Relatively Normal

The image of the Black man in America has changed over time and continues to evolve. Historically, Black men have been subjected to negative stereotypes and discrimination, often portrayed as violent, dangerous, and intellectually inferior. These stereotypes were perpetuated through media representation, such as in films and television shows, and in everyday interactions. However, in recent years,...

I could have brought a black guest on to talk about February but that song and dance is played out.  I could have told everyone that I am going to focus on poverty, police brutality, the unbalanced school system and other things plaguing the black community during Black History Month, but that is so 2022.  From now on, I am continuing the conversation throughout the entire year.  That is why I inv...

This is going to be a little different for most of you.  As some of you know, I am the host of another show, the "6AMRun Podcast."  That show is not only about running and nutrition, but it also about self-help and lifesfyle. We bring on all kinds of guests and this week I wanted to bring you into that show.  Join 6AMRun.com Ambassador and Host, Marc Paisant, as we welcome Autoimmun...

Many of us don't know how to let go -  let go of the fear, the pain, and the trauma.  We also don't know understand what we can gain when we finally learn to let go: Freedom.  That is where our guest, Patricia Lindner, comes in. Patricia joins the show all the way from the southern portion of Germany.  She helps professional women and men achieve FREEDOM CUBED by letting go of anxiety, pain, or st...

How do you turn pain into power? How do you unlock that part of your mind that allows you use all trauma and negativity you have experienced and use it as fuel to build a prosperous and successful future? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, I have the perfect therapist and coach for you.  Vin Infante has been featured in Forbes, NY Weekly, International Business Times, Entreprene...

With all the research being done on all the different diets available, how do we know which one could work for you? Should I eat meat, should I eat organic, should I eat carbs, PLEASE MAKE IT ALL STOP.  For everyone going through these same emotions, I may be able to help.  Nicole Laurent is a Metabolic Mind Award recipient (2022) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Wa...

Relationships are hard.  Or.....do we just make them that way? If you're like me, you will read every book, listen to every TED talk and relate to every meme in an attempt to get your relationship where you want it to be.  What if, just for a moment, we did something so extraordinary, so unthinkable and so "out there" that could change your luck in no time at all: what is we communicated...

When it comes to relationships, the health of the relationship, the mental health of each partner and the possibility to the relationship lasting, we would be foolish not to talk about SEX. Yes, that 3-letter word that everyone takes part but no one talks about.  Until now.  Today, I welcome Elena Zaharova and Anfisa Savchenko, co-founders of the Purpur app, to the show.  At one poi...

Coaches are important. Simple as that.  Some of the best memories I have from my childhood include my former coaches.  From my dad coaching my brother and me at 8 years old to my soccer coaches at Clemson - some of the most crucial life lessons I learned were from my coaches.   As an adult, we can take this same approach when it comes to leadership and mentorship.  Austin Wheel...

How do we recover from our past? How do we take the steps needed to prioritize our mental health, continue our personal journeys and make sure we are not just giving our time and energy to those around us, but also setting up our own support systems?  All great questions and that is why I am speaking to Kinesiologist, Mentor, Archetypal Life Coach, Mother, and Author, Amanda Kate. Amanda desc...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope 2022 was amazing and I hope that 2023 will continue to bless you with success and fortune.   Are you looking to make a change this year? Are you looking for that "passion project" that will not only fulfil a void in your life but also stimulate your mind? Well, if you have listened to this show in the past, you know how much I am against New Year's Resolutions. They are...

Happy Holidays! I hope each and every one of you had an amazing Christmas and are looking forward to the new year! The word of today is: ENERGY.  The energy you put out is usually the energy you receive. I am learning this fact more and more each day.  That is why I am so happy to introduce Vitality coach, Yoga instructor and all-around bad a$$, Megan Nolan.  Megan helps success dri...

