Let's Pause

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Podcasts - Episode 2!  In the "Misfit Episode Series" we turn the tables on ourselves - one of our hosts chooses a topic while keeping it a mystery from the other host. In order to keep things interesting, the host possessing the "stealth" topic hits record and then shares it with their co-host LIVE! (who, for the sake of the Podcast acts as inte...

Join the dialogue as Mark and Jeff explore critical conversations about race with renown African American storyteller, Dr. Sonny Kelly.  Author, scholar, performing artist, and consummate conversationalist, Dr. Kelly shares his insights into Sterling's story, the evolution of "The Talk", and the current struggle facing black and brown youth in America. Tune is as we discuss the trou...

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Podcasts - Episode 1!  In the "Misfit Episode Series" we turn the tables on ourselves - one of our hosts chooses a topic while keeping it a mystery from the other host. In order to keep things interesting, the host possessing the "stealth" topic hits record and then shares it with their co-host LIVE! (who, for the sake of the Podcast acts as inte...

Join the dialogue as we explore music and life with Baxter Clement. As a classically-trained guitarist turned Punk Rock plank-holder of The Blondes, Inc., Baxter is a musical genius whose acumen at guitar (and just about every other stringed instrument out there) is incredible. Witty, compelling, authentic, and a delight, tune in to this episode and learn more about his journey as an artist, perfo...

Traditions are woven into the fabric of our lives. They preserve culture, pass along our values to the next generation, and provide us with a framework for meaning....they're also a lot of fun! Join us as we explore the power of traditions in our lives and families. With the holiday season upon us all, whether you are celebrating Christmas or a different faith-based tradition this month, you...

We invite you to "pause" with us as we explore gratitude and its value and impact on our lives. Our guest today is a distinguished author and research scientist, Courtney Ackerman. The author of seven books on positive psychology, Courtney is not only a true subject matter expert on the topic, she lives it! Just 1-3 minutes each day can make a profound difference in all of our lives. Cre...

We welcome you into the conversation with Dr. Brad Johnson, professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy and faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. Author of numerous books tackling the subject of mentorship, gender in the workplace, and professional ethics; including Good Guys: How Men Can Become Bet...

Join us as we look back on two of our nation's most impactful moments in time, the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. We are blessed in this episode to be joined by Mrs. Pat Auch, a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, and Ret. Brigadier General Dana Born, then Commander of the 11th Mission Support Squadron, supporting the...

We are joined today by Doug Herbert, the founder of B.R.A.K.E.S (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe), an innovative and nationally recognized program for teaching teens how to drive.  We'll discuss Doug's triumph, born out of tragedy after the loss of his two sons (Jon and James). Doug and the B.R.A.K.E.S program have gone on to train over 45,000 families (putonthebrakes.org). As a fo...

As we emerge from the Pandemic and take stock of life's next ridgeline, we take a moment to pause, and explore the challenges presented by uncertain times. Join us as we invite Dr. (Rev.) Stuart Hoke to speak with us and examine life's many uncertainties. How might we tackle the uncertainties we face? Tune in and find out why one of your mantras should be, "Don't just do someth...

In a day and age when life is moving faster and faster, pushing the pause button is more important than ever. Finding balance between the demands of work, family, and the world can be overwhelming. Join us as we explore the intersection of these demands and ways to Find Better Balance!  Thanks for listening to Let's Pause! To learn more, check out www.letspause.org  Leave us a message at mark...