series of topics ranging from his sudden take-over of the CEO position at age 36 due to the death of the incumbent to how the company started to the different avenues of childhood development Highlights pur…
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In this episode I talk with Jim Bruner who works in child development and who draws on his long history of mentorship to develop diversity, specifically combining the arts with technology. We started with Jim introducing the importance of diversity - turning STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineer…
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Join us as Maryrose Mercurio and Moira Trachtenberg share about an exciting project that MHA has had the opportunity to get involved in. Maryrose is coordinating the Fair Street USA exhibition, and Moira is one of the artists helping to produce the art, which will be utilized to convey critical information about fair housing and discrimination. The…
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Jim Coyle is the musician behind the incredible music you hear in Surfacing's intro and outro. In addition to his musical talent, he is also a dedicated employee of MHA's OnTrackNY program. He works with young adults newly experiencing symptoms of psychosis, supporting them in pursuing their educational and employment goals. His mission is to inspi…
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Emily Grossman shares her powerful journey from struggling with bipolar disorder to thriving with bipolar disorder. In addition to sharing how her greatest struggle became a springboard to her best self, her story also demonstrates the importance of instilling hope that recovery is available to all. Her story illustrates how powerful the messages a…
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Sharon McCarthy is the volunteer Program Coordinator at NAMI Westchester. NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) is an organization that provides support and education in the community to individuals and families impacted by mental health concerns. Sharon uses her own story of supporting her daughter through her recovery to illustrate the impac…
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Mike Ahearn from Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research joins us today to discuss his journey to recovery and how this has influenced his career today. He covers a lot of ground during the episode, from his struggles with identity development in adolescence, to the challenges of entering adulthood, and how these and other factors contributed t…
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China Darrington joins Jenna and Dillon today to share a powerful story of recovery that turned into a passion for advocacy. China is the Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at Thrive Peer Recovery Services in Ohio, where she uses her knowledge, voice and passion to impact the larger systems that influence how behavioral healthcare is delivered.…
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Dillon Browne is the Coordinator of Peer and Recovery Services at the Sterling Community Center, a program of MHA Westchester, which is located in White Plains, NY. Dillon came to MHA 7 years ago as an intern, and since then has dedicated his time to creating community amongst the participants of Sterling so that everyone can experience the transfo…
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State Senator Chris Kolker was a prime sponsor of the 988 legislation that would implement the three digit number for crisis response services in Colorado, making the suicide prevention lifeline even more accessible for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis. While there was broad support for this legislation, hearing the story of why it is …
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We have another amazing MHA employee on the podcast today, Eric Teitelbaum, a clinician in our Children’s Services division. It is always so inspiring to learn what drives a person to seek a career in helping others, and Eric’s story makes it clear why he’s so passionate about what he does. His story reflects the power of resilience and demonstrate…
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Martin Gromulat, MHA Peer Specialist, shares the compelling journey that took him from lawyer, to environmental conservationist, to peer specialist. He shares how his own lived experience turned him into a fierce advocate for mental health. His passion for ensuring that those in mental health crisis receive the right care at the right time is what …
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Christina McMurray, author of Live Laugh Fly: A Family's Journey Through Childhood Cancer, Unimaginable Grief, and the Realization that Love Never Dies, talks about the ways in which her life equipped her to cope through the unthinkable loss of her son. She shares just several of the many signs she has received since her son died that let her know …
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Deb Faust, the Director of Family Engagement and Co-Director of Building Connections at The Mental Health Association in New York State, provides a powerful account of her life journey. She has faced much adversity and trauma, which she has used to fuel her life’s work, making an impact on the lives of countless individuals and families. She is a f…
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Today we are joined by sisters Meredith Gallo and Courtney Hunter, who will share from their unique perspectives about a pivotal experience in their childhood. Meredith talks about her struggle with mental health and addiction, while Courtney shares the family perspective. Their insights about how these experiences shaped them are powerful, and the…
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Reginald Howard is a mental health advocate and the founder of The Black Mental Health Podcast, which is dedicated to understanding and unraveling mental health issues in the African American community. He has used his own experience and showcases real life stories to create connection with people who feel alone in their struggles. He also shares t…
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Melissa Bernstein, one of the founders of the Melissa and Doug toy company, joined MHA for a community conversation in September. She agreed to let us air this as a special podcast episode so that we could share it with a wider audience. Melissa shares a heartfelt reflection on her lifelong journey with anxiety and depression, and how developing a …
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Jeanette Fairhurst and Pat White are both dynamic women and fierce advocates for mental health. They have unique and powerful stories that shaped who they are today. Hear from them directly and you’ll understand why Jeanette is our honoree for this year’s MHA Gala celebrating 75 years in the community. Pat is the Chair of the event, and we couldn’t…
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Caroline Park and Neil Harman from Release Recovery join us for our final episode of Season 2. It was perfect timing for them to share their stories as National Recovery Month is wrapping up. They are both using their own lived experience to bring awareness to the strength and vitality of the recovery community and to eradicate stigma around substa…
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Three extraordinary local high schoolers (entering their Junior and Senior year of HS) join the podcast to share their reflections on surviving the challenges of COVID as a teenager. They talk about what was unique about the experience for their age group, how they made the best of the lockdown, and most importantly, what they need from the adults …
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MartinJon, Recovery Mentor, host of the podcast Recover Yourself, joins us today to share his story of recovery from addiction. He talks about how he discovered the key to his own recovery, which was recovering TO, rather than simply recovering FROM. He also talks about how important it is to recover your sense of self, which is a continual process…
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