Just Dumb Enough Podcast
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Your professional idiot brings in experts every week to talk about all the things you don‘t know. Think you know it all? Let me prove you wrong in a fun way with incredible people.
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Surviving the Wild with EJ Snyder
How long would you last in the untamed wilderness if you found yourself completely naked? Personally, I'd last somewhere between dying of dehydration on day 3 and getting eaten by a mountain lion in hour 1. But my expert today has done it for over 200 days without needing to be rescued.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is EJ Snyder. EJ may be better recognized by his nickname "Skullcrusher" or from his numerous appearances as a fan favorite on the hit Discovery Channel show: Naked and Afraid where he has the longest total time naked in the wilderness, the most successes, no tap outs, and all as their oldest contestant. He has also trained army rangers and been an instructor for the legendary SERE school. All in all, you will not find a better candidate to discuss how to survive with little to no gear... including clothing. He's literally the #1 ranked survivalist.
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Let's try not to die in the woods!
What a guy and with so many cool stories. So what do you think? Do you have a decent shot at survival? Or does your outdoor resume have as many gaps as mine does?
We've made it to the end of the year, though I can't believe how fast we've gotten here. So here are the new, and strange rankings: 1. The United States, led by New York, South Carolina, and Texas. 2. Germany. Upsetting everything by taking the number two spot and threatening to win against the US for number one! They are led by Berlin 3. The United Kingdom, with England maintaining a small lead over Scotland. 4. France... tied with Ireland. what a shake up this list has been so far. 5. Australia, with Queensland responsible for their place on the list.
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Nov 27, 2023
Christmas Kindness with Beth Dessen Duffy
I know in the states we just had Thanksgiving and everyone is gearing up for Christmas. So what better time to drop a quick episode that embraces the power of random acts of kindness with a Christmas themed twist?
My guest today is Beth Dessen Duffy. Beth, along with help from her family, wrote the book: The Christmas Tree That Changed The World. Yes, she's an author and also a CEO, but most importantly to her: she's a mother. So when she saw kindness missing in the education curriculum, she stepped up to teach a lesson that kindness can be found in the everyday, in ways that incentivize everyone from adults to toddlers.
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Let's earn some ornaments!
If you want a really easy act of kindness that will change my whole world, leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It takes just a couple seconds, helps this show find even more people who will enjoy it, and tells me I'm doing an okay job.
These are the last few days of November, so the rankings look pretty secure: 1. The United States, led by Oregon, New York, and Iowa. 2. Australia, with Western Australia trying to overtake New South Wales. 3. The United Kingdom, with England clearly winning. 4. Germany, now led by Hessen. Overtaking Canada in a total upset of the norm. 5. Canada, barely hanging in there and led by British Columbia. Everything okay Canada?
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Nov 20, 2023
Hiking and Backpacking with Ethan Gallogly
I used to think it was impressive when I saw people posting pictures from a day hike up their difficult looking local mountain. But my expert todays makes those hikes look trivial and those mountains look like bunny slopes.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Ethan Gallogly. Ethan is one of those guys you'd see with the funny backpacks doing way better than you on any given trail you decide to hike. But he's not just making you look bad on day trails, he's out here hiking places like the John Muir Trail which takes a month to complete if you can even manage that long! He explains the not so secret secrets of an experienced backpacker, along with all of the most common beginner mistakes that I know I would certainly make myself. If you want a fantastic trek experience without all the discomfort, I also highly recommend "The Trail a novel". It's been an incredible success in online sales, Amazon rankings, and at major writing events. The audiobook is incredibly well done, and that's coming from someone who's very picky about his audio. This episode is also brought to you by Magic Mind. That's our lovely new sponsor, but more on that later. ( Www.MagicMind.Com/Dumb 56% off Discount Code: DUMB20 )
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Let's get on that trail.
What do you think having heard all that? I don't really want to spend all day exercising and all week camping, but I do really want that introspective experience that Ethan talks about. I also want to thank the sponsor who paid for this episode. It's not often I take on paid ad reads, but this company really lined up with my values and didn't give me any form of script. They just said, talk about the product in your voice, which is a total gamble knowing the way I ramble and the dumb things I say constantly. Check that out through the link in the show notes if you think it's at all interesting. The more people who even just look, the more likely they are to keep paying the show.
We're just over halfway through November and the rankings have barely changed at all: 1. The United States, led by Iowa, Oregon, and New York. 2. Australia, with New South Wales killing it. 3. The United Kingdom, with England still out front. 4. Canada, with British Columbia now beating Ontario. 5. Germany, still led by Bayern. Which no one told me I'm pronouncing wrong.
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Nov 13, 2023
Acupuncture with Tsao-Lin Moy
Given that 25% of all adults have a fear of needles, the choice to be voluntarily stabbed seems like an odd one to many. And while tattoos have become popular in the past decade, acupuncture has existed as a documented medical treatment for over 2,ooo years, with other evidence pointing to it's first use over 8,000 years ago!
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Tsao Lin Moy. With experience in massage, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine, Tsao-Lin Moy gives an expert breakdown behind both the spiritual aspects, as well as the hard science of these mystified practices. I'll tell you now it's not as many needles as your thinking. ( Www.IntegrativeHealingArts.Com )
Let's get stabbed to feel better.
I hope you all learned as much as I did. It's a weird side effect of doing these interviews, and maybe the same for you all listening to the shows, that I become way more open to the idea of going in for acupuncture. It's almost ironic that I've never considered it given the fact that I have paid several people to stab my body thousands of times to get tattoos. So maybe I'll find a place nearby that will only stab me 20 times and report back on the experience.
We're almost halfway through November and here are the updated rankings: 1. The United States, led by Iowa, Nebraska, and Oregon. I'm not sure why the sudden spike in the Midwest states, but that's super cool! 2. Australia, with New South Wales dominating all other combined. 3. The United Kingdom, with England still out front. 4. Canada, with British Columbia and Ontario tied. 5. Germany, battling head to head with New Zealand and led by Bayern. Someone tell me if I'm pronouncing that right.
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Nov 6, 2023
Realistic AI and Robots with JL Hancock
We're all familiar with famous movies that show the machines taking over earth by force. With over two decades of experience, my military specialist today discusses if that really is how our world ends.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is J. L. Hancock. Jim, as he allowed me to call him, spent twenty years as a cryptologist working his way up to senior advisor over future concepts and innovation for military special operations. That's a whole lot of technical terms I didn't understand and wouldn't expect you to either. However, Jim does an incredible job presenting profoundly complex things in a relatively simple way. By the end of this episode, I know we'll all be Just Dumb Enough to understand why the rise of the machines isn't our biggest concern. ( Www.JLHancock.Com )
Let's hope I don't get arrested for publishing government secrets.
I would hope everyone is going to leave this episode feeling much more skeptical about the interactions and news that they see pop up online, but the truth is that at least a couple listeners were probably scrolling through Facebook or Twitter during the episode.
It's a scary thought to realize we are our own worst enemies when it comes to information, but you really can't take a hands off approach to the world existing all around you.
Speaking of that wide world, it's November and here are the new rankings: 1. The United States, led by California, Ohio, and Texas. 2. Australia, with New South Wales already taking a lead. 3. The United Kingdom, with England out front. 4. Canada, with British Columbia barely at the top. 5. Ireland, just barely edging out South Korea.
That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Nov 2, 2023
Show Announcement
Basic announcement for the fans about show scheduling and behind the scenes updates.
If you've ever thought about coming on the show, now is as good a time as any! Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com and tell me what you'd want to talk about! I love having listeners on the show, and it's always a ton of fun!
Stay Dumb!
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Oct 27, 2023
Cancer Mindset with The Rugarts
Anyone who has had someone close to them receive a cancer diagnosis, which is unfortunately most of us, knows how distressing it can be. But what's the proper response? Do you turn inward and keep it a secret? Or are you supposed to rely entirely on others? Luckily I have a couple of experts today with knowledge from both the diagnosed and the caregiver sides to help us figure it out.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guests today are Nancy Rugart Plummer and Robert Rugart. This mother and son duo have almost over a half dozen experiences with severe cancers in their family, with Nancy being one of the only people to have survived Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer and Metastatic Brain Cancer in the world. That's not to say it was ever an easy journey, but they learned a lot having to go through the process more than once. Now they're on the show to pass along the critical lessons learned along the way, and share how you can apply the same steps to your everyday life. ( Www.BecomingTheBestU.Com )
Let's not just win, but conquer.
I know episodes with these topics can be hard for some to listen through. Hell, I've had good friends tell me they just won't listen to certain episodes because of the content. And that's understandable, but I hope those of you who did listen could tell that this was nowhere near the doom and gloom that occupies the treatment space sometimes. It was a lot of laughs, with a couple great people, and we crammed a lot of learning into a three-quarter hour segment.
Lastly, it's the end of October and rankings are as follows: 1. The United States, led by New York, California, and Oregon. 2. The United Kingdom, with England dominating the chart. 3. Canada, with New Brunswick suddenly overtaking all the others. 4. Australia, with New South Wales firmly out front. 5. Ireland! Beating Germany and New Zealand for a last minute win!
That's it for this week! Have a great weekend, a spooky Halloween, and I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Oct 19, 2023
High Efficiency Chaos with Vaughn Granger
There's a lot of ADHD news out in the internet. It's becoming a much more common and accepted diagnosis, which is fantastic when we're talking about advocacy. But what has been very misleading is this message that people with ADHD can't be focused long enough to be successful.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Vaughn Granger. Vaughn is an entrepreneur (one of the hardest words to spell in the English language) who specializes in men's clothing. He's also a loving husband, caring father, avid coach, and full on addict to the way businesses problems get solved. He also introduces some key "pillars" that once established have kept him functioning at a high level, despite the world pushing back against him. Vaughn is also just one of the coolest dudes I've gotten to meet, and it was a pleasure having him. We did run into a couple connection issues doing this interview mobile, but you'll have to tell me what you think of the edit. I'm trying a new thing to normalize quality on the whole file so that it doesn't sound jarring going back and forth. ( Instagram @VaughnGranger )
Let's get unconventional.
What a blast, and a short interview to balance out the last long one. Check out more from Vaughn and try to implement those pillars in your own life. It can make a big difference just to see your every day through a different lens.
Anyway, the mid-October rankings are as follows: 1. The United States, now led by New York, Oregon, and California. 2. The United Kingdom, with England at the top. 3. Australia, still run by New South Wales. 4. Canada, with Ontario taking back it's maple scented crown. 5. Germany, climbing back into the top 5.
That's it for this week! Have a great weekend I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Oct 12, 2023
Theatrical Violence with Argent Combat
There is something about seeing performative violence on stage that has captivated audiences since the very first plays some 2,500 years ago. But the dramatic actions taken either on stage or on screen obviously can't be real, right? I mean... obviously most plays don't end in a real murder, but what about the rest? Just how much of what we watch is pretend?
Also I do apologize for the delay of the episode. I've been gravely ill as you can no doubt hear and without power, which has been a blast.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guests today are Brittany Holdahl Donahue and J. Oliver Donahue. This husband and wife combo are the founders of Argent Combat, a training center for some of the coolest of yet most misunderstood of skills: Stage Combat. The three of us are pretty open during the interview about what nerds we are, but how awesome is it that you can go to a place and learn sword fighting, knife play, and unarmed combat training without actually hurting your partner. And that's a theme you'll notice throughout the episode; this practice can give you so much more than a showy new trick. It can help you in a swath of other ways, like communication with those close to you, a better understanding of yourself, and so much more. I hope you'll stick around for one of the most fun recording sessions I've had to date, with two absolutely incredible people. ( Www.ArgentCombat.Com )
Let's get (kind of) violent!
I know this was a long one, but honestly I just had fun hanging out with these two incredible people. I hope you enjoyed that as well! I also think there is something so almost ironic about picking up a weapon to reassure oneself that they'll not do harm again. It's almost poetic.
Anyway, the October rankings as of now: 1. The United States, led by Washington, Ohio, and New York. 2. The United Kingdom, with England now firmly at the top. 3. Australia, led back to the top 3 by New South Wales. 4. Canada, with Alberta just barely edging out Ontario. 5. Bulgaria, still hanging in with the top 5 for now.
That's it for this week! Have a great weekend I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Oct 5, 2023
Caregiving with Mark Steven Porro
We all go about our lives knowing that time will catch up with us, but it never ceases to surprise when we get the call that an aging loved one suddenly needs more help than they can afford. What can you do? What's should you do? Let's learn one option right now.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Mark Steven Porro. Mark comes from an interesting background of acting and business management, but what he brings to the show today is actually his experience being a caregiver, and why he believes it's something everyone should do when the opportunity arises in your own family.
His is both a fun and sad story about the many struggles of an aging loved one, and the time he got to spend with his mother, even when she couldn't remember his name. If you enjoy the documentary style, at the dining table type of story; you'll probably love this. Also, thank you for everyone who tuned in to the last episode and celebrated the two year milestone with me. I hope you enjoyed the look back, as well as a look forward to all the things still to come!
Let's give a hand!
It was a very different style than we usually do for the show, but I like to shake things up sometimes so you all don't get totally bored of me.
We're now into October, and here's the rankings so far: 1. The United States, led by Washington, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. Odd three states to be in the lead, but I like it! 2. The United Kingdom, with England just barely beating Northern Ireland. 3. Bulgaria. Welcome to the top 3! I fear I don't know enough about Bulgaria to pull off an inside reference. Share some things with me! 4. Canada, with an unusual tie between Alberta and British Columbia. Glad to see a different name up here for the first time in a long time. 5. Nepal. Welcome to the top 5! I'd be fascinated to hear how you found the show!
That's it for this week! Have a great weekend I'll see you all back here for the next episode! Until the next episode, please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!
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Sep 27, 2023
Top 10 Most Downloaded Experts
Distinguished Audience, welcome to a very special episode of The Just Dumb Enough Podcast!
The show is officially 2 years old as of today.
So, I figured a great was to celebrate how far we've come is to compile some clips of the guests we've heard from over the last two years. But these weren't picked at random, they are the top 10 most downloaded and streamed episodes from the first two years.
I will note that the competition was very tight between the top ten with only a couple dozen streams separating #1 and #10. Also this is not a list of my favorite episodes, but those which are the most popular within the general listenership, across all platforms.
I do apologize if some of this compilation has sharp cuts between clips, but I've never done this before! It's also just littered with teasers to draw in new audience. But without further ado, let's get this compilation rolling with the number one episode
#1 Kindergarten Teacher with Natalie Parmenter: I'm not sure if it's because this is an education episode on an education podcast, or just general interest, but the Primary Focus host really killed this interview.
#2 Dieting Correctly with Amy Fox: It should come as no surprise that so many of us want to succeed with diets, but my expert really came from a neutral position and blew me away with her simple tips.
#3 Working Dogs with Bob Bryant: This wasn't a cheery episode, but the information about how mistreated and mishandled these Working Dogs are is still really important.
#4 Dental Hygiene with Traci Petry: I might be a little partial, but this will always be one of my favorite guests. She's just such a wonderful and kind lady... also she's my mom. Plus, she gave so much insight on a highly desired job, which was an original intent behind the podcast.
#5 Psychedelic Medicines with Jonathan de Potter: I was worried that the audience who shows up for very professional topics might not receive the topic of drugs particularly well, but it's place in the top 10 shows that there is a broad interest to learn and grow amongst the audience, despite the perception of any given topic.
