The Person You Want to Be, with Eric Teplitz
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On this podcast, I interview guests about their life journeys – their experiences, inflection points, insights, and aspirations. My hope is that these conversations inspire you to reflect more deeply about the person YOU want to be, and to take deliberate action in that direction, without delay.
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Ep. 25: Writer, Dancer, Visual Artist, and Creative Midwife, Ahava Shira
Ahava Shira is a journal writer, memoirist, poet, performer, dancer & visual artist.
She is the author of a collection of poetry entitled “Weaving of My Being”, the creator of a spoken word audio recording called “Love is Like This”, and the co-author of the book "Writing Alone Together: Journalling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection".
Ahava holds a Ph.D. in Language & Literacy Education from the University of British Columbia, where she developed the arts-based contemplative practice of Loving Inquiry.
As a creative midwife, she helps women develop the confidence and freedom to express themselves through writing and other creative arts.
Ahava Shira Links:
Website: https://lovinginquiry.com/
Instagram: @ahava.shira (https://www.instagram.com/ahava.shira/)
Book ("Writing Alone Togteher"): https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Alone-Together-Journalling-Creativity/dp/0968461921/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1648251121&sr=1-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=inspiredliv02-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=000a87137d1202e5b61012cf0fa36bc2&camp=1789&creative=9325
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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May 16, 2023
Ep. 24: Futurist, Author, Maker, Tech Advocate, and Radical Optimist, Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly is a person of restless curiosity and an avid maker of things.
As a child, he built a model railway and a nature museum in his basement. Since then he has gone on to build a house, small mail-order businesses, and an adventurous life filled with travel and many unexpected twists and turns. He has taken innumerable photographs, co-founded WIRED Magazine, authored a number of books, and he creates a new piece of art every day.
His most recent book is a collection of 450 pithy bits of advice on a wide range of subjects called Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier.
Referenced in this episode, and highly recommended:
This American Life segment, "Die in Six Months": https://www.thisamericanlife.org/50/shoulda-been-dead/act-one
This I Believe, "The Universe is Conspiring to Help Us": https://www.npr.org/2008/01/27/18463814/the-universe-is-conspiring-to-help-us
Kevin Kelly Links:
Website: https://kk.org/
Free newsletter: https://www.recomendo.com/
"Excellent Advice" book: https://www.amazon.com/Excellent-Advice-Living-Wisdom-Earlier/dp/0593654528?crid=8M6A6PBDFK6W&keywords=excellent+advice+for+living&qid=1672259819&s=books&sprefix=excellent+adv,stripbooks,187&sr=1-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=tipstoolshoptales-20&linkId=7b4fe881f112b0d6fad4836e182d4c13&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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May 2, 2023
Ep. 23: Composer, Music Historian, Pianist, and Educator, Robert Greenberg
If you love music, odds are you will love Robert Greenberg.
Greenberg describes music as “the best of what we are as human beings” – and you can learn much about it and some of its most accomplished composers, as I have, via his popular Great Courses.
In this interview, I had the opportunity to ask “Dr. Bob” about his own life's journey, as well as questions about history, great art, teaching, the determining factors in our lives, and much more.
Please enjoy this interview with the dynamic and articulate Robert Greenberg!
Robert Greenberg Links:
Website: https://robertgreenbergmusic.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RobertGreenbergMusic
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-history-monday/id1390707588
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@robertgreenbergmusic
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show
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Apr 18, 2023
Ep. 22: Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher, and "Practicing Human", Cory Muscara
As a college student, Cory Muscara was headed toward a career in business/finance.
One day, however, he had an experience that stopped him in his tracks and made him question not only his career path but the point of life itself.
Around the same time, he stumbled into experimenting with meditation.
This eventually led to a serious deep dive in which he meditated for 14 hours every day for over six months straight in a Buddhist monastery in Burma.
When he returned home, he had to figure out how to integrate all he had learned into the myriad challenges and complexities of everyday life in the modern world.
Please enjoy my interview with the thoughtful, articulate, and wise Cory Muscara!
