Home From Here with John Burton

Meryl Opsal is a child development and education expert, actress, and breast cancer survivor. During the course of her treatment she and her husband Marc created and recorded The Story Of Captain Charlotte, a serial podcast for children and adults both. Her story of overcoming cancer, her gifts, and her wisdom are all illuminary. Please visit https://www.thestoryofcaptaincharlotte.com/ for more in...

Members of the cast of Spring Awakening joins John in studio to talk politics, sexuality, grief, music, personal reveals, and their performance at The Center for Performing Arts in Rhinebeck, NY. Tickets are available at https://www.centerforperformingarts.org/

Dad, boyfriend, carpenter, bass player and brave human being Gregg Nott comes in to share his moving story of his own mental health.

Professional organizer Linda Samuels talks with John about the impact of organization on mental health, the color purple, and how to get started organizing.

Dino Martinez has been arrested 18 times, was a member of the Crips, and completely turned his life around to become the owner of Flavorful Brews and a powerful philanthropist, dedicated to providing affordable quality and changing the world for the better.

The People For People Fund is a unique non-profit which provides one-time assistance to local, self-reliant people who are faced with a sudden emergency. They are also willing to talk moon landings. For more information on this amazing non-profit model, visit https://www.peopleforpeoplefund.org/ .

Senatorial candidate Pat Sheehan stops in to cover a host of political topics and sing a song. Home From Here is an unaffiliated forum for safe, constructive communication and we do not publicly endorse candidates as we seek to learn what we can.

John talks to himself about disappointing his daughter and the new book being written about The Lifted Project. To learn more about The Lifted Project, please visit LiftedProject.org - you will be lifted.

Julie Parisi is the founder of Listening Ways, a workshop and program that teaches communication. She and John do exercises and talk about how to have more effective communication in relationships, at work, everywhere.

What do you do when you get the Deputy to the President of Vassar College to sit in a room with you? You ask ChatGPT what the world's 10 biggest problems are and then you get Wesley Dixon to solve them. Wesley is brilliant, funny, spiritual, wise, and can maybe fix the world.

Jeiris Cook is a singer/songwriter from New Jersey. It was instant friendship as Jeiris and John cover guitar geeking, exercise, music and family.

Michael Harris is the Director of the Home Based Crisis Services Program at Astor Services. To donate, discover, or reach out to Astor Services go to https://www.astorservices.org/

Comedienne Jordan Fried comes to the studio to talk with John about comedy, creating a show, politics, relationships, and following your passion.

Carrie Martabano (GYST on Facebook, go find it) came in and two and a half hours later she and John pretty much covered the world.

John tells a freaky story then asks about flow and purpose.

Mercedes Barreto is an author, publisher, public relations professional, and friend of the show. Her latest book, The Music Of The Hudson Valley, profiles ten musicians/bands and has already reached #1 on Amazon in one category. Buy the book here.

Lindsay Mann's first appearance on the show was so uncanny that we asked her back, this time to read the Akashic Records for cohost Trish Burton. We talked money, fate, and Lindsay's future.

Albrie and Sandy Viani join John in studio to tell the moving story of Albrie's journey raising her now adult son Cody, who is challenged with autism, bi polar, and depression, as well as her path through divorce and raising 4 other children, and the strength she finds in her faith.

One of the show's most popular episodes ever, Leslie Wayne comes to the studio to talk about her battle with cancer and to inspire us all to "live while you are living." Leslie has subsequently appeared on the show many times, was featured at The Lifted Project, and continues to move everyone she meets with her courage and her grace and her example.

Friend of the show (and John) Christa Hines stops in with cohost Trish Burton to talk about Pat's Place, the latest successful project from Hudson River Housing. They talk about the problem of addiction, whether farms are natural, what Christa does with her free time if she has any, and they solve an ethical dilemma for John. For more information on the amazing work and success of Hudson River Hou...

Brazilian singer/songwriter Nanan toured the US and stopped by the studio to play with and for John - his enthusiasm for music and life is uplifting, as are the VERY interesting friends he brought with him - Liana, Chris and Francine. Show ran way long but you will see (and hear) why.

Gina Sevigny's history as a primary caregiver to family members with cancer was so impactful that she started the Earth Angels Believe Foundation to provide financial assistance to patients and their families. She stops by the studio to tell her own personal story and explain how a little help can mean so much. Earth Angels Believe is one of the non profit partners for The Lifted Project - 2025.

John and Becki have their Akashic Records read by the amazing Lindsay Mann. In one of the most revealing episodes ever, Lindsay teaches us about the Records, then performs two readings, which left John and Becki stunned. Contact Lindsay at www. HeyClarity.com.

Singer songwriter and one half of the Jimmy Lee Duo Jimmy Lee stops by to talk about his marriage mantra - "I'm sorry - I forgive you" and to play a few of his originals to promote the James's Warriors Music Festival.

Patty Atkinson joins John in the studio to play a few originals, talk about how a health scare gave her the perspective to pursue music, and her appearance at the James's Warriors Music Festival. Tickets available at https://www.jamesswarriors.org/events/no-one-rocks-alone - John is hosting and there will be six GIANT acts as well as some solo performances sprinkled in.