#6 Modern Caveman Brains with Dr. Betsy Holmberg: Psychology will never not be fascinating to me, and the thought that an outdated brain process might lead to our early deaths earned it's spot on the community's list.
#7 The JFK Assassination with KW Zachary & Sara Peterson: While usually I shoot for the highest audio quality, I love that this true crime slash conspiracy episode has that very on brand audio like I was taking a call from a safehouse.
#8 Blindness with Kevin Lowe: With such a warm personality and a great show of his own, this whole interview was either educational, surprising, emotional or all of the above.
#9 Near Death Experiences with Chris Jankulovski: For a man who has always been on the verge of death, Chris doesn't let it slow him down. And his willingness to push forward carries a lot of lessons. It was honestly hard to cut this one down for the compilation because it's all so compelling!
#10 Reframing Discrimination with Dr. Frank Douglas: I'm a bit surprised to see this recent episode competing so well with others that had more time, but I'm also glad to see that people are coming to the show for information about key issues in society.
And that's the whole top 10 most downloaded!
What do you think? Did your favorite make the list? Did you find a new episode to listen to that you previously skipped? Can you believe it's been two years already?
Time sure does fly working on this show, and I know I couldn't have done it without the amazing listeners that make up this audience. I'm so grateful for each and every one of you who tune in, laugh, learn, and embrace the dumbness.
As far as this episode goes, it was very interesting to put together, and it's something I'd be willing to do more of if you all enjoyed it. Leave a comment to let me know!
Also, let me know what's on your mind by emailing: DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or sending a message to any of the social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or wherever else!
I'd also love to have more listeners on the show if you've got a job, hobbies, or lifestyle that you love to talk about!
Anyway, as we look ahead to year three, you can expect even more dumb questions, laughter, tears, and maybe a few surprises along the way.
So stay tuned, and Stay Dumb!
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Sep 20, 2023
Saving Music with Vincent James
When was the last time you held a musical instrument? Some would say recently, but I'd bet for most of us it has been quite a while. Now, did you know that there are adult friendly instrument petting zoos?
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Vincent James. Vincent is Co-Founder of Keep Music Alive, a international non-profit focused on music education and advocacy. They partner with over 1,200 music schools and stores to provide free lessons multiple times per year, and are backed by such famous artists as: Jack Black, Julie Andrews, Vanessa Williams, Richie Sambora, Kenny Loggins, and many more.
The closest of these events is "Kids Music Day" happening between September 29th and October 8th of this year, which is next week and the week after. ( Www.KeepMusicAlive.Org ) Also, it kind of snuck up on me that this show is turning 2 years old next week... That's re…
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Sep 13, 2023
Sobriety isn’t Perfection with Dana Killion
It wasn't until speaking with my expert today that I realized intervention type therapies require the sober people to relive their worst experiences with a loved one, without being offered any help in return. It's honestly so one sided that I have a hard time even coming up with a clever analogy.
My guest today is Dana Killion. Dana was married to an severe addict for 25 years before he finally walked the road to recovery. But that didn't solve all of their problems. It's no surprise that addiction leads to lying, stealing, or many other unsavory behaviors. However, no amount of sobriety is going to make those things unhappen. Listen along as we explore how sobriety can break a relationship or a partner. ( Www.DanaKillion.Com )
Let's make sure we look after ourselves.
This was kind of an interesting flip the script episode, because coming into the conversation I would have said you need to go above and beyond to help someone struggling with something as awful as addiction. But now I…
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Sep 6, 2023
Personal Empowerment with Christina Ramirez
This isn't the first episode we've talked about bettering yourself in, but we're coming at it from a whole new angle: embracing discomfort. Before you protest, I'm fully aware that it doesn't sound like an awesome time. But the truth is that you're probably already uncomfortable. We all struggle from time to time with big and small things, but my expert today shares why it's a mistake to let that define your current moment in life.
My guest today is Christina Ramirez. Christina wasn't always the serial entrepreneur and business coach that she is now. Once upon a time she was a mother just trying to make the work/life balance thing happen. But when she found herself missing important events in her children's lives, she knew she needed to change everything to make her life work for her. She's here today to share how we can address our everyday discomforts from an empowering perspective. ( Www.EmpoweredByDiscomfort.Com )
Let's conquer our challenges one at a time.
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Aug 30, 2023
A Doctor Shortage with Dr. Ann Hester
180,000 doctors... That's not how many are currently practicing, it's how many we'll be short in less time that it takes a child to go from elementary school to high school. It's a shocking number, especially when so many of us already feel like we aren't getting adequate care now.
My guest today is Doctor Ann Hester. Dr. Hester has roughly 30 years of experience both in medical practice, and in empowering patients to get the most out of the very confusing and often one sided system that we have to work through. How can you be a better patient? How can you make sure your primary care physician hears your concerns? How can you skip all the expensive procedures and still root out the problem? All this and more in the next half hour.
Let's not be late to our doctor's appointment today.
Not to be alarmist, because there's no point in panicking now, but the impact of this shortage could become quite a challenge that we'll all have to overcome one day. So, take the time to figure our your…
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Aug 22, 2023
Diamonds with Sonny Blaze
A little while back, or what feels like just a little while ago, we talked about costume jewelry and the possibilities you could achieve on the cheap. But what if you want something much nicer? What if it's an engagement ring or a commemorative piece you want to withstand the test of time? That's when you need to talk to someone like my expert today.
My guest today is Sonny Blaze. Sonny is a designer of some of the finest jewelry to every grace A-list carpets. From rings to necklaces, and off into categories you've never considered, Sonny has done it all in style without compromise. He's here today to inform all of us what it is we should be looking for in the most precious of minerals, diamonds. Really, the choice goes beyond a simple big or small. Do you want natural or synthetic? Clear or colored? And how can you buy it while being environmentally conscious, social responsible, and still not decimating your bank account? All that and more, coming right up!
Let's get rocked!
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Aug 13, 2023
Japanese American Internment Camps with John Suzuki
Most people are at least vaguely familiar with the inhuman treatment that happened inside concentration camps during World War 2. The thing most people have never heard, is that Germany was not the only country that engaged in collecting and imprisoning specific ethnic groups. In fact, the one we are talking about today was claiming to be the most freedom forward place on Earth while also building these camps in bleached desert wastelands where the weather alone could kill... The United States of America.
My guest today is John Suzuki. John is the author of the Amazon best selling book "American Grit". It details stories from a shameful time in American history, and the incredible people that rose to greatness in spite of it. John does a great job breaking down the details and easily secured a place as one of my favorite guests, with a fascinating topic that for obvious reasons has been largely buried. This covers everything from the aftershock of Pearl Harbor, to Executive Order 9066…
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Aug 4, 2023
Stretching with Diane Cherico
When this show started, I found myself fascinated with all the things we think we know, but still get wrong. Sure, it can be as complex as psychology, but it can also be as simple as stretching.
My guest today is Diane Cherico. Diane started working in the Massage and Chiro-therapy field 24 years ago and along the way found Active Isolated Stretching. It was one of those innocuous things she didn't give much though to. Could stretching really be the key to alleviating work related chronic pain? Is all that warm up stuff we half-heartedly did in gym class actually the reason we bounced back so fast? She gives lots of insight about getting into the massage field, as well as a couple simple tricks you can try at home to relieve things like: Headaches, neck pain, upper or lower back pain, really all kinds of things. Lastly I have to apologize about the audio on my side. I just moved into yet another new studio space and it's entirely vacant, so it echoes quite a lot. I've tried to cut it…
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Jul 28, 2023
Dream Homes with Julie Laughton
A dream home is a funny concept. It's easy to critique these custom houses as being imperfect, and yet we each build a list of must haves in our mind that barely amount to a sensible structure ourselves. So where is the point we leave reality and enter daydream?
My guest today is Julie Laughton. Julie has been working in the architecture and home design world for 40 years. She now runs her own company and has a whole briefcase full of job titles that encompass nearly everything you could need when building a house from the ground up. Her primary contracts are building dream homes from scratch. She's here today to impart wisdom about the process, tips to get it done smoothly, and nightmares to avoid. Heads up about the audio quality: Julie was in between work sites and actually did the interview from her vehicle on her phone. I've tried to clean it up as much as I can, but don't come into this one expecting studio quality audio from our expert today. ( Www.JulieLaughton.Com )
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Jul 21, 2023
At Home Therapies for Autism with Deann Hampton
My first autism episode was by far one of the two most requested topics to date, and it was well received by all of you in the lovely Just Dumb Enough audience. But in talking to listeners, many people still wanted more. Something even more personal. So now I'm revisiting the topic with an all new expert and a different angle.
My guest today is Deann Hampton. Deann has been mother to two twins for 35 years now. Even though they are grown now; Deann had a rocky start to say the least, when they received multiple diagnosis at a very young age. The road was a hard one to travel, not knowing that autism was at the heart of the issues, and Deann got a lot of advice that did more harm than good. ( Www.DeannHampton.Com ) She covers some of the differences in diagnosis of autism and it's spectrum of disorders, as well as a rise of the neurodiverse population, and what parents may find to be helpful in their day to day. She also references some products, none of which are sponsors of this show…
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Jul 12, 2023
Humanity First with Sara Ting
How do you define yourself? Do you start with: Your gender? Your race? Your religion? Your politics? My expert today would tell you any of those are the wrong things to start with.
My guest today is Sara Ting. Sara is the Author of the Sun Poem as well as President and Founder of World Unity Inc. She specializes in promoting diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) by raising awareness of yourself first. And it accomplishes some of this by using the increasingly rare skill of critical thinking. Also, We had a bit of a connection issue and one of our computers throwing alerts early on. I've cut as many as I could and lessened the audio levels of the rest. Pro-tip to would be podcasters out there: make sure your guests are either wearing headphones, or have silenced their alerts before starting your interview. See? I'm learning just like all of you after all! ( Www.WorldUnityInc.Org Www.AsTheSun.Net )
Let's put our humanity first!
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Jul 5, 2023
LinkedIn with Joe Apfelbaum
Coming back from the American holiday, I figured we'd do a short episode on a well recognized, non-toxic, social media.
My guest today is Joe Apfelbaum. Joe is CEO of Ajax Union, a marketing company that has 15 years of experience helping people in all fields build effective strategies. One of the most important of these is the proper use of the social media site: LinkedIn.
It's something I was aware existed before the interview, but never understood the purpose entirely. Luckily Joe delivers an excellent lesson, so I'll get us right into the interview!
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Let's socialize our way to better business!
Are any of you listeners business owners or entrepreneur hopefuls? If so, write in or leave a comment and tell me what you do!
It's a new month, so we've got a new ranking: 1. The United States, with Texas, Florida, and Oregon now as the top states. 2. The United Kingdom, with England taking a he…
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Jun 30, 2023
Past Lives with Christa Okon
It seems to be a trend with this show's audience that most conventional topics never perform as well as the unusual. So to feed into your insatiable lust for the abnormal, I've got an expert today who's speaking about our past lives and how they impact the people we are today.
My guest today is Christa Okon. During some routine oral care, Christa found herself having visions of Adolf Hitler and Nazi Germany. She was understandably confused, frightened, and off put by these intrusive memories. Over time she came to understand that we as humans have an ability to tap into some highlights from the past lives we've lived. You'll soon hear her description of how these seemingly unconnected people have far reaching impact on you, even after their deaths. For long time listeners, this isn't the first time reincarnation has come up. But it is most certainly the first to claim that we can access traits and memories from the other people we could have been. It's quite a thought process to engag…
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Jun 22, 2023
The Conscious Unconscious with Stuart Lichtman
My last episode featured my youngest guest ever, and now we're rolling into this interview with a man who describes himself as "an old timer", I think being the oldest guest I've had on the show. (Sorry I'm sick during the Intro/Outro)
My guest today is Stuart Lichtman. For 50 years now, Stuart has been teaching people to make their unconscious work for them. New research with functional MRIs has shown that everything we do originates as an unconscious thought about ten seconds before we do it.
But doesn't consciously thinking about the unconscious make it conscious? Don't think about it too hard just yet. Stuart is going to spell it out for those of us not quite gifted enough to grasp the concept right away. And once you've learned the basics, you can use it to make everything from working out, to learning a language, to losing weight, to finding a parking spot easier!
Admittedly Stuart has a bit slower cadence than many of my previous guests, but he's got quite the wisdom to deliv…
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Jun 14, 2023
Young Teen Author with Shanti Hershenson
I've always loved writing; I think it's just such a fantastic outlet for creativity. But back in high school, I would have never dreamed of actually writing and completing a novel. Well my expert today published her first novel when she was still in middle school!
My guest today is Shanti Hershenson. As I said, Shanti wrote her first novel back in middle school, at the age of 12. And this wasn't just a loose collection of thoughts, it was almost 900 pages long and had to be broken into a series before she could have it's first edition printed.
As of now this young Hemmingway is only 15 years old and has 13 published works with more in editing, and still more being writen. It's a feat that most adults on the planet would be hard pressed to accomplish, even if you removed the need to edit and publish! Also, on a fun note, this is my youngest guest ever! I'm not sure I ever thought this would happen, but it really illustrates just how broad or niche this show can go. ( Www.ShantiHershen…
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Jun 5, 2023
Near Death Experiences with Chris Jankulovski
Talking about a near death situation can be a little vague. Does it mean you're totally uninjured, but could have died? Or do you have to have flat lined for it to count? The threshold seems unknown, so I invited an expert to explain his many near death experiences.
My guest today is Chris Jankulovski. Chris has had 8 near death experiences. Let that sink in for a moment. Now that you've processed it, he was also told he had less than a decade to live over 30 years ago. Rough stuff, right? This has just become the norm for Chris, as even now doctors tell him he has only a couple years left at best. He's here today to discuss his many brushes with death, the lessons he's learned along the way, and why things are never as dark as they might seem. ( www.ChrisJankulovski.Com | www.NearDeathLessons.Com )
A short show note before we get started: If you haven't noticed, I've recently dropped back to one episode a week. I actually prefer the other release schedule, despite how busy it keeps…
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May 29, 2023
Stock Market Investing with Ron Tank
Everyone wants to get rich in the stock market, but there's so much confusion and bad advice out there. It's not an easy thing to do right, but with my experts help today it might just be a whole lot simpler.
My guest today is Ron Tank. Ron has been a full time investor in the stock market for 28 years now. It hasn't all been sunshine and rainbows, he made his fair share of mistakes early on and paid the price. But about 20 years ago he figured out a simple system that has served him well, and now he's here to give some straight forward tips for those looking to invest in any stock or market. ( www.RonTank.Com )
Let's make Wall Street work for us!
I hope everybody got a lot out of this episode, regardless of your religious inclination. It feels like it's been a while since I've done a long, focused topic like this one. It also extends beyond the borders of any one country since there are 60 global stock exchanges, and the US is only one of those.
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May 22, 2023
Part of a Cult with Peter Young
If I were to say: Picture a cult. What kind of image do you get in your mind? Hooded figures around a bloodstained alter? A forest commune of hippie types practicing free love? Or a large , identically dressed congregation being led in a mass ceremony?
What if I brought you and expert who was part of a cult for 20 years and still lived his life from his own home just like any other normal person? Because I did.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Peter Young. Peter lived his life as a sports broadcaster, covering events far and wide, on tv screens and radio programs regularly, all while slowly being drug into the dark bowels of a cult by the person he loved most in the world. Obviously, he's made his escape since then, but it was far from easy or clean.
Let's avoid getting indoctrinated!