The mind-body connection is an extremely important part of the human experience.  Within holistic healing, treating the underlying issues rather than just focusing on the symptoms is the key factor in the comprehensive approach to helping a person feel whole again.  That is where my guest, Lyn Delmastro-Thomson, comes in.  Lyn is a certified hypnotherapist and a mind-body medicine p...

It is always a good time when I have a rich and robust conversation with another man who has learned to be open and honest with his emotions and feelings.  Another dad and husband that is working hard every day to show his friends and family an authentic version of himself so he can lead an open and honest life.  That man is Tony Hardman.  Tony Hardman is the founder of Not Quite Zen, a blog and p...

What if I told you all the answers to every question you had about health and happiness?  What if I was able to explain the ways we can all be successful in life, successful in fitness, better human beings and overall better at living the life we want to live?  I think it is obvious I cannot do that, but if I could, the answers would probably be more simple than you expect.   What i...

One of the greatest things I learn from the guests on this show is all the ways we can help ourselves and help others.  On this episode, I chat with Yoga Therapist, Annisa Hudak, on the ways she uses Yoga Therapy to guide others in the use of effective, science based methods and other holistic techniques for the management/healing of symptoms relating to PTSD and trauma for people who want to...

What does it mean to be a Man? Are we allowed to show weakness? Fear? Vulnerability? Can we utter the words, "I just don't have it today?" A lot of us think we can't say or do these things because that goes against everything we have been taught.   That is why I wanted to speak to Keith. Keith Gilmore writes primarily on culture, ethics, psychology, spirituality, philosophy, and psychedelics....

In 1974, Dr. Herbert J. Freudenberger, a German-born American psychoanalyst, coined the term Burnout to describe symptoms of exhaustion and mental malaise. He delved into the underlying roots of burnout and outlined proven methods to alleviate the condition. Unfortunately, in 2022, some people still don't believe it exists.  Some people will just complain that people aren't working hard enoug...

Two simple words Everyone Struggles.  Easy to understand; hard to quantify.  When we start to understand that everyone on this planet has their bad days - you know, those days when the dryer eats one of our favorite socks, those days when we leave the house 5 minutes early but somehow arrive 15 minutes late, those days when your dog ACTUALLY eats your homework - you know, just one of THO...

How do you describe yourself to others? Do you lead with your job title? Your generational title? Your race, gender or ethnicity? The reason I ask is because how we describe ourselves says a lot about what is important to us.  I would like to introduce you to Dai Manuel.  This is how he describes himself: Dai Manuel is a super dad, dating his wife, with a lead by example way of living an...

What do you really know about Schizophrenia? Have you used incorrectly in a sentence or phrase in your life?  Do you just throw it out there to describe the mental state of your favorite movie or TV villian?  Have you ever known anyone with the disease?  Well, that is why I invited Matthew Dickson to be a guest on the show.  Matthew led an average childhood, and during his univ...

Most of us only see the finished product when it comes to sports.  We don't see the physical toll that training plays on and athlete and we definitely don't see the mental toll that it plays.  That is why I wanted to speak to my guest this week, Chris K. Jones.  Chris is a recovering serial entrepreneur who quit at the peak of his career to honor the promise he made to himself at 19 that he would...

When I recorded a show last season, I spoke candidly about being burnt out at work and feeling underappreciated. I was guilty of perpetually people pleasing and not setting appropriate boundaries for myself.  It wasn't until I took control of my situation and reframed what my job meant to me that I was able to truly move forward in a productive and positive manner.   Everyday people go to work and...

One of the biggest issues facing our children is bullying.  A recent study found that 1 in 5 kids are the victims of bullying.  That is why my guest, Dr. Nghi Dang, decided to write and illustrate the book series, The Adventures of Max and Friends, to assist kids and parents with talking about this important topic. The series follows Max as he navigates through school, friendships, bully...

For many people who have mental health difficulties and struggle to work, Social Security disability benefits can be an enormous help. However, getting those benefits can often present a big hurdle to overcome. That is where my guest, Spencer Bishins, comes in. Bishins recently published a book about the Social Security Disability Process called “Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so ha...