Giants Amongst Us

Real stories, told by real people. Hope all is goody, as always. We are back with another edition highlighting raw testaments of infinite possibilities. May this inspire your own actualizing potentials. And if you know anyone who may find value in this, feel free to share it. Today, Beami joins us, and he has a story to tell. Walking us through some of his darkest days. Abusive relationships, lack...

Real stories, told by real people . We are back with another one, I hope this finds you in good spirits. Everything is good on my end, just getting over a little cold. But nothing some rest, vitamins, good tea, and hearty home cooked meals couldn't take care of. My lovely wife played a big part in nursing me back to health haha. So let's get on with the show, shall we. Today Patricia joins us, and...

Hope this finds you in good spirits? Today I'll be solo-bolo for an 'In Between The Story'. We're going to talk a bit about the "feels" and the importance of not losing our humanness while navigating through this New Age of Intelligence. A topic that always seems to come up with me. So, hopefully moving forward we'll continue to build meaningful dialogues and explore ways to better live, and to be...

Real stories, told by real people. Happy New Years!! Hope all is well, It's good to be back with another sit down, we've got another Story to share. Today Rachel joins us, and she has a story to tell. "From a Kick in the Head to a Kick in the Ass" is the name of Rachel's memoir. Initially, it was only meant for her two boys. She raised her kids without telling them exactly what was going on with h...

We're back!!! And it feels good, too. On this new installment of 'In Between The Stories' we'll talk a little bit about the "quick fix." And, it's great exchange that promises to give us something for NOTHING!! In his book The Art of Being , Erich Fromm outlines two modes of existence - having and being . The first, having , primarily possession-centered i.e. objects, status, desires; destructive...

Real stories, told by real people. Back with another one!! Hope this finds you well? Today, Sarah joins us, and she's got a story to tell. Raised in a strict religious community, and what Sarah called a cult. She eventually fled to the woods at 13 years old. Jumping on her bike, and pedaling along a lonely, dark road for 10 kilometers, in Northern British Columbia. With the threat of wildlife, no...

Real stories, told by real people. It sure is good to be back. I'm pleased to have another story to share with you. Hope all is well? Today Dr. Robert Bleck joins us, and he's got a story to tell. To say Robert had a rough childhood would be an under statement. He was beaten, and abused physically and emotionally for many years under the hands of his own mother. Leading to deep wounds, After such...

Real stories, told by real people. Hope all is well? We're back with another one. Today Bob joins us, and he's got a story to tell. I'm always excited to introduce a new guest and story on the Show. And this one in particular was special for reasons that go back to a childhood fear of mine. You see, when I was young I had this obsession with death. I was terrified of it. Not knowing exactly what l...

Hope all is well? It's good to be back. I wanted to drop an episode before sharing and introducing a new guest on the Show. I'll be solo with another installment of 'In Between The Stories' . "Has AI Already Seized The World And Manipulated Our Perception of Reality?" That's what we'll be asking ourselves today, while going over an article written and published last year by Jason Breshears. It was...

Real stories, told by real people. As always, I'm pleased to be back with another story to share. Hope you're doing well, and this finds you in good spirits. Today David joins us, and he's got a story to tell. This is going to be a good one. Here's a little blurb from David's website to set the stage : "Picture a place 125 miles from the nearest human where the land is as wild and unpredictable as...

Real stories, told by real people. It's been a while since our last story shared. But, as always it feels good to be back with another one. Hope you all are well, today Alex joins us, and he's got a story to tell. This will have graphic, and sensitive content. It's a raw conversation about sexual abuse, and the journey towards healing. At 23 years old, Alex was biking around the Netherlands, and a...

Good to be back, as always. Hope this finds you well. Today, I'm solo-bolo and wanted to share some words with you about Intuition. This beautiful, glorious, hidden gem within all of us. If you'd like to read where this bit came from, you can find it here : https://giantsamongstus.org/blog/that-glorious-gem-within-intuition a blog I recently wrote and posted. We're gonna touch on a few things rega...