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May 18, 2023
Good Divorce with Sarah Armstrong
Not everyone gets married. Frankly, it's not right for everyone, and that's totally fine. Also, not everyone who gets married, stays married. Divorce is never an intended outcome, but it happens very often. However, as my expert shares with us today, having a child in the middle of the divorcing parents needs to be handled with far greater care than two people who just don't work anymore.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Sarah Armstrong. Sarah is a woman who had such a successful divorce, and gave so much advice on doing it the right way, that she was nearly forced to write a book. She's with us today to talk about the logistics of divorce when a child is involved, and how you can succeed in having the best separation possible for tiny human caught in the middle.
Let's be adults about this.
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May 15, 2023
80s Pro Wrestler with Chris Whaley
Who recognizes the stage names: "The Undertaker", "The Ultimate Warrior", or "Rowdy Rody Piper"?
My guest today is Chris Whaley. Chris was a professional wrestler who turned holy man of god. He also had a movie produced about his life called "The Masked Saint" that went up for some awards and even won! He's here today discussing what those early days of wrestling were like and the way he handled his later years because of that lifestyle.
Let's get ready to wrestle!
What do you think? I have never been a big wrestling fan, but even I see it marketed everywhere. So are you a fan? Have you ever seen an in-person show? Who is your favorite? Let me know.
I know I wasn't around last Thursday, but life's been really crazy and sometimes you have to make time for yourself. Sorry everybody. We are officially mid-May and here's the rankings so far: 1. The United States, with Oregon, Texas, and Arizona as top states. 2. Canada, overtaking Australia, with Ontario in the lead, but Saskatchewan n…
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May 8, 2023
Reframing Discrimination with Dr. Frank Douglas
Is all discrimination mean spirited? Because everyone does it at some point or another, often unintentionally. So is everyone mean at their very core? Or is it just that most of us are handling everyday situations with minimal thought?
My guest today is Dr. Frank Douglas. As an immigrant in America, Dr. Douglas experienced a lot of interactions that were less than positive, and he encountered a lot of people trying to hold him back. It's only with time between him and the situations that he's figured out a better way for others to learn from his mistakes and find a productive way through these difficulties. All this from the man who went from nobody, to executive vice president of a top 5 global pharmaceutical company.
Let's reframe our situation!
There's your takeaway assignment for the episode. After an interaction today, any interaction, ask yourself if you treated that person the way you would want to be treated. It's easy, and hopefully you'll find some validation in seeing tha…
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May 4, 2023
An Afterlife? with Craig Hogan
For some people, an afterlife is a guarantee. For others it's a fantasy. But regardless of which way they lean, most people report the thought of having a life after death to be comforting. Our biggest issue has always been proving it. But maybe my expert today will change that by providing us with something more.
My guest today is Craig Hogan. Craig is the President of the Afterlife Research and Education Institute, a group dedicated to studying and informing others about the realities of what happens towards the end of life, the life after this life, and even afterlife communication. We also talk about aliens, mediums, and all other manners of the bizarre which I know so many of you enjoy. ( SeekReality.Com ) There's also going to be a YouTube Premiere marathon tomorrow, May 5th, from 12:30pm to 7:15pm Pacific Standard Time on the podcast YouTube channel. It's all episodes that have aired on the podcast feed before, but I figure it'll be a fun way to hang out and chat with those of…
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May 1, 2023
Didgeridoo with Pitz Quattrone
It's funny that so many of us either know the word "Didgeridoo" or know the sound it makes, but we don't know anything else. I know I was absolutely clueless when my expert today approached me and pitched the idea for an episode. I was even more surprised to learn that it can aid or eliminate sleep apnea.
My guest today is Pitz Quattrone. Pitz is a Didgeridoo expert with over 25 years of experience playing what many historians believe to be the oldest instrument on the planet. Ptiz has even had a song of his played on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show. Overall, It's a pretty short episode with a whole lot of sound effects. ( www.PitzQuattrone.com )
Let's hit those low notes!
I'm genuinely going to head to my local hardware store to buy some pvc pipe. I cannot being to understand how I would hollow out a 4ft wood branch, so that's my easy way out. Hopefully it'll help my sleep quality and make me giggle to myself all in one.
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Apr 27, 2023
Home Buying with Orli Dudaie
The housing market is one of those things that is always on the mind. No matter what country you live in, the thought that a sudden market change could leave you without a home is terrifying. But when is the right time to buy? You don't want to overpay and be burdened by a mortgage beyond your means. That's where my expert today comes in!
My guest today is Orli Dudaie. If there's a job in the field of housing, Orli has worked in it over the last 30 years, in numerous countries around the world. She's on the show today to show why the dream that everyone has to buy at the cheapest point, is not actually the best time to buy. ( AskOrli.Com ) We had a brief connection issue about halfway through the episode, Unfortunately these things happen when talking through an internet program across states or countries. Luckily, Orli is so good at explaining that I am actually able to fill the short gap on my side, post-interview. Just don't be shocked when I'm suddenly talking for her.
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Apr 24, 2023
Pole Dancing with Carla Gilfry
Not all pole dancing is stripping, just like not all dancing is ballet. It's a fitness and exercise activity that gets a lot of bad press. So today I have an expert who can show us what pole dancing really is!
My guest today is Carla Gilfry. Carla also goes by the stage name "Frankie G" and is the owner of the Stilleto fitness and pole yoga gym. She has just about 20 years of experience, and in that time has coined the term "Polga" for pole yoga as a class, and also holds the world record for longest chair dance! She's got a great message about how anyone can actually pole dance regardless of your circumstances: age, gender, or body type. We've got a bit of an echo in our call, but I've hopefully done enough to reduce that to a level where it's not an issue. Also there's some show news at the very end!
Let's get on the pole!
Hopefully you enjoy the lesson from our pole dance expert. It was super fun for me to learn about, although I'm still not sure that I'll try it personally. You…
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Apr 20, 2023
Sustainability and Us with John Pabon
Last episode my expert remarked that scientists might say the world is too far gone, and that we're beyond the tipping point with our planet. That got me thinking, and I sifted through my expert contacts to find one who could tell us if that's true or not.
My guest today is John Pabon. John came over to the sustainability field two decades ago after leaving his position at the United Nations. Today he specializes in helping large corporations and governments get a better handle on the part they play and the ways they can improve. I wasn't even aware there was more to sustainability beyond the more hippie variety, but it's actually an extremely large and diverse field with a lot of greyish areas. John imparts a lot of knowledge, and also tells us about the ways that it's okay to come up short.
Let's create a better future! ( JohnPabon.Com )
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Apr 17, 2023
Indigenous Wisdom with Dr. Anita Sanchez
A prophesy. The concept makes me think of fictional novels about destined heroes or doomed villains. But this writing hook actually has roots in real history, and my expert todays brings us not one, but two prophesies about our planet.
My guest today is Dr. Anita Sanchez. Anita is part Indigenous North American and partly belonging to another set of tribes. She grew up in a family that promoted deeper connections with the world around them, and is on the show today to share how that connection might just rescue the world's mindset, given the chaotic disconnect we live in. And just to amplify the importance behind hearing this lesson, even if you aren't sold on it yet: Anita was paid to teach these same lessons to Richard Branson and other mega level executives.
Let's hear a prophesy!
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Apr 13, 2023
Quitting Nicotine with Natalie Clays
The world is full of nicotine products: Cigarettes, Vaping, Chews, Pouches, and all the way down to medical sounding Topical Patch. No one in the entire world is under the impression any of them are healthy, but a very large population finds it impossible to stop.
My guest today is Natalie Clays. Natalie was a smoker for 20 years, not ever really loving the addiction, but unable to find a way out of it. Until one day she found a program that work, that is. Now she's been nicotine free for 20 years and wants to share how anyone out there can in fact do it easily without: substituting one addiction for another, going on unpleasant medication, or completely hating your life. Fun fact: Hookah is actually the worst type of smoking you can do, with each session being equal to smoking 150 cigarettes!
Let's kick the habit! ( USA.AllenCarr.Com )
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Apr 10, 2023
Sex Work with Liv LaRue
Oh boy, this one might get me in trouble! If you didn't read the title of the episode: Explicit Content Ahead!
My guest today is Liv LaRue. Madame LaRue has been a practicing courtesan for the last 10 years, as well as a guide to new escorts in her area. For those unfamiliar with the words "Courtesan" or "Escort", they are terms referring to sex workers; more commonly called prostitutes (although in looking at a dictionary definition I personally think the coolest term is: Paramour). This is one of those jobs that doesn't seem to get any educational content in the public eye. It's considered one of the oldest professions, but to date it's only legal in a couple places around the world. So I've got us this passionate expert today to educate the rest of us on the ins and outs, ups and downs, and deeper details!
Let's learn why sex work is real work. ( www.livlarue.com )
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Apr 6, 2023
Blindness with Kevin Lowe
Human Echolocation. Those two words make me think of a superpower more than a natural ability. But as my expert today informs, it's actually entirely possible.
My guest today is Kevin Lowe. Kevin was just your average kid going to high school when a nightmare condition and unfortunate complication left him 100% blind. It's a harrowing story, and we bond a bit over some weird similarities in our lives, so I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did. Kevin's also the host of the "Grit, Grace, and Inspiration" Podcast, and he's here to talk about what being blind is really like. And we get into the skill of human echolocation, but you'll have to listen to the episode to learn more! I'm still waiting to see more reviews on Spotify and iTunes you guys. But I know you're good for it, so without further delay...
Let's see without sight... because there's no video to a podcast.
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Apr 3, 2023
Your Book, Published! with Noah St John
Getting a book published seems like a long and intense process. But in todays world we have more options than ever when it comes to publishing your book. So what is it that you want to write?
My guest today is Noah St John. You may remember Noah from our previous interview where he taught us how to get out of our own way so we could succeed for a change. Now he's back to teach us about how we write books, why we all need to be writing one, and how to get published once you're done. With 20 books now under his belt, and 6-figure book deals in the bag, it's no wonder he's got lots to share. It has even got me all ready to go, despite the numerous other projects I've already got lined up. ( Www.7figurelifebook.com ) He also drops a nugget of wisdom about reviews that I think everyone needs to hear. I've got nearly a thousand full on subscribers and tens of thousands of listeners, but for some reason I only have about 35 reviews between iTunes and Spotify. Reviews are the only thing that…
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Mar 30, 2023
Professional Musician with Larry Powell
It's not until I think about music being played that I realize I barely know the names of the major instruments. Luckily my expert today has a lot of experience and passion as a professional musician.
My guest today is Larry Powell. Larry has been playing the Trumpet for over 40 years now; performing everywhere from an Orchesta to a Circus, from Entertaining on a Cruise Ship to Teaching in a Classroom. Larry's here today to talk a bit about the different types of musicians and what it takes to get really good!
( Www.StudioHFL.Com ) Also another big thank you to all of you listening out there! The show's audience has been growing so fast, and it looks like we might just be closing out March with the most listens of all time! That combined with the featured spot on Podbean AND the #1 spot in Education?! I'm just so unbelievably thankful to each and every one of you for caring about the show, topics, guests, and maybe even me. Just maybe.
Let's discover our internal melody!
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Mar 27, 2023
The JFK Assassination with KW Zachry & Sara Peterson
There's a huge market on the internet for podcasts about conspiracies. I've never gotten into that genre on this show, but I couldn't help it when my experts today showed up with exclusive information about the most famous assassination in modern history.
My guests today are Katana Zachry & Sara Peterson. These two are responsible for "The Lone Star Speaks", a book that is providing a wealth of new information compiled from all new sources after the Legal Restrictions, Confidentiality Agreements, and Non-Disclosures on sharing information finally ran out all these decades later. And while most people know the story of President JFK's assassination, I had to do a lot more research to get through this topic because: Boy oh boy is it a dense name salad of conspiracy theories! Thankfully, Last Podcast On The Left did a great series that made it much easier to learn some of the harder parts of the theories out there. We try our best to keep it simple so everyone can follow, but here's a qu…
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Mar 20, 2023
Psychedelic Medicine with Jonathan de Potter
As our understanding of the world and medicine grows, certain things have to change. Things like leeches, cigarettes, and heroin were all considered to be good for you until we learned how bad they were. And now we're seeing positive therapies from things we used to only see as illegal street drugs.
My guest today is Jonathan de Potter. Jonathan owns the psychedelic, plant-medicine based Behold Retreats. While still a relatively new thing, Jonathan brings a wealth of knowledge from his six years working with the natural medicines most commonly used for Psychedelic Therapies: Psilocybin the magic mushroom, Ayahuasca, and 5-MeO-DMT the God Molecule. It's a wild topic and I think most people in the world are unaware that these things are legally accessible to most everyone. I know my personal knowledge of hallucinogenic drugs, before having this conversation, was basically non-existent. Now I'm curious to see the directions that things are heading in, and just how much good can come from…
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Mar 16, 2023
Working Dogs with Bob Bryant
I think we've all seen or heard of working dogs in some capacity or another. Either alongside police officers, at airports, in warzones, or portrayed doing other extreme jobs in movies. But I was shocked and emotionally devastated to find out that the animals dedicating their lives to a mission are often abandoned when their service is complete.
My guest today is Bob Bryant. Bob is the Co-Founder of Mission K9. Over a decade ago Bob found himself working to create a path forward for military and contract dogs. Many of these animals otherwise have nowhere to go, no family to take them in, not even a way out of a cage in the middle of a battlefield. Today you'll get to learn about the different kinds of service jobs that these pups can get into, the hard lives they live, and a way we can all help to change things for the better. ( Www.Missionk9Rescue.Org ) This episode does contain some pretty upsetting information about how some of these dogs are treated, but I really believe it's impo…
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Mar 13, 2023
Eating Disorders with Jessica Setnick
The topic of eating disorders can make people really uncomfortable. It's not something that sees much attention, and according to my expert, it might be so well hidden for a number of reasons, including: shame, trendy diets, an injury, or just because the person engaged in the bad habits doesn't realize they have a problem.
My guest today is Jessica Setnick. Jessica is a dietician with over 25 years of experience, who also regularly consults with other health professionals on a global scale to ensure better education. She's here today to discuss the various and numerous eating disorders, and the impact it has on your life long term. ( JessicaSetnick.Com Instagram: @UnderstandNutrition ) Also a little shoutout to Podbean, my host site, for once again featuring the show on the front page! It's always a huge honor and I hope I can use this momentum to take back a top education spot as well as grow the audience even more! If you are a new listener, I'm so happy you've found the show! And…
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Mar 9, 2023
Post-War Life with Coach Nat
The men and women who serve in the military, for whatever country they might belong to, are an exceptional type of people. The very nature of the job means acknowledging there are people you'll likely never know who want you dead. That's pretty extreme, and yet there's an experience that is just as challenging when they finish their term of service.
My guest today is Natalie Shand-Spellman. Coach Nat, as she likes to be called, is a retired United States Marine. She's here to talk about her time in the military, the lack of transition coming out of her service, feeling broken and left without identity, how she found her way through, and what civilians don't seen going on. She now helps veterans find their place in everyday society once the mission is over.
Let's recognize our veterans.
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Mar 6, 2023
A Wrongful Conviction with Jean Adam
I'd like to think that if I were wrongfully arrested for a crime, I'd also be found innocent by a thorough justice system. But my expert today shows that is not always the case, by sharing a truly one sided story of corruption in our courts that stripped the freedoms of an innocent woman..