Cory Muscara Links:
Instagram: @corymuscara (https://www.instagram.com/corymuscara/)
Podcast ("Practicing Human"): https://practicinghuman.buzzsprout.com/
Book ("Stop Missing Your Life"): https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Missing-Your-Life-Present/dp/0738285307/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1681327012&sr=8-1
Website: https://corymuscara.com/
Receive Cory's FREE daily text messages for brief, inspirational thoughts on mindfulness, personal growth, and mental health by texting the word "ERIC" to 1-631-305-2874 (you can unsubscribe anytime).
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show
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Apr 4, 2023
Ep. 21: Philosophy Professor, Author, and Boxing Coach, Gordon Marino
Gordon Marino taught philosophy for 27 years at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, where he also served as Director of the Hong Kierkegaard Library.
Unlike most (all?) other philosophy professors, Gordon also had a parallel career in boxing: as a fighter, a trainer, a boxing correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, and a boxing coach to young men and women.
He has edited a number of philosophy texts including The Quotable Kierkegaard, Ethics: The Essential Writings, and Basic Writings of Existentialism.
He is also the author of Kierkegaard in the Present Age and the popular The Existentialist’s Survival Guide: How to Live Authentically in an Inauthentic Age, published by HarperOne in 2018.
Gordon Marino Links:
Website: https://www.existentialistscorner.com/
Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B079H6ZBW3
Contact Info: https://wp.stolaf.edu/philosophy/gordon-marino/
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/ Support the show
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Mar 21, 2023
Ep. 20: Author, Solo Show Artist, and Life Coach, Kelly Carlin
How do you go about forging your own path when your dad happens to be a legendary comedian and cultural icon?
In this episode, I speak with Kelly Carlin, who ended up creating a solo show and eventually a memoir (both entitled "A Carlin Home Companion") to shed some light on this question for herself as much as for anyone else.
Kelly is wonderfully open and honest about her life, not to mention self-reflective, insightful, and psychologically astute.
While her story is unique, many will relate to the nearly universal human struggle of claiming one’s own voice and identity that lies underneath it.
Kelly Carlin Links:
Kelly's coaching program: https://humansontheverge.com/
Twitter: @kelly_carlin (https://twitter.com/kelly_carlin)
Instagram: @kellycarlinishere (https://www.instagram.com/kellycarlinishere/)
Kelly's memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Carlin-Home-Companion-Growing-George/dp/1250058252/
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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Mar 7, 2023
Ep. 19: Entrepreneur and Podcasting Software Founder, Alex Sanfilippo
Alex Sanfilippo is perhaps the planet’s greatest friend to independent podcasts and podcasters.
He is the CEO and founder of PodPros, whose flagship product, PodMatch, is "like a dating app" connecting podcast hosts with their ideal guests for interviews.
In this interview, Alex shares the story of his entrepreneurship journey, filled with twists and turns and, crucially, developing a productive relationship with failure.
Alex Sanfilippo Links:
PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/
PodPros: https://podpros.com/
PodPros YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PodPros_com
Alex Sanfilippo's Process For Releasing Episodes of the Creating a Brand Podcast (specific video mentioned in the interview): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcvL1bg3mOk
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/
Support the show
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Dec 6, 2022
Ep. 18: Season One Finale
"The Person You Want to Be" Podcast, Episode 18: Season One Finale
For this episode, I have pulled clips from each of the interviews I did for Season One, and arranged them into five categories that highlight key aspects of becoming The Person You Want to Be:
Category #1: Tapping into your own inner wisdom.
Category #2: Declaring and stepping into what it is you want.
Category #3: Taking risks and being courageous.
Category #4: Finding purpose through your pain.
Category #5: Tips for accessing your best self and best life.
Contained within you will find plenty of wisdom, insights, and inspiring stories offered up by my guests. I hope this serves you well as we come to the end of another calendar year and reflect upon the kind of person we each wish to be or become in 2023.
Enjoy!
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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Nov 15, 2022
Ep. 17: Corporate Attorney Turned Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Optimization Coach, Kara Nicole Bitar
Kara Nicole Bitar holds a J.D. from Duke University School of Law and practiced high-stakes corporate litigation at one of the largest law firms in the southeastern United States.
A personal crisis well into her law career, however, became a catalyst for personal reinvention.
