Best Michael Franti Podcasts (2024)

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Dan Clouser – Soul Family – A Monologue 25:55

1h ago25:55

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I talk about our Soul Family. There’s a chapter in my book, The Journey of My Mother’s Son titled, “Connection.” It’s about the need for human connection. If you’d like to read it, you can check it out here. Sandy and I are very blessed to have a wonderful blood family. We are doubly bles…

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457: How to Master Conscious Communication for a Thriving Family and Business with Jem Fuller 50:30

40m ago50:30

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Fellas, today I’m excited to welcome Jem Fuller, a dedicated father and partner, a seasoned coach, author, and expert in communication. His book, The Art of Conscious Communication for Thoughtful Men, delves into mastering the art of effective personal and professional communication. In this episode, we dive deep into the concept of conscious commu…

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Episode 26 - Aquariums for the Soul w/Trey Simmons 35:40

6h ago35:40

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This week, I spoke with my friend Trey Simmons about the art of Aqua-Scaping. I was intrigued by seeing one of his amazing aquariums that had plants growing out of the top and out into the room like a living garden. It led to a long discussion around aqua-scaping. Trey is a veteran firefighter and has been practicing mindfulness through aqua-scapin…

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Dan Clouser – Making Adjustments – A Monologue 9:09

1h ago9:09

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I talk about the need to be able to adjust throughout life. When I was coaching baseball, one of the things that I stressed to my players all of the time is that it was a game of adjustments. You always want to have a plan, but you also need to be able to make an adjustment to that plan i…

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456: Lessons on Thoughtful Giving and Building Lasting Relationships with John Ruhlin 35:24

3d ago35:24

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Hey fellas, I wanna thank you for listening to this interview today. It's a very special one, a conversation I had that originally aired back in 2021 with my amazing friend John Ruhlin. Many of you in this community, and many in the entrepreneurial and business world, will know that name, and you likely know that we lost John a month ago suddenly. …

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Episode 25 - Discussing "The War Of Art" with Chip Warren. 38:09

7d ago38:09

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This week, I connected with long-time friend, Chip Warren about the book "The War of Art" by Stephen Pressfield. Chip introduced me to the book in 2003 when I was transitioning out of the music industry. Chip is a writer and filmmaker who is currently living in Budapest, Hungary. He recently has been doing work for the U.S. State Department, produc…

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Episode #300 - Dan, Sandy, and Alex – A Summer to Remember 40:28

7d ago40:28

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Episode #300 – What a milestone! It’s crazy to think that I have released 300 episodes of this podcast. The people I’ve met, the places and things that we’ve spoken about have been amazing. It’s truly been an honor to share the stories of so many incredible people as well as taking you all along for the ride as Sandy and I continue this incredible …

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Mill Valley Music Festival - Meet the Headliners: Margo Price, Anders Beck (Greensky Bluegrass) and Eric Johnson (Fruit Bats) 1:02:28

10d ago1:02:28

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Listen in as Tales From The Green Room corrals three star power artists from the 2024 Mill Valley Music Festival! Margo Price joins the green room conversation after her festival performance and moments before her late night exclusive show at Sweetwater Music Hall later that evening - musing on demystifying psilocybin, her journey to “California So…

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455: Learning from the Brotherhood: Impactful Lessons from Other Fathers 25:20

10d ago25:20

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What’s up fellas. Today you are going to get something a little different, I think you are really going to like it. It's a shorter episode packed the entire way through with insights. It’s part of a live recording that took place last week during a live call – we’re referring to as “A brotherhood experience” It will give you a real feel for the cul…

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Episode 24 - Meditating On Your Younger Self 5:50

13d ago5:50

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This week, I talk about the Positive Intelligence Exercise around Meditating on your younger self. You can sign up for weekly email HERE.By Craig Honeycutt

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Dan and Sandy – Winding Down our Northern Adventure 18:56

14d ago18:56

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk more about our amazing summer long northern adventure through Canada and Alaska. Another month in Alaska was spectacular, but also bittersweet, as our Alaskan adventure was starting to come to a close. We have had such a great time exploring America’s Last Frontier with s…

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454: Balancing Family, Business, and Personal Pursuits with The Hybrid Dad Approach with Tobi Emonts-Holley 57:25

17d ago57:25

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What’s up fellas. Today, I’m joined by Tobi Emonts-Holley, husband, father, CEO, and author of The Hybrid Dad Blueprint. Tobi’s journey as a father of six and his passion for hard work and perseverance have shaped a unique perspective on life, parenting, and what it means to be a man in today's world. In this episode, we dive deep into Tobi’s menta…