My guest today is Jean Adam. Jean is a film maker and justice advocate, recently releasing his documentary "Finding Betty" on multiple streaming platforms. His movie walks through the case of Betty Wilson, an Alabama woman wrongfully convicted of murder back in 1992 and still incarcerated to this day. It shows the usage of fake evidence, unreliable witnesses, and other grossly inhumane practices, all to ensure that this woman spends the rest of her life behind bars for outdated racism as well as sheer laziness. It's a fascinating case that makes no sense once you see past the theater performance the prosecution is putting on. I watched the documentary myself to help prep for the interview, but here'…
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Mar 2, 2023
Relaunching Yourself with Hilary DeCesare
We've all wanted to restart something at some point. I'm into a situation myself where I wish had a do over button, and could make entirely different decisions that would alter my life path drastically. But there is no magic button to press. Instead what we can do is make a new start. Scrap the old chapters and just start a new book about our life from this moment on.
My guest today is Hilary DeCesare. Hilary is the founder and CEO of the Relaunch Co, which is exactly what it sounds like: A company specializing in helping people re-launch a new life for themselves on a big or small scale. She's here today to share how we can make any moment better by tuning into our internal radio. I also get a bit more personal in this episode than I've ever gotten. It's a little uncomfortable, and I try not to do it in the show just for the sake of staying a relatable interview perspective for the audience. I hope it doesn't bother anyone too much, but feel free to let me know what you think. DumbEn…
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Feb 27, 2023
Ghost Hunting with Jason Hassler
It feels like it's been a while since I've covered anything in the weirder categories on the show. So today my expert is walking us through how you investigate a haunted location!
My guest today is Jason Hassler. Jason is the Director of Big River Paranormal, with it's home right here in Oregon near me. His team responds to requests from concerned home owners and curious businesses, all in the name of quality investigation. Sometimes there's a perfectly reasonable explanation behind the experience, and sometimes... you've got a genuine haunting. He also acknowledges some people are crazy or too wrapped up in paranormal TV, and that can paint the whole community in a somewhat unfavorable light.
Let's hunt ghosts!
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Feb 23, 2023
Concierge Medicine with Dr. Robin Hall
The only concierge I knew of before this interview was the kind you'd have at a nice hotel. Turns out there are also direct to patient doctors, who tailor their office and styles to fit your unique care and needs.
My guest today is Dr. Robin Hall. Robin is the now retired founder of a concierge medical practice with over 30 years of total practice. The big draw in these practices is to get away from only going to the doctor when you're sick, instead going regularly: receiving education and real time adjustments based on how things are going with you. It does have a distinctly higher cost. But, as we'll hear, it weirdly balances out with standard insurance rates if you are the average person who perhaps just needs insurance for an emergency, and wants more frequent care from a primary physician.
Let's see if personalized doctors fit our lifestyles
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Feb 20, 2023
Carpal Tunnel and Hands with Dr. Terry Zachary
All I have to say is "Carpal Tunnel" and people will start rubbing their wrists and hands. It's become a nightmare that most of us live in fear of developing. But it's not a definite outcome. You can actively avoid it with as little as one minute per day.
My guest today is Dr. Terry Zachary. Our fine doctor started as a sports chiropractor and has spent his fair share of time as a professional golfer as well. He's here to discuss the mechanics of our hands in an honestly simple way.
You'll know more in the first five minutes of this interview than most people know about their own hands. Not to mention you'll learn solid tips to keep you from developing these repetitive grip injuries that we are all prone to.
Let's keep our hands from breaking down!
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Feb 16, 2023
Meditation with Shai Tubali
I know I call myself dumb, but I didn't think I was going to be completely blindsided by meditation. You sit, close your eyes, and think about just breathing, right? It seems pretty easy as a concept. But apparently I'm wrong. And not just a little wrong, but grossly incorrect. It can be done with your eyes open, with a sound or phrase, and even while walking.
My guest today is Shai Tubali. Shai is a Meditation Teacher, Yogi, and Psychosocial Method Developer. He's here today to help us better understand the wide world of meditation, how anyone can do it, and the benefits it can bring to your life.
With over twenty years in practice, and a new book covering the 35 different meditation practices from around the world, I think Shai is the perfect guest to help us all understand. Any listeners looking to come on the show can reach out to me at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
Let's find our deeper self in the here and now.
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Feb 13, 2023
Mindful Compassion with Julie Potiker
I'm not very supportive of myself. My expert today tells us that's not unusual, but it still feels bad. Luckily we're also going to learn ways to fix this shortcoming.
My guest today is Julie Potiker (MindfulMethodsForLife.Com). Julie is a mindful self compassion coach, meditation coach, and author among other things. She's here to share with everyone easy ways to get out of your funk and find a kinder version of yourself. Any listeners looking to come on the show can reach out to me at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
Let's be nicer to ourselves!
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Feb 9, 2023
Crooked Government with Debbie Peterson
Let's not play pretend here; with power comes an abuse of that power. It doesn't need to be gambling on human suffering for personal profit, it can be as simple as suggesting you should be seated first or get a discount just because you have a specific job. If you've earned respect, those things might just happen. But as my expert today explains, asking for that special treatment may not be simply immoral, but actually illegal.
My guest today is Debbie Peterson. Debbie was the first directly elected, female mayor of Grover Beach, California, and is the author of "The Happiest Corruption: Sleaze, Lies, and Suicide". The title alone should hook you enough to listen to this episode if nothing else. An important note: This episode relates to local, smaller government. It's not about how messed up our congress and senate can be. I'll have to find a different guest for that topic, as well as how governments function in other countries.
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Feb 6, 2023
Wage Gaps with Mia Smithson
Wouldn't we all like to make $30,000 more per year? My expert today tells us how some can accomplish just such a goal. Fortunately for the female audience, it's entirely attainable. Unfortunately that means you're probably also being grossly underpaid.
My guest today is Mia Smithson. Mia is a global director of talent management, responsible for hiring and development across seven countries. Her journey here started when she realized she was being underpaid by tens of thousands of dollars per year, and led her to develop the $30k Program. It's goal is to help women get out of their underpaying jobs and into careers that they love and will pay they like they're valued. If you are a guy like myself listening to this and wondering if it can help you, Mia gives quite a few tips that are totally universal. So stick around!
Let's negotiate for better pay!
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Feb 2, 2023
Babies and Moms with Dr. Alan Lindemann
They say you hone your skills by doing the same things over and over until you've perfected it. But what does that say for my expert today who, to date, has delivered over 6,000 babies without a single mother lost in the process?
My guest today is Dr. Alan Lindemann. Dr. Lindemann is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist and began his career delivering babies over 45 years ago. And with that nearly half century of experience, he's here shares details on what can lead to better health outcomes, common issues, and conversations no one has with their doctors while pregnant.
Lots of great information for people who want to have kids, are curious about the process, are expecting especially, or maybe even those who've already been through it and want to reminisce on how they managed to do this despite a lack of information. ( RuralDocAlan.Com )
Let's make sure every baby and mother is as healthy as they can be!
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Jan 30, 2023
Racism and Bias with Braeden Anderson
What is racism? What is Bias? When asked the questions, my expert would say that it's filling in the gaps of your knowledge with negative assumptions. Is the sweaty athlete a poor student? Does the person with the tattoo sleeve have a criminal record? Has the host of this show ever worked a day in his life, or is he just another bum with a podcast? No matter your answer, if you don't have hard data on that person, your making a guess and including a whole heaping helping of bias and/or racism.
My guest today is Braeden Anderson. Braeden became known for being the first person EVER to Play NCAA Basketball while also going to law school, which isn't easy by any stretch and require a school willing to let him try. But even before that struggle Braeden was growing up in an openly racist province of Canada, which I didn't know was still an issue beyond the 2000s. And that's probably not the only thing you'll be surprised to hear. There are a lot of unseen struggles for people of all kinds,…
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Jan 26, 2023
Modern Caveman Brains with Dr. Betsy Holmberg
You have caveman brains. Don't worry, we all do. It's part of our brain's make up that formed back when not fitting in meant certain death. But now we live in an advanced age with modern luxuries and that same part of our brain causes us an endless amount of suffering. So join my expert and I as we explore how we can turn it off.
My guest today is Dr. Betsy Holmberg ( betsyholmberg.com ). Our good doctor has worked on psychology at Duke and published research at Harvard, so you know she's very good at what she does. And what she does best is prove to people that the automatic thoughts and response that you have you have going on in your head every day of your life are not only provably false, but actively harming you. And this isn't about thinking you're always awesome or perfectly performing tasks. Your brain on it's best behavior doesn't do that unless you're a psychopath or a narcissist. Honestly, by the end of the episode you're going to listen to me experience an epiphany in real…
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Jan 23, 2023
Dieting Correctly with Amy Fox
Have you ever heard of a "Mocktail"? I hadn't before speaking to my expert, and I'm a light social drinker at most, but now that I know you can substitute a little hard alcohol for a full on dessert; gaining the benefits of fruits and losing the effects of inflammation, I'm certainly going to try it.
My guest today is Amy Fox. Amy is a master nutritionist, a mom, and an endurance athlete. And the way she speaks about altering your diet makes more sense than any website I've ever read that advocates for a single diet. Instead Amy looks at things through all these complex lenses to see what's just a fad, what will definitely work for some groups of people, and what just needs tweaks to attain success. She's not pushing any crazy agenda to compile a list of foods you now can't eat, instead offering her expertise on which things you could add more of to feel better. Make sure to give Amy some applause for still showing up and doing the show while sick, on a week where I had three other gu…
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Jan 19, 2023
TED Training with Reesa Woolf
Talking to an audience or in public can be harder for some people than others. According to an recent psychological study: 30% of the general population has a truly clinical level fear of public speaking. Given that information, you should already feel better about yourself. Now wait until you hear from my expert about how you too can get in front of some of the most intense audiences on the planet.
My guest today is Reesa Woolf. Reesa professionally trains speakers to give TED Talks. You know, those giant stages where people give impassioned speeches about their major discoveries or life changing theories? Yeah, she trains those people how to speak to crowds. I really don't know how much more info is necessary to sell you on her credentials, but she also has over two decades of trainer time under her championship level belt. Her goal is to teach everyone how to get over the fear of public speaking at any level and become an excellent speaker in all aspects of their life. Reesa is als…
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Jan 16, 2023
Safer Schools with Daniel Dluzneski
Light content warning! We are discussing bomb threats and active shooters with my expert today. We aren't graphic or unnecessarily crude, but the topic and conversation can be a bit intense for some members of the audience.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Daniel Dluzneski. Daniel worked with the Secret Service for 24 years! Let's just acknowledge the incredible service record on that alone. He was part of the team that protects the highest ranking member of our government for over two straight decades! From all accounts the Secret Service is one of the most particular in the world when it comes to picking their officers. Not only that, but he was part of the bomb unit, partnered with a service dog, and directly responsible for the safety of the Presidents, Vice Presidents, and their families. I'd have thought the man wou…
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Jan 12, 2023
Overstressed with Dr. Annie White
It's no exaggeration to say that stress impacts our lives every day. And more often than not people are starting to feel totally overloaded with the amount of stress and negativity piling up on them. I've been at that point where I just want out from under it all and don't know where to turn anymore. Thankfully I can help you all out now by sharing my expert's knowledge to lessen that load.
My guest today is Dr. Annie White ( DoctorAnnieWhite.com ). Annie is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and just wrote a book called "The Calm Code". She's with us today to teach us simple practices that we can start doing in seconds, and can improve our life in just 3min. The episode itself is over 30min long, so you have no excuse to not at least try one of the things she mentions!
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Jan 9, 2023
Episode 100!
This is just a special little episode with announcements for the fans. Thank you so much for the last 100 Episodes and I look forward to so many more!
Also some examples of things I might start doing before long!
Timetable:
00:00-7:45 Thank you, announcements, and questions.
07:46-09:59 Audio Drama (Extremely Rough Draft)
10:00-End Reading Chapter 1of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" so people can get a feel for my narration, give notes, and go to sleep!
Feedback and questions can be sent to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or directed to any of the social media pages!
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Jan 5, 2023
Professional Image with Taj Shotwell
There's always THAT person somewhere in the workplace. They act like they know everything and are critical of anyone who doesn't immediately bow to their advice like it's gospel. They're also the same person who winds up complaining that they can't seem to advance in their career and eventually quits when it becomes obvious they'll never get anywhere in the company. It happens in every field, from cubical spaces in an office building to coliseum stages with world class musicians.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Taj Shotwell. Taj has been an educator for most of her life and has begun to channel that energy towards helping young people learn from the mistakes of the rich and famous. And that's the core lesson to take away: Learn from the failures of others. There are so many out there who have screwed up so spectacularly…
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Jan 2, 2023
Succeeding in Life with Noah St John
There are a million books and speakers out there telling you how to succeed, but have you ever given yourself permission to succeed? That's what my expert asked me that had me speechless. Why would I not permit myself to succeed. Surely all the information out there must just be a scam because we can't all be in our own way... Right?
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Noah St John. Noah is known as "The Father of Afformations" and "Mental Health Coach to the Stars"! He's developed and refined his process over the last nearly three decades, helping Hollywood Celebrities, Professional Athletes, Millionaire CEOs, and people just like you and me. His goal is to help us all reclaim hours in our days, days in our months, and weeks in our years. Quite literally giving us an extension on our lives. And on top of all that he was a g…
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Dec 29, 2022
Better Workplaces with Tiana Sanchez
Have you ever had a bad boss? Someone who couldn't figure out how to do their job with a manual in front of them. Or a coworker who just couldn't get invested in doing their job, and ends up dragging everyone else on the team down with them. That happens to all of us, all of the time. After that happens, the struggling company calls in a person like my expert today.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Tiana Sanchez ( TianaSanchez.com ). Tiana owns and operates an organizational training and development firm. In short: She helps people lead better, work better, and be happier where they are. Whether fixing bad bosses or encouraging positive culture, Tiana gives her all for the good of employers and employees.
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Dec 27, 2022
Speed Dating Online with Zach Schleien
Alrighty listeners. It's the night after Christmas and I'm out of my studio. So this is going to be the quickest episode ever, coincidentally about speed dating!
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Zach Schleien. Zach is cofounder of the online speed dating service: Filter Off. He dropped in for about 15 minutes to share why video speed dating is the best path towards a happy relationship without all the hassle, ghosting, or wasted time.
If you're an expert in anything at all and want to share, email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send me a message on any of the social media pages!
For now, Let's find the right one a whole lot faster!
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Dec 22, 2022
Kindergarten Teacher with Natalie Parmenter
It's almost criminal that here in the US we pay teachers so little that our government is currently trying to pass a bill just to get the minimum teaching wage to reach the national average for wages. These are the people responsible for making sure entire generations of kids grow up to be well educated adults, and we aren't even paying them the average?!
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My guest today is Natalie Parmenter. Natalie has officially held a degree in teaching for just over ten years, but like most great educators she has spent her whole life being a role model and helping people younger than her learn what she already figured out. Her happiest years were spent with the youngest group of kids to go to school: Kindergartners. And even though Natalie has since left the elementary school in favor of educating all ages with the You…
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Dec 19, 2022
Big Life Changes with Nina Szewczak
Try something with me really quick. Think about what emotion you are feeling right now, in this moment. Got it? Now ask yourself, would I ever choose to feel this way? That's a pretty simple way to look inward that my expert today taught me in under a minute.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Nina the mid-life revolution specialist, Nina has over 17 years of professional experience in helping people change the direction their lives are headed in. She gained some of her knowledge by living through the hardest parts. Today she's going to help us develop a blueprint to not just write the next chapter of your book, but to write a whole new book altogether. Nina is also a listener of the show and fantastic person, as if you needed more reason to be convinced to hear what she has to say.
