Intellectual Freedom Podcast

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I'm back after a lengthy respite.  Life can be a winding road, and it was.  Health problems, work projects, etc., et., I don't need to bore you with my details.  However, I am happy to be back!   Every podcast I am now releasing is simultaneously being published on Substack as part of an Intellectual Freedom Course.  I would love to have you subscribe.  https://intellectualfreedom.substa...

Intermittent fasting could be a transformational technique to boost your health.  Ben Tanner, a Physician Assistant, has been counseling patients needing to make lifestyle changes for years.  He discusses the benefits and challenges of incorporating fasting into your life style.  You will be amazed how simple it is to take a couple baby steps that can have a huge impact on your health.  Send us Fa...

If you died today, and everything, I mean everything you ever viewed, posted, or commented online, is compiled in a book, how would you be remembered? It is an essential question because, first of all, you will die. And second of all, your digital footprint will be substantial. As a result, many will know more about you from your online impressions than your actions in the real world. No matter wh...

I had the privilege to speak with Deborah Driggs in this podcast. From her start as a Playboy Centerfold and Covergirl to her life as a Screen Actors’ Guild member.  Later, she achieved success by being in the Top 5% in the real estate industry as a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. Deborah Driggs has cleared many hurdles in life. While it may seem like Deborah’s success came easy to her, n...

I recently heard a story about a wealthy student on campus. He got busted parking in a handicap-accessible parking spot. His rationale was, ”It‘s not illegal for me to park in handicap spaces.  It only costs $250 if I get caught.  I‘d rather pay the money and not deal with the rain today.” My first thought when I head this is how despicable. There has always been a segment of the wealthy and afflu...

I had the opportunity to speak with the Top-Rated MMA podcast host, which is the #1 rated podcast in this genre, Erik Allen.  Beyond his success in business, his personal story of perseverance is incredible. From a broken home, beaten by mom‘s boyfriend, jailed at 18, bankrupt by 21, and battled addictions, his life was on a downward spiral quickly. Yet, he had the internal drive and discipline to...

Fun fact of the day, Gallop conducted a poll and uncovered that out of the world‘s one billion full-time workers, an astronomical 85% are unhappy in their jobs. The usual suspects are present in the survey: domineering boss, annoying colleagues, type of work sucks, the commute, or no opportunity for growth.  We have heard all of these before.  Most of us have experienced them firsthand. In Episode...

I can still see the TV public service announcements in my brain. ”This is your brain. This is your brain on drugs,” as the camera sweeps to an egg sizzling in a frying pan. I was an 80s child, and this was the message we were all taught. It has been 50 years and well over a trillion dollars spent since President Nixon declared war on drugs. Yet, drug problems have intensified and proliferated. In...

Someday is not a day of the week. For the chronic procrastinator, this may come as a surprise. Yes, it is easy to joke about that certain person in your life being ‘time-challenged.‘ Sure, some claim that without the stress of a looming deadline they simply can‘t perform. Some believe they are genetically predisposed to be a procrastinator--its Mom or Dad‘s fault you can‘t hit a deadline or stay f...

When a conversation turns to issues of race or identity politics things can heat up in a hurry. It doesn‘t have to be that way. The conversation is bigger & more nuanced than over-simplified, snide memes on critical race theory. It is possible to have an honest conversation, move past the emotion and negativity to racial healing if only we will put down the emotions and walls and listen to eac...

You need to 'do you' or 'focus on yourself first,' are common statements heard across society today. I recently read an article in the journal Public Discourse by Carl Trueman titled, "The Rise of Psychological Man."It is a good thing to pursue your goals, dreams, and aspirations; however, modern culture is pushing the self-centered focus to an extreme that can have d...

Over 75% of Kelly's body was severely burned in a freak accident when she was two years old. Her life was forever changed at that moment. It led to over 40 painful surgeries. Because her scars were so profound and visible, she was often bullied, shunned, and avoided.  People were uncomfortable around her.  As she grew up, this lead to not feeling wanted, needed, or even loved.  The scars ran...

