Just Dumb Enough Podcast

It's not until I think about music being played that I realize I barely know the names of the major instruments. Luckily my expert today has a lot of experience and passion as a professional musician. My guest today is Larry Powell. Larry has been playing the Trumpet for over 40 years now; performing everywhere from an Orchesta to a Circus, from Entertaining on a Cruise Ship to Teaching in a Class...

There's a huge market on the internet for podcasts about conspiracies. I've never gotten into that genre on this show, but I couldn't help it when my experts today showed up with exclusive information about the most famous assassination in modern history. My guests today are Katana Zachry & Sara Peterson. These two are responsible for "The Lone Star Speaks", a book that is providing a wealth of ne...

As our understanding of the world and medicine grows, certain things have to change. Things like leeches, cigarettes, and heroin were all considered to be good for you until we learned how bad they were. And now we're seeing positive therapies from things we used to only see as illegal street drugs. My guest today is Jonathan de Potter. Jonathan owns the psychedelic, plant-medicine based Behold Re...

I think we've all seen or heard of working dogs in some capacity or another. Either alongside police officers, at airports, in warzones, or portrayed doing other extreme jobs in movies. But I was shocked and emotionally devastated to find out that the animals dedicating their lives to a mission are often abandoned when their service is complete. My guest today is Bob Bryant. Bob is the Co-Founder...

The topic of eating disorders can make people really uncomfortable. It's not something that sees much attention, and according to my expert, it might be so well hidden for a number of reasons, including: shame, trendy diets, an injury, or just because the person engaged in the bad habits doesn't realize they have a problem. My guest today is Jessica Setnick. Jessica is a dietician with over 25 yea...

The men and women who serve in the military, for whatever country they might belong to, are an exceptional type of people. The very nature of the job means acknowledging there are people you'll likely never know who want you dead. That's pretty extreme, and yet there's an experience that is just as challenging when they finish their term of service. My guest today is Natalie Shand-Spellman. Coach...

I'd like to think that if I were wrongfully arrested for a crime, I'd also be found innocent by a thorough justice system. But my expert today shows that is not always the case, by sharing a truly one sided story of corruption in our courts that stripped the freedoms of an innocent woman.. My guest today is Jean Adam. Jean is a film maker and justice advocate, recently releasing his documentary "F...

We've all wanted to restart something at some point. I'm into a situation myself where I wish had a do over button, and could make entirely different decisions that would alter my life path drastically. But there is no magic button to press. Instead what we can do is make a new start. Scrap the old chapters and just start a new book about our life from this moment on. My guest today is Hilary DeCe...

It feels like it's been a while since I've covered anything in the weirder categories on the show. So today my expert is walking us through how you investigate a haunted location! My guest today is Jason Hassler. Jason is the Director of Big River Paranormal, with it's home right here in Oregon near me. His team responds to requests from concerned home owners and curious businesses, all in the nam...

The only concierge I knew of before this interview was the kind you'd have at a nice hotel. Turns out there are also direct to patient doctors, who tailor their office and styles to fit your unique care and needs. My guest today is Dr. Robin Hall. Robin is the now retired founder of a concierge medical practice with over 30 years of total practice. The big draw in these practices is to get away fr...

All I have to say is "Carpal Tunnel" and people will start rubbing their wrists and hands. It's become a nightmare that most of us live in fear of developing. But it's not a definite outcome. You can actively avoid it with as little as one minute per day. My guest today is Dr. Terry Zachary. Our fine doctor started as a sports chiropractor and has spent his fair share of time as a professional gol...

I know I call myself dumb, but I didn't think I was going to be completely blindsided by meditation. You sit, close your eyes, and think about just breathing, right? It seems pretty easy as a concept. But apparently I'm wrong. And not just a little wrong, but grossly incorrect. It can be done with your eyes open, with a sound or phrase, and even while walking. My guest today is Shai Tubali. Shai i...