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Dec 15, 2022
Food Tourism with Matthew Gray
Let me tell you, as someone who grew up on the great islands of Hawaii, the food is definitely something wonderful. But in thinking about that, many places all around the world have a unique cuisine or style of cooking that should be explored and enjoyed whenever the opportunity arises. So I brought in an expert to explain: Food Tourism.
My guest today is Matthew Gray. Matthew grew up appreciating the art of cooking from his mother, and after exploring the rock and roll scene with The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, he journeyed to London to study fine dining at a top culinary school. Among many more journeys, which you'll hear about, it eventually led to him opening a food tourism company in Honolulu which ran for 16 glorious years before the pandemic unfortunately shut everything down. His experience offers perspective as a traveler and as an operator, giving us the best tips on how to get the most out of the food scene on any trip you take.
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Dec 12, 2022
Loving an Addict with Michaela Canterbury
We've had a couple discussions about addiction on this show. One of the first episodes was with Sterling after going through his personal addiction and overdose before getting clean and finding a new, better life for himself. Then an episode with Andrew about the mechanics of rehab and relapse. Now we are approaching it from another angle with my guest today, to see how you can spot, love, and support an addict in your life without enabling their illness further.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Michaela Canterbury. Michaela and her family are made up of high functioning business professionals and elite athletes, so when they discovered a heroin addiction in the family it caught everyone off guard. Isn't this something that only affects people who were lacking opportunity and education? Turns out that's not at all the case, and they had to scramble to establi…
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Dec 8, 2022
Costume Jewelry with Vicki le Mere
This will probably come with little surprise: I have no grasp on jewelry or it's trends. But even with my very limited point of view I can see a lot of value in buying accessories that look like diamonds and sapphires without the price tag or guilt. And I have just the person to reinforce that opinion today!
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.
My guest today is Vicki le Mere. Vicki has been designing jewelry for Hollywood stars for since 1984. Those nearly four decades of experience have taught her a lot about the market trends and tastes of people who purchase jewelry in general. It's also displayed the fine line between jewelry inspired by a design, and a knockoff or fake replica of an exact design. Do you know where that line sits? She's also done a host of other jobs from acting to private investigating, which we discuss briefly towards the end.
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Dec 5, 2022
Hard Conversations with Gavin Frye
There are lots of difficult things in this life, so why is it we let conversations be so hard? Are we so afraid to say the wrong things that we resign to say nothing at all and cause ourselves extra hardships? My guest has a path out of that treacherous swamp and into a better life.
My guest today is Gavin Frye. Gavin has spent the last 40 years as a spiritual therapist and leadership mentor. It's a journey that started with a remarkably tough childhood that tempered his resolve towards becoming a better person than his upbringing dictated. Our conversation today is rich with simple tips and example sentences to enhance any relationship in your life quickly and easily.
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Dec 1, 2022
Spotting Scam Wellness with Emily Gold Mears
We are bombarded on a regular basis with advertising telling us: "There is something wrong with you, but with just one pill a day it could be cured!"
My guest today is Emily Gold Mears. Emily used to be a lawyer before turning the skill to become a research analyst, focusing on which products put out into the world will actually help you live longer, happier lives, and which are either draining your wallet or damaging your body. She's here today to break down what you need in your life, and which kind of things pharmaceutical companies just want you to buy without concern for your wellbeing. Don't feel too ashamed if you learn you have bad habits, or if they get spotlighted by my expert. She did the same to me during the episode! So I'm right here with you!
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Nov 28, 2022
Getting Older with Dr. David Bernstein
I think our feelings change about getting older as we get older. As a child I never wanted to grow up. Then as a teen I couldn't wait to be an adult. Now that I'm over 30 I find myself wondering how well I'm going to age, and how to get the most out of that time. Luckily I met just the right guy for the conversation!
My guest today is David Bernstein. David is a physician, specializing in geriatrics, with 40 years of experience. A great many people in his early life pushed his focus and care towards the oldest members of our society. Studying what gives people the longest, most active and engaged lives. He's now here to share his findings and help us avoid the many avoidable pitfalls of aging and disease.
If you're one of the many new people checking out the show because it is a featured podcast right now, welcome to the show! I hope you find lots of fun and knowledge in the backlog I've build up. and if you've been with me and the show for a while, thank you for listening. Just Dumb…
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Nov 24, 2022
Engagement and Divorce with Nancy Perpall
At the time of this episodes release, engagement season has officially begun. So happy Thanksgiving, and best of luck if you're considering popping the question to your significant other. But before you commit to sealing the deal, I want you to hear this expert speak on how so many people go so wrong.
My guest today is Nancy Perpall. Nancy was a critical care nurse who transitioned all the way over to law, becoming an attorney. Despite her initial plan to be a malpractice and defense attorney, she ended up spending 34 years as a divorce attorney, taking apart marriages. She's here today to try and save people from the heart wrenching pain of going through an unnecessary divorce, even if that means avoiding getting married to the person you think you love in the first place. We discuss everything from the questions you need to ask before getting married, to prenuptial agreements, love addiction, and even into thing I'd never heard of like: pre-marital counseling and some crazy divorce…
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Nov 21, 2022
Chinese Five Elements with Dr. Vicki Matthews
Does the color of clothing you wear affect the arguments you have with your significant other? Can seasons help you to be on the same page as your best friends? Honestly, I'm not so sure. But my guest is an expert in Chinese Medicine which breaks personalities into five core energy types based on elements of nature.
My guest today is Dr. Vicki Matthews. Vicki has been a Naturopathic Physician and Relationship Coach for over 20 years now. Her passion stems from wanting to help society become less conflicted: reducing lawsuits, divorces, and disagreements. After some psychological research, she found that people tend to fall in line with the elements of the Five Elements Model from Chinese Medicine. It can be pretty easy to get lost in some of the softer science of this topic and its impact on your relationships. But if you enjoy Meyers-Briggs, Astrology, or any of the other alternative practices out there: you're probably going to love this one. And listen, if it's totally not your thi…
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Nov 17, 2022
Emergency Management with Christine Van Horn
Emergency Management. It sounds like it belongs alongside Emergency Medicine or Emergency Responder, but in truth it leans much more on the management part of it's name. Plus, in this episode you can find your path to becoming one of only a couple thousand in the world.
My guest today is Christine Van Horn. Christine is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) and has been for 30 years. It's a career that has allowed her to work in all levels of government and with various agencies on a wide array of events. She's here today to help clarify what the job is and what most don't understand about the career.
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Nov 14, 2022
Adopting a Rescue with Scott Ski
I'm hard pressed to think of a family I know who has never had a pet. It's very rare, at least here in the US.
My guest today is Scott Ski. Scott operated an animal rescue for 20 years! In that time he saved hundreds and hundreds of dogs and cats from death in shelters. At one point he even had 16 dogs in his backyard and 6 more cats in the house! The whole interview breaks down to this: Adopting an animal and bringing them into your home and life is just like gaining a new member of the family. They might have more legs, and more fur or feathers, but 95% of pet owners agree in saying their pets are members of their families. By the way, try not to cry at the end of the interview. If you can avoid tears, you'll have done better than both me and my guest.
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Nov 10, 2022
Child Life Coaching with Renaye Thornborrow
Let me pitch an idea here everybody. What if we put all children through personal development classes and allowed the future generations of kids be more aware and confident? Would that be disastrous? Or would it help to avoid some of the unfortunate stories we hear from our friends after they have grown up and discovered deep seated issues?
My guest today is Renaye Thornborrow. Renaye is CEO of the company Adventures in Wisdom. For the past 10 years she has worked toward the goal of bringing life coaching and personal development to kids! It might sound intense, but the storytelling method of delivering lessons is older than written history. So why can't we sprinkle it into the current curriculum? Please take a brief moment to rate the show five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. You too can do your part to help this show grow by telling other people that you enjoy the podcast. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email…
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Nov 7, 2022
Public Speaking with Brenden Kumarasamy
How would your life change if you were an exceptional communicator? It's a simple question, but not one we ever really ask ourselves.
My guest today is Brenden Kumarasamy. Brenden is the founder of Master Talk, a YouTube channel dedicated to helping everyone master the art of communication and public speaking. He gives out some free and easy lessons that literally anyone can do in just one minute. And I will go so far as to challenge everyone listening to just try one of the things he teaches us a single time. Just once! We can do that, right?
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Nov 3, 2022
Chasing Purpose with Terry Tucker
Are we so afraid of failure that we fail to even try? Why is it that becoming our own worst enemy is not only an option, but it's what most people default to?
It's these things that have started to pry into my thoughts more and more and I speak with all of my past guests who boldly accept the difficulties to reach their dreams. Today is no different, and is instead your new motivation to try again.
My guest today is Terry Tucker. Terry started out played college basketball at the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina despite having already had 3 knee surgeries in high school. He then followed a business degree to a corporate career. Then a stint in hospital administration, switched everything up to become a cop, and kept pushing into becoming a hostage negotiator. That's not even his whole path, it's just a few highlights. It's certainly not all glory all the time, as he has also been battling a rare cancer for the last 10 years. If there's anyone who can speak to overcoming any obst…
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Oct 31, 2022
Healthcare Nightmares with Monica Bryant
Cancer has always seemed like such a scary thing to talk about. As if just consuming content about it would somehow make me more likely to develop it. Now obviously that thought is absurd, but what is WAY crazier is how our lives can be dictated by for profit companies after we do get a cancer diagnosis.
My guest today is Monica Bryant. Monica is a lawyer and ex-congress employee who now focuses her time and energy on being a Cancer Rights Attorney and Co-Founder of the non-profit "Triage Cancer". She's here today to show us just how little the we understand about a system we put our money and trust into. Sorry to the international audience that this is quite United States centered, but I think you'll actually enjoy it more after hearing all the issues you don't have to deal with.
I told you it would be a different kind of spooky for Halloween! Let's learn our rights in this almost cartoonish healthcare system!
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Oct 27, 2022
Optimize and Focus with Dr. Conor Hogan
How often have you walked into a room and forgotten why you're there in the first place? When was the last time you looked up or made a note about a habit you wanted to start, only to never look at it again? What skill did you most recently decide to polish, just to make an excuse when it came time to buckle down?
My guest today is Dr. Conor Hogan. The good doctor is the world's leading Neuro-Socio Psychologist in the field of high performance. And that title tells you most of what you need to know for credentials. The world! How many people get to a point where they can be graded on such a grand stage? I'm certainly not there yet, despite some kind words from people who enjoy the show. But Taking the lessons from today and actually trying to better ourselves is the whole point of our conversation today! It's a chance to grow, optimize, and refresh no matter your age or situation.
Let's hold each other responsible for getting refocused and sticking to it!
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Oct 24, 2022
Fraud for You with Dawn Rasmussen
Fraud. It's an aggressive word, even by itself. It conjures images of massive Ponzi schemes or even memories of your last trip to a car dealership. But what if you could use those skills for yourself?.
My guest today is Dawn Rasmussen. Dawn has spent her life tracking down and exposing fraud in the corporate setting. She is also an author in the same topic and joins us today to show us how we can use fraudster techniques to enhance our lives.
Take a brief moment to rate the show five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. Please also tell other people that you enjoy the podcast. The audience growth rate has essentially flatlined and that's a real bummer. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of the show pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or wherever else.
The October rankings as we enter the final full week are: 1. United States, with Oregon and California as…
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Oct 20, 2022
Artist Myths with Claude Larson
A lonely artist sits with their beret askew, smoking their last cigarette in a dark and empty building. The canvas in front of them is blank and it taunts their very existence. Will the muses not come this night? Will they die before they find notoriety?... That feel like the generic image we all know.
Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. I'm your host as always Colton Petry.
My guest today is Claude Larson. Claude is an artist, and has been living this life path for well over 20 years. During that time she has been confronted by the image of "artists" that most people see represented in over dramatized history and movies. She's here today to dispel some of these myths for us today!
If you're wondering why I've released three episodes this week, it's because two of those were uploads you never saw or got notified of when they were originally posted. Because of all that: basically no one ever downloaded them. And after working with a technical support team, I found it's just goin…
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Oct 18, 2022
Psychic Detective with Nancy Orlen Weber
I know what you're thinking! Another psychic on the show? Yes! Because number one, the audience loves them. And secondly because this is a whole different ball game from what Fan Favorite, Matthew Stapley does.
My guest today is Nancy Orlen Weber. Nancy has been a psychic detective for forty seven years now! That's a more than a lifetime for many of us! During that time she has been utilized by numerous police agencies to aid in solving major murder cases. She's also been featured on TV documentaries worldwide including broadcasting companies such as NBC, HLN, Court TV, A&E, and even Syfy! It's a very interesting topic to be talking about, because even if you are skeptical about the psychic nature of her career: It's still a real world occurrence that can happen any day in any place on major crimes.
Let's hear how Psychics get involved in murders! Happy Halloween Everyone!
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Oct 17, 2022
Sports Pschotherapy with Michael Ceely
(Reuploaded from Sept 13th following host site technical errors)
When we think of professional athletes, we imagine the fearless performers on giant fields, filled with determination and lacking any self-doubt. But they are people just like you and me, with many experiencing mental challenges which impact their performance.
My guest today is Michael Ceely. Michael is a Licensed Psychotherapist working primarily with athletes to help them metaphorically overcome hurdles. Mix a couple decades of experience in that with his past as an Olympic level athlete and you get someone who understands the mindset thoroughly. We talk about lot's of interesting ways to confront performance issues that I've never heard before.
Michael is also a new listener to the show, as we mention a little. If you want to be like Mike, talking about your passions, email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
Last time I'll bring this up, the one year episode is going to be up next Monday and I'm going to record live on Po…
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Oct 10, 2022
Infertility with Frances Jones
Bringing a child into this world can be a difficult decision. And sometimes that choice gets made for you through an accidental pregnancy, or as some may already know, through the inability to naturally conceive despite your best efforts and most heartfelt wishes..
My guest today is Frances Jones. Francis is an author, speaker, and advocate stemming from her 20 year journey of being unable to conceive children of her own. She explains how hard she was on herself during those two decades and the toll it took on her life. Eventually we bring it back around to overcoming those feelings and the successes you can still have if you're in the same boat, but no spoilers here. Listen to the episode!
Let's learn to stop punishing ourselves for our biology.
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Oct 6, 2022
Positively Morbid Psychology with Jodi Wellman
What if you were going to die tomorrow? Would you have regrets? I know I would.
My guest today is Jodi Wellman. Jodi is a speaker, a coach, and an assistant instructor at the University of Pennsylvania for a Masters Level Psychology Program. She also owns and operates 4,000 Mondays to help people live a life without regrets whenever they finally reach their deathbed, be it tomorrow or in sixty years. This is one of those lesson that I can't believe we ever forget. Life is short, and no one makes it out alive. So why are we waiting to fulfill our dreams, or chase or goals? That's why hopefully this episode gets people thinking and laughing and motivated to do better for their own sake. Jodi also might be one of my favorite guest of all time. She's super funny and engaging at the same time, and not afraid to push even me to do the things that scare me while in the middle of the interview! Overall just an awesome time with a fantastic person and I hope you all enjoy it!
