최고 Breaking Curses 101 팟캐스트 (2024)

1
101. cass has curly hair & case is running?! 59:19

3d ago59:19

59:19

hi hello hey, it’s about time we caught up! This week, we’re switching things up and giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s been lighting up our lives lately! We usually save these real-time updates for our year-end episodes, but it’s time for a little mid-year catch-up. Cozy up and join us as we dive into our latest skincare and haircare ro…

1
The Portuguese Wood Flooring Powerhouse: Talking Shop With João & Susy Dias of Fino Oficio, Part 1 1:12:18

7d ago1:12:18

1:12:18

In Part 1 of this episode, listeners will discover the origin story of how couple João and Susy Dias of Fino Oficio in Lisbon, Portugal, went from no experience in wood flooring to being one of the best-known wood flooring contracting companies in the world, why they are always willing to help other wood flooring pros, what it has been like to part…

1
100. over one hundred hours of us yapping!!! 1:14:45

17d ago1:14:45

1:14:45

hi hello hey for over the 100th time!!! When we set out to create this show back in 2020, we had no idea of making it to 100 episodes. Even fewer sounded like a lofty and unreachable goal, and yet, here we are! We are so proud and honored by everyone who’s listened, whether just recently or from the beginning; whether sporadically or loyally, you a…

1
99. the unhappiest place on earth: discrimination at disneyland 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

1:01:02

hi hello hey, we’ve got a spicy story to share! After our week enjoying the NOAH conference (that we shared in our last episode), a group of us decided to spend a day in Disneyland. Unfortunately, our magical day immediately turned sour as changes in Disney’s Disability Access Services (DAS) Pass made it almost impossible for us to get accommodatio…

1
Wood Flooring Health 101: Advice from an Occupational Therapist to Reduce Injuries and Prevent Pain 1:47:06

1M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Occupational therapist Jennifer Hale spends all day every day helping people do their jobs without pain, and in this episode, she's concentrating on hardworking wood flooring pros. Jennifer and host Stephen Diggins talk about how pros are really "industrial athletes," and how they need to train just like any other athlete to perform their jobs with…

1
98. rolling out the red carpet for the albinism conference 1:24:58

1M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

hi hello hey, it feels so good to have reunited again this year! If you’ve followed us for some time, you’ll know we’re both pretty involved with a couple nonprofits. We’ve talked at length about the Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Network and their annual conferences (listen to episodes from 2021, 2023, and 2024). We also love working with (and in Case’…

1
Doing Floors By the Shore: Talking Retail Excellence with Adam Bissey 1:30:01

2M ago1:30:01

1:30:01

When Adam Bissey was a wood flooring contractor, he saw how so many retailers were missing opportunities, and so he made the leap to open a retail location of his own—one that is now a thriving staple on the Jersey Shore. In this wide-ranging conversation, host Stephen Diggins and Adam discuss the challenges of starting as a retailer; how Floors by…

1
97. how we stopped word-vomiting all our struggles 1:11:59

2M ago1:11:59

1:11:59

hi hello hey, get ready for some word vomit about oversharing! Loyal listeners may find this premise familiar since we did an episode about oversharing on social media just last year. Funnily enough though, oversharing isn’t limited to online experiences. Like many of our topics, this came up as part of living our daily lives and reflecting on the …

1
96. let’s talk about blood!!! 1:05:25

2M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

hi hello hey, we need to talk about blood. Fear not, squeamish folks: this won’t get too graphic. As you may know if you’ve heard our tagline, we have the same rare disease, Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome! We’ve talked about HPS in may forms: conferences in 2021, 2023, and 2024, chronic illness, and many other episodes on our vision. Unbelievably, we’ve…

1
The Importance of Training, Ideas to Make More Money … and Elvis: A Conversation with Stauf USA’s David Ford 1:27:34

3M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

Lifelong wood flooring pro David Ford of Stauf USA is back to talk with Stephen about some important issues in the wood flooring industry, including reverence for the previous generations of pros and the importance of training and work ethic. They also discuss ideas for other value-added things wood flooring pros can do to increase margins on every…

1
95. breaking the rules of home decor, one vintage piece at a time

3M ago

—

Cass + Case in their homes, 2022/2024저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
94. fear of photos or light sensitivity: the photophobia episode 58:23

3M ago58:23

58:23

저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
93. the great cardigan debate: our style roots 1:04:41

4M ago1:04:41

1:04:41

hi hello hey, we’re back to bring the “flair” by combining personal style and personalities! Whether you love fashion like us or despise shopping, it’s important to understand your style. Not only does it make your closet more cohesive, but it can also help you know what kind of pieces to buy that you’ll actually wear! Case learned about the 8 styl…

