Conversations about human potential, uncovering new connections with life. Through discussions about peace, performance and potential, this podcast takes you to places you may not expect with people you may not expect it from.
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When I started this podcast, I thought it would be the story of my journey from married man with three sons, involved in ministry in the NW, to my current life as a gay man in Palm Springs, CA. I'd weave in interesting interviews with amazing people whom I've met along the way. But as the podcast has evolved, I realized that interacting and hearing other people's stories has changed me. The Universe always sends me just the right person at just the right time to guide me along my own journey ...
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French Cover art photo provided by Annie Spratt on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@anniespratt
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Damian Wilkinson
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Telling my story and values to other people
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Keystone Bank Chairman and CEO Jeff Wilkinson hosts the Banking on Community Podcast featuring community leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators. Hosted in their very own podcast studio at their branch in downtown Austin, Jeff features guests with impactful stories that will inspire you to invest in your own community. To learn more about Keystone Bank and how to bank with the best in Texas, visit https://www.keystone.bank/
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The Nick Wilkinson Podcast Series is here to help educate, motivate, and inspiration entrepreneurs and business professionals alike. Including book reviews, live interviews with influential entrepreneurs, my own personal thoughts, knowledge, experiences, and much much more. We pledge to never be boring, even if that means sometimes controversial. It’s going to be a wild ride ladies and gents, and one that you don’t want to miss.
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Tyler Wilkinson San Diego has the skills and experience to increase your sale through business development and marketing in the United States.
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Do you want more from your Christian life? “Take Ten” minutes to join this international ministry leader, speaker, and award-winning author as he shares secrets and insights from decades of studying and teaching the Bible. Bruce is President of Teach Every Nation (TEN), which he founded with a vision to impact the church worldwide. Teach Every Nation is a Christian education ministry initiative that partners with leaders, ministries, and teachers worldwide.
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The adventures of James Jardine. From Banker to Online Content Creator!
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In this engaging conversation, James Jardine shares his transformative journey from a corporate banking career in Southern California to embarking on adventurous road trips and working on a fishing boat in Alaska. He discusses the challenges and experiences he faced at sea, including a harrowing incident involving a capsizing boat. The conversation…
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Jonny speaks to Davina MacKail, shamanic expert, dream interpreter, feng shui, tarot and astrology specialist and way more, in this jam packed episode of the I AM podcast. Bringing together all her amazing understandings from many different disciplines, Davina explores and offers tips and guidance for many avenues of unlocking potential. Whether it…
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For this first episode of the new series Jonny and Sparks speak to Dr William Li, a scientist, physician and author who has been deeply exploring the food we eat and the power it holds at the molecular level to really enhance our lives and unleash our potential. During the conversation Dr Li describes what the 5 health defence systems of the body a…
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Jonathan Brett: The Adventures of a gay high school theatre teacher.
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Jonathan Brett is a Performer, Director, and Teacher (Credentialed in English/Theatre with a Master’s Degree in Social Emotional Learning). He is a proud member of Sag Aftra. Some of his favorite theatrical performances include “Bye Bye Birdie” (Albert), “Let it Rain” (Mick, Best Actor- Professional, 2024 Desert Star Awards Nominee), “Little Shop o…
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Randy Brenner: From child performer to successful Director & Actor (And raising awareness & funds for AIDS through innovative theater productions)!
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RANDY BRENNER In this engaging conversation, Randy Brenner shares his journey from a child performer in Philadelphia to a successful actor and director in theater and television. He discusses the challenges and joys of performing, his coming out experience, and his efforts to raise awareness and funds for AIDS through innovative theater productions…
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Filmmaker/Executive Dr. Robert Philipson on the intersectionality of Race, Music, & Sexuality. Plus he discusses his beautiful new film THE KNOWING about interracial relationships and AIDS.
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Dr. Robert Philipson Filmmaker/Executive Philipson is a former academic professor of African-American studies with a passion for Jazz & African art. A published author and Harlem Renaissance historian, he has produced multiple films about the intersectionality of Race, Music, & Sexuality. His newest film is "The Knowing" Written by Dr. Robert Phili…
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Working for and riding in AIDS/LifeCycle to raise money and awareness for people living with AIDS & HIV
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IN BRETT'S OWN WORDS: I initially did the Ride in 1999 because, at the time, I thought I had only months to live. It was my sixth anniversary of being HIV. Medications were limited and toxic. My health was struggling greatly, so I wanted to challenge myself to fight for those living and aging with HIV/AIDS one last time, myself included. However, t…
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As a six year old, he was told by his religious father that his mother's death was "God's will" and he was not to question it.
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Daniel Stewart After the death of his mother when he was only six years old was when his father said it was "God's will" and he was not to question it. That was only the beginning of his problems that went on for decades. Daniel Stewart has led a very interesting life. As a teen, he figured out that he was gay, was outed to his religious father by …
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Dr. Sean Ferri, PsyD : This has to be one of the best coming out stories you've ever heard!
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Dr. Sean Ferri, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in California (#34510) and New Jersey (#35SI00737900). He currently serves as the Senior Manger, Clinical Support and Clinical Psychologist at the LGBTQ Community Center of the Desert in Palm Springs. He also maintains a private practice. His doctoral research focused on the need for expandin…
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Relationship Building Is Everything With the Mayor of Bee Cave, Kara King
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In this episode of Banking on Community, Jeff talks with Mayor Kara King who discusses her background and leadership in the city of Bee Cave. She shares her journey from being a teacher to becoming involved in local politics and eventually becoming mayor. The conversation covers topics such as the challenges of managing growth and traffic in the ci…
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The Adventures of a Jewish Gay Guy raised as a Muslim in Morocco. He Definitely Has Stories!
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I'm very happy that my friend Amine came by and we recorded this podcast episode. It's a definite eye-opener! Contact Amine here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amineraif/ email: amineraif@yahoo.com The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Text or call 988 on your cell phone for help. LGBT youth crisis…
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From Lawyer to Internet Personality & Content Creator! Meet Ryan St. Michael: a.k.a. Seersucker Stud!
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Ryan St. Michael is a full-time content creator based out of Palm Springs, CA. After graduating from the University of South Carolina in his home state, he moved to Cape Town, South Africa for fourteen months to study in a Masters in Public Health Program while on a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholarship. Following his time overseas, St. Mi…
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Financial Expertise and Client-Centered Advising with Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities
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Matt Andersen, CEO of Westlake Securities, shares his expertise in finance and mergers and acquisitions. He discusses the tailored approach his company takes when advising different-sized companies, overlaying past experiences with success, and treating clients the way they would want to be treated. He also talks about the challenges and opportunit…
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Today he's a successful Realtor in the Palm Springs area. But what about that velvet & satin sailor suit that Uncle Tubby bought him? Or all those Dance classes? And how about all those sailors when ...
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In Shaun's own words: As a young boy, growing up in Virginia, I used to pour over house plan books from the local library for hours! I was fascinated with interior design, architecture, and what HOME represents to all people. I found that rooms and our environments can influence us in many ways including our emotions and our life experiences. I con…
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In this the final episode of the present series of the I AM podcast, Jonny and Sparks look into change, evolution and transformation. They explore what has happened within their own experience of life and what has really resonated from the guests and their messages over the last 20 weeks. An enormous thank you to all those brilliant people whom hav…
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This week’s guest and the final guest of the series is Jeff Foster, a very powerful and much needed voice in the world of meditation and shifting relationships with fear, doubt and other forms of resistance. Jeff shares his awakening experiences and focuses upon the immensity within vulnerability and within not knowing. He challenges the need we ho…
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AARON FURY: Coming out to your ex-military father and pursuing an acting and modeling career.
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Aaron Fury is an actor, model and medical professional. Born and raised in Washington state, Aaron’s small town charm and creative flair have served him well, engaging in a variety of entertainment roles including show producer, gogo dancer, DJ, singer songwriter and now actor and model. Aaron made the big leap from Washington State to California t…
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As a professional in the world of sport it’s encouraged that we give everything and it’s easy to give everything for your goal. The shirt is bigger than who we are - we hear this all the time, but what happens when we forget how to take it off? That we can take it off? What happens when what we do and have done becomes who we are when our world cha…
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Trent Blanchard, M.A. is a human being in search of the true meaning of life! He’s spent over half of his life studying, attending endless workshops and being therapatized up the yin yang to understand his own internal struggle to figure it out and ultimately, experience that ever elusive thing called inner peace. What he thinks he’s figured out is…
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This powerful episode involves Jonny and Sparks exchanging with and hearing from RJ Spina, someone who healed themselves back to full health from a condition that doctors, neurosurgeons and specialists said could and would simply never be done. An intense spiritual awakening has connected RJ to the secrets and source of his own being and as a resul…
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The Future of AI in Education and Search Engines with Erik Qualman
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Erik Qualman, a bestselling author and keynote speaker, discusses his background and the impact of socialnomics and AI on various industries. He shares the story behind Equalman, his iconic green glasses, and the importance of embracing uniqueness. Qualman explains the concept of "socialnomics" and how it has been used by organizations like NASA an…
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In this episode Sparks and Jonny explore the importance of daily structure, routine and commitment and how it supports not just our health and longevity but also our creative power, our spontaneity, growth and opening. What helps us make those big changes? How do we stay on course with what is helping? And what helps us to know when it’s time to ad…
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Innovation and creativity specialist, facilitator of epiphanies and Director of Executive Education at Stanford d School Jeremy Utley joins Jonny and Sparks for a conversation all about finding amazing, game changing solutions to life’s problems through growth, liberation, courage and trust. With phenomenally powerful yet simple exercises and inspi…
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In this episode Jonny and Sparks discuss how we might marry living both a logical, reasonable and safe life with experiencing an inexplicably, unfathomable and magical one at the same time. How do we take care of physical survival whilst still exploring the immensity of our true potential in every moment? We hope you enjoy!…
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This episode with mental and emotional health specialist Terri Cole covers a huge amount with regards to human potential and how we can experience it. An expert on boundaries, she speaks powerfully to Jonny and Sparks about how to become more ok with who we are, to speak our truth, live more authentically and enjoy deeper and more connected relatio…
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This week’s episode has a first look at sleep and it’s power to unlock potential and deepen our experience of health and well-being. Jonny and Sparks look at some of the research around sleep upon health conditions. They also explore how we might better prepare for sleep, maximise it and also relate to it in a more open and inspiring way than just …
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Peter Ebdon was a world champion snooker player who now practices as an energetic healer. He has gone from conquering through competition to connection through deep compassion. What seems like an incredibly extreme transformation makes perfect sense when you hear his story. On this episode Peter tells Jonny and Sparks all about the fierce and inten…
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This episode is all about the sheer importance of the inner world and our incredible creative power. In this episode Jonny and Sparks explore the immense possibility in imagination, it’s overwhelming impact upon our life experience, our performance and our health. Why are we so much more creative, playful, spontaneous, energised and connected as ch…
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Cliff Kimber is an executive performance coach who definitely recognises the immensity of FLOW. He studies it, practices it and lives for it as well as lives through it. He is also writing a book all about it “Born to Flow.” In this episode Jonny and Sparks get privileged access to Cliff’s insights, his inspiring perspectives and powerful guidance …
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In this episode Sparks and Jonny look into how some physical training can help us to become more energised, open and prepared for what life throws at us. What are some of the things to consider when looking at trying to improve your health and fitness as well as potentially prolonging your life at the same time? The conversation also explores the l…
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I AM with Richard Rudd founder and author of Gene Keys. In this episode Jonny and Sparks sit down with Richard Rudd and discuss how to unlock and access the purpose and wisdom inside ourselves. The discussion explores the art of contemplation, patience and courage and Richard’s beautiful insights into how we create the conditions for our potential …
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Dr. Jimmy Rowland and Dr. Jordan Tittle, co-owners of Helix Physical Therapy and Chiropractic, share their journey of starting their own business in Austin, Texas. They met while working at a training facility and realized the need for an interdisciplinary approach to sports medicine. They decided to open their own practice in the West Austin area,…
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In this episode Jonny and Sparks take a deeper look at the roles we play in our lives and how identifying ourselves too strongly with what we do and our goals can limit our understanding and experience of potential. How do we uncover our calling in life? How do we follow it without becoming consumed by it and losing touch with the immensity in who …
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STEVEN DREW AUERBACH: Shifting gears to become involved in two LGBTQ non-profits...
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STEVEN DREW AUERBACH Steven Drew Auerbach is a recognized International Business Consultant specializing in Brand Marketing/Management for over 30 years. His work has taken him around the world, and he has brought numerous luxury brands to the U.S. market. Steven has been featured as both “A Retail Guru” and “A Top Designer to Watch” by LDB Magazin…
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In this episode I AM welcomes political scientist, president of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank and author of Best Things First: The 12 Most Efficient Solutions for the World's Poorest and Our Global SDG Promises, Bjorn Lomborg. Bjorn spends his time deeply exploring how to most positively impact the world we know in the most cost effective way…
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What makes a man give up a cushy corporate job in order to create Play Lounge & Cafe in Palm Springs?
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In Matt Irby's own words: When the pandemic hit, I was working a corporate job in Seattle and was given the opportunity to work from home and live where I pleased. My first thought? Palm Springs! I moved here in late 2020, made a great group of friends and started doing "game nights" every week. As game nights went on and the group got larger, it b…
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This week on the podcast Jonny and Sparks discuss some recently published research on the efficacy of resistance training as a tool for health and longevity. The conversation covers research that compares resistance and cardiovascular training and a combination of the two which, for some, may bring some surprises! As always we would love to know yo…
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In today’s episode Jonny and Sparks are joined by David Robson, an award-winning science writer specialising in the extremes of the human brain, body and behaviour. David speaks brilliantly about the power we possess over our genes and over our past experiences. This conversation really does explore how we can allow our challenge to support us towa…
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ANGELA LANDIS: From small town girl to creative genius in the entertainment biz.
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IN ANGELA'S OWN WORDS: I was in the 3rd grade at an elementary school in rural Oregon, when my teacher Mrs. Peterson gave me the lead role of Little Red Riding Hood in the school play to help me overcome my paralyzing shyness. It worked. If she saw me now, she’d ask me to stand down and let someone else take a turn. Following my 9-year-old acting d…
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In this episode Jonny and Sparks investigate the power to we possess to actively influence our own healing and how this leads directly to influencing growth, performance, creativity and joy. Perhaps we are all a bit more accustomed to getting involved in our stress and helping ourselves towards more of it but are we not equally capable of leading o…
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Jonny and Sparks are immensely grateful to have Harvard stress and resilience expert Dr Aditi Nerurkar with them to explore and explain stress. In this episode Dr Nerurkar offers brilliant perspectives for how we can relate to stress to aid our mental health and use it for our growth and evolution. She also provides powerful, simple and effective p…
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Freddy Rodriguez: How does one go from being a quiet guy in a small town in Texas to become a social media content creator traveling the world?
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Freddy Rodriguez, also known as @freddynotfred, established his digital footprint with his blog on Tumblr called Blue Perk in 2011 in New York City. Over the years, Freddy has evolved Blue Perk into a dynamic lifestyle brand that has worked with various clients such as H&M, Kenneth Cole, Samsung, Toyota, Pottery Barn, Visit Berlin, Visit Puerto Val…
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In this episode Jonny and Sparks look at the sports science theory of supercompensation. This theory shows how the physical body – through rest and recovery – can adapt positively to stress induced by training sessions. This conversation explores how “supercompensation” (first put forth by Russian scientist Nikolai N. Yakovlev in 1949–1959) might p…
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Professor John Amaechi is a respected psychologist and transformational leadership expert who focuses his work upon behavioural change and creating honest, authentic and thriving cultures all in alignment with sustainable growth, high performance and well-being. He also previously played a full basketball career in the world’s most competitive leag…
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Michael Krajicek, founder and CEO of Atreyu Running Company, shares his insights on achieving extraordinary results in business and life. He discusses the values of curiosity, simplicity, and hard work that shape his approach to business. Michael also talks about the inception of Atreyu and the importance of community engagement in the Austin runni…
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Addiction: What is a Common Denominator? Some Thoughts on Taking Your Power Back with Joe Boss
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Joe Boss is a Certified Addiction Counselor II, (CADC ll) and Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC), registered with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP). He has actively worked as an addiction and co-dependency professional in the field for over 16 years at The Betty Ford Center, ABC Reco…
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Jonny and Sparks respond to some questions sent in by listeners that focus upon the topic of resilience. How do we come back after our confidence gets knocked? How do we reinvent ourselves after heartbreak and disappointment especially when it keeps coming at us? This episode aims to offer alternative and more inspiring perspectives upon what is po…
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This episode is all about movement and sound therapy for releasing stuck energy and transcending limits. Jonny and Sparks are joined by specialist practitioner Alison Heaslewood who uses her own inspiring journey of personal transformation to explain the power of sound baths and ecstatic dance as a means for creating safe space, enriching communiti…
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For this episode Jonny and Sparks investigate confidence, what it is and how we might be able to generate more of it in our lives. How do we become friends with the unknown instead of seeing it as a threat? How do we find the freedom to fully perform? This is a big topic and we hope that you enjoy the discussion. Any questions you might have for us…
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In this episode Jonny and Sparks exchange with Matt Kahn. A spiritual teacher and intuitive healer who provides incredible heart centred perspectives as solutions to all stresses and struggles. This discussion takes on some pretty big subjects including how we handle intense challenge in our lives and how we can heal our wounds by coming to love th…
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