FEEL FREE is a general wellness podcast centered around health, habits, and hobbies. Jon Cerone, a recovering addict, and his guests use stories of adversity and comedy in order to inspire others to chase their dreams and live their best lives.
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A mental health advocate who wants to positively impact the lives of others and restructure the way that we think to ensure that we are living the best, happiest, successful lives possible. Through inspiring stories and fascinating interviews, I hope to use real conversations to show you that you aren't alone and can find a positive in every situation. Life is short, why not make every day count?
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The Workspan Podcast takes on the day’s most pressing workplace issues with a healthy mix of insight, wit and irreverence. Produced and hosted by Tom Alexander and WorldatWork columnist Charles Epstein.
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#101 - Nature and Mental Health (with Rick Molina)
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This week on The Revolutionized Mind, we're joined by mental health advocate and health science writer, Rick Molina. Rick and I have been friends on Instagram for quite some time now and it's been awesome getting to build that connection. Rick's posts are super informative and are all related to improving our well-being using research. Today, he sh…
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Justin and Robbie: Ultra Marathon Running and Pushing Your Limits
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Tune in as we sit down with Robbie and Justin from the Golden Hour Adventures podcast to uncover their personal journeys in running and wellness. Robbie candidly shares his evolving relationship with running, transitioning from a competitive racer to someone who finds peace in the great outdoors. Justin, on the other hand, talks about his dramatic …
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I Did a VLOG About Video Games, Anime, Health and Wellness
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Come by while I talk about some of my favorite hobbies and wellness practices! I talk about my love for video games and anime and go into detail about some of the games and shows that I'm currently playing and watching and how they impact my life. I also talk about physical and mental health and the importance of my nutrition and exercise goals, an…
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Brandon Kaitschuck: Finding Purpose in Pain with Life Reflections
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Brandon returns to the podcast for a hilarious, yet inspiring and informative conversation. You’ll hear personal stories that highlight perseverance and the competitive spirit, making the connection between wellness and self development. The humor continues as we recount father-son rivalries, teenage rebellion, and the hilariously creative ways we …
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#100- Not Crazy, Just Bipolar (with Tara Campbell)
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Happy Friday :) I didn't even realize that this was our 100th episode - yaaay!! This week, we are joined by a fellow mental health advocate, Tara Campbell. In this episode, Tara tells us all about how she got diagnosed with bipolar disorder, the fear that came along with her diagnosis, and what inspired her to really embrace this illness that was i…
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#99- Freeing Ourselves From Our Vices (with Jon Cerone)
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The Revolutionized Mind Podcast is BACK (again) this week with Podcast Host, Author, and Artist, Jon Cerone! In this episode, Jon talks about his journey with addiction. After struggling for many years, he decided that he needed to get sober if he wanted to become the person he knew he could be. Recovery wasn’t an easy journey, but now almost 5 yea…
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Chicago Jon V1: Addiction, Showmanship and Self-Discovery
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DISCLAIMER: FEEL FREE and Jon Cerone do not condone the use of drugs and alcohol for recreational use and also believe that people are responsible for their own actions and should use at their own discretion. This episode may be triggering to those who have dealt with addiction or who are in recovery. If you struggle with mental health issues or ad…
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Joe Lomnicki: Holistic Health, Exercise, and Personal Growth
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My brother Joe returns to the podcast to have a conversation about fitness and nutrition. We give our perspectives on how to start eating better and also how to start good routines and habits with physical activity. We also talk about injuries and how to stay mentally tough and adaptable during rough times in life. Support the show Follow Jon Ceron…
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Ed Lomnicki: Overcoming Addiction to Strike a Chord in Service and Song
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When my father, Ed Lomnicki, joins the conversation, he brings with him a lifetime of stories that unravel the complex threads of addiction and the beauty of redemption. His candid reflections on a youth marked by the allure of a stolen six-pack evolve into a tale of substance abuse that promised false camaraderie, post-graduation lulls, and findin…
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Edgar Ruiz: Finding the Positivity and Passion to Live Your Best Life
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It's one of those inspirational episodes. Sheeeeeesh. As we sail through the digital sea of content creation, my buddy Edgar, a video editor and streamer, joins me for a heart-to-heart on the peaks and valleys of our online endeavors. We strip down the glamorized façade of social media success to reveal the raw struggle for authenticity and the ten…
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Aidan Thimm: Transforming Life through Sobriety, Discipline and Fitness
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Imagine achieving a level of focus and sleep you never thought possible; Aiden's living proof, marking four months of sobriety and a fitness journey that's nothing short of extraordinary. Celebrate with us as he details the 'superpowers' he's gained and the ambitious goal of completing 100,000 pushups within the year. His story is a testament to th…
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Addiction Recovery, Self-Mastery and Creativity with Muncy and Brandon
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Handing over a five-year sobriety coin to a close friend wasn't just a milestone; it was a reflection of the communal fortitude and personal accountability we've built in the trenches of recovery. This episode of FEEL FREE serves as your compass through the complex landscape of sobriety and addiction recovery. We open up about the power of NA, the …
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Ryan A. Bush: Insights on Self-Mastery, Psychology and Happiness - Virtuous Living!