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Oct 3, 2022
High Performance Coaching with Jordan Willshear
How many of us out their struggle with perfectionism? Not a clinical "it consumes my life" perfectionism, but just a nagging feeling that you have to be better when you are doing a specific task. I know when I mess up on a project, even if it's just for fun, I beat myself up relentlessly. Does that sound familiar?
My guest today is Jordan Willshear. Jordan has been coaching for going on 12 years now and frequently sees clients who struggle to find their way or can't seem find a good balance between their results and their aspirations.
Please do go back and listen to that one year episode if you haven't already. I'd really like to hear feedback on the ideas. Also please take a brief moment to rate the show five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. The only way to help this show grow is to get new reviews and new listeners, and you can do your part by telling other people that you enjoy the podcast. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To re…
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Sep 29, 2022
Drag Queen with Amber LeMay
Have you ever wondered: "What's up with Drag?" Well if you ask my expert today, you may have engaged in it and not even known!
My guest today is Amber LeMay. Amber is a Drag Queen and has been doing so for going on thirty years now. During that time Amber created the house of Lemay, a performance group, and raised literally hundreds of thousands of dollars for charitable organizations and causes both inside and outside of the gay community.
If you haven't yet, go listen to the One Year episode so you can give your feedback on what the future of the show is going to look like!
Please take a brief moment to rate the show five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. The only way to help this show grow is to get new reviews and new listeners, and you can do your part by telling other people that you enjoy the podcast. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of the show pa…
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Sep 26, 2022
Celebrating One Year!!!
The one year since launch celebration of the Just Dumb Enough Podcast! Come hear all the lesson I learned making the show, wins and hardships along the way, and what the future for this show looks like! (It's also a great episode to put on to help you sleep) To be conscious of your time, I've made some time stamps in case you only care to hear parts of this (although it's not that long): Intro, Special Thanks, and Top 10 Countries 0:00-8:35 Starting The Show 8:36-19:05 From Sept 2021 to Sept 2022 19:06-28:31 Now 28:32-29:35 The Future! 29:36-38:50 Wrap Up 38:51-42:36
Top 10 Countries of the First Year:
1. United States of America. Top States: Oregon, California, and Washington.
2. United Kingdom.
3. Canada. Top provinces Ontario and Alberta.
4. Australia. Top State New South Wales.
5. Sweden. Top province Vastra Gotland.
6. New Zealand.
7. India.
8. South Africa.
9. Germany. Led by Hessen.
10. Iran.
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Sep 22, 2022
Self-Identity with Urmi Hossain
Who am I? That's a question that can plague nearly anyone on the planet. You know your name, where you come from, and what you do day to day. But have you done an inventory of your history and life experiences to see what made you?
My guest today is Urmi Hossain. Urmi currently works as in the financial services industry of Canada. But before that she was just a Bengali girl growing up in Italy and wondering which cultural norms she was supposed to be emulating. What things were true to her? And what things were just expected? It was a journey through life which took her several decades and moving across the world to figure out. She's written a book and now speaks publicly on the importance of discovering who you are for your own sake. It's something any of us should take the time to at least think about, even if you think your the most vanilla person in the world. Vanilla is still it's own flavor no matter what mint chocolate chip might say.
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Sep 15, 2022
Lock Picking/Smithing with Chad Amodeo
Do you feel safe with the security you currently have on your home? Do you want to keep that feeling? If so you may not want to listen to my expert break down just how easy it is to break into your house from his time as a legal burglar.
My guest today is friend of the show and of myself, Chad Amodeo. Chad spent several years as a burglar for hire, or as the layman call it, a locksmith. He puts on display that you don't have to put in decades to know your craft, and serves as a beacon for any other listeners who might want to come on the show, but don't feel super confident about their experience level.
Chad also deserves a round of applause, because after hearing that I had multiple guests cancel or no show last minute and seeing how stressed I was about not having an episode ready, he volunteered despite it being after a long work day and late at night.
We also recorded on an older mic in my dining room instead of in a proper studio space, sorry the audio quality is a little lower…
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Sep 12, 2022
State of the Show Sept. 2022
A brief update episode for all of the audience as to what's going on, and what to expect in the near future!
Highlights:
1. Normal episodes return Thursday the 15th. So sorry that my guests keep rescheduling.
2. Your host, Colton Petry, will be a featured guest on the National Publicity Summit on September 22nd.
3. The show is turning one year old! Big breakdown and behind the scenes episode at the end of the month! Send questions or comments to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or any of the show pages on social media (Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.)
4. Reminder to everyone that you too can be a guest on this show! Please reach out and let's get you on to discuss your passion or expertise!
P.S. Enjoy the new trailer if you haven't already. I'm very proud of it!
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Sep 8, 2022
Official Podcast Trailer
What is this show that calls itself "Dumb"? Why would I listen? Is it any good?
Check out this fantastic and convenient trailer to learn all about it and hear what guests talk about with Host, Colton Petry.
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Sep 5, 2022
Commodity Markets with Noah Healy
Can you imagine having a car that's 300,000 times more efficient than your current one? To give you a hard number, it like 20mpg vs 240 times around the earth per gallon... While we are nowhere near that with cars, that is exactly the efficiency difference that my guest today has created when he designed a new system to streamline the commodities market. Don't worry if that all sounds over your head, it was way over mine and you can laugh at me for how many times I was wrong throughout this interview.
My guest today is Noah Healy. Noah refers to himself as a recreational mathematician, which instantly makes him way more intelligent than me. He is also a marketplace design consultant and has developed exactly that new system I referenced at the very start. Usually I do a bit more breakdown into guest background and history, I stopped trying to understand all his qualifications after I saw nuclear science as an "early life" degree. Frankly Noah is so smart that I wouldn't blame anyone f…
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Sep 1, 2022
Podcasting Full Time with Kevin Palmieri
Next Level University is a global top 100 podcast with over 1,000 episodes and an audience in over 125 countries. That's a really solid teaser without me even needing to make a clever joke or observation.
My guest today is Kevin Palmieri. Kevin is the CFO, Co-Founder, and co-host of the Next Level University Podcast. He and his co-host do an episode every single day to literally better the lives of those who listen. He's an incredibly nice guy with tons of information and insight, so listen for yourself!
Please take a brief moment to rate the show five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. It helps the show grow in ways you can't imagine. Also if you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. Word of mouth from listeners gets more people to listen than any other form of promotion I can ever do. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of th…
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Aug 29, 2022
Repairing Love and Marriage with Lane Stokes
We've all heard the statistic that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. But do they have to? What if all those people could rediscover what made their relationship special to start with?
My guest today is Lane Stokes. Lane has been a practicing marriage counselor for nearly four decades. After seeing person-centered psychotherapy fail to respond and resolve issue fast enough, he elected to build an alternative that hones in on the processes that make people fall in love on a chemical level. Understanding that showed him how to help people fall back in love even after the chemicals that brought them together were long gone. Today he shares some of that to help the listeners reconnect with their loved ones and strengthen their bonds. Lane's phone vibrates a couple times throughout the interview, pretty close to the mic, so don't be too surprised.
In case you missed it last week, I'm inviting any listeners who really know or care a lot about something come on the show! Just send me an e…
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Aug 25, 2022
Tarot and Divination with Corbie Mitleid
Do you enjoy the unknown of every new day and experience? Or would you want to know, if I could guarantee beyond a doubt, that I knew what would happen to you?
My guest today is Corbie Mitleid. Corbie is a Certified Tarot Master and has been practicing this master craft for five decades now. She's an incredible spring of knowledge and really put on a hell of a show today teaching us all about this frequently misunderstood art.
CorbieMitleid.Com
I'm not sure why tarot as an idea has always fascinated me. Maybe it's the mystery, or the ability to see forward like we all wish we could after we make big mistakes. For me, it sits in this zone between a religious experience, true sorcery, and an old school magic show. Either way it was a lot of fun to talk about and I hope you all enjoy it.
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Aug 22, 2022
Bad Habits From Childhood with Kathi Sohn
Do you remember any of the promises you made when you were a kid? Did you keep them? Did you know either way they are impacting your life?
My guest today is Kathi Sohn. Kathi's husband worked his whole life developing the Body Memory Process, an alternative to the traditional psychotherapy of lying on a couch and having someone listen to you talk. This instead tracks back to your childhood, and helps you decode why you do some of the things you do now without so much of the guesswork. Because who else will ever know your life better than you?
In case you missed it last week, I'm inviting any listeners who really know or care a lot about something come on the show! Just send me an email: DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any of the social pages. It can be about anything at all! You might just be really good at driving tractor, or really into collecting action figures. Anything that you are interested in and would be willing to teach me about.
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Aug 18, 2022
Taiwan Superstitions with Allison Hong Merrill
"If you point at the moon with your index finger, someone will cut off your ears." Do you have any superstitions? Walking under ladders? Black cats? A team jersey on game day? No matter how big or small, most of us know the popular ones. But what about superstitions and customs from outside the western world?
My guest today is Allison Hong Merrill. Allison was born and raised to adulthood in Taiwan before coming the the US on a student visa. What she experienced was a massive culture shock. The things we do and why we do them are commonplace to us, but can be taboo just across the ocean. We use Taiwanese and Chinese a bit interchangeably throughout the interview because, as I found out from Allison, they are extremely similar and have huge overlap. So put the political thoughts to the side and just enjoy some fascinating facts about our fellow humans from another shore.
Allison is also a big fan of this show and has been since before we met officially. I think it's incredible that I'…
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Aug 15, 2022
Pursue Your Dreams with David Richards
If you're anything like me, doing uncertain things scares you. It's not bad to be scared, but we shouldn't let it hold us back. The greatest things we will ever accomplish in our lives are going to be somewhat terrifying. There's an unknown you can't ever remove when you consider the future, but what you can make sure of is that you are better tomorrow than you are today.
My guest today is David Richards. David is an international best selling author, ex-marine, current yoga instructor, and life strategist. If those things seem disconnected, it's because they are all very different, but what they provide is challenge and purpose. That's what we talk about today, overcoming the biggest obstacle: Yourself.
Let's take steps towards realizing our dreams!
It's almost unbelievable that I've been in the top 3 education podcasts on Podbean for nearly two months now. That's all thanks to the listeners who take a brief moment to rate the show five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. It help…
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Aug 11, 2022
Suicide with Frank King
We've gone down in the trenches with mental health before, but never like this. Today we are going the full distance to the worst possible outcome... Suicide.
My guest today is Frank King. Frank has been a comedian for almost four decades and wrote for The (very famous) Tonight Show for Twenty years. He's spoken at Seven TED events, and has several books available all on the topic of mental health and suicide. I'm also aware I've had a couple mental health episodes not far apart. I promise I'm bringing back the variety and this will be the last in the mental health series for quite a while. However, I want to do right by this serious problem and acknowledge that it's not a small issues. Most people probably know at least one person in their life who has committed suicide, and that's one too many. I don't want any of us to feel like that is our only way out. I've said it before and I'll say it again: If don't know who to talk to, or you have no one else, message me... Please.
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Aug 8, 2022
Be Better with Samantha Pillay
It's stories like today's that make me think we let ourselves down more than we are victims of life. And if we could just get it together, we could spend so much of our wasted time on helping other people
My guest today is Samantha Pillay. Samantha is a urological surgeon, public speaker, business owner, and seven time children's book author. I feels like I should mention that Samantha was born with a debilitating hip dysplasia, and overcame it to be the first female urological surgeon in all of South Australian history! We go in a couple directions with this interview, but really it breaks down to overcoming your shortcomings to help others overcome theirs.
If you want to help the show grow. Rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. Also if you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. Word of mouth is the best advertising ever! I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPo…
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Aug 4, 2022
Trade Job Skills with Charles Chadwick
So often you're told growing up that college is the only way to secure your future. But what if the job you want doesn't require a degree? Do you still go to a nice university and take out loans just to say you did it? Sure the social aspect is an experience unlike what you'd find in your hometown, but it's not the only way to develop skills or make money.
My guest today is Charles Chadwick. Charles earned two college degrees before realizing he was better of working a trade job and forgoing all the formal education he thought he would need. He has dedicated his life to helping students reduce college debt, if not eliminate it by finding an alternate route to happiness, fulfillment, job security, and income. Through his stories you'll see how this "Blue Collar Worker" has been able to travel from Albania to South Korea on a company dime.
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Aug 1, 2022
Python Hunter with Amy Siewe
We've covered some odd jobs on here before, but this takes the cake I think. Audience survey: Put your hands up if you would willingly crawl into a ditch on the side of the road and wrestle a snake three times your size?
My guest today is Amy Siewe. Amy actually quit being a real estate agent several years back to pursue being a python huntress in Florida. She is one of only a hundred in the United States to have that job title, and I can't imagine there are many anywhere else on the planet.
We just keep getting new audience members which is great, but remember to rate the show five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible if you want to help the show grow. Also if you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. Word of mouth gets more people to listen than any other form of promotion. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of the show pages o…
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Jul 28, 2022
Pet Therapy Dogs with Larry Grogan
I'm sure many of us have heard of dogs being brought into colleges to help reduce anxiety during finals, but never saw them ourselves. Well today you're going to hear all about these special Therapy Animals.
My guest today is Larry Grogan. Larry Grogan is actually less well known than his lovable therapy dog Scrappy, and that's exactly how he prefers it. This is honestly a really interesting topic that I could see growing from the rare occurrence it is now, into something truly huge.
Final reminder that I'll be in San Jose, California August 4th to 8th if any listeners want to hang out while I'm down there.
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of the show pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or where…
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Jul 25, 2022
Alcoholism and Relapse with Andrew Culkin
I think we have a pretty gentle outlook on alcohol, at least here in the United States. Its readily available from any corner convenience store and we accept that kids will be kids when they start drinking or throwing parties under age. However, I think most of us probably know someone who has several drinks a night, every night of their life. Not only does that make them a clinical alcoholic, but it also threatens to shorten their natural life by 30 years!
My guest today is Andrew Culkin. One day he met the love of his life, Amanda, they got married and had a son, all while she was drinking full a bottle of wine per day. Things only went downhill from there. Amanda moved up from one bottle to over two a day, and multiple DUIs and accidents, lost close friends, and went to not one or two... but seven rehabs before ultimately passing away. Andrew now carries her story forward as a cautionary tale and tries to help others find help and understand the risks they are taking on.
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Jul 21, 2022
BDSM with Slave Karma and Master Joshua
Whips and chains, leather and lube. That's the sort of image most people get when they hear the phrase BDSM, and it's not wrong. But the BDSM lifestyle is just that, a lifestyle. It's not something you should be ashamed of or unwilling to listen to.
This one is not for children, shield their tiny ears!
My guests today are Slave Karma and Master Joshua. Karma Said was once a conservative reporter infiltrating Master Joshua's collective to write a scathing article, instead what she found was freedom and a new sense of identity. They are both here to discuss the pleasures and pitfalls that can come with choosing a non-traditional route of exploration with your partner and others.
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. It gets people to listen more listeners than anything else. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To rea…
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Jul 18, 2022
Mental Health with Sonja Wasden
Mental health. We use those words a lot, but we never allow ourselves to talk about in public. As if discussing it will make us seem weaker, or informing people around us will only hold us back. That's flat out not true though. Some people might always be insecure jerks looking to bring you down, but there are also many genuinely good hearted people who need you to speak up.
This is going to be a kind of heavy episode with lots of potentially unpleasant topics. I do think it's important for as many people to listen as they can though.