Kara took same the dedication and commitment involved in becoming a successful attorney and applied it to searching for greater peace and fulfillment in her own life. Along the way, she became a Reiki Master, Certified ThetaHealing® Practitioner, Certified SoulRealignment® Practitioner, and a KRI Certified Instructor of Kundalini Yoga.
Kara now teaches Kundalini Yoga and offers Optimization Programs and Coaching to help others live with greater joy, abundance, creativity, health, and vitality.
Kara Nicole Bitar Links:
Website: https://www.karanicolebitar.com/
Instagram: @karanicolebitar (https://www.instagram.com/karanicolebitar/)
Facebook: Karanicolebitar (https://www.facebook.com/karanicole.bitar.7)
LinkedIn: Karanicolebitar (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kara-nicole-bitar-aa635a21b/)
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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Nov 1, 2022
Ep. 16: Health and Wellness Expert, and Author of "You Are Deathless", Nicole Angelique Kerr
Nicole Angelique Kerr is an award-winning health and wellness expert who has worked in a wide range of sectors, including government, non-profit, military, academia, healthcare institutions, corporations, and in private consultation. Throughout her 30-year career, she has focused on supporting thousands of people from every walk of life to make realistic, meaningful choices for lifelong health and well-being.
A graduate of the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health, Nicole holds an MPH in Nutrition, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations & Business from Southern Methodist University, and a Dietetics degree from Louisiana State University. She is a Registered Dietician and the co-author, along with Dave Chong, Ph.D., of "Eating the Rainbow: Lifelong Nutritional Wellness Without Lies, Hype, or Calculus".
As a 19-year-old cadet at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Nicole survived a horrific car crash that changed the course of her life in profound ways. She has recently published a memoir entitled "You Are Deathless: A Near-Death Experience Taught Me How to Fully Live and Not Fear Death".
Nicole Angelique Kerr Links:
Website: https://www.nicolekerr.com/
"You Are Deathless" book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B92CH4KN
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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Oct 18, 2022
Ep. 15: Composer/Lyricist, and Co-Author of "The Myth of Normal", Daniel Maté
Daniel Maté is a New York-based composer, lyricist, and playwright for musical theatre. He is a recipient of the Edward Kleban Prize for Most Promising Lyricist in American Musical Theatre, a Jonathan Larson Foundation Grant, and the ASCAP Foundation's Cole Porter Award for Excellence in Music and Lyrics (for his song cycle "The Longing and the Short of It").
Daniel is also co-author - along with his father, Dr. Gabor Maté - of the recently released New York Times bestseller: "The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture". He and his father have another book project in the works - "Hello Again: A Fresh Start for Parents and Their Adult Children" - based on the workshops of the same name that they have been co-leading since 2016.
Please enjoy this illuminating conversation with Daniel!
Daniel Maté Links:
Website: https://www.danielmate.com/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/danielmatemusic
"Lyrics to Go" YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LyricsToGoShow/featured
Gabor and Daniel's YouTube channel (featuring "Hello Again" talks): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyGg9mKqK2T_7MhzJ4mbJg
"The Myth of Normal" book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B098PXTS5K/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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Oct 4, 2022
Ep. 14: Author, Teacher, and Spiritual Seeker, Mark Matousek
Mark Matousek is an award-winning author, teacher, and speaker.
He is the author of eight books: Sex Death Enlightenment: A True Story; The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search for His Lost Father; When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living; Ethical Wisdom: The Search for a Moral Life; Ethical Wisdom for Friends; Mother of the Unseen World: The Mystery of Mother Meera; Writing to Awaken: A Journey of Truth, Transformation, and Self-Discovery; and the forthcoming Lessons from an American Stoic: How Emerson Can Change Your Life.
Mark is also the founder of The Seekers Forum, a global online community for non-sectarian spiritual dialogue.
As a teacher and speaker, Mark's work focuses on transformative writing for personal, professional, and spiritual development.
His workshops, classes, and mentoring have inspired thousands of people around the world to reach their artistic and personal goals.
Mark Matousek Links:
Website: https://markmatousek.com/
The Seekers Forum: https…
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Sep 20, 2022
Ep. 13: 11x Ironman Finisher, Creator of "Ironstruck" and Author of 7 Inspirational Books, Ray Fauteux
Ray Fauteux grew up in Vancouver, BC and now resides in Calgary, AB, Canada.