1
Keeping It Clean: How Low Country Flooring Went From Never Seeing a Sander to High-End Wood Flooring Experts 1:17:29

4M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

When Kent Rogerson and Jamie Lambert of South Carolina’s Low Country Flooring got their first wood flooring job, they had never even seen the tools required to do the trade. But they learned quickly and grew the business—and then realized they had to down-size the company as they pursued their obsession with quality. In this episode, they detail th…

1
92. cass’ guide dog is retiring?! 1:15:05

4M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

hi hello hey, the title says it all: Cassandra’s guide dog, Romana, is retiring Like humans, guide dogs also get to retire from their years of hard work! Romana has worked for nearly 8 wonderful years and has earned a well deserved rest. In this episode, Cass explains what the retirement process entails. She and Case share memories and laughs from …

1
91. doctors at a bar, cute lab mice, & dancing dinosaurs: HPS conference recap 1:20:44

5M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Case + Cass recap the 2024 HPS Conference. They discuss key moments, funny interactions, and overall feelings about this special event.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
90. too sick to be healthy, too healthy to be sick 1:07:58

5M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Case + Cass talk candidly about living with chronic illness. They touch on what it's like be both sick and healthy and celebrate small wins.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
89. the moments that defined our ten-year friendship 1:05:31

6M ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Case + Cass celebrate ten years of friendship, looking back on how their relationship has grown and what makes their relationship unique.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
88. side hustles, plant murder, & melting away the stress 1:04:49

6M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

Case + Cass give updates on their booming side hustles, becoming gym bros, plant mom life, and their other current hobbies.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
Talking Hardwood Lumber and Business Leadership: Insights from Frank Miller Lumber CEO Steve James 1:14:49

6M ago1:14:49

1:14:49

Steve James transitioned from a career at General Motors to the lumber industry when he became CEO of Frank Miller Lumber in Indiana, transforming the company culture there to create a motivated long-term workforce. James and host Stephen Diggins discuss the challenges of a lumber business focused on quartersawn lumber, as well as James’ insights a…

1
Breaking the Trademan’s Curse for Growth: How Matt Garcia Transformed His Business for Better Profits, Quality and Morale 1:12:53

7M ago1:12:53

1:12:53

Matt Garcia was a typical wood flooring pro with a small company of craftsmen when he moved to Texas and realized he had a huge opportunity to grow his business—but after trial and error, he also realized that in order to grow his business AND be profitable, he had to work on his business, not just in his business. Hear his advice about what he lea…

1
87. the definitive ranking of all assistive technology 1:22:31

7M ago1:22:31

1:22:31

Cass + Case subjectively rank over 20 blind and low vision assistive technologies in a tier list, highlighting their favorite tools.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
Part 2: How We Did This Massive Chevron Floor in a Historic D.C. Building: Sprigg Lynn, Kent Rogerson & Jamie Lambert 53:20

7M ago53:20

53:20

When the U.S. government needed the massive chevron floor replaced in the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Universal Floors tackled the job with the help of some friends, including Kent Rogerson and Jamie Lambert from Low Country Flooring. Hear Universal Floor’s Sprigg Lynn, along with Kent and Jamie, discuss the intricacies and complications…

1
86. just a couple decisive, self-aware, water signs: revisiting personality types 53:04

7M ago53:04

53:04

Case + Cass revisit their star signs, enneagrams, and Myers-Briggs personalities and talk about what has changed and what they have in common저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
How We Did This Massive Chevron Floor in a Historic D.C. Building: Sprigg Lynn, Kent Rogerson & Jamie Lambert, Part 1 1:07:45

7M ago1:07:45

1:07:45

When the U.S. government needed the massive chevron floor replaced in the Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C., Universal Floors tackled the job with the help of some friends, including Kent Rogerson and Jamie Lambert from Low Country Flooring. Hear Universal Floor’s Sprigg Lynn, along with Kent and Jamie, discuss the intricacies and complications…

1
85. hold up, sighted people

8M ago

—

Case + Cass lovingly poke fun at tone-deaf comments they hear from sighted people and how they feel about them저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
Getting Paid, Getting Inspired … and Getting Back to Work After a Near-Death Accident: An Open Conversation with Angelo DeSanto 56:52

8M ago56:52

56:52

Angelo DeSanto is one of Wood Floor Business’s most popular authors and bloggers—in addition to running his own wood flooring business in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. He and Stephen talk about how he stands up to contractors to get paid on time, the seemingly simple details that make a skilled wood flooring pro, and the accident that almost took his li…

1
84. 2024 vision boards: moving forward with courage 1:10:13

8M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

Cass + Case share what they put on their vision boards for 2024 along with their hopes, dreams, and dispositions for the new year저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
Growing Up in Wood Flooring and Beyond: Loba-Wakol’s Tyler Myatt and Cash Pyle 1:05:43

8M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Loba-Wakol’s Tyler Myatt and Cash Pyle both grew up in the wood flooring industry before they began their careers working for wood floor industry leader Loba-Wakol. Now they use their knowledge to not only help contractors learn how to use the latest cutting-edge products in the industry but also improve everything from their sanding techniques to …