Real stories, told by real people. What does it mean to "Honor Your Heart?" And how can that help us with ending an addiction? I had my own interpretation of its translation, prior to today. But, our guest makes it clear where she's coming from, and the significance behind "Honor Your Heart." Today, Jessi joins us, and she's got a story to tell. 15 years of addiction. A younger Jessi didn't believ...

Real stories, told by real people. When was the last time you danced? Or what about walking around barefooted? Connection to earth, and source, influences our body. Today, Stephanie joins us, and she's got a story to tell. Having gone through the fire. Ridiculed as a child for "being different", loss of loved ones, lack of support at home, trauma from abusive relationships. Stephanie knows the pai...

Real stories, told by real people. “Millions of Americans living abroad are taxpayers, yet we are treated as an afterthought by the system—expected to comply with complex and costly tax rules while being denied basic assistance.” - Gabriel Morrow Born and raised in Cleveland, Tennessee, today Gabriel joins us. And he's got a story to tell. In 2020, Gabriel moved to Canada for love. Shortly after m...

Real stories, told by real people. Dealing with a major depression disorder, and anxiety as well, today, Derek joins us. And he's got a story to tell. Derek is a former award-winning sportswriter. He talks about the day he gave up his dream job in order to keep 50% custody of his daughter after his divorce. Since middle school, Derek struggled with major depression, and anxiety. And after losing h...

Host of Giants Amongst Us. Real stories told by real people. Introspection, self inquiry, and accountability. Exploring human nature and the road to self discovery

Real stories, told by real people. He paints, sings, song writes, plays the violin, guitar, teaches, and is an advocate for mental health. Benjamin Barnes AKA "Bencasso" joins us, and he's got a story to tell. From out the darkness, and emerging towards the light. Ben's story involves neglect, abuse, depression, disabilities and attempted suicide. But, in true GIANT AMONGST US fashion, Ben's story...

Real stories, told by real people. Crystal grew up within a strict religious structure, inside the Mormon church. And today she's going to talk about some of the challenges it presented. She was married at 17 years old, and taught that women are to stay at home, and have children. That's their role. Period, point, blank. It wasn't until later on in life that she would learn what religious trauma w...

Real stories, told by real people. A celebratory portrait of a man, musician, father, and friend that goes beyond the clichés of a tortured soul. Redefining how Kurt Cobain is remembered, Kelly Catlin joins us to talk about her new book. And rather than focusing on the tragedy of his passing, her book celebrates his life and lasting impact on humanity. A 500 page celebration of Kurt's life. Kelly...

Self forgiveness. Why is it so difficulty for some? Have you struggled with it? We're gonna talk about it today. And not just its difficulty, but what we can start doing today, to help us out. If this is something you've been struggling with. Forgiveness, letting go, and moving on. Easier said than done, right? I know, I know. This is something I've wrestled with for a long time. Shame , Guilt . D...

Real stories, told by real people. A Happy New Years to you all!! Art, and the human experience. Two creative spirits, collaborating together to publish their first book The Canvas of Life: A Collection of Poetry and Art. Gwendolyn, poet, and Alisha, painter, join us to talk about their creative process. How is Art able to inspire, transform and even heal the soul? Let's talk about it! It's great...

Real stories, told by real people. Deployment, PTSD, and mental health. A former infantryman, deployed twice to Afghanistan. Benjamin's experience first hand, the heavy cost of war. After spending time in combat zones, he began to have questions and concerns about the validity of the war. Benjamin shares some of the hardships he faced while abroad, and what it was like for him returning home. Medi...

Good Monday all, hope this finds you well, Pleased to be back for another sit down. Today, I'd like to share a bit of my experience with drinking Syrian Rue for the first time. This is another installment of 'In Between The Stories' . I recently returned from Cologne, Germany. About a 1 1/2 hour train ride from where I live. The reason for my visit? - I had a date with Mama Ayahuasca. If you haven...

Real stories, told by real people. Hope all is well on your end. I'm pleased to share another sit down with you all. Today, Rick joins us, and he's got a story to tell. Unfiltered and raw. This about one's journey towards enlightenment. How is one able to find forgiveness, healing and freedom, in the midst of chaos? From drug addiction to drug rehab. To having his whole world turned upside down. A...