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Dan Clouser – Sometimes We Walk Alone – A Monologue 3:55

22d ago3:55

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I read another chapter from my book, The Journey of My Mother’s Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. This is Chapter 30, titled, Sometimes We Walk Alone. This is the shortest chapter in my book, however, I thin that it still carries a very powerful message. I hope you feel t…

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Episode 23 - No Mud, No Lotus 6:35

29d ago6:35

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This week I talk about how the power of composting your past. It makes great fertilizer!By Craig Honeycutt

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453: The 4 Advantages for Entrepreneurs: Using Capital, Time, Distribution and Knowledge to Win in Business with Nik Hulewsky 54:14

24d ago54:14

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Fellas, I’m truly excited to welcome Nik Hulewsky to the show today. Nik is a husband, father and accomplished entrepreneur who’s successfully sold multiple businesses and is now focused on sharing his journey and experiences with others. In this show, you’ll gain insights into the mental models that have fueled Nik's business achievements, includi…

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Dan Clouser – Learning to come to Grips with My Terminal Illness - A Monologue 15:03

1M ago15:03

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I read Chapter 19 from The Journey of My Mother’s Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. I stopped recording interviews back in May because of our Canada and Alaska trip. Knowing that we would be in areas with little to internet, I had created a backlog of episodes to be relea…

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Episode 22 - Digital Living (Part 2): The Great Forgetting 10:25

1M ago10:25

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The Great Forgetting. We are being soaked in novel information through technology at an increasing rate. It messes with our ability to orient through context memory. I talk about my observations in this space today. Get on the weekly email HERE.By Craig Honeycutt

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452: Finding Your Voice: Michael Franti on Music, Family and Being Human 54:51

1M ago54:51

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What’s up fellas… In today's interview, I’m joined by Michael Franti, a father, husband, singer/songwriter and owner of Soulshine Bali. He has been spreading positivity and love through his music for almost 40 years. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down backstage in Asheville, NC, while he's on tour, stepping directly into his world, and ex…

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Episode #11: Chris Cornell 41:31

1M ago41:31

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Andy and Mackenzie mention in this episode that they believe that Chris Cornell was perhaps the best rock male vocalist of his generation. The guys were incredibly lucky to not only experience seeing Cornell solo at the prestigious Benaroya Hall in Seattle in 2015, but of course they had good seats. Listen along as they recount this performance wit…

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Alex Croft – A Journey of Independence 21:17

1M ago21:17

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down and talk to my grandson, Alex Croft. This is the second time that I have had Alex on my podcast. The first was two years ago between his Junior and Senior year of high school. The first episode, we recorded in his backyard in Pennsylvania. This episode, we recorded in our RV wh…

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Episode 21 - Lead With The Boundaries and Follow With The Compassion 7:38

1M ago7:38

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This week I talk about an experience I had learning from some Buddhist monks. They used the phrase "Lead With The Boundaries and Follow With The Compassion" Sign up for weekly email HERE.By Craig Honeycutt

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451: Managing Sleep & Anxiety as a Midlife Male and the Sweet Spot Between Hustle and Happiness with Greg Scheinman 1:02:11

1M ago1:02:11

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Gentlemen, I’ve got Greg Scheinman here with me today. Greg is a performance coach, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author of The Midlife Male, a guide to helping men feel happier, healthier, and lead rewarding lives in their 40s and 50s. We kicked things off by digging into some common ground: Waking up at 3 a.m. with that old and eerily famili…

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Dan and Sandy – The Northern Adventure Continues 18:15

2M ago18:15

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk more about our amazing summer long northern adventure through Canada and Alaska. We spent a little over a month traveling throughout Canada. We made it north of the 60th Parallel and all the way up to Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories. We traveled over…

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Daughters of Grateful Dead Legends (Garcia, Hunter, Kesey) + Betty Cantor-Jackson 55:32

1M ago55:32

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Ever wonder what it was like growing up as a true child in the Grateful Dead family? Trixie Garcia (Jerry’s daughter), Jess Hunter Keilt (daughter of lyricist Robert Hunter), and Merry Prankster/Author Ken Kesey’s daughter, Sunshine Kesey share fond stories of the circus atmosphere surrounding their upbringing. In a rare interview with these three …

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Episode 20 - The Energetics of First Harvest 7:45

2M ago7:45

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Happy August First. It's a great time to be alive. This week I talk about Lammas and the idea of First Harvest and how it can be leveraged for growth. Sign up for the weekly email HERE.By Craig Honeycutt

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450: Stop Struggling Alone: The Power of Small Men’s Groups with Eric Farewell & Brent Perkins 35:51

2M ago35:51

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Today, I’m joined by Brent Perkins and Eric Farewell, two incredible humans from our community who’ve not only crushed it as entrepreneurs but also made a tremendous impact as parents, husbands, and friends to the Brotherhood. Brent and Eric walk us through their journey of participating in and leading FRD bands, which has helped them open up about…

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Dr. Leland Stillman – Alternative Medicine 55:52

2M ago55:52

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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with, Dr. Leland Stillman. Dr. Leland Stillman studied Biology and Environmental Health at Connecticut College and received his medical doctorate from the University of Virginia. He then trained in Internal Medicine at Maine Medical Center. He practiced as a Hospitalist for three yea…

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Episode 19 - The Storytellers Triangle 12:12

2M ago12:12

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This week I talk about a thing I love talking about - The Storyteller's Triangle. The Story The Teller The Audience Sign up for the weekly email HEREBy Craig Honeycutt

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449: Work-Life Balance is a Myth and Creating Core Family Values with Justin Donald & Brad Johnson 40:32

2M ago40:32

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Next up in the Member Takeover Series, we've got a couple of legit OGs from the Brotherhood. We've got Justin Donald taking over as the host, and he's joined by Brad Johnson. As you'll hear, these two have been on board with what Front Row Dads is all about from the very beginning. For anyone who doesn't know, Justin is a wildly successful entrepre…

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Michaela S. Cox – Thriving in All Things in Life 28:47

2M ago28:47

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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with, Michaela S. Cox. Michaela S. Cox is a multi-published author and speaker who writes and speaks about diverse topics ranging from faith and spirituality, to motherhood, parenting, and family, to grief and loss. She is an author who writes about her heartfelt meditations related …

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Episode 18 - Active Listening (Part 3) - 24 Hours with Dr. Susan Rogers 8:45

2M ago8:45

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I had the pleasure of spending 24 hours with Dr. Susan Rogers, the author of "This Is What It Sounds Like." Susan teaches at Berklee College and also worked as a recording engineer and producer for 25 years of Music and ha. She spent the 80s working with Prince, amongst many legends. A real badass. Here is a link to sign up for my weekly email.…

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448: Life Lessons Sports Teaches Kids and Taking Control of Your Health with Jason Bronstad and Jason Wachob 53:11

2M ago53:11

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In today’s Member Takeover episode, I’m passing the baton to a couple of Jasons and badass members of the Brotherhood. Today’s host is none other than Jason Bronstad and joining him is Jason Wachob. Jason Wachob is the co-founder of mindbodygreen, an organization that revolutionizes health and wellness with holistic approaches that go beyond tradit…

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Ben Oofana – Ancient Healing 46:49

2M ago46:49

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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with, Ben Oofana. From a very early age, Ben was drawn to indigenous cultures and their spiritual practices. He was particularly fascinated by the paranormal. Native Americans, like peoples of other indigenous cultures lived with a foot in two worlds, relying on the assistance of sup…

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Episode #10: The Art of Ticket Buying: Part 2; Michael Franti 35:31

2M ago35:31

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Listen to Part 2 of our "The Art of Ticket Buying" tips. In this episode we'll talk about buying from scalpers and how to be safe doing that. Did you miss Part 1? Listen to it here or wherever you get your podcasts. But before we get to that, the guys talk about hanging out backstage (and even ON stage during a dare) with artists like Michael Frant…

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Episode 17 - The Art Of Re-Invention (Part 3): Yoga With Michael Franti 11:47

2M ago11:47

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Today, I discuss a full-circle moment with Michael Franti. Sometimes, you have moments that allow you to see your future self. It's amazing when that self shows up. Sign up for weekly email here.By Craig Honeycutt

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447: Growing From Conflict & Testing the Minimum Viable Separation Concept to Reconnect with Alex Pardo and Mike Wagner 1:04:43

2M ago1:04:43

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In the second episode of our Member Takeover Series this summer, we're keeping the momentum going with two more powerhouse members of the Brotherhood, featuring Mike Wagner and hosted by Alex Pardo. Mike doesn't hold back about his struggles with being genuinely present for his family and how he used work to escape the daily pressures of fatherhood…

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Lois Letchford – How We Learn 28:54

3M ago28:54

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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Lois Letchford. Lois is the author of the book, "Reversed: A Memoir," which chronicles an extraordinary journey of overcoming daunting odds, offering inspiration and hope to parents and educators navigating desperate situations. At the age of 39, while teaching her second son ho…

