Common Humanity

In this conversation with author, Michael Roberts, we learn about part of his story of abuse from Catholic priests. But more importantly, we get to know a man who has taken his own painful experience and used it to raise his voice to help others. As I spoke with Michael I was happy to know that empathy, peace, and happiness can be found in another human being who has overcome so much. You can foll...

Matt King is a fellow podcaster who has been using his platform to give a voice to those who have a story to tell. An active participant in his local government, Matt advocates for reform in the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and has added new depth to his podcast by introducing interviews with local politicians and survivors of abuse in special series he hosts along with his regular show....

Jenell Mellish the owner of Arena Training Institute in Cheyenne, WY as well as Ringside Sports, the non-profit she created to help youth athletes in the Cheyenne area. Jenell shares with us some of the things she has learned through her experience in the military, a tragic event that changed her life, and combat sports. We also talk about the change that we feel need to happen for our youth in Ch...

Steve Olson is a street minister, martial arts instructor, and I have the pleasure of calling him a friend. In this episode, we talk about how our experiences with sexual assault and abuse have impacted our lives. We dive into how difficult it is to admit you are a victim and how, as a man, it can be harder for people to believe you. The psychological trauma that also follows an abusive relationsh...

Marie and I dive headfirst into being resilient as she shares parts of her story in overcoming abuse, addictions, cancer, and more. All stories that she also has as part of her book, Raised by Wolves, Trapped by Demons . Throughout our conversation we talk about the different things that made her who she is today, which is a woman bent on helping others overcome through the stories of her life.&nb...

As I get to know a fellow podcaster who started around the same time as me, I was reaffirmed that this human experience is so common. We talk about the hard lessons we had to learn in life about relationships and finding our self worth. Why mental health is so important and how filling your life with people who want to see you succeed will amplify your life. You can check out Quiano at his podcast...

As I catch up with an old friend who I haven't seen outside of Facebook updates in 10 years, I realize how easy it is to not only lose touch with people but get back in touch with them. In this episode, we discuss how saying yes or simply asking can change your life. We also touch on personal growth and how you can use your positive vibes to enhance the world around you with joy, kindness, and a h...

As I listen to Chad's story of how he got recruited, indoctrinated, and eventually left a religious cult, I couldn't help but point out the similarities between his experiences and my own with abusive relationships. The love-bombing, the promises, the guilt trips, the shame, the embarrassment, the fear, and the eventual healing. Play by play, is a feeling known all too well by many people in this...

Doug and I talk about how he prefers to inspire people rather than motivate them because change has to come from within, not without. For this reason, he likes to be the person to help light someone's spark and watch them find their own way to create the life they desire. We also talk about how and why people get stuck, the but theory, and how we can, as a community of humans, help each other get...

Vante and I talk about what music means to us and why he took charge and decided to open his own recording studio in the heart of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The opportunities he is working to provide for artists in his community and how he wants his business to strengthen the community as a whole. Check out what Vante is doing at Wyoming Waves Studios and Vante Anderson . I am C. S. Phoenix; an empowermen...

Today I am joined by Johnna, an evidence based life coach and host of the Shit I Wish Someone Told Me Podcast. Today we talk about how, often times, the seemingly positive things we hear can lack the nuance and understanding required for us to grow. And how, though something may help us in the short term, it may not be the best way for us to continue in life. Did you know that 95-98% of our decisi...

Join me as I talk to Michael Ulloa, a personal trainer and performance nutritionist, about the body positivity movement, how fitness is for everyone - not just people with visible abs, and how health goes much deeper than what you look like. This real, human conversation also touches on how one's socioeconomic status can impact their overall health and how we need to have more conversations about...

We went all over the board on this one.  From how we got into bodybuilding and powerlifting to how finding your purpose can help guide your personal growth. We touched on how we often share the same pain or trials and how we can set aside our differences and have conversations with one another to find peace and understanding in our humanity. Stay until the end for the conversation cards to fi...

In this episode, we talk with Megan about how she became familiar with dyslexia when her young son was struggling.  From there she has learned about dyslexia and literacy so that she can advocate for her kids and work to change the education system to serve every child. We dive into neurodiversity and how is has impacted our lives, because it can be much more than trouble reading or sitting s...