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FEEL FREE welcomes the insightful Ryan A. Bush, author and founder of Designing The Mind, creator of the Psychitecture platform mindform.io and upcoming author of Become Who You Are. Join us as Ryan unravels the complexities of maintaining a virtuous character amidst modern temptations and negative psychological structures and how skewed self-perce…
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Sam Noorlag: Language Mastery, Muay Thai Challenges, and Finding Balance in Life
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Dive headfirst into the depths of personal growth and skill acquisition with me and my good friend Sam in a podcast that promises a blend of earnest revelation and practical strategies for life's complex battles. We tackle the intricacies of learning languages, with Sam spilling the beans on his approach to mastering Spanish through music and podca…
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Gratitude, Wellness, and Growth during the Holidays! Insights and Strategies for Sobriety
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Happy Holidays! This episode is particularly close to my heart as we explore navigating the festive season with mindfulness and sobriety. I dive into the intricacies of holiday celebrations, offering tips and heartfelt advice to those in recovery. From expressing genuine gratitude to choosing the right company, this conversation is aimed at ensurin…
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#98- Quarter Life Crisis (with Carlea Blight)
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Hey everyone! In honour of my best friend Carlea's birthday today, I'm releasing this super fun podcast episode where we chat about turning 25. Come hang out with us as we sip some espresso martinis and talk about the pressures that come along with being this age, the confusion we have about what we should be doing next, and the impacts that COVID …
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Aidan Thimm: Insights on Fitness, Sobriety and Wellness
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Aidan Thimm joins The FEEL FREE Podcast to chat about his newfound sobriety from alcohol and how he plans to skyrocket his potential in all areas of wellness. Personal accountability, fitness routines, ancestral eating habits and the struggles of maintaining an active lifestyle amidst a hectic schedule in the 21st century are just few of the topics…
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Life Updates and Fan Questions About Vices
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Jon does a solo episode where he talks about where the hell he was at during his 2 month break from the podcast. He answers a question from a fan, and talks a little bit about vices and the importance of having purpose and mission statement. Support the show Follow Jon Cerone and The FEEL FREE Podcast Parables: Musings From an Addict on the Journey…
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Brandon Kaitschuck: Insights on Self-Mastery and Sobriety
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Jon Cerone's friend Brandon Kaitschuck returns to the podcast for another enlightening and hilarious episode. Brandon is coming up on his 11th month of sobriety and reveals his journey towards personal growth and self-discovery, painting a vivid picture of his newfound physical, mental, spiritual, and financial well-being. He empowers us with the r…
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KWAJ: Insights on Creativity and Chasing Dreams
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Jon Cerone has his buddy Mike, also known by his stage name Kwaj, come by to interview him to ask him about addiction, recovery and writing. They also chat about the years after they both left Grand Valley State University, while talking about creativity and chasing dreams. The usual good stuff! Stick around. Don't forget to follow Kwaj on all his …
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Joey Sauce: Insights on Big Life Transitions and Routines
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Have you ever found yourself tripping over life's hurdles, losing sight of your wellness routine amidst the chaos? Returning guest Joey joins Jon Cerone as they bare their souls and share their personal battles with the stresses of new jobs and the challenge of overcoming unhealthy habits. They reflect on how these life transitions can derail us fr…
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Episode 59: Interviewology, the New Science of Interviewing,
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Anna Papalia gives us a sneak preview of her book, Interviewology, the New Science of Interviewing, published by Harper Collins and out this coming January. Anna is a career influencer with over 1.5 million followers across social media platforms and has coached over 10,000 clients to interview better. She discusses why conventional interviewing ad…
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Episode 58: A Deep Data Dive on EAP Outcomes with Dr. Mark Attridge
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Dr. Mark Attridge is President of Attridge Consulting, Inc., which focuses on workplace mental health and employee assistance programs. He joins us to discuss four studies he led that measured EAP outcomes based on over 50,000 users of EAP over five years. The studies focused on: EAP-driven clinical and work outcomes; EAP and coaching; EAP and its …
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Episode 57: Highlights from WorldatWork's 2023-2024 Salary Budget Survey
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Our conversation focuses on WorkatWork’s just published 2023-2024 Salary Budget Survey, which organizations have come to rely on to design competitive compensation plans that attract and retain high-performing employees. Joining us are Liz Supinski, Director, Research & Insights at WorldatWork, and Michaela Leo, Head, Compensation & Benefits for Ip…
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Episode 56: Payscale's In-House Employment Counsel Weighs in on Pay Transparency
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Lulu Seikaly, in-house employment counsel for Payscale, joins us to discuss pay transparency: the law recently passed in Hawaii and how it’s different, varying levels of stringency by state, benefits to employers, unintended consequences and trends employers need to be on the watch for.
