Conversational Healing

In this reflective year-end podcast episode, Jeff and Shirlee recap a transformative 2024 filled with personal growth, career exploration, and creative pursuits. The show transitioned from "Conversation of Romance" to a broader theme, achieving significant milestones, including 150,000 downloads and top-50 rankings on Spotify in the relationship category. Professionally, Jeff navigated various rol...

In this episode of Conversational Healing , Jeff Johnson and Shirlee engage in a reflective and wide-ranging discussion touching on personal updates, global events, and the challenges of daily life. Jeff shares his feelings of survivor's guilt stemming from escaping past chaotic situations and finding peace in his current life. The conversation delves into the emotional toll of unresolved family d...

Summary: In this engaging conversation, Jeff and Shirlee explore various themes including their personal experiences, upcoming projects, and emotional journeys. They discuss Thanksgiving plans, the impact of theater performances, and the role of whiskey in coping with feelings of sadness and joy. The conversation is filled with humor, reflections on gratitude, and the importance of family and frie...

Summary: In this episode of Conversational Healing, host Jeff Johnson engages with guests Traci, Kat, and Shirlee to explore the complexities of modern dating, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of ghosting. The conversation delves into personal experiences with ghosting, the challenges of dating in the digital age, and the misrepresentation that often occurs in online dating profiles. The gu...

Summary: In this episode of Conversational Healing, Jeff Johnson and Shirlee engage in a lighthearted and candid discussion covering a range of topics from personal updates to reflections on a recent podcast featuring Trump and Joe Rogan. They explore imaginative scenarios about appointing movie characters to presidential roles, share insights on their health and fitness journeys, and reflect on t...

Summary: In this episode, Jeff reads Chapter Four of his book 'How to Date a Cave Man' and discusses themes of dating, accountability, and personal growth. The conversation explores the characters Raina and Ethan, their perspectives on relationships, and the challenges of dating in their fifties. Jeff emphasizes the importance of accountability in communication and reflects on his own experiences...

Chapters 1 & 2 - Modern Love Meets Primal Instincts: Jeff Johnson Reads from 'How to Date a Caveman’ Summary In this episode, Jeff Johnson discusses his journey of self-discovery and personal growth, reflecting on his experiences with relationships and modern dating. He reads chapters from his book 'How to Date a Caveman,' exploring themes of connection, companionship, and the primal instincts...

Summary: In this conversation, Jeff discusses his journey of writing a book, focusing on themes of dating, relationships, and the evolving dynamics of modern marriage. He introduces the character Raina, a female protagonist navigating the complexities of online dating and self-discovery. The dialogue explores the challenges of writing from a female perspective, the importance of character developm...

Summary: In this episode, Jeff Johnson discusses his journey of self-discovery and personal growth, reflecting on his experiences with relationships and modern dating. He reads chapters from his book 'How to Date a Caveman,' exploring themes of connection, companionship, and the primal instincts that still influence modern life. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding oneself a...

Summary The conversation is about a book called 'How to Date a Caveman' written by Jeff Johnson. He explains that the book is based on his own experiences and observations of modern-day dating in his fifties compared to caveman dating. He discusses the concept of the caveman within oneself and the primal instincts that still exist in modern society. Jeff reads the first chapter of the book and men...

Summary: In this conversation, Jeff and Shirlee discuss various topics, including Jeff's new book, 'How to Date a Caveman,' his journey of self-discovery, and the challenges of dating over the age of 50. They also touch on their thoughts about politics and their current lives. The conversation is light-hearted and meandering, with moments of humor and personal reflection.

Summary: In this conversation, Jeff and Shirlee discuss various topics including politics, abortion, economic mobility, relationships, and personal challenges. They express their frustrations with the political climate and lack of common sense in politics. They also discuss the importance of choice and autonomy in women's health decisions. Jeff shares his experiences with dating and the importance...

Summary In this episode of Conversational Healing, Jeff Johnson reflects on a past New Year's Eve that coincided with a full blue moon. He shares his memories of that night, including buying a telescope to observe the moon, hosting a party in his apartment, and unexpected encounters with strangers. Jeff also discusses his strained relationship with his daughter and expresses his hope for reconcili...

Summary: In this conversation, Jeff and Shirlee discuss various topics, including the weather, Jeff's new job, and their experiences with dating. Jeff reflects on the changes in what he wants to hear from a woman compared to when he was younger. They also discuss the challenges of online university and the importance of effective communication in relationships. They explore the top things women ov...

Summary: In this conversation, Jeff and Shirlee catch up on their week and discuss various topics, including the Olympics, AI-generated photos, their past road trips, and their plans for future road trips. In this conversation, Jeff and Shirlee discuss various topics including sports, Jeff's new job, and their outdoor movie setup. Jeff talks about his lack of interest in sports and his preference...

In this conversation, Jeff and Shirlee discuss various topics including gratitude, hope, and their past experiences. They also touch on the importance of having a partner and the role of women in shaping boys' behavior. The discussion covers various topics including relationships, personal growth, and the importance of gratitude. They also share a heartwarming story about a marshmallow tree tradit...

Summary: Kim shares her experiences traveling in American Samoa and Bali. She talks about the relaxing and adventurous activities she did in Bali and the affordability of the trip. Kim also discusses her plans to return to Bali for a longer stay and her desire to write a book. She mentions the cultural experiences she had, such as attending ceremonies and interacting with locals. The conversation...

Summary: The conversation begins with introductions and banter between the host, Jeff, and his guests, Shirlee and Brenda. They discuss the topic of trust, specifically in the context of dating. Brenda shares her experience with online dating and how people often present a different persona online. Jeff and Shirlee talk about their own perspectives on trust and how it can be earned or lost. They a...

Summary: The conversation covers various topics including live streaming on social media, a job interview experience, attending a tattoo convention, and the significance of tattoos. The hosts discuss their frustrations with live streaming platforms and the changes in their interfaces. They also share their experiences with job interviews and the anticipation of receiving an offer letter. The hosts...

In this conversation, Jeff and Melissa discuss the concept of somatic release of past traumas and the importance of addressing trauma to achieve healing. They also touch on the role of faith in their personal journeys and the need for stillness and self-awareness. Melissa shares her approach as a trauma-informed health coach, emphasizing the importance of identifying unhealthy habits and addressin...

Summary: The conversation covers various topics including personal updates, frustrations with technology, the state of the podcast, politics, and fun discussions about monkeys in pants and movie weapons. In this part of the conversation, Jeff and Shirlee discuss their favorite movie weapons. They mention Han Solo's blaster, Indiana Jones's whip, the guns from The Fifth Element, Star Trek phasers,...

Summary The conversation covers the topic of breakups and relationships, exploring the dynamics of dating, marriage, and the challenges of being single in one's fifties. The hosts share personal experiences and opinions on the subject, discussing the impact of social media, religious beliefs, and the changing attitudes towards marriage and relationships. The conversation covers a wide range of top...

Mark Sowersby shares his journey of forgiveness and healing from childhood abuse in his book 'Forgiving the Nightmare'. He recounts the years of abuse he endured from the ages of seven to 14 and the impact it had on his life. Mark found solace and healing in the church, where he discovered faith and a community that showed him compassion and acceptance. He eventually became a pastor and felt calle...

Jeff and Shirlee discuss Jeff's experience in a play and his newfound love for performing. They also talk about his dating life and the lessons he has learned from past relationships. Jeff reflects on the importance of living a childlike life and embracing joy and excitement. He also apologizes for sharing too much about his personal life in the past and expresses his gratitude for his current rel...

Summary: In this episode, Jeff reflects on recent events in his life, including his neighbor's son's high school graduation and an incident where his dog was hit by a car. He shares his feelings of gratitude, joy, and confusion about his purpose. Jeff contemplates the lessons he can learn from these experiences and how he can use them to help others. He also discusses his plans to pursue seminary...