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Do you ever wish you could sit down with the most interesting people on the planet and just talk? That’s exactly what happens on Talking to Cool People. Host Jason Frazell sits down with thought leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and disruptors for real, unfiltered conversations. Sometimes it’s about expertise. Sometimes it’s a powerful story. And sometimes—it’s just a damn entertaining conversation. Whether you’re here for insight, inspiration, or laughs, you’ll leave with something to thin ...
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Shubhangi Srivastava - CTO of NEP Services
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40:26Send us a text How does a girl from a small Indian factory town become the CTO of a thriving U.S. tech company? In this inspiring and honest conversation, Shubhangi Srivastava—“Shoey” to her friends—shares her powerful journey from her humble beginnings to leading as a woman in tech at NEP Services. We dive into the cultural shift of moving to the …
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Send us a text Stacey Yudin wears a lot of hats—CEO, innovator, strategist, and truth-teller. As the head of NEP Services, she leads in the fast-paced, ever-evolving world of tech, all while embracing imperfection and promoting a human-first work culture. In this candid conversation, Stacey pulls back the curtain on what it really means to lead in …
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Richard White - CEO of Fathom AI NoteTaker
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45:28Send us a text Jason talks with Richard White, the CEO of Fathom AI Note Taker. They talk about Richard's journey to becoming a successful founder, why a free product is sometimes the best marketing strategy for growth, and how he thinks about what it takes to successfully scale a team of people from below ten to over fifty. “When you build a busin…
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James Harrington - CEO of Ugandan Water Project
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57:14Send us a text Jason sits down with James Harrington, the CEO and founder of the Ugandan Water Project (UWP), to discuss his mission of providing clean and accessible water to communities in Uganda. James shares his journey from working in retail and tour management to becoming a leader in global humanitarian efforts. Together, Jason and James expl…
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Mike Ganino - Making a Scene: How to be Unforgettable in Every Spotlight
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49:49Send us a text Like the Avengers all came back in Endgame (spoiler!), Mike Ganino is back for round 2 on the podcast! Mike joins Jason for a high-energy, no-fluff conversation on what it really takes to communicate with impact. Mike—speaker coach, improv performer, keynote director, and now author of Make a Scene—shares why storytelling, stage pres…
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Ellen Patnaude - Coach, Author, Speaker, Elder Care Advocate
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45:37Send us a text In this episode, Jason talks with Ellen Patnaude, author, coach, and dementia educator, about her journey as a caregiver for her mother with Lewy body dementia. Ellen shares her experiences navigating family dynamics, systemic gaps in elder care, and the importance of planning for the future. With honesty and humor, this conversation…
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Tamsen Webster is back!- Author, Speaker, Persuasive Message Designer
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40:25Send us a text Tamsen is back again for another episode with Jason! They delve into the intricate dance of driving and adapting to change. . Together, they explore the depths of handling change — from personal upheavals to organizational shifts, emphasizing strategies that foster lasting transformations without coercion. "If you act from a presumpt…
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Dr. Mitch Kusy - Why I Don't Work Here Anymore
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43:07Send us a text I sit down with Dr. Mitch Kusy, an organizational psychologist, professor, and leadership expert, to explore the hidden costs of toxic workplace cultures. Dr. Kusy shares the startling results of his research into how toxic behaviors not only damage team morale but can also have real financial impacts on organizations. Whether you’re…
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Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith - Physician, Author, Speaker, Mom
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50:19Send us a text Jason Frazell sits down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician, author, and CEO of Restorist, to explore the concept of rest in a way you've never heard before. Learn about the seven types of rest, when Dr. Saundra knew she was at her breaking point and so much more! "Rest is not just the absence of activity; it's about restoring…
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Bryce Wuori - Co-founder and CEO of Pavewise
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40:47Send us a text Jason and Bryce talk about Bryce's pivot from a traditional family owned business to a software company, the opportunities and perils of running the company in a slow moving industry and why it's important to never accept the status quo. "I've always been the type of person wired to, when I see a problem, I want to find a solution fo…
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Manali Yavatkar - Founder and CEO of Palm Labs
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39:58Send us a text My guest this week is Manali Yavatkar founder and CEO of Palm, a company revolutionizing how we handle food waste at home. We chat about sustainability, Manali's journey from tech engineer to founder and the challenges associated with starting a business, no matter the industry. "We're not just designing products; we're creating solu…
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Leslie Danford - Founder and CEO of Vitaminis
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43:02Send us a text Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, shares her entrepreneurial journey from working in corporate environments to launching her own wellness company during a global pandemic. Leslie discusses the challenges of creating a health-focused business, balancing family life, and the insights gained from her experience in the consumer goods…
