Empirical Peapod

Today I sit down with Ashley Klemm of Ashley Klemm Photography ! We talk about photography (obviously), relationships, being a full time business owner and a full time mom to three boys, personally exploring sensuality and also empowering others to do the same... Plus, you get to hear me absolutely fail at trying to pronounce boudoir a handful times.

Here we are at the end of our health journey! Courtney and I do a final check in after trying to get healthy over the last three months.

Courtney and I check in for part five of the Getting Better series... what happened to part 4? We don't talk about part 4. Welcome to part 5!!

It's been a month since Courtney and I started our journey of getting healthy together! In this episode we check in as usual, but also we weigh in to see what kind of progress we're making...if any.

In this episode Courtney and I follow up after the first couple weeks of our health journey.

Courtney and I start our health journey! We discuss things that have worked or not worked in the past plus any current blocks we have. We also try to set realistic goals/commitments, and we do our first weigh in.

Kicking off Season 4 with me explaining where I've been, what's going on presently, and what is coming up in the near future. Also, I take a bit of a dive into an emotional black hole brought to you by music!

Today I sit down for a different kind of conversation. In this episode I offer my space to allow someone else to share their vision of what their podcast will look like when it launches! Don't worry, I still manage to derail the conversation and fly off on random tangents so it feels familiar! But, the point is...and I can't tell you how genuinely excited I am for this podcast to become a...

Today I sit down for another conversation with Amie. Realizations, unmarried, letting a crush be a crush, healthy boundaries, dialing in diet, dialing in gym time, fake tan, bedazzled bikini, first body building competition, sexual awakening...but not in a slutty way, cohosting a new podcast with me.

Today I sit down with my friend Jenna. Growing up in New Orleans, young love, stereotypical movie romance, leaving the bayou for Illinois, growing interest in psychology, creating her own trauma recovery course, finding her true calling, creating The Pleasure Temple Mystery School...which touches on many topics, such as; tantric alchemy, goddess based astrology, sensual leadership, and erotic whol...

Today I sit down with Jess Stewart. Learning that our lives ran parallel when we were younger, child of divorce, needing a hug...but not in a bad way? Married young, amazing kids, betting on herself, explaining divorce to children, co-parenting, a new... old relationship, being happy, another amazing kid, the beauty of communication, healthy relationship, complete family, genuinely thriving!

Today I sit down with Vada Marshall! Having teenage parents, co-parenting, raised by a village, being pulled in multiple directions, the anxiety of striving for perfection, realizing what you think is normal is not normal, younger siblings, being a second mom, learning healthy boundaries, working with kids, asking google for hobby ideas!?

This week's episode is all about favorite albums! Dave joins me again and we literally just discuss our favorite albums and why they're relevant to our lives!

Today the entire AP crew of J, Guy, Randy, Tim, Yunker, and Dave gathers in my tiny office to reminisce and talk about our experiences throughout the years as a local band. I also gave Dave creative control over the intro/outro and mix, so hopefully it sounds good, otherwise...we shake Dave! Absolutely Perfect - The Angel In The Marble

Today I sit down with Dr. Melissa, for the second time! This time we discuss the multiple books she's written. A children's book on how to deal with anxiety, and an adult book about eliminating anxiety. At the time of recording she is putting together a proposal for her third book, so we discuss that also! 10 Tips For Overcoming Anxiety: A Pocket Guide For Kids Alchemizing Anxiety

Today I sit down with my friend Erica. Having "fun" at prom, growing up in Boulder Hill, shifting friends, second thoughts about school, degree in photography, working in the mall, CNA, job at a dealership, crochet, small town living, pressure of being what you're supposed to be? Appreciating where you are, releasing expectations, being an amazing self made person, recognizing how fa...

Today I sit down with Amaya Askia, who is my cousin (pretty sure 2nd cousin technically), and is only eighteen... but I was curious what her perspective and experience has been like in life so far, for instance; being the oldest of six inter-racial kids, being second mom, growing up in an abusive house, etc. I'm honestly and genuinely excited to say that while Amaya can't speak for her gen...

Today I sit down with the amazing Katie Boeke. K9 Drone search and rescue, coming up in Boulder Hill, searching for bodies in the river, not becoming a vet, not becoming a chiropractor, car accident, inspired by fire fighters, thinking girls can't be a fire fighter!? Working at a bank, becoming a fire fighter and paramedic, working twenty four hour shifts, horse training, keeping super busy, m...

Today I sit down with the wonderful Jenni Watgen! Growing up in Boulder Hill, being a good student, a little shy, volleyball, coming out of her shell, following the rules. I teach Jen how to use reverse psychology on her phone, neighborhood friends, becoming a psychologist, getting married, starting a family, co-parenting, betting on herself, moving forward!

Today I sit down with my friend Alex, a fellow bass player! Church, making friends, making music, ska band, party house, mental health, getting better, video games, and of course a couple good friends getting emotional about comic books!

Today I sit down for the second time with one of my favorites, Katie. After a short catch up we jump right in and talk about the journey she's been on since we last spoke, which is...framed...or anchored, I guess around what I'm going to call an in depth look at my astrological identity and birth chart!!

Today I sit down with my friend Jen! Barely growing up in Jersey, a life time in Batavia, becoming a D1 athlete, making music, starting a band, substitute teaching, relating to teenagers, video games, recording/releasing music (I obsess over my favorite song), playing shows constantly, and the final words of wisdom... (I'm not gonna tell you here, give it a listen!) Checkout Jenny Scara on Spo...

Today I sit down with my oldest friend Raya, who has known me since the day I came home from the hospital as a baby. We have not seen or spoken to each other since we saw Jurassic Park in the cinema together well over thirty years ago! Anyway, in utero projection, being the baby, close neighborhood, moving away, not feeling right in your own skin, growing up, getting married, starting a family, ti...

Today I sit down with one of my oldest friends Zack. Disclaimer; we definitely spent the first twenty five to thirty minutes talking about wrestling... so enjoy that, or skip it! Childhood tragedy, amazing stepdad, amazing sister, more tragedy, never feeling like he belongs, becoming a social chameleon, being a polarizing person, taking responsibility for his actions, taking his life in a new dire...

Today I sit down with my friend Taylor. Playing football, body transformation, being a Marine, sustaining an uncomfortable amount of concussions, factory shenanigans, becoming a fiancé! I also couldn't let him leave without discussing his recent win in a strong man competition!