A heavy drinker and smoker for much of his youth, Ray was inspired by the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal to take up the sport of running at the age of 27. The completion of his first marathon the following year was the beginning of a career in endurance racing that would last over three decades. During that time, Ray completed over 30 marathons, 2 fifty-mile running races, countless 10km races, and 11 Ironman Triathlons.
Through his "Ironstruck" website and inspirational books, Ray has inspired hundreds - if not thousands - of people around the world (including yours truly) to take on the challenge of the Ironman.
His invitation to his readers and to listeners of this podcast: "Become more than you ever thought possible."
Ray Fauteux Links:
Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Ray-Fauteux/e/B07BYXFF84?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1663369685&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=inspiredliv02-20&linkCode…
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Sep 6, 2022
Ep. 12: Executive Coach, Former Monk, and Heart-Centered Writer, Don Johnson
Don Johnson graduated from college and lived as a monk in an ashram for ten years before a thirty-year career in the performance improvement industry as a leadership consultant and vice president of sales. He is a top writer on Medium.com, and has recently written a book with the working title "Be More Conscious: A Guide for Living, Learning, and Loving." He lives with his wife in a seacoast village in northeast Scotland.
Don Johnson Links:
Website: http://www.bemoreconscious.com/
Don's writings on Medium: https://donjohnsonwrites.medium.com/
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/
Schedule a FREE coaching consultation: http://ericteplitz.com/work-with-me/
Access a FREE preview of Eric's online course "Opening to Greater Possibilities": https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com/Support the show
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Aug 23, 2022
Ep. 11: Author of "Callings" and "Vital Signs", Gregg Levoy
Gregg Levoy is the author of two remarkable books: "Callings: Finding and Following An Authentic Life" and "Vital Signs: The Nature and Nurture of Passion".
He is a regular blogger for Psychology Today, former columnist and reporter for USA Today and the Cincinnati Enquirer, and has written for the New York Times Magazine, Washington Post, Omni, Fast Company, and many other publications.
He frequently speaks and presents workshops on topics related to discerning one's callings and cultivating passion in our lives, and has appeared on media outlets such as ABC-TV, CNN, NPR and PBS.
Gregg Levoy Links:
Website: https://www.gregglevoy.com/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Gregg-Michael-Levoy/e/B00OJZD284/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=inspiredliv02-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f5e062b570ddd851947c915be93fea3e&camp=1789&creative=9325
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/gregg-levoy
About Your Host, Eric Teplitz:
Website: http://ericteplitz.com/…
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Aug 9, 2022
Ep. 10: Mindset Coach, Endurance Athlete, and Host of the "To Be Human" Podcast, Jennah-Louise Salkeld
Jennah-Louise Salkeld is a mindset coach, human connection specialist, and host of the “To Be Human” podcast. On her show, she shares conversations with high achievers that get to the heart of who they are behind their personas and accomplishments, humanizing them in such a way as to challenge and inspire her listeners to get curious about and explore more of their own potential.
Jennah-Louise is also something of a high achiever herself. An avid reader, writer and self-explorer, she holds a double degree in Law, and International Relations & Politics, has solo backpacked in nearly 50 countries, and has volunteered in Kenya, India and the Northern Territory of Australia, focusing on women's empowerment groups and youth education.
In addition, she is an outdoors enthusiast and accomplished endurance athlete (who, among other things, is the only female finisher of a 24-hour military-inspired event), and was a participant on the television series Australian Survivor.
Currently, she…
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Jul 26, 2022
Ep. 9: Educator, Author, and Legacy Work Facilitator, Merle R. Saferstein
Merle R. Saferstein has been journaling for 48 years, and has amassed a collection of 380 journals, the majority of which are the basis for her newly published book "Living and Leaving My Legacy, Vol. 1".
After 26 years as a Holocaust educator, wherein she worked with hundreds of Holocaust survivors, helping them share their stories with younger generations, she retired and created Living and Leaving Your Legacy®. Through classes, workshops, and lectures, she has guided thousands of people in sacred legacy work, writing for wellness, and journaling.
Her short story collection, "Room 732", pays homage to the historic Hollywood Beach Hotel.
Merle lives in Miami, FL, with her husband of 55 years, with whom she has two children and two grandchildren.