I'm not very supportive of myself. My expert today tells us that's not unusual, but it still feels bad. Luckily we're also going to learn ways to fix this shortcoming. My guest today is Julie Potiker ( MindfulMethodsForLife. Com ). Julie is a mindful self compassion coach, meditation coach, and author among other things. She's here to share with everyone easy ways to get out of your funk and find...

Let's not play pretend here; with power comes an abuse of that power. It doesn't need to be gambling on human suffering for personal profit, it can be as simple as suggesting you should be seated first or get a discount just because you have a specific job. If you've earned respect, those things might just happen. But as my expert today explains, asking for that special treatment may not be simply...

Wouldn't we all like to make $30,000 more per year? My expert today tells us how some can accomplish just such a goal. Fortunately for the female audience, it's entirely attainable. Unfortunately that means you're probably also being grossly underpaid.  My guest today is Mia Smithson. Mia is a global director of talent management, responsible for hiring and development across seven countries. Her...

They say you hone your skills by doing the same things over and over until you've perfected it. But what does that say for my expert today who, to date, has delivered over 6,000 babies without a single mother lost in the process? My guest today is Dr. Alan Lindemann. Dr. Lindemann is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist and began his career delivering babies over 45 years ago. And with that nearly hal...

What is racism? What is Bias? When asked the questions, my expert would say that it's filling in the gaps of your knowledge with negative assumptions. Is the sweaty athlete a poor student? Does the person with the tattoo sleeve have a criminal record? Has the host of this show ever worked a day in his life, or is he just another bum with a podcast? No matter your answer, if you don't have hard dat...

You have caveman brains. Don't worry, we all do. It's part of our brain's make up that formed back when not fitting in meant certain death. But now we live in an advanced age with modern luxuries and that same part of our brain causes us an endless amount of suffering. So join my expert and I as we explore how we can turn it off. My guest today is Dr. Betsy Holmberg ( betsyholmberg.com ). Our good...

Have you ever heard of a "Mocktail"? I hadn't before speaking to my expert, and I'm a light social drinker at most, but now that I know you can substitute a little hard alcohol for a full on dessert; gaining the benefits of fruits and losing the effects of inflammation, I'm certainly going to try it. My guest today is Amy Fox. Amy is a master nutritionist, a mom, and an endurance athlete. And the...

Talking to an audience or in public can be harder for some people than others. According to an recent psychological study: 30% of the general population has a truly clinical level fear of public speaking. Given that information, you should already feel better about yourself. Now wait until you hear from my expert about how you too can get in front of some of the most intense audiences on the plane...

Light content warning! We are discussing bomb threats and active shooters with my expert today. We aren't graphic or unnecessarily crude, but the topic and conversation can be a bit intense for some members of the audience. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Pet...

It's no exaggeration to say that stress impacts our lives every day. And more often than not people are starting to feel totally overloaded with the amount of stress and negativity piling up on them. I've been at that point where I just want out from under it all and don't know where to turn anymore. Thankfully I can help you all out now by sharing my expert's knowledge to lessen that load. My gue...

This is just a special little episode with announcements for the fans. Thank you so much for the last 100 Episodes and I look forward to so many more! Also some examples of things I might start doing before long! Timetable: 00:00-7:45 Thank you, announcements, and questions. 07:46-09:59 Audio Drama (Extremely Rough Draft) 10:00-End Reading Chapter 1of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" so people...

There's always THAT person somewhere in the workplace. They act like they know everything and are critical of anyone who doesn't immediately bow to their advice like it's gospel. They're also the same person who winds up complaining that they can't seem to advance in their career and eventually quits when it becomes obvious they'll never get anywhere in the company. It happens in every field, from...

There are a million books and speakers out there telling you how to succeed, but have you ever given yourself permission to succeed? That's what my expert asked me that had me speechless. Why would I not permit myself to succeed. Surely all the information out there must just be a scam because we can't all be in our own way... Right? Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledge...