Pineal Podcast

Kevin Haberman is a cannabis entrepreneur in Denver, Colorado. He has been in the industry for nearly a decade as cannabis continues to ride the wave of the public grappling with understanding and acceptance. We talk about his time in and the future of the industry, the prison industrial complex and climate change. We should always talk about climate change. Special thanks to Chinwave for the intr...

Marcelino Riley is a 3 time American Ninja Warrior competitor.  We should all have the attitude of abundance that this Ninja preaches. We talk about his experience with training and recovery, the best way to impact your community and the importance of a mediation practice. We should all cheer for him in the upcoming season of American Ninja Warrior. You can watch his Season 10 attempt here https:/...

Sarah Hewson is an activist and organizer with Direct Action Everywhere and the 2018 winner of the PETA TeachKind’s Teacher Appreciation Contest. We talk about social justice and how to best create awareness and change in a world that seems to be suffering from a lack of compassion. You can watch one of DXE’s heroic animal rescue actions that we discuss in the podcast here https://www.youtube.com/...

Matt Pospeshil is a professional dancer and dance educator who has performed all over the country and on national television. We talk about his experience in the dance world, how COVID is changing the arts scene and how disease in the family changes one's perspective.  You can help Diane get to the doctor & infusion treatments at https://www.gofundme.com/f/23zfci12c0 Special thanks to Chi...

Brad Factor is a 3rd generation business owner in Chicago, IL. He voted for Donald Trump in 2016 and 2020 and both times I supported Bernie Sanders. I think we have more in common than our society and the media wants us to think. In this episode we challenge each other and explore this divide.    Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/Pinealpodcast Please listen and share if you feel called: https://...

Mike Markoff is an actor on the CW TV Series Death Squad.  In 2009 we were on a trip to Israel together.  This is the first time that we've seen each other since that journey.  In this episode we talk about interconnectivity, Kabbalah, Avatar, politics and Diamond Dallas Page DDP yoga. Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/Pinealpodcast Please listen and share if you feel called: https://open.s...

Josh Parnell is a marine corps veteran who served 2 tours in Iraq. In this conversation we talk about war and the military industrial complex, how engineering teaches you to challenge your assumptions, and breaking things down to what's important and getting rid of the noise. Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/Pinealpodcast Please listen and share if you feel called: https://open.spotify.com...

Today I go down the rabbit hole with Adam Fohrman.  We go lots of places discussing psychedelics and religion, how burner culture impacts life experience in the default world, climate change and protecting our water quality, and health and nutrition. Adam recently started his own podcast called "The Heals!": True stories of incredible healing journeys.  Check it out here on Spotify https...

Today’s awesome conversation is with Matt Toth.  Matt is the owner/proprietor of Blue Sky Fungi in  Molalla, Oregon.  He is a local mushroom farmer, skydive instructor, former base jumper and occasionally a volunteer firefighter.  Matt’s ability to look at and see the world differently allows him to envision solutions that we grately need for our future. Support a local farmer and buy some mushroo...

Today’s inspiring conversation is with Jeffrey Bill.  Jeff is a former collegiate athlete, CGA first team all American and NCAA Qualifier from 2007-2008 in gymnastics.  The lessons he gained from gymnastics including a tireless work ethic and positive attitude in the face of adversity have carried over into his adult life helping him transform into the person he wants to be. Follow me on Twitter:...

Aaron Wolf, Iraq war veteran and owner of Adventures Accessed LLC an outfitter, guide and backpacking company, talks about military service as a youth, struggles transitioning to civilian life, what it means to be human, enjoying the freedom of movement and how to best cultivate respect for life. In Chicago, Illinois or Asheville, North Carolina? Support a veteran owned business and take a trip in...

My partner Melissa and I reflect on experiences of life, change and growth on our shared journey over the past 7 years.  We met in Chicago, Illinois, moved to Boulder, Colorado together and next stop is Bend, Oregon. Follow me on Twitter: https://x.com/Pinealpodcast Please listen and share if you feel called: https://open.spotify.com/show/6wPOWTG9zdZ9PHwLJJdaXe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

Thank you for being and welcome to the Pineal Podcast. I’m Josh and "I know that I know nothing." So I created this podcast to help awaken my spirit. Every week I’ll track down individuals on their own journeys to explore the ways they think, how they acquired their views on life and seek to discover areas where commonality be found.  Please like, follow and subscribe if you'd like...