My guest today is Sonja Wasden. Sonja struggled with depression, bipolar, obsessive compulsive, and anxiety disorders for 30 years before attempting suicide. She is now a keynote speaker and award winning author talking publicly about the need for more mental health awareness.
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. It gets people…
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Jul 13, 2022
Side Hustles with Nick Loper
Rise and grind. That's what we hear everywhere, every day these days. All of this really breaks down to how free you are to live the life you want without answering to a corporate ladder. That's where you get the side hustle.
My guest today is Nick Loper. Nick is a best selling author and award winning podcast host of the Side Hustle Show which goes out twice weekly to a massive audience. He definitely brings a wealth of experience as well as some genuinely interesting and unusual ideas about money making opportunities you've never considered. Let's get creative and make some extra cash!
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. It gets people to listen more listeners than anything else. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of the show pages o…
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Jul 11, 2022
Weight Loss with Elizabeth Sherman
Yikes, today I learned that amongst people who succeed in losing all the weight they want to, only 3% actually keep the weight off for good. That's a 97% failure rate for a really common goal that we have all probably set at least once.
My guest today is Elizabeth Sherman. Elizabeth has been a life, health, and weight loss coach for closing on two decades. She is also the host of the podcast "Done with Dieting" where she explores all things health related with various guests. She's here to give up the top tier tricks for achieving our weight loss and exercise goals.
Let's learn how lose some weight and finally keep it off!
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. It gets people to listen more listeners than anything else. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send…
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Jul 8, 2022
Stroke Survivor and Recovery with Marcia Moran
Happy bonus episode listeners! I hope you are ready for a brief trip through what it's like to have a stroke, because that's the show today.
My guest today is Marcia Moran. Marcia suffered a major stroke back in 2014 and decided she would not stand by and let her new disabilities control her life. She spent a lot of time in various therapies as you'll soon hear, recovered almost completely, has written a book discussing the entire experience, and is now certified as the only civilian without a medical license to provide microcurrent neurofeedback. A treatment that Marcia credits a large portion of her recovery to.
DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com See you next week for our normally scheduled episode!
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Jul 4, 2022
Hollywood Talent Agent with Tiauna Jackson
You know... when I was setting up this interview I never imagined I'd hear the line: "I employ a woman because the studio makes me".
My guest today is Tiauna Jackson: Talent Agent, CEO of her own boutique talent agency, and made history by becoming the first black woman elected to the Association of Talent Agents' board of directors. Tiauna has been featured in major publications such as New York times, TMZ, Fox, and Essence.
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. It gets people to listen more listeners than anything else. I'm always looking for new topics, guest ideas, and questions from the audience. To reach out to me: email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or send a message on any of the show pages on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or wherever.
July Top countries: 1. United States down to 40%, new top states Alabama and Minnesota! 2. United Kingdom, holding down…
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Jun 29, 2022
Antique or Junk with Duane Scott Cerny
Did you know there's a difference between Collectable and Collectible? I didn't either, until I started putting this episode together.
My guest today is Duane Scott Cerny, Founder and Co-owner of the Broadway Antique Market, the oldest antique shop in all of Chicago. He is also the author of several books which have spent time as #1 on the best seller list, and here to speak about selling dead peoples things... also known as antique dealing.
I want to celebrate for a moment because this show has not only been on the Podbean Featured podcast roster for over a month, but I've also been the number one slot on their education page above such other widely popular shows for about a week!
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. If you have not already, please tell someone you know to listen to this show. It gets people to listen more listeners than anything else. I'm always looking for more suggestions and questions from the audience. To reach…
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Jun 21, 2022
Gamification with Yu-Kai Chow
How much would your life change if you could see a status window for your real body? If you could actually watch fast food decrease your overall health, or if reading a book gave you a physical confirmation that you are smarter. That's "gamification" in action. My guest today is Yu-kai Chow, a man who many credit with the creation of gamification as we understand it today. He owns businesses, has written novels, speaks publicly, and advises privately on all aspects of gamification and how it can be applied beneficially in almost any field. This was an extraordinary opportunity to talk to someone who literally created a new field of study in the world.
A huge shout out to all of the new and existing listeners. The growth I've been seeing has been so amazing that it's hard to believe. Downloads of this show have nearly tripled in just one month! That wouldn't be possible without people like each of you taking the time to listen to the things I do and people I talk to on here.
Also the…
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Jun 13, 2022
Public Relations with Dick Grove
Did you listen last week to hear how you could write your own story and get it read? But what if you don't have a natural talent for writing or storytelling? Perhaps your best bet to garner attention for your creative endeavor, business, or startup is through PR. My guest today is Dick Grove, Chairman and CEO of Ink Public Relations. Dick brings over 50 years of PR experience, making him one of the most experienced guests to appear on the show. He was also on the team responsible for one of the greatest marketing pivots in all of history when Coca-cola had to backpedal away from "New Coke" back to "Coke Classic". We were both going through some unfortunate weather which made our connection through video suffer somewhat, apologies for that.
But for now, Let's earn our place in the news.
If you want to help the show grow, rate it five stars on iTunes, Spotify, or Audible. By far the best thing you can do is just to tell someone about this show. It gets people to listen more than any ot…
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Jun 9, 2022
Getting Discovered Online with Maddy Osman
Let's write something that wont be ignored! My guest today is Maddy Osman, Founder of The Blogsmith, as well as author of "Writing for Human & Robots". She specializes in beating the algorithms of the digital age and helping creators not be buried in search results. Sorry my mic quality is noticeably worse for this intro, I promise it doesn't effect the rest of the show, but I'm doing all my post production work on my laptop while in Texas. If you're in the Austin area, let me know so we can hang out. I'm around until Tuesday and so far only have Thursday fully booked up.
Reach out: DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any of the social medias!
I didn't get a chance to read the rankings, but I'll still list them here:
1. United States. The top states are now Florida and Washington.
2. Canada. The top province being Quebec.
3. Australia. Led by "Western Australia". Is that similar to a province?
4. The United Kingdom.
5. Netherlands. Congrats on your first time in the top 5!
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May 31, 2022
Therapy for Trauma with The Therapy Twins
Therapists going to therapy?! Well what respected therapist would do something like that... except... you know... any reasonable person? My guest today are Joan and Jane or the "Therapy Twins" are, as you might guess, identical twin sisters who worked professionally as therapists for a combined total of over 60 years. Despite being twins they lived very different lives, experiencing trauma through different filters and processing in different ways. Being upfront This interview is a rollercoaster. It's the first time I've got three people talking on the show instead of two and took some effort to keep us all together. This episode has an explicit tag for a reason, things get a tad intense.
Also I want to give a huge thank you to all my listeners. The podcast has just hit the number two featured spot yet again on the Podbean streaming service and the amount of attention it's been gathering world wide has absolutely blown me away. I want to capitalize on the visibility I have right now t…
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May 23, 2022
Writing Horror with Michaelbrent Collings
What would you do if you got a human head in the mail? What if the return address was Steven King's? That was the house my guest grew up in... Kind of... you'll see.
For those unaware, Michaelbrent Collings is an incredible author recognized globally as one of the top 100 authors to ever write in the horror genre. He's got a very impressive resume with over 50 published works in various genres.
If you enjoyed the show, please share it with people you know. If you didn't like it or thought it could be better, reach out to any of the show's social medias and tell me why. I've got the show pretty much everywhere if you look for it.
If you want to suggest topics or have questions for guests, reach out to me at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
Don't forget you can rate the show on iTunes, Spotify, Audible, and now also PodChaser which is new and good for the show as a whole.
Trips: June 8th to 14th in Austin Texas
August 4th to 8th in San Jose California.
Lastly the ranking have changed…
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May 16, 2022
Movie Critics with Tyler Smith
Who doesn't enjoy watching movies? It's a staple of entertainment in the world we live in, and many of these movies live or die on the words of professional film critics like my guest today. Tyler Smith is a: Professional film critic, script consultant, collegiate professor of film history and film aesthetics, documentarian, host of the Battleship Pretention Podcast which just celebrated it's 15th year in production, and finally host of a film critic tv show on the Rediscover Platform.
Let's take a look objectively at why we like our favorite movies!
If you enjoyed the show, please share it with people you know. If you want to exercise your inner critic after listening to our expert, head over to iTunes or Spotify and leave a review detailing the flawless execution this show is not known for.
If you want to suggest topics or have questions for guests, reach out to me at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
Lastly the ranking have changed a little more: 1. The United States has had an all ti…
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May 9, 2022
Beekeeping with Ben Cooper
There is a whole lot to be learned from this episode and after doing the interview I'll never see a one quarter cup the same way ever again. Embrace the bees with me for the next hour as we dive into the life of a bee keeper.
Ben Cooper has been Beekeeping since the age of 14, giving him nearly five decades of experience first hand, and for the past ten years he has been teaching a college level course to those wanting to become bee keepers.
If you want to suggest topics or have questions for guests, reach out to me at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
And if you enjoy the show, remember to share it with people you know. It's the only way for the show to grow and for me to keep making new episodes.
Lastly the ranking have moved around a bit, making May fairly interesting so far: 1. United States, with Oregon and Michigan on top. 2. Canada, with Ontario pulling in the best numbers. 3. Japan, Climbing way up to the top 3 for the first time ever. 4. The United Kingdom. 5. A tie between Swe…
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May 4, 2022
Lightsaber Combat with Austin Wells
May the fourth be with you. Get it? For Star Wars day! I actually thought this was a new joke that I was just hearing too much in recent years, but the phrase dates way back to this date in 1979 and was even used to welcome Margret Thatcher into office as Britain's Prime Minister.
I'm Colton Petry and today my guest is Austin Wells, Leader and operator of Portside Rogues, the Lightsaber academy. He has over 16 years experience in Lightsaber combat as well as a mix of other martial arts in his background. I thought this was a lot of fun to be able to cover a hobby/sport like this and hope to do more.
Remember you can always send guest questions, topic suggestions, or anything else to me here at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.com
I hope you enjoy the bonus show this week.
Share the show, rate it, all that. No extra stuff here at the end, just go out and enjoy the rest of your day. I'll see you back here for another topic next week!
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May 2, 2022
New York City with Christina Stanton
New York City! Let's get to walkin' here!
Today my guest is Christina Ray Stanton, a New York City tour guide with over thirty years of experience showing the Big Apple to people who've never experienced it. We cover all kinds of things from planning a trip, to staying safe while out and about. On top of that we briefly discuss her experience living through the 9/11 attack and the award winning book she wrote about pressing through the fallout from just six blocks away. I don't want anyone to be caught off guard when it comes up near the end of the episode, but I also don't want anyone turned away by the seriousness of it. We spend a couple minutes at most discussing the whole situation, giving most of our time to the city itself and experiences any tourist could wish to find there. Email the show at: DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or through any of the social media pages! Questions, topic suggestion, guest recommendations; I want to hear them all! Remember to tell other about this show.…
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Apr 25, 2022
Fashion Startups with Martina Carello
How much do you know about the clothes you are wearing? Do you think you could start your own fashion line if you had to? Would you be shocked to know it could take as long as two years before your first product launch and sale? I'm your host as always, Colton Petry, and this week's Guest, Martina Carello, is a Fashion Industry Facilitator with over Thirty years of experience working in the field both running clothing lines, and helping those hoping to join the fashion community to break through with success.
Share this show with other people and give it a review if you aren't one of the 19 people who already did. Email if you have question, guest/ topic suggestions or anything else on your mind. DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
I swear I'm getting back around to the Texas trip, It's just falling to the wayside because of other more pressing life events... That said I am already confirmed for San Jose California the first weekend of August.
Before I leave you we've got the rankings: 1. t…
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Apr 18, 2022
Surviving Criticism with Bill Lee-Emery
What is the difference between who you are and what you do? If criticism blurs the line between feedback and insult, or if you lay awake at night thinking of all your mistakes like me, you are handling it wrong. I'm your host, Colton Petry and my guest today, Bill Lee-Emery, has been a therapist, author, and public speaker for over thirty years. His newest book (or as I now prefer Resilience Guide) "How To Be Bulletproof From Criticism" addresses the overly harsh things we do and say to ourselves with the criticism or feedback that we receive from the world around us, and what we can do to move passed that feeling. Apologies if this episode skips just a little, we are chatting through a program over Wi-Fi and across the world. Technology isn't perfect but I've tried to fix it the best I can.
Share this show with other people and give it a review if you can. Email if you have question, guest/topic suggestions or anything else on your mind.
DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
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Apr 11, 2022
Psychiatry with Dr. Michael Blumenfield
Todays guest is Dr. Michael Blumenfield, a psychiatrist with four decades of experience, a Former Tenured Professor of Psychiatry, medicine, and surgery from New York Medical College, a Former President of the American Psychiatry Association, and now author of the book "Shrink Talk. We do talk about mental health problems, but seeing as this is a psychiatry episode I feel like people listening are probably expecting to hear about those topics come up. We also discuss everything from the most common mental illnesses to what really killed President Linden Johnson! (hint: it was another president!)
Share this show with other people pretty please! I've got a couple more episodes coming down the pipes with a broader international guest registry. Email the show if you have questions, suggestions or anything else on your mind.
DumbEnoughPodcat@Gmail.Com
Lastly we've got the rankings. Listen to the "What is Art?" episode last week if you want the mega list of ranking from the first six mont…
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Apr 4, 2022
What is Art? with Dan Henk
What is art? Is there an overlap between the classic oil painting by the Renaissance masters, HP Lovecraft, and a 21st century tattoo artist? Yes of course there is. No matter how they differ as people, they are all contributing a form of art into the world. That's what my guest, Dan Henk, and I discuss today. Dan has his hands in a lot of art fields, and by that I mean A LOT of fields. Over time he's also become well recognized in many of them. From political cartoons to fantasy novels, from oil paintings to tattoos, and as you'll hear throughout the episode, numerous others. Thank you all for listening to this episode of the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. Please share it with people if you enjoyed it and want to see it get to a point where I'm doing more than one a week. Also reviews help! Send questions, comments, or suggestions to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or reach out to any of the social medias (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc)! March leaderboard ended with the same rankings as la…
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Mar 28, 2022
Porn Addiction with Matt Sinkovitz
Adult content warning! This episode revolves a lot around the topics of sex, porn, and masturbation. Today we are talking to Matt Sinkovitz about porn addiction, the damage it can do in our relationships, and the toll it can take on our health.
No spoilers, but we talk about some... graphic changes to a work environment.
Matt has worked in Porn recovery for close to two decades and currently coaches thousands of men to make healthier, more mindful choices about their relationship with porn and sex. Disclaimer: we are not medical experts, and this podcast is not to be taken as medical advice.
Please share this show with other people and give it a review if you can! Check out the outro from the composting episode for more details on that challenge I issued. Free stickers are yours for the taking! Email if you have question, suggestions or anything else on your mind.
DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
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Mar 21, 2022
Compost and Worms with Cathy Nesbitt
Is it "trash" or is it "black gold"? Todays guest is Cathy Nesbitt, owner and operator of Cathy's Crawlers, a worm composting business that's celebrating its 20th year in business right now. If you're like me you have almost no idea what regular composting is, but don't worry we get into that right away to better help you understand the worms! And don't be put off from the idea because of the worms either. You can actually still accomplish most everything we talk about with no really person-to-worm interaction if you'd rather too.
Email Me at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.com or on any social site!
Lastly we've got the rankings! 1. The US, making up some of the ground they had lost. 2. Canada making a triumphant return after our favorite Canadian Psychic last week. 3. India. 4. The UK, soooo close to taking number 3 back. 5. Sweden! Keeping a narrow lead over Germany and New Zealand (6th & 7th).