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Heyyooo! It's been a while since we got to sit down and chat. Is it just me or have the last few months felt really weird for you too? I have just been feeling super stuck in my environment lately and I was starting to notice that it was affecting my mental health. So, I decided to make a big life change: I'm back at Western University for the seme…
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Episode 55: Tactical, Practical Sabbaticals: how companies can benefit from well-tailored employee sabbatical policies.
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Rich Fuerstenberg, a Senior Partner with Mercer, works with clients on their healthcare and group benefit programs, connecting dots for employers and employees helping them reduce cost and risk while improving the benefits experience. The focus of our conversation is employer-sponsored sabbaticals – the different types, why they’re offered, ways th…
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This week on TRM, we are joined by the Founder of Step by Step Tours, Erica Romaniuk! Erica graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly known as Ryerson) and was very grateful to find a job in her field post-grad. However, this job brought on lots of anxiety, feelings of isolation, and overall poor …
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Episode 54: The Challenges of Executive Retiree Incentive Compensation: with Zayla Partners
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We’re joined by the two co-founders of Zayla Partners, an executive compensation and corporate governance consulting company: CEO Chris Crawford and Managing Partner Ian Keas. Our conversation focuses on solving the challenge of executive retiree incentive compensation: why more older employees are working past age 65 than the prior generation, the…
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Brandon Kaitschuck: Living With Purpose & Discovering the Higher Self
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This week our guest is one of Jon Cerone's close friends, Brandon Kaitschuck. Brandon, in his raw, authentic voice, takes us on his tumultuous journey from being a rebellious 15-year-old experimenting with marijuana, to spiraling into addiction involving cocaine, opiates and even fentanyl. It wasn't a smooth ride to recovery for Brandon. He candidl…
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Episode 53: Total Rewards Optimization: a Conversation with uFlexReward President Steven Brink
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Steven Brink is President and Chief Revenue Officer of uFlexReward, providers of a digital total reward platform to improve the employee experience and enhance the organization’s global understanding of the total reward spend. He joins us to discuss total rewards optimization: the challenges/benefits of consolidating the various benefits silos, how…
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#95- Using Sport as a Tool (with Benji Arhen)
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The Revolutionized Mind Podcast is BACK this week with the one and only, Benji Arhen! In this episode, Ben tells us all about his journey as an athlete, explains how we can use sport as a tool in our lives, and emphasizes the importance of building mental toughness. Born and raised in Ghana, Benji didn’t actually start playing football until his la…
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Episode 52: Making Compensation Management a Strategic Advantage
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Sunil Vatave is the U.S. product advisor to DarwinBox, an HCM platform that helps build better workplaces. He brings a broad perspective to the topic of compensation, having been an employment lawyer, Vice President of HR, and HR technology provider. He joins us to discuss how to make compensation management a strategic advantage.…
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Coach Marcos: The Impact of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu on Wellness and Personal Growth
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Have you ever wondered how martial arts could positively impact your physical, emotional, and mental wellness? Join us as we invite my friend, Marcos, a full-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coach, on the show who unravels his life journey and how Jiu-Jitsu has played a pivotal role in it. From his childhood years spent in the gym with his father and uncle…
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Episode 51: A Podcast of Supreme Importance with Employment/Labor Attorney Jon Hyman
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Jon Hyman is a nationally recognized employment and labor attorney, author, speaker, blogger, and most importantly, a friend of the Workspan pod. He joins us to discuss the three landmark decisions recently handed down by the Supreme Court on religious accommodations, affirmative action, and LGBTQ rights. He is just the guy to tell us what it means…
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Episode 50: A Total Rewards World Tour with Mario Ceron
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Mario Ceron, Managing Partner & CEO, Zereon Associates, gives us a global perspective on total rewards, workforce mobility, digital transformation, leadership and team development, and executive compensation. He also discusses emerging compensation trends, the impact of AI on total rewards, and how leadership must evolve to meet the challenges in t…
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Episode 49: Sales Compensation Design and Implementation
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Joe DiMisa, Senior Client Partner and Korn Ferry’s Global Sales Force Effectiveness Leader joins us to talk about designing and implementing sales compensation solutions that increase sales and profits. We discuss how to set pay levels for sales roles, where to get reliable data, and how often you should benchmark, among a host of timely topics.…
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Angelica Galluzzo: Advocacy and Insights on Mental Health and Wellness
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Angelica Galluzzo from The Revolutionized Mind podcast joins the conversation today as we explore her personal journey with mental health, from her high school diagnosis of depression and anxiety to her current role as a mental health advocate. The conversation touches on her time as an athlete in college dealing with injuries, body image concerns …
