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Life has a habit of challenging us on a daily basis. These are not new challenges but often new to the people who face them. Why do we think we have to face these challenges alone? Oftentimes we set off on a journey to find those answers, that certain “je ne sais quoi” to move forward, in essence a walkabout. This is what E-Walkabout is all about. We share our journeys with you to lighten yours, with a little humour along the way.
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode of Electronic Walkabout we take some license from a Post Malone, Morgan Wallen song “I had some help”. The song laments that a failed relationship is not one sided and it truly takes two to tangle or in this case, untangle. It is far from easy to see both sides of the story impartially. Today we jou…
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Episode summary introduction: Welcome to another episode of E-Walkabout. This episode our theme comes from the song by Phil Collins “Against all odds". The song is part of the soundtrack from the 1984 movie of the same name. There are so many times in our lives we don’t appreciate what we have until we walk away from it or lose it. From these times…
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Episode summary introduction: This episode is sparked by a song by the Wallflowers “One Headlight” which explains the title of the episode. “Padiddle” is what is uttered in a game that we play when we see one headlight burnt out. If only the lyrics of the song were that simple. Jakob Dylan, the writer, uses “One Headlight” as a metaphor. The metaph…
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Episode summary Welcome to this journey of Electronic Walkabout. Today we focus on a song by Johnny Reid, “Dance with Me”. This is not the first time we have focused on a song during our podcasts. Maddog shares why this is such an important song to him and how it brings joy & happiness to his life. When we truly understand the power of music in our…
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Episode summary: This episode we talk about the power of focus and some practical advice to make that power come to life. At times, it is as simple as writing it down. When we write down our goals and use it as a visual motivator it increases the likelihood of reaching our goals. Join as we share perspectives that will increase your ability to reac…
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Episode summary introduction: Maddog & TC tackle a topic that is becoming just a little controversial. During the pandemic we had no choice but to work from home. For some, when the pandemic was over transition back to the office was far from appealing. Recently the government has dictated employees will now have to spend 3 days in the office. We e…
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode TC & Maddog talk about how new technology influences our lives from both a positive and negative position. It truly is amazing how technology affects the way we work, the way we play and most importantly the way that we communicate. Topics discussed in this episode: During this episode we breach the…
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Episode summary introduction: Good afternoon and welcome to another episode of E-Walkabout. During this episode we explore the importance of trust, how it is earned, how it is lost, and its true value. Topics discussed in this episode: The importance of trust in our lives. How trust really is our personal brand. How trust is earned. How trust is lo…
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Episode summary introduction: Music always adds value to our lives. Today we are meandering through some song lyrics and what they mean to us. We focus on a song written by the members of Old Dominion, an American country band, titled “No hard feelings”. This song focuses on challenges faced when going through a break up. Listen to the band’s advic…
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Life, You Owe Me Nothing, Life, We are at Peace.
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Episode summary introduction: Welcome to this episode of Electronic Walkabout, we begin this episode with a poem. A Mexican poem written in 1915 by Amado Nervo and focus on this key phrase in the poem “Life, you owe me nothing, Life, we are at peace” These words set the stage for a trip where we talk about are true expectations of life and what is …
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode we talk about the value of criticism in our development and life and how best to manage it to take advantage of what it is really meant to do, to allow us to be better people. We share the power of good deeds in our good news story. Check out https://www.good-deeds-day.org/ , one person can really m…
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Episode summary: Join us this episode as we traverse the challenges of decision making. We are hit in the face with decisions every day, some easy, some hard. The very act of making a decision will make future decisions easier. Let us give you some pointers that will take some of the angst when making tough decisions. Topics discussed in this episo…
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Episode summary introduction: There are so many times in life we hear the expression “You have the cart before the horse”. This holds true for some many things except for one, planning for retirement. Something so important we always take for granted. Take a walk with us as we share some thoughts about how to approach retirement to allow us to real…
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Episode summary introduction: Living a perfect life means never having to apologize. Unfortunately our lives are far from perfect & apologies can pop up like road signs. A simple social etiquette can be far from simple. Join us as we put the power of apologies into perspective to make them easier. Topics discussed in this episode: Whenever you find…
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“Music is life itself.” Louis Armstrong (1901-1971)
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Episode summary introduction: One of the biggest gifts we have been given is the gift of music. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It can motivate us, make us happy, make us sad and in the end make a beautiful collection that will be the soundtrack of our life. Maddog & TC share how musi…