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Sheila Wilkinson - A Conversation About Expectations
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1:07:16Send us a text Sheila is back! Sheila Wilkinson, a seasoned coach, author, and licensed clinical social worker, dives deep into the psychological and social dynamics of expectations. Sheila and Jason unpack the impacts these invisible forces have on our personal and professional lives. "When we expect of others what we expect of ourselves, we will …
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Send us a text The incredible Thomas Renner joins the show to talk about his journey as a high end fitness and cycling coach to running his own successful coaching practice, his early realization about his sexuality and how that impacted his childhood and the power of community. "I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none, and I used to wear it …
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Jeremy Parker - Founder of Swag.com, Dad, Award Winning Filmmaker
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46:13Send us a text Jason and Jeremy dive deep into the fascinating journey of Jeremy Parker , the co-founder and former CEO of Swag.com, and now the founder of Swagspace. Jeremy shares his incredible story, from winning a prestigious film festival to pivoting into entrepreneurship, and eventually building a multimillion-dollar business in the promotion…
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Matt Krayton - Founder and Principal of Publitics
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54:45Send us a text I sit down with Matt Krayton, founder and principal of Publitics, a leading public relations firm specializing in business, political, and government PR strategy. We explore his remarkable journey from an aspiring high school teacher to a leading political consultant. Discover how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped Matt’s career aspi…
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Elena Armijo Part 2 - A conversation about inclusivity in the workplace and society
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42:52Send us a text This is part 2 of a conversation with Elena Armijo, where we dive deep into the often-overlooked impacts of inclusivity and belonging in the workplace and society. "We're not aware of the impact that not being inclusive has for us as a society. " Elena Armijo, Master Certified Coach (MCC), Founder and CEO of The C-Suite Collective, a…
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Elena Armijo Pt 1 - Founder and CEO of the C Suite Collective, Executive Coach, Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, Dog Mom
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42:43Send us a text Elena joins the podcast for the first in a two part conversation where she shares her journey from the world of professional opera to coaching and founding her own business. Elena and Jason talk about the power of inclusion and the impact that it has on all of us. "The goal is to see what you in this seat can bring to the table." Ele…
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Amanda Baudier - How to Unlock Joy in Life and Work
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44:30Send us a text Jason sits down with Amanda Baudier, who journeyed from New York City's nightlife scene to embracing a life centered around mindfulness, health, and well-being. Amanda shares the tale of how a heart condition at 28 became the catalyst for a personal and professional transformation. "It's not just about surviving; it's about thriving …
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Send us a text Jason sits down with Julie Perkins to talk about her journey from being raised in a family owned business to going out on her own, why women need a lot of support when they are starting a business and the health event that changed her outlook on life. "There's only one great way of growing business, and that's your way of growing bus…
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Mark Atkeson - International business leader, entrepreneur, investor, author, expert on doing business in China
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39:16Send us a text Jason chats with Mark Atkeson, who shares the ins and outs of his 30-year journey doing business in China, covering everything from the massive economic changes to the nitty-gritty of Chinese entrepreneurship and innovation. Mark dives into the misconceptions about China, his personal experiences across various sectors, and offers a …
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Sean Osborn - Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Author
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48:29Send us a text Sean shares his journey from homelessness to a successful exit of his startup, the methodologies he uses to achieve maximum impact and the power of mentorship. "Once that switch hit, I knew my life was going to be the way I wanted it." - Sean Osborn "You've got to see outside of your current experiences to get where you want to be." …
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Matt Gerlach - Helping entrepreneurs create unapologetically abundant lives
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45:14Send us a text Jason and Matt go deep on how Matt turned his battle with trauma into a story of triumph. From confronting childhood adversities to navigating the complexities of mental health in entrepreneurship, Matt shares his transformative journey, offering invaluable insights into resilience, growth, and the power of vulnerability. Key Takeawa…
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Adam Quiney returns! Executive Coach, Author, Plant Medicine Fan
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50:46Send us a text Jason sits down with Adam Quiney, a visionary leader and aficionado of plant medicine. Together, they embark on a journey through self-discovery, personal growth, and the transformative power of sacred plants. Adam shares his profound experiences and insights into the world of ayahuasca and psilocybin, offering listeners a unique per…
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Dr. Eugene Choi Part 2 - Executive State vs. Survival State
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46:12Send us a text Dr. Eugene K. Choi is back for part 2! Jason and Eugene dig in on the executive vs survival state, recognizing the key to high performance and how to know what state you are in. Key Insights: Executive vs. Survival State: Learn to identify when you're in survival mode and how to shift into your executive state for better outcomes. Em…