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Mar 14, 2022
Grief & Grieving with Matthew Stapley
My guest today has been the audiences most requested return guest to date, Matthew Stapley!
Many of you will remember Matthew from his first appearance on the Psychic/Medium episode. He's one of my favorite people and I'm so glad I could get him back to talk again, this time about grief and the grieving process.
I know it might sound really heavy to a lot of you, and it can be from time to time. But as we discuss, everyone loses someone or something that they love eventually.
Life isn't over because of this loss, the loss itself doesn't even have to be a death to be impactful on you. Just listen and you'll see what I mean.
Let's get through these hard times together!
Email: DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.com
Lastly we've got some major updates to the ranking! 1. Still the US, but even closer to being dethroned than ever before! 2. India, not just holding their place, but increasing their hold. 3. The UK, having just taken this spot back from newcomer to the list and number 4. 4. Sweden!…
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Mar 7, 2022
Emergency Dispatch with Barry Furey
My guest today is Barry Fury, and man who has been involved in public safety since 1970, only two years after the 911 system was established as we know it today. Barry has worked as a fire department officer in two states and a 911 dispatch director in four states! He is also a contributing editor of the very famous Firehouse magazine, and wrote a book on managing a dispatch center. Send me an email at dumbenoughpodcast@gmail.com or just message the show on any of the social media pages. Final February Numbers: 1. United States, with Oregon and California leading the chart. 2. An unexpected and unlikely exact time between Canada and the UK. You both tied in listens and listeners somehow. 3. Estonia. 4. Brazil. And... 5. In the second time for one month, Ireland and Japan. March Numbers so far: 1. Still the US, but with way less of a lead and the top states being Washington and Indiana. 2. Beating both countries who usually sit here, India. Their first time making it on this list I beli…
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Feb 28, 2022
China with Jason Szeftel
In light of recent world events with Russia declaring war on Ukraine, I elected to push the episode I had scheduled in favor of this episode where I speak with China expert Jason Szeftel about Russia's biggest neighbor and currently their closest ally.
I came into this conversation knowing almost nothing, but I feel like I've left it so much richer just because of how much we talk about in this rather long episode. Geopolitical stuff starts around 15min in if you just can't wait to hear it.
Remember to like, share, subscribe, and review!
Send all questions, suggestions, or other stuff to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or head over to DumbEnoughPodcast.com
Leaderboard:
1. United States (Oregon and California at the top)
2. Canada (Mostly Quebec)
3. United Kingdom (Literally two listeners less than Canada. So close!)
4. Estonia (First time making the list!)
5. Brazil (Overtaking Germany for the first time!)
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Feb 21, 2022
Sales Psychology with Jay Maymi
Jay Maymi is a ten time author, international keynote speaker, host of a nationally syndicated talk show, and the man who runs a super master class with nearly 20 other industry giants where they discuss sales.
Until I spoke with Jay, I never paid much attention to how much psychology goes into every little bit of branding, marketing, or even speech. Come listen and learn how to stand out among the crowd (Cue Goofy Movie Song "Stand Out").
Email DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com to ask questions, recommend guests, or submit your art/music to replace the current stuff!
Remember to review and share the show!
Leaderboard:
1. United States
2. Canada
3. United Kingdom
4. Germany
5. Brazil
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Feb 17, 2022
Overcoming Trauma with Fatima C Oliver
Content Warning: This episode we discuss the life of our guest which involves multiple crimes that happened to her as a child, and some more than occurred through adulthood.
It takes a lot to overcome trauma, going through the unimaginable, and being forced into the role of victim. But as Fatima puts it, she has a PhD from the School of Hard Knocks.
She has overcome more hardships than most people will experience in a lifetime and came out the other side a transformational coach who gives her all to help others who have gone through the same.
Side note: anyone with music or art talent should shoot me an email at DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.com so we can look at using what you make for the show!
Leaderboard for February (so far):
1. United States
2. Canada
3. The United Kingdom
4. France
5. Brazil
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Feb 14, 2022
Holistic Self-Care with David Hennessey
So many profuse apologies for the late episode, I've been dying with COVID and just... enjoying all that comes with that. Bonus episode this week to make up for it!
David Hennessey developed The Wonder Technique back in 1999 and has spent over two decades refining it and training people all around the world on it's many benefits. It's remarkable just how easily we get lost along this path of life and forget to take care of ourselves.
DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com for any guest or question submissions.
Stay safe and healthy everyone!
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Jan 31, 2022
Owning Businesses with Preston Brown
Owning and operating a business can be hard and stressful. How do you even start one? My guest today help you make your dream into a multi-million dollar company from nothing!
Preston Brown is a speaker, entrepreneur and multiple 8 figure business owner specializing in disruptive innovation & profitably scaling companies. You may also recognize him from his tiktok account where he posts daily videos to more than 135k followers. (@ThePrestonBrown)
Preston has, at the last evaluation, 15 successful operating businesses with gross revenues of over $184 million.
He is an expert in finance, business, and real estate and has directly advised hundreds of CEOs and entrepreneurs on how to grow and scale their companies.
Remember to pretty please share the show with people you know. Rate the show on Spotify or iTunes, it boosts the podcast up the rankings like today where we are the #4 show in education on Podbean!
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Jan 24, 2022
Q and A Special!
This is the cleaned up version of the livestream done last night where I answer listener questions and talk about the experiences up to now and where the podcast is headed in the future.
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions and those that dropped by for the live. I hope everyone enjoys this and maybe we'll do it again further down the road.
Remember to share this show! It's the only way it can grow and get even better!
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Jan 24, 2022
Mastering Conflict with Karen Valencic
Resolving or Managing conflict is all well and good, but wouldn't you rather master it? Karen Valencic has decades of experience, a best selling author credit, and also writes for Newsweek! I'm not sure what else you could want.
This episode is being reloaded after some hosting problems resulted in deletion.
Email the show for any number of reasons. DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
PLEASE SHARE THIS SHOW!
Leaderboard: 1. United States 2. United Kingdom 3. Canada 4. Australia 5. Iran
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Jan 10, 2022
Property Investing with Lane Kawaoka
While I'm sure they exist, I've certainly never met anyone else like Lane who owns over 6,500 separate rental income properties. He's also likely the closest I have been so far to a billionaire.
Come listen to his advice (and download all his free stuff) on how he helps people just like you escape the traps of our property forward economy that is designed to keep you down.
Share the show, pretty please!
Also send in your questions so I can answer them for our 25th episode celebration live!
Leaderboard: (Major change!)
1. United Stated
2. Canada (Just barely ahead of...)
3. The United Kingdom
4. Australia (firmly hanging in there)
5. India (with Iran right behind it)
That's right, the Ukraine has been dethroned and now sits at a lonely number 7... for now.
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Jan 3, 2022
Autism & ASD with Tobi Rates
What is the spectrum and how does it work? Get a good mental image... you're probably wrong. I was, so don't feel alone. That's why I brought in Tobi Rates, Executive Director of the Autism Society of Oregon!
She has over a decade in her current role and raised two sons who both have very different types of autism.
This episode was widely requested by the audience, so hopefully you like it. I may end up redoing the audio with a stand-in or doing a caption video over on YouTube.
The show is now played in over 40 countries! WHAT?!
Please share the show with friends, family, coworkers, and enemies!
Leaderboard: 1. United States 2. Canada 3. United Kingdom 4. Australia 5. Ukraine
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Dec 27, 2021
Successful Teen Finance with Charla McKinley
It can be difficult to convince the teens you know to take your advice seriously. They either think you hate them for not believing in the half a plan they made, or think you are just old and out of touch. This is why Charla McKinley is here today to discuss how you can actually get through to the teens you know and make them see how the real world operates when it comes to money. Charla's program gamifies finances in a way that appeals to the youth of today and while still being accurate to the real world challenges that come with money.
PLEASE SHARE THIS SHOW! We are growing so fast that it's crazy! And congrats to Australia for stealing the number two slot from Canada and the UK.
Leaderboard: 1. United States 2. Australia 3. Canada 4. United Kingdom 5. Ukrain
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Dec 21, 2021
Digital Nomad with Kari DePhillips
Do you dream of a day where you don't have to commute into work? Well it's time to upgrade that dream!
Kari DePhillips is a Digital Nomad (as well as host of the Workationing Podcast and CEO of The Content Factory)! She has worked from over 12 countries in just the last year and has done it for cheaper than your average rental price in the U.S.!
She has some major industry power to back her up, having been interviewed by: Forbes, Adweek, Fast Company, Inc, Entrepreneur, Thrive, and Glamour (among many others).
Also... I'm the #3 featured podcast on Podbean right now! That's insane and it's thanks to all the amazing listeners that show up to hear me ask dumb questions
Get a free month of hosting your own podcast on Podbean.com with the offer code "Podcast21"!
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Dec 13, 2021
Coca-Cola History with Larry Jorgensen
Obligatory Christmas Podcast Episode! The search engines should love this one. Coca-Cola kidnapped Santa!
Larry Jorgensen is the official unofficial historian for Coca-Cola. He's written two books about the immense history of the cola empire and how the iconic bottling came to be!
Collectors, history buffs, and fans alike should enjoy the conversation we had.
For more (much funnier) history check out Joel and Coop over at the Iconoblast Podcast!
Podbean Promo Code: Podcast21 for a month of hosting for free!
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Dec 6, 2021
Protecting Children with Carrie Kohan
Content warning! This episode discusses topics related to violence against children.
Carrie Kohan is responsible for 14 of the most influential child protection laws that exist in Canada to date. She joins me to tell her story, some of what she has seen, and the message she believes we all need to hear.
Www.Podbean.Com -> Code: Podcast21 for a free month of hosting.
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Dec 2, 2021
Pain Free Shaving with Douglas Smythe
I need to say upfront that everything in this episode is as much for women as it is for men.
I also need to tell you all that I just got word I will officially be a featured Podbean Podcast. That'll be front page bragging rights!
Go to www.podbean.com and use the code PODCAST21 for your first 30 days of podcast hosting for free.
Thanks to my new traditional shave kit, Douglas Smythe taught me how to get the best shave of my life. Douglas and his company Phoenix Shaving have been featured in magazines such as Forbes, Modern Vintage, and Cigar & Spirits. I know that hate razor burn and I want all my precious listeners to have happier skin and lives.
Douglas is also co-host of the popular morning show I'd Lather Be Shaving and organizer of The Big Shave S'west, a yearly "Shave Festival" held each year outside of Los Angeles in sunny Mesa, Arizona.
Aside from all that, Douglas has also developed a Phoenix Shaving Universe, available in both paperback & ebook!
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Nov 29, 2021
Credit Score with Jay Gladney
The Credit Cowboy is home on the range to help you all fix or boost your credit scores. The man literally wrote a book about it. Now give him a listen here and make sure to take notes!
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Nov 22, 2021
DEA Agent with Larry Forletta
After 3 decades as a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration, Serving across the globe, Larry retired to help police departments, governments, and school boards find and fix security issues... wait, Larry this isn't retirement!
He's escaped to do more work, but listen to the interview for his professional insight on this specialized government agency!
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Nov 13, 2021
Psychic Medium with Matthew Stapley
I think one of the greatest things this podcast can do is introduce people to experts in an area that you either don't understand, have misconceptions about, or just aren't familiar with.
Matthew is an excellent guest and his interview on the show should make even the most hardened skeptic at least reconsider their own stance.
This interview was so much fun and Matthew is a great guy. Check out his Facebook page where he does free live stream readings and so much more!
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Nov 8, 2021
Narration with Roy Worley
Does this voice give you deju vu? Well it should since he has narrated over 250 audio books and is the voice behind numerous large commercials!
Join us as I speak with Roy Worley to delve down into the rich life of a voice actor.
Also please tell a friend about the show and leave a review! We are growing so fast and I just want all the world to know about my little show.
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Nov 3, 2021
DJ and MC with Josef Schein
Master of Ceremonies and lifelong DJ Josef Schein joins Just Dumb Enough to discuss the behind the scenes efforts of your special moment entertainment. He is one of the most thoughtful and caring guests I've had the pleasure of talking to and always puts his clients first.
Come learn a bit about the industry and perhaps a little about yourself!
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Oct 25, 2021
Audio Dramas with Shane Salk
This one. This is my favorite interview to date! Shane Salk brings his immense wealth of knowledge as an extraordinarily well known writer, producer, and director of numerous audio series totaling hundreds of millions of views in nearly every country!
His wisdom is applicable to any creative process and this should be a must listen for anyone who works on any artistic endeavor.
This episode also marks the first time I have been paid by a sponsor to podcast! Visit Yodal.io to check out the awesome chat/broadcast platform they are developing. It is still in beta, so be nice!
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Oct 18, 2021
Comedy Clubs with R Scott Edwards
I dreamed of becoming a comedian for years before I discovered I wasn't that kind of funny. Now I have had the pleasure of speaking with a man who gave some of the greatest to ever do it a stage to do it on. Join us in finding out just what it takes to be an entrepreneur and how he did it so well (and not so well at some points).
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Oct 13, 2021
Cancer with Dr. John Poothullil
I think most everyone has felt the effects of cancer in some way, shape, or form. This episode I'm joined by Dr. John Poothullil who not only has great explanations and tips, but who is also a cancer survivor himself. Give this a listen and maybe find some kernel of wisdom that can save a life close to you.
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Sep 27, 2021
Leadership Storytelling with Paul Smith
Paul Smith is a top 100 speaker and two time best selling author! He's here to tell you the importance of storytelling in business and why every leader needs it. In fact, even someone of entry level will find great wisdom in this!
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Sep 27, 2021
American Food with David Page
Creator of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives! David Page is a foody of the highest level and now a published author of "Food Americana" . Come learn the origins of our beloved food, and what food may be in our near future!
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Sep 27, 2021
Long Shots with Michael Stein
Long shots are inspirations to all. People who overcame massive struggle and strife to become massive success stories. Michael Stein is the host of the Long Shot Leader Podcast. Listen to him here, then listen to him there if you don't already!
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Sep 27, 2021
Addiction with Sterling Shrout
Millions in the US alone struggle with addiction every day, and many will die without recovery. Sterling Shrout is a man strong enough to overcome his addiction and now he's here to talk about it. Honestly this should be on your must listen podcast playlist no matter what.
My apologies for the original volume issues. I'm still learning!
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Sep 27, 2021
Slot Machines with Chris Forkner
Ready to win big and hit the jackpot?! Not until you listen to this episode you aren't. You may as well be throwing away money if you haven't heard this! Or maybe you're doing just fine, it's impossible for me to know... but you should listen.
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Sep 27, 2021
Dental Hygiene with Traci Petry
My first interview and it's with my wonderful mother, talking all about the dental hygiene field and her time in it. Want to go to school for this? Don't understand teeth? Need advice? Get everything you need about Dental Hygiene right here!
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Sep 27, 2021
My Dumb Intro
The Just Dumb Enough Podcast is the embodiment of awkward conversations. Ever told someone at a party that you got a new computer and they ask you about it's parts? What a nightmare, right? Well embrace that! I'm your weekly dumdum asking dumb questions to experts in every walk of life so you can learn more.
I can't tell you how long it took me to get my stuff together and post something. But when it came time to post, my first episode just felt really cringe. So this isn't much better, but it's what I've decided to launch with.
I hope you like it and continue to listen!
DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com
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