Merle R. Saferstein Links:
Website: http://merlersaferstein.com/
Author Page on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Merle-R-Saferstein/e/B00AON1L4W/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=inspiredliv02-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=42c0ae06…
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Jul 12, 2022
Ep. 8: Sisters and Co-Hosts of the Podcast "Between Us", Karissa & Sherise Schlaht
Sisters Karissa and Sherise Schlaht grew up on a farm in southern Alberta, Canada.
Karissa is a self-described "finance nerd", transformational leader in the banking industry, mother of two, and a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Sherise is a student of the human psyche and condition, an addiction and mental health aficionado, a dog mother, and a highly sensitive empath.
Their backgrounds in business and psychology intersect in '"Between Us" - a podcast that provides an internal view of authentic entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs who are pushing against the status quo.
Karissa & Sherise's "Between Us" podcast:
"Between Us" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5kgyVAF8xJxWlRIzpwgZSA
"Between Us" on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-us/id1572229261
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1177693759330343
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/betweenus_podcast/
Sherise's website: https://www.substanceuseeducationandsupportservi…
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Jun 28, 2022
Ep. 7: Musician, Educator and YouTube Personality, Steve Lungrin (aka "Piano Man Steve")
Known across the world on YouTube as "Piano Man Steve", Steve Lungrin is a singer/songwriter, independent recording artist, performer, and web-based piano teacher. Inspired by the great singer/songwriters of the '60s, '70s, and '80s - particularly Billy Joel and Elton John - Steve has been performing professionally for over 25 years.
Steve created the "Piano Man Approach" in 2011, where he has passed on the techniques and systems he uses as a piano player to thousands of players from dozens of countries on every inhabited continent in the world.
He maintains a busy schedule of live performances and regularly releases new studio albums of original material as well as compilation albums of cover songs.
Steve also continues to create new educational material for his international student and fan base, and the underlying philosophy he imparts to his students is simple: "If you're not having fun when you're making music, you're doing it wrong!"
Steve Lungrin Links:
Online Course: https:…
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Jun 14, 2022
Ep. 6: Screenwriter, Hiking Guide Author, and Multipreneur, Doug Chamberlin
Doug Chamberlin has, over the years, been an A-list Hollywood screenwriter, a university professor, a full-time investor, a hiking guide author, an independent publisher, an infopreneur, a nomad, and a "hilariously unsuccessful" house flipper.
He has written numerous screenplays, television episodes, sketches, and television scripts. Most notably, Doug co-wrote the screenplay for "Toy Story 2" - a film which earned both huge box office success and widespread critical acclaim (it has a rare 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, frequently appears on lists of the greatest animated films ever made, and earned the Golden Globe Award for Best Picture: Musical or Comedy, in 1999).
With his wife Caroline, Doug co-authored "The Complete Hiker's Guide to the Backbone Trail" - the second edition of which was published in 2021.
Doug Chamberlin Links:
IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0150155/
The Complete Hiker's Guide to the Backbone Trail: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Hikers-Guide-Backbone…
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May 31, 2022
Ep. 5: Philosophy Professor, Author, and TEDx Speaker, Scott Samuelson
Scott Samuelson is a teacher, philosopher, and essayist. The author of "The Deepest Human Life: An Introduction to Philosophy for Everyone" and "Seven Ways of Looking at Pointless Suffering", he is the winner of the Hiett Prize in the Humanities for his work in bringing philosophy to the public.
Among his many essays and articles, "Why I Teach Plato to Plumbers" in The Atlantic has been widely circulated.
He has taught the humanities in universities, colleges, prisons, houses of worship, and bars. On top of his regular job as a professor at Kirkwood Community College, he works with the Catherine Project, where experienced teachers engage great books with a small group of readers for free. He's currently finishing his next book: "Rome as a Guide to the Good Life: A Philosophical Grand Tour".
Scott Samuelson Links:
Scott's website: https://scottsamuelsonauthor.com/
TEDx Talk: "How Philosophy Can Save Your Life": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5P4BG77mSc
2015 Hiett Prize in the Human…
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May 17, 2022
Ep. 4: Guitar Virtuoso and Purveyor of "Electric Truth", Andy Timmons
As guitarist for the pop-metal band Danger Danger in the late '80s and early '90s, Andy Timmons toured the world opening for Kiss and Alice Cooper, sold over a million records worldwide, and had two #1 videos on MTV.