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Episode 16 - Out Of Many, One 6:40

3M ago6:40

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Today, I talk about E Pluribus Unum. Have a great 4th. https://aim-upward.ck.page/profileBy Craig Honeycutt

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446: Somatic Coaching & Anger Therapy Concepts and Breaking Free of “I’m Not Enough” with Matt Drinkhahn & Michael Chu 53:12

3M ago53:12

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In the first episode of our Member Takeover Series this summer, we're kicking things off with two incredible humans and VIP members of the Brotherhood, featuring Michael Chu and hosted by Matt Drinkhahn. In this conversation, Mike shares some of the childhood wounds that he's worked on since becoming a parent, from overcoming his belief that he "wa…

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Dan and Sandy – Oh, Canada 18:44

3M ago18:44

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In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip up the Oregon Coast, into Washington, and eventually across the border into Canada. After almost two years in the making, we were excited to meet our friends and grandson, Alex in Great Falls, Montana to start our 3-1/2-month journey throughout Canada and A…

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Greg Peterson – Let’s talk permaculture! 43:10

3M ago43:10

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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Greg Peterson. Greg is the host of the Urban Farm Podcast and the founder of The Urban Farm. “What if there was a garden and fruit tree in every yard?” This is a question that Greg ponders every day. For over 32 years he created on of one of Phoenix's first environm…

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Episode 15 - The Abundance Of Roger Federer 15:07

3M ago15:07

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This week we talk about R-Fed and some lessons to learn from him. You can sign up for the Aim Upward Weekly email HERE. Federer Commencement Speech at Dartmouth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqWUuYTcG-oBy Craig Honeycutt

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445: The Pitfalls of People Pleasing, Becoming Mr. Right and a Journey of Family Experiences with Mike Green 1:05:50

3M ago1:05:50

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Mike Green is a loving husband, father of two amazing kids and a trusted voice in the FRD Brotherhood. Professionally, he’s an ER physician who has been able to shape and sculpt his life around creating memories with his family, even while working long hours, including 24 and 48-hour shifts at the ER. In our chat, we went deep on the pitfalls of be…

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Morgan McCarver – The Potter and the Clay 39:53

3M ago39:53

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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Morgan McCarver. Morgan was born and raised in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her work is inspired by her female mentors of past and present, as well as her connection to Victorian corsetry through her scoliosis journey. She received an art degree with a ceramic’s con…

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Episode 14: Summer Solstice - Let There Be Light. 10:19

3M ago10:19

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Today I talk about Summer Solstice. Happy Summer. You can sign up for weekly email here.By Craig Honeycutt

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444: Mr. Nice Guy Syndrome, Managing Boundaries, Shame and Our Triggered Nervous Systems with Dr. Robert Glover 1:16:22

3M ago1:16:22

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Today, I'm joined by Dr. Robert Glover. Robert is a therapist, coach, speaker, and author of the groundbreaking book, No More Mr. Nice Guy. This is a must-read for men who struggle with expressing their needs and setting healthy boundaries without feeling guilty or shame. In our conversation, we explored how our childhood traumas set the stage for …

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Catherine Gairard – The Heart of an Artist 29:34

3M ago29:34

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In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I sit down and talk with Catherine Gairard. Born in Peru into a low-middle-class family, Catherine faced financial barriers that hindered formal music education. Undeterred, she dedicated herself to self-study, cultivating a passion for music that eventually became a driving force in her li…

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Episode 13 - The Ambition For Excellence 13:01

3M ago13:01

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The topic this week is The Ambition For Excellence. You can sign up for the weekly email here: https://aim-upward.ck.page/profileBy Craig Honeycutt

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443: Vroman Family Cornerstones, Love & Respect and NOT Following In Your Father’s Footsteps with Jon & Rick Vroman 1:07:27

3M ago1:07:27

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Fellas, today's episode is near and dear to my heart because I'm here with my very own Front Row Dad, Rick Vroman. Many of you are likely aware of my father's impact in shaping the man I am today, but we're digging a little deeper here and going back to my father's childhood and taking a peek into our own evolution as fathers. You'll hear what it w…

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Episode #9: The Art of Ticket Buying: Part 1 36:01

3M ago36:01

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If you've been listening to this podcast for a while you might be wondering how we even get in the door for some of these very prestigious events; especially the ones that are ultra sold out. Andy and Mackenzie get asked by friends all the time to help them get into shows and to share some of their methods on how to do so. Honestly, it's kind of li…

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