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Episode 48: The One-Stop Resource for Everything You Need to Know About Pay Equity, Pay History and Pay Transparency
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Brett Christie, WorldatWork's Digital Content Manager and Strategist joins us to discuss an exciting new development – the eagerly awaited unveiling of a newly updated and expanded online resource for anyone in the total rewards and comp fields. Members (and non-members) now have easy access to every pay equity law, salary history ban law and pay t…
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TOED The Band: Insights on Music and Wellness
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On this amazing episode of The FEEL FREE Podcast, we’ve got Brandon and Kaj, members of the band TOED here to talk about the release of their new single Hippity Hoppity and how music is an integral part of their wellness journey! Hippity Hoppity: https://open.spotify.com/track/2AXGIcMROcLVCN35ZG4IDL TOED music catalog: https://open.spotify.com/arti…
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#94- Life with a Hallucination (with Mary Tompros)
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Let's start by taking a big deep breath together! This week, we are joined by mental health advocate and social work student, Mary Tompros. Mary lives with a chronic hallucination, and in this episode, she tells us all about how it started, how she learned to adapt, and just generally what it feels like to never be alone. She shares some of the cop…
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Episode 47: The ROI of Lived Experience: why more companies are embracing apprenticeships
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Julie Lammers is Senior VP, Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility, American Student Assistance (ASA). Julie has broad and extensive public sector experience (from the House of Commons to the US Senate) and was recently widely quoted in a #evolve article titled, “Apprenticeships are a Growing, Attractive Solution for U.S. Employers” - the top…
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Todd Rennebohm: From Addiction to Mental Health Advocacy
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In this intriguing episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Todd Rennebohm, a mental health advocate, host of the Bunny Hugs and Mental Health Podcast, and author of Sometimes Daddy Cries. Todd shares his journey of understanding depression, anxiety and substance abuse, which started when he was 18 years old. He talks about the various steps …
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Happy Friday! If you're also feeling overwhelmed right now, you're definitely not alone. Hopefully, you're taking some time for yourself by choosing to listen to this podcast episode today! This week on TRM, we are joined by Health Coach and Yoga Therapist, Aimee Huffman. In this episode, Aimee tells us all about yoga therapy. We discuss what it is…
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Episode 46: Twists and Turns on the Road to DEI and What’s Ahead
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Arthur Woods is co-founder of Mathison, a technology platform equipping employers with everything they need to manage their diversity hiring, analytics and training. He is also partner at Plenty Search, an executive search firm for venture-backed startups with a strong track record on diversity. Over a year ago he joined us to discuss the latest in…
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#92- Life is Hard: A Conversation About Important Things (with Ryan Forsyth)
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After taking a short, unplanned hiatus, I'M BACK!! I am so excited to have Ryan back on the show. This was my first ever in-person podcast recording, and we had a lot of fun, while also talking about many important things. We discussed everything from politics to human rights to activism to women's safety to men's mental health and so much more. Th…
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Muncy: Sobriety, Rapping and Starving the Ego
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Jon Cerone has Muncy, an independent hip-hop artist and rapper from Michigan, return to the podcast to give a few updates on his rap career, his physical wellness journey and thoughts about starving the ego and feeding the soul. Jon also answers Muncy's questions about his book Parables: Musings From an Addict on the Journey Toward Wholeness! Muncy…
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Episode 45: So You Thought You Knew Everything About ESG: a Conversation with ESG Expert Dr. Hermann Stern
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ESG is a very hot, not to mention, controversial topic – you’d think it just emerged on the scene, but it’s been around for a while. Dr. Hermann J. Stern, managing owner of the financial research company Obermatt, is an ESG expert who works primarily with Swiss and German companies. Few are better equipped to discuss the origins of ESG, how compani…
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Episode 44: A LASER Focus on Empathy: Steps Toward a More Compassionate Workforce
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We’ve had guests on the pod who’ve spoken about empathetic leadership and the need for more empathy in the workplace, but none who brings the perspective and rigor to the topic as Katharine Manning. She spent close to 16 years as a senior attorney in the US Department of Justice specializing in victim’s rights and services, and is President of Blac…
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Serenity Coach Lydia: Insights on Burnout, Stress and Authenticity
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I had the pleasure of having Lydia Lincklaen -- Serenity Coach Lydia -- on the podcast to talk about how she helps people deal with and prevent burnout and stress by helping them find their true, authentic selves We cover a lot of different topics during the episode, including: her backstory and her desire to help others, her ability to ask the rig…
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