What he has done since then speaks to his incredible versatility as a musician, his love for music of just about every style you can think of, and his endless appetite for musical growth, exploration, and evolution.
Among his many gigs over the years, Andy has been Olivia Newton-John's musical director and guitarist, and he has played on sessions and albums by artists as diverse as Kip Winger, Paula Abdul, Paul Stanley, and drumming legend Simon Phillips. He has performed with many of his own guitar heroes, including Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse, Mike Stern, Ace Frehley, Ted Nugent, and Pierre Bensusan.
Andy has also become one of the most respected and sought-after clinicians representing Ibanez guitars, touring the world on their behalf.
And, ov…
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May 3, 2022
Ep. 3: Social Worker, Wellness Coach, and IAJW Director, Lynda Monk
Lynda Monk is a registered social worker, certified life coach, and the director of the International Association for Journal Writing.
She is the co-editor of "Transformational Journaling for Coaches, Therapists, and Clients: A Complete Guide to the Benefits of Personal Writing" as well as the forthcoming book, "The Great Book of Journaling". She is also the co-author of "Writing Alone Together: Journaling in a Circle of Women for Creativity, Compassion and Connection" and a contributing author to the international bestseller: "Inspiration for a Woman's Soul: Choosing Happiness".
She developed Life Source Writing - a reflective journaling practice for self-discovery, self-care, wellness, and creativity - and produced the Creative Wellness Guided Meditations.
Lynda regularly teaches, writes, and speaks on the healing and transformational power of journaling and expressive writing. She lives with her family on Salt Spring Island, BC (Canada).
Lynda Monk Links:
Lynda's website: https:…
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Apr 19, 2022
Ep. 2: Creativity Coach, Mental Health Advocate, and Author of 50+ Books, Eric Maisel
Eric Maisel is a retired family therapist, active creativity coach, and the author of more than fifty books, including: "Deep Writing", "Fearless Creating", "Mastering Creative Anxiety", "The Van Gogh Blues", "Coaching the Artist Within", "Rethinking Depression", "Life Purpose Boot Camp", "The Future of Mental Health", "Lighting the Way", "The Power of Daily Practice", and "Redesign Your Mind" (to name just a few!).
He is widely regarded as America's foremost creativity coach - training creativity coaches in addition to maintaining his own worldwide coaching practice - and has written extensively on the challenges of the creative life, life purpose and meaning issues, and alternatives to the current mental health paradigm (i.e., the fields of critical psychology and critical psychiatry). He is an in-demand keynote speaker, workshop leader, and webinar presenter, and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Eric Maisel Links:
Website: https://ericmaisel.com/
Author Page on Amazon: http…
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Apr 5, 2022
Ep. 1: World-Class Mountaineer, Entrepreneur, Author and Adventurer, Gary Scott
A native of Australia, Gary Scott has been traveling and exploring the world for over 50 years. He has been running his own adventure travel trips since 1982, when he started a trekking and guiding company - Alpine Ascents - in Kathmandu, Nepal, at the age of 24. He has led over 250 international adventure trips, including 40 trips in Nepal, and over 100 tours in the Dolomites of northern Italy, his favorite place in the world.
In 1986, Gary set a world record for the fastest unsupported solo ascent of Denali in Alaska. He was the first person ever to climb Denali in a single day, climbing it solo from the 7,000-foot landing strip to the 20,320-foot summit in a superhuman 18-1/2 hours, a record time that stood for 27 years.
He has been a team member on two successful Mt. Everest expeditions, himself reaching 27,500 feet without supplemental oxygen before turning back to assist a sick Sherpa guide. He has also co-led expeditions to Mt. Kanchenjunga, the third highest peak in the world…
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Mar 30, 2022
The Person You Want to Be - Podcast Trailer
On this podcast, I interview guests about their life journeys – their experiences, inflection points, insights, and aspirations. My hope is that these conversations inspire you to reflect more deeply about the person YOU want to be, and to take deliberate action in that direction, without delay.
First episode drops Tuesday, April 5th, 2022!Support the show
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