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Dr. Eugene K. Choi-Transformational Mindset Coach Part 1
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48:50Send us a text Eugene shares his profound insights from a 10-day silent meditation retreat, revealing how such experiences can significantly impact our understanding and management of the mind, ultimately enhancing our quality of life. Key Takeaways: The science behind training your brain for peak performance. Moving from survival mode to executive…
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Laura Johns-Founder and CEO at The Business Growers
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55:44Send us a text Laura and Jason riff on her experiences navigating the complex world of tech marketing, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her unique approach to maintaining a work-life balance. Key Takeaways: The importance of aligning your team with core values like trust and balance. Strategies for effective decision-making in business growt…
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Mike Brennan - Creator and Communicator Telling Stories on Pages and Stages
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43:47Send us a text In this conversation, hosts discuss the vital role of creativity and fun in both personal and professional contexts. Guest Mike Brennan, an accomplished visual artist and storyteller, suggests the act of creating shouldn't be seen as a reward, but as a part of the process itself. He highlights activities, such as doodling, listening …
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Interview with PJ Goldfeder, Yonkers (NY) Fire Officers Association President and NEP Services Customer Success Manager
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49:39NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with PJ Goldfeder, a more than 23 year Yonkers (NY) Fire Department veteran and Assistant Chief. PJ also serves as the Yonkers Uniformed Fire Officers Association (UFOA) President and a Customer Success Manager for NEP Services. Jim and PJ discuss the Yonkers UFOA's recent communication strategies during the 2023 electi…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stephen Matthew Clark, a repeat guest and incarcerated individual, shared his insights about the prison system and the disparities present. The host, Jason, facilitates a conversation about the common misconceptions about prison life primarily shaped by media depictions. Stephen delves into his experience living in a…
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Mark Lewis - Entreprenuer, Investor, Author, Co-Founder
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46:20Send us a text In this episode, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder Mark Lewis, delves into his passion for facilitating business success, his unique interview techniques, and his concerns about people's goal-setting capabilities. He shares his and his wife's project, creating a children's book series to teach important life values. Mark also disc…
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Send us a text Matt joins the show to talk about why just being yourself is the best way to be in business, shares some cool gift ideas for the holidays and what drives him to create a company that can create a last impacting and creating joy for others. Matt is the founder and CEO of Parentpresents.com, the leading gift recommendation service spec…
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Interview with Dave Gillotte, LA County Fire Captain and President of IAFF Local 1014
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42:02NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Dave Gillotte, a more than 35 year fire service veteran currently serving as a Captain in the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Dave has been on the board of LA County Firefighters IAFF Local 1014 for 26 years, including serving as President of the more than 3,400-member union for the last 22 years. Dave also ser…
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Send us a text Kent joins the show to talk about his journey from planting church and pastoring congregations, the moment when he literally found himself on the floor and unable to move forward because of burnout and Jason and Kent talk through the simple framework to have us create more wholeness in our lives. Kent believes true success comes from…
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Interview with Dr. Kerry Ramella, LPC, Ph.D., Owner and Clinical Director of Public Safety Crisis Solutions, a Phoenix, AZ based Counseling and Wellness Center
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27:57NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Dr. Kerry Ramella, LPC, Ph.D., Owner and Clinical director of Public Safety Crisis Solutions, a Phoenix, AZ based counseling and wellness center. Dr. Ramella is former radio dispatcher and 911 operator and has more than 35 years of public safety and clinical mental health experience and works with numerous public s…
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Bebuo Christianne - Coach & Retreat Facilitator
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39:15Send us a text Bebuo joins the show to talk about how she creates exceptional experiences for her retreats, the ways of growing up that created who she wants to be in the world for others now and how to handle the tough crowd when facilitating an event. "It's all about your perspective." Bebuo Christianne Ewa is the owner of Christianne & Co. Coach…
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Cassandra Thompson - The Good, Bad and Ugly of Networking
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40:24Send us a text Cassandra is back! Fan favorite and returning guest Cass and Jason dig into the topic of networking. Tune in to hear some networking horror stories, actionable ways to make networking more systematic and fun and more. Cassandra Thompson is a globally recognized speaker whose work casting contestants for Wheel of Fortune, strategizing…
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Interview with Matty Fiorenza from Recovery First First Responder Treatment Centers and Retired Anaheim (CA) Firefighter / Paramedic