1
83. getting personal: recapping 2023 1:18:51

9M ago1:18:51

1:18:51

Cass + Case give a year in review of 2023, walking through each season and sharing the highlights. They also share their hopes for 2024저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
82. blind girl gift guide 59:31

9M ago59:31

59:31

Case + Cass give gift suggestions for the blind, low vision, chronically ill, or any person in your life in time for the holiday season저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
81. we answer your burning questions in our first Q&A 59:32

10M ago59:32

59:32

Cass + Case answer some listener questions in their very first Q & A on a variety of topics from fictional destinations to when to disclose or mask disability저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
80. concerts we’ve cried at, guilty pleasure albums, and our teenage music tastes 1:10:30

10M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Case + Cass list their top artists and compare to their 2020 episode. They also talk about music they loved as teens and still love today저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
79. our lives are one huge contradiction 58:37

11M ago58:37

58:37

Cass and Case process how they think others perceive them, how they perceive themselves, and how they perceive others with their disabilities저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
78. stitches in Disney, kids in Vegas, ghosts in NOLA: our wild travel memories 1:06:09

11M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

Cass + Case talk about trips they've taken from childhood through adulthood and recount some memorable, hilarious travel memories저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
77. only disabled friends talk about this 46:49

12M ago46:49

46:49

Case + Cass talk about the very specific, disability-related topics they chat about frequently that other people may not understand.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
76. will we complete our fall bucket list? 53:06

12M ago53:06

53:06

Cass + Case create their fall bucket lists, complete with things they want to bake, watch, wear, and smell this season저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
75. giving parenting advice without being parents 1:07:13

1y ago1:07:13

1:07:13

Cass + Case give a letter to parents of kids with disabilities by sharing their experiences and stories growing up.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
A Passion for Creative Custom Work: Award-Winning Pro Matthew Szyszka 51:49

1y ago51:49

51:49

Although still in his early thirties, Chicago wood floor pro Matthew Szyszka of Floor Master Company has made a name for himself and won awards for his intricate custom wood floors. In this episode, he discusses the details on some of his award-winning jobs, how he promotes custom work to his clients, thoughts about getting more young people into t…

1
74. a quarter-life fashion crisis 57:11

1y ago57:11

57:11

Case + Cass give an update on how their personal style has evolved over the past three years and some new pieces they love저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
73. the alternate life where we wouldn’t be friends 40:26

1y ago40:26

40:26

Case + Cass talk through what their lives would be like if they didn't have Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome, for better and for worse.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
72. third podaversary: roasting our first episode

1y ago

—

Case + Cass celebrate their third year doing the podcast by live listening to and commenting on their very first episode.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
From the White House to Brazil: Insights from John Stern’s Decades in the Wood Flooring Industry 1:03:17

1y ago1:03:17

1:03:17

John Stern’s experience in the industry goes back to before Brazilian species were imported into the U.S. and when the Oval Office still had a wood-look vinyl floor. As the founder of industry stalwart Kentucky Wood Floors, he worked for multiple presidents, traveled to foreign wood flooring mills, sold his flooring to be used in prestigious locale…

1
71. oversharing on facebook: our online advocacy experience 58:19

1y ago58:19

58:19

Cass + Case talk about their online advocacy journeys and how their approaches and feelings have changed over time저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
Anatomy of a Cancer Patient 19:00

1y ago19:00

19:00

Do you have a friend or loved one fighting canicer? I'm going to break down the anatomy of a cancer patient - what they are thinking so that you can properly minister to this person in your life.Another great resource is my book Removing the Barriers to Healing.You can find the ebook on my website at BreakingCurses101.com.Or you can buy a hard copy…

1
70. live like us for a day! 51:53

1y ago51:53

51:53

Cass + Case walk through a "day in the life" and share their daily routines from morning to night along with weekly and monthly activities.저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
Wood Floors That Are Also Art: The Creative Genius of Tom Ourada 1:11:06

1y ago1:11:06

1:11:06

Tom Ourada combines wood flooring craftsmanship with sheer artistry to do wood floors like no one else does wood floors. His months-long projects can result in intricate hand-cut wildlife scenes or out-of-the-box modern designs, but they all stem from a passion for looking at a tree and imagining the possibilities. Hear Tom explain his inspiration …

1
69. cass & case’s cartoon adventures 58:52

1+ y ago58:52

58:52

Case + Cass talk about their love of cartoons by reminiscing on shows they watched as kids and shows they've watched together as adults저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez

1
68. the NIH has my colon! the research episode 1:05:39

1+ y ago1:05:39

1:05:39

Cass + Case talk about their experiences participating in medical research in different contexts, including the National Institutes of Health저자 Casey Greer and Cassandra Mendez