Good Faith Idea Exchange

Perhaps my favorite interview of Season 1, for this flashback episode  I was honored to sit down with Dr. William Unger for a heavy interview about PTSD and similar trauma.  Dr. Unger works for the Providence VA Health Care System in the Trauma Recovery Service.  He has worked there for 32 years.  He is also a VA consultant and trainer for Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Psychotherapy for PTSD and a...

For this flashback from Season 1, I sat down with Tyrone Smith, Director of Employment & Housing for Operation Standown.  OSD is a statewide agency that assists veterans in need of assistance, especially in the areas of housing and employment.  For the holidays, I think it's important to highlight those giving to help others, especially our vets. Operation Standown services Rhode Island,...

Another Season 1 gem, for this flashback episode, I got the opportunity to sit down with Rich Norris.  Rich is currently the Assistant Principal for 360 High School in Providence, RI.  This interview was extra special in so many ways.  From hearing about the hardships he's lived through and overcome, to his honest take on our education system, to the multitude of ways he is paying it forward...

An awesome flashback from Season 1, I had sat down with the Owner of Bonvoyage_Babes travel blog, Tatum Skipper.  Tatum has amassed an impressive social media presence in a rather short amount of time, with over 30,000 Instagram followers and counting.  She's still using her growing influence to make a positive difference in people's lives through travel, focusing on helping people overc...

Flashback- This episode is also from season 1.  Another of my favorites.  I reached out across the pond to talk to Hannah Lemon.  Hannah is a graduate of Saint Andrews University and works for Edinburgh University in the field of wildlife biology in the U.K.  Our talk touched on areas from her current work in the field, to modern conservation efforts, to climate change.  This episode wasn't v...

Flashback- Back in Season 1, I sat down with Tory Kern.  She manages a youth street outreach team at House of Hope, a community development agency.  Their focus is fighting homelessness in our communities and providing support to those currently experiencing homelessness or at risk of being homeless.  Her team (HYPE) specializes in youths between the ages of 13 and 24.   Tory can be reached via em...

For the season 2 finale, I sat down with Brooke Young, a former news and sports broadcaster turned Speaking, Presentation and Visibility Consultant and Coach.  We talk about the power of human connection and why developing excellent presentation and communication skills is so vitally important this day and age.  We get into how one can begin to improve their communications skills and the psycholog...

Today's episode is the conclusion of the two-parter about what life is like on a naval submarine.  This part of the conversation is more animated and anecdotal than part 1, which provided more of a general understanding of military and sub life.  Next week's episode will be the Season 2 finale.

Now more than ever, it is important that we prepare ourselves for unforeseen dangers that could arise.  That's where Tina Ginn comes in.  She assists in preparing clients for unexpected emergencies, so their lives are impacted as little as possible.  She is the developer of the 'Your Backup Plan' app and hosts a podcast by the same name.  Also of note, the interview itself is from J...

For today's episode, I wanted to take a moment and talk about some important stuff going on right now that affects all of us.  I wanted to speak to this and present facts about these matters from the source and provide my observations from the perspective of an ordinary, concerned, American citizen. Sources: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/sep/15/infowars/biden-plan-require-more-ba...

For today's episode, I sat down with a couple old friends from the submarine I used to serve on.  Our conversation provides some incite on life aboard a submarine and the routines we find ourselves a part of both in the military and after our return to civilian life.

For today's episode, I sat down with Tyler to talk about the full withdraw of troops from Afghanistan and the chaos that followed.  How did this happen?  And more importantly, what do we do now?  Also, as it has been 20 years since 9/11, I want to acknowledge the tragic and senseless loss of life that day.  It is not lost on me that 20 years later, this is what we're talking about.

My guest today was raised in a cult and is a survivor of sex trafficking.  She later went undercover in the U.S. and around the world busting sex trafficking rings.  She's done remarkable things, from writing federal legislation, to negotiating with warlords in foreign countries for children. Her name is Amanda Catarzi and she has a remarkable story to tell. If you or someone you know is a vi...

You may remember in a previous episode, I talked dating and relationships with Dr. Andrea Liner, a clinical psychologist.  It was a 1 on 1 interview.  For today's episode, Dr. Liner is back, but two others are added to the conversation this time.  Today's episode is an open, honest conversation about relationships and dating in the present day from multiple perspectives.

For today's episode, I wanted to change things up a bit.  I have yet to sit down solo and just talk to everyone.  So, today I'm pulling back the veil and talking about why I started this podcast and more importantly, my philosophy behind it.  It's a quick listen.  Give it a few minutes of your time.

For today’s episode, I sat down with England’s Dr. Fairoz Fayaz.  She is a family physician with over 25 years experience in medicine.  She stepped away from the hospitals to help more people in a direct, boots on ground initiative. Her passion is to help her clients fight against chronic conditions and infections and she’s here to teach us a bit more about than we thought we knew. Find her on Fac...

For today's episode, I sat down with Beth Rondeau-Deacon.  Beth has been teaching mathematics for nearly 30 years.  Some of that time was spent teaching prisoners in a maximum security penitentiary.  She has written about a book about these and more incredible experiences, titled, "7 Doors In."  It has been a very successful read, currently optioned to be made into a feature film.

Today's episode is a throwback to a few months back.  This was a conversation shortly after the election, during the fallout.  Tyler and I shared our perspectives on the election, our government, the two-party system and what is causing the rapidly growing rift in our society.  It's not a short convo, so I added links to important points in the episode.  Also, the audio isn't the be...

For today's episode, I sat down with Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Liner, to talk about dating and relationships in 2021.  What makes a healthy relationship today?  What are some red flags to watch out for?  And how can we recognize certain patterns we find ourselves drawn to in relationships?  All this and more are discussed.  Give it a listen.

Today I sat down with family law expert, Dr. Barb Hughson to talk about divorce, particularly from a standpoint of what happens to children caught in the middle of it and how they are affected.

Today I sat down with Dietician Adrianne Delgado to talk health and wellness and to answer the question, how healthy are we really? If you'd like to know more about Adrianne or speak to her directly: Website: www.bodymetrixhealth.com IG and FB: @bodymetrixhealth Podcast: Nourish, Eat, Repeat Book: https://www.amazon.com/Nourish-Eat-Repeat-womans-healthier/dp/1733363904

Today's episode is the conclusion of our two-part special about race in America in 2021.  This episode will be much different than part one.  This is a very different perspective on this difficult topic, which you will realize early on.  I presented this topic in a two-parter to highlight these differences in opinion.  Still, episodes like this are a big reason why I created this podcast.  A...

Today's episode is the first of a two-part special about race in America in 2021.  It's an honest conversation between two people of different backgrounds expressing where we are as a country concerning this sobering topic.  Episodes like this are a big reason why I created this podcast.  A place for us to have these difficult conversations and express what we think and feel honestly, wi...

For today's episode, I sat down with Leiza O'Neil of Howard University's School of Medicine.  She is a professional with nearly thirty years of experience.  She is planning to release a book titled, "The Nuances of Medical School," in which she provides an honest and in-depth look at medical school.  The sorts of things you won't find through a simple web search.   Sh...

For today's episode I sat down with Dr. Diane Kern from the University of Rhode Island to talk about her work helping young people dealing with trauma.  We're talking about trauma of all types, including PTSD.  Last season I did an episode with a boots on ground professional helping veterans with trauma.  So, I figured it fitting to do an episode dedicated to understanding and helping ch...