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Episode summary introduction: This episode we tackle one of life’s constant challenges, dealing with our mistakes. Often believed, by some, as a sign of weakness or a source of embarrassment. If viewed in the proper light they can be a catalyst for personal growth and development. Join us as we find a path that lets us view mistakes as gifts that, …
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Episode summary introduction: Technology, with the best of intentions, was meant to give us a better life. One place it has fallen short is in the way we communicate. Join TC & Maddog as they send you on a path to understand technology’s shortcomings with communication and give guidance on how to better communicate in our relationships. Topics disc…
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Episode summary introduction: This episode focuses on the emotion of guilt and how it plays a part in our lives. Oftentimes there is no need to feel guilty, it is simply not ours to carry. During the times we do own the guilt it is important to learn how to manage so it does not take control of our life. Topics discussed in this episode: During thi…
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Episode summary introduction: A good reputation is never given the attention it deserves. Join us as we talk about the importance of a “gold standard” reputation in both our professional and personal relationships. A solid reputation will have an influence on our happiness and success in life. Topics discussed in this episode: How did you learn thi…
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A Door to Self Improvement Episode summary introduction: We welcome a new member to our E-Walabout, James “Maddog” Bergin. Maddog joins TC as they take a journey to explore the nuances of resolutions. We indulge in resolutions as part of our New Year’s eve ritual but statistically struggle to see them through. Resolutions do have a benefit and can …
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Episode summary introduction: We welcome Brock Adams who offers a fantastic way to look at religion. As we travel through this world we must always strive to find a sound body and sound mind which includes spiritual health. Religion has opened so many doors and made our lives whole as we navigate this crazy world of ours. Join us as we explore what…
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Episode summary introduction: Good morning everyone, today we take a journey with another guest, Ian Parks, who shares with us the importance of volunteering in our community. There are so many positive things that volunteering can do for our life. Truly, volunteers make the world go round. Topics discussed in this episode: Why volunteer? What got …
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Episode summary introduction: Joining us during this journey as we showcase another song, “Everything to Everyone”. This song appears on “Everclear’s” October 1997 album “ So Much for the Afterglow” The song sends the message how important it is to look after ourselves first before we can be of any value to anyone else. Topics discussed in this epi…
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Knowledge, the search for the Holy Grail.
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Episode summary introduction: When we land on this planet and begin our own personal treks there is only one thing that will let us survive, knowledge. Our foundation is always based on our environment. We all need to develop a thirst for knowledge to be comfortable, grow as individuals and live the best life we can. Join us as we travel and engage…
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Episode summary introduction: This episode listen while we talk about the importance of knowing when it’s your time to move from one chapter of your life to the next. We welcome Bob Reist, head coach of the Valley Huskers, to share his insight in dealing with some of his own “Best before dates”. Seen in the proper light, these dates become the cata…
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Episode summary: This walk we talk about the value of trust in our relationships. Trust is so important in our personal relationships and can be broken so easily. No different than a priceless vase, when broken it will never be as strong as it once was. Trust is not to be taken lightly and speaks to who you are as a person. Topics discussed in this…
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Episode summary introduction: Join us as we travel with our good friend, James Bergin. He has taken his passion for helping kids to extraordinary levels and provides insight on how you can do the same. Listen as he tells us how he brought his visions to life. You are truly in for a treat during this episode. James can’t help but inspire you. Topics…
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Episode summary introduction: Happiness is more than a feeling or a state of mind. It is in our life to help give it meaning. It is something that we all strive and struggle for. During this trek we discuss our own happiness to help give context to yours. Topics discussed in this episode: What is happiness Where do you find happiness How important …
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Episode summary introduction: In this episode join us as we travel along and pay homage to one of the most iconic bands in the world, The Beatles. Their music is a part of our lives, our culture and will continue to be for centuries. We do this by grabbing one of their songs, “In My Life” from their 1965 “Rubber Soul” album. Engage in some positive…
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Conquering Cancer through support & humor
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Episode summary introduction: This episode we are more than fortunate to have my very own brother to share how he has taken a life challenge and used it to help others. Through example and a positive attitude he has shown us what is important in life and how this should never be taken for granted. Topics discussed in this episode: A Cancer Conquero…
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Men’s Mental Health; Awareness is the Key!
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Episode summary introduction: This episode we talk about Men’s mental health. Apropos, it just happens to be Men's mental health awareness month. Awareness is always the beginning to accept and face challenges that in the end will allow us to live happier lives. Join us as we share our own experiences to showcase such an important issue. We invite …
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Education v Experience, One without the Other
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Episode summary introduction: This episode we put into perspective both education and experience. How one or the other or both influence success in life and knowing when to focus on one or the other may be key. We invite those listeners to listen and decide what they value the most as they journey towards their own success. Topics discussed in this…
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Episode summary introduction: Regrets are and will always be a part of our lives. Join us as we take an easy stroll and question what a regret is, how they occur and what we can do with them to make our lives better. We invite those listeners who are curious as to how regrets occur in our lives and how to manage them to listen to this episode. Topi…
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Robin Williams, not just a Candle in the Wind
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode we take a serious walk and talk about life challenges. We discuss how we were never meant to deal with these challenges alone. We draw on the life of Robin Williams, one of our greatest comics, to explore how he dealt with his own challenges, giving us courage to face our own. Anyone facing struggle…
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There are few things in life that bring people together worldwide, music is at the top of this list. It shapes us in so many different ways and is always with us in our times of need. It is not uncommon to go to a sporting event and hear Metallica's “Enter Sandman” or Queen’s “We are the Champions”. It helps us to enjoy our relationships together. …
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Even with the best of intentions work can sneak up and consume us leaving no balance at all. Knowing how to manage this balance can reduce stress in our lives and set us up to live the life we were destined to. During this episode Wilkie & TC go searching for the meaning of Life - Work Balance. Join them as they share their own struggles trying to …
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Episode summary introduction: During this episode enjoy our casual chat about e-walkabout to give our listeners a better understanding of what our podcast is all about, how it came to life & what to expect in each episode. You will learn more about your hosts, TC & Wilkie, and the range of topics to look forward to. Topics discussed in this episode…
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During this walk we invite Edgar Nelson along the way to share how he overcame adversity to see his dreams become realities. From his humble beginnings in Nicaragua to his challenges immigrating to Canada. He talks about his very own walkabout leaving one more dream on his horizon. At the early age of six Edgar had a dream to travel around the worl…
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This episode we talk about one of life’s greatest illusions, the fear of the unknown. We talk about how this fear enters into our lives and how it can prevent us from meeting success in both our professional & personal life. During our journey we speak about the reasons we experience this fear and share steps we can take to minimize it. Through sto…
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This episode is for those to understand that life is to be greeted with open arms so we can learn to appreciate the great things it has to offer. Listen as we share our positive, “I never thought it would happen to me “ stories. Each story lends to valuable lessons, yours for the taking. When we spend so much time searching for the forest we miss t…
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During this walkabout TC & Wilkie explore sarcasm, what it is and where it comes to life. It can be both funny or a weapon of self destruction. Listeners will appreciate why it is used and receive pointers on how to manage it. Join our walk as we discuss sarcasm in the work environment & with our friends and family. We discuss our own experience wi…
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Effective Communication, the two way street to Confidence!
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This episode is for anyone who wishes to improve their communication skills. During this episode Wilkie and TC take you on a walk to share the importance of being effective communicators in both personal and business relationships. Through story and laughter we explore the natural challenges of communication and how to overcome them. Join us as we …
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This episode we talk about mentors and how they play an important part in our lives. During this walk we share our own mentors to show how in the toughest times, in the happy times and in between how they help us live life the way it is meant to.By TC (Tom Caverly) & Wilkie (Scott Wilkins)
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