On the windswept southern face of the Parnassos Mountain in Greece are the remains of the Temple to Apollo at Delphi. In the 7th century BC, it would have been a glorious sight to see. Once carved into stone at this temple were two simple words, "Know Thyself." It is easy to flippantly dismiss the words as we all think, "of course I know myself, I'm a father, mother, brother, s...

In May Colombia erupted in protest, in June Peru elected a self-avowed Marxist as president, and in July, Cuba erupted in protests against the communist regime. Much of Latin America is in a state of serious political unrest. Most already know the outcome of Venezuela's socialist revolution. Extreme poverty, destruction of infrastructure, a health care system in complete shambles, unemploymen...

The famous philosopher Taylor Swift in her song, "Shake it Off," made the profound statement, "haters gonna hate, hate, hate."  She was not wrong.  In the hyper-competitive landscape of the 21st century, the phenomenon, known as CRAB MENTALITY, where people react negatively, in terms of their thoughts, statements, or actions, to those who get ahead of them, even though they don...

The famous Shakespearean character Othello once lamented a disgust with people who are, "mere prattle without practice."  We all know that person who is all talk and no action, well, today on the podcast, there will be none of that with my guest, Deven Rodriquez. Deven is an ultra-marathon runner, active duty Army Officer, and motivational speaker among many other endeavors.  Deven embod...

Words matter. Words may reflect reality, but they also have the power to change reality - the power to uplift and to belittle. In politics, it is important everyone understands the ideological dogma the left and right imbed in their respective tribes. In a world where the attention span of the masses is short, the ability to concentrate small, and personal bias strong, never has the power of propa...

The most important thing you can do to improve your brainpower is not enrolling yourself in a graduate program at the university.  Instead, head down to your local Gold’s Gym or Powerhouse Gym, hang out with some of the bodybuilders and powerlifters, then pump out some intense sets.  If the local 'bro' gym isn't your thing any Planet Fitness or Curves will work just as well. We all...

On June 22, 2021, House Bill 233 was signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in Florida and takes effect July 1, 2021. The legislation includes requirements to protect the expression of diverse viewpoints in higher education. It goes so far as to prohibit institutions from shielding students, faculty, or staff from protected free speech. Since my podcast, "Intellectual Freedom," has been speakin...

What if I were to tell you from a historical perspective things are better now than they have ever been in the history of the world? My guess is you may think I am either drunk or delusional. I get it. We are bombarded every single day with negative news.  Plus, there are always bad things happening we need to improve upon, and to deny that fact would be delusional. Couple the negative news with t...

The cost of higher education has risen by 1,640% since 1963. This is absurd. Few would argue the quality has improved. Oh but wait, it gets even better, more than half of all American students go into debt to get through college, and the average is $37,500 in 2020. Collectively, students owe nearly $1.6 trillion. There is plenty of blame to go around: ineffective politicians, money-focused and pol...

As a Humanities instructor, I have sadly watched the cancer of cancel culture take root in America. Driven by political rhetoric from the extremes, amplified by mass media propaganda, the cancel culturalists lead a militaristic march, using language mirroring extremist fervor. Without critical thinking or even basic common sense, far too many people are too quick to slap labels on fellow Americans...

One of the greatest sculptors and artists of all time Leonardo da Vinci once said, "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."  Our post-modern technological age has ushered in massive improvements in technology, efficiency, ability to fight disease, and extend life. Yet, the more complex and technologically advanced society becomes the temptation to be duped by complexity bias gets gre...

On the Joe Rogan Podcast #1208 with guest Jordan Peterson, they discussed the idea that pain, for all intents and purposes is a GOOD thing. In fact, we need it to grow physically, emotionally, and intellectually. Pain is worth exploring because all of us experience pain. You may be going through it right now. Modern culture tends to avoid pain, hardship, and challenges. We often blame others. Some...