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26:43NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Matty Fiorenza, a retired Anaheim (CA) Firefighter / Paramedic who now works with Recovery First First Responders Treatment Centers, helping first responders struggling with mental health and substance abuse disorders. Matty is also featured in the documentary film PTSD911 which explores the struggle of first respo…
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New Documentary Tells the Story of Roseville (CA) Firefighters
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3:48When Roseville Firefighters IAFF Local 1592 suffered the loss of two retired firefighters recently, the association’s leaders realized that they also had lost two careers worth of history, stories, and firefighting acumen that comes from decades of experience responding to emergencies on a fire truck. The union needed a way to preserve the memories…
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Interview with Michele Freeman, PhD, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Nevada and Retired Chief of the City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety
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29:22NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Michele Freeman, PhD, a nearly 30 year law enforcement veteran who served for almost a decade as Chief of the City of Las Vegas Department of Public Safety. Dr. Freeman earned her Doctor of Public Policy Degree, which focused on Suicide Awareness and Prevention for Law Enforcement Officers from UNLV and has been a …
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Send us a text Tameka talks abot what it means to be a social futurist, how her diverse family origin has influenced what she cares about and Jason and Tameka dig in on tech for the sake of tech. Tameka Vasquez is a social futurist, foresight strategist, professor, and speaker. She is Founder & Principal of The Future Quo, an advisory that supports…
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Tom Frazier - CEO, Superdad, Dancer, Coin Flipper
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53:38Send us a text Tom joins Jason to talk about fatherhood, how leaving some things to chance makes for a much more fulfilling life experience and when he knew it was time to leave his executive role at a big company to take the entrepreneurial journey. "Love yourself, it all starts there." Tom Frazier, the co-founder and CEO of Redivider, boasts an i…
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Danielle Hughes - Wordsmith, Badass, Cross Fitter
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42:22Send us a text Danielle is back! Fan favorite from season 1 joins Jason to catch up on what's changed since 2020, what's next for her in this stage of her life and they riff on personal branding. Danielle specializes in helping individuals and institutions develop their Genuine Personality Brand. She empowers her clients to take ownership of and em…
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Interview with Mynda Ohs, PhD, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) and Author
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25:09NEP Media's Jim Aleski talks with Mynda Ohs, PhD, a Las Vegas based Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in critical incident debriefings, counseling services, crisis intervention, suicide prevention and more. She works extensively with retired emergency services personnel, a rapidly growing and often under served and under s…
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Sridhar Solur - CEO, Kenmore Brands at Transformco
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41:05Send us a text Jason sits down with Sri to talk about his early love of technology, what it takes to hold high level positions in large companies and the things that matter most to Sri when building his ideal team. Sri Solur is chief executive officer of brands for Kenmore at Transformco. An industry veteran with 25+ years of experience, Sri has a …
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Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca - Speakers, Thought Leaders, Mindfulness Practioners, Wife and Husband
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44:38Send us a text Married couple and SPOILER ALERT, expecting parents Pema and Brendan join Jason for a conversation about working together as a married couple, how mindfulness influences everything they do and how someone from Tibet and someone from Boston end up together in Brooklyn. Pema Sherpa, mindfulness researcher, keynote speaker and teacher, …
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Multi-Faceted Approach Helps Bring Fire-Based EMS Service to Sonoma County, CA
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3:36Too often, the private ambulance company contracted to respond to medical emergencies throughout the county would put their bottom line above service, closing ambulances and leaving residents without the care they deserve when they need it the most. As wait times for ambulances grew, the Professional Fire Fighters of Sonoma County IAFF Local 1401 s…
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Steven Matthew Clark - Coach, Facilitator, Founder-Awakening Exchange, Incarcerated Experiencer
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1:23:01Send us a text In a first for the show, Jason sits down with Steven Matthew Clark, a coach, facilitator, the founder of Awakening Exchange and someone who is incarcerated in a maximum security prison in Maine on a 43 year murder conviction. Steven shares the power of forgiveness and love, the trauma from his younger days and the harrowing story of …
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Interview with Jake Windell, Los Angeles County Fire Peer Support Lead and K-9 Coordinator
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37:32NEP Media's Jim Aleski sits down with Jake Windell, a Firefighter/Paramedic from the Los Angeles County Fire Department who serves as his agency's Peer Support Leader and K-9 Coordinator. Jake talks about the peer support and mental health initiatives in place for LA County Fire Department members including a therapy dog program. For more informati…
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Tips for Supporting Our Brothers and Sisters with Cancer
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4:25When one of our brothers or sisters is diagnosed with cancer, we are all profoundly affected. It is important to remember, however, that individuals will respond to their diagnosis in their own unique way. Some people may keep their diagnosis private and some may not want to talk about their diagnosis at all.…
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