Michael R Herst

One More Thing Before You Go

Society EN ↓ 559 episodes

A cinematic interview podcast exploring culture, identity, creativity, and the human stories that shape who we become. Hosted by Michael Herst, the show features long‑form, intimate conversations with chefs, writers, artists, travelers, and cultural storytellers who explore heritage, belonging, reinvention, and the way food, travel, and shared experiences connect us. Each episode unfolds like a shared Mediterranean table — warm, intentional, unhurried — inviting guests to slow down, go deeper, and reveal the stories behind their work, their roots, and their evolution… and you’re invited to tak...

Author

Michael R Herst

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.beforeyougopodcast.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

That Thing About Defying the Darkness. 09.03.2022

In this episode Parental suicide, PTSD, child abuse, bullying, war, life-changing injuries along with depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation…that’s what happens when you lose your father to suicide at 6 years old. How do you move through that darkness and create a better life for yourself and your family?  We’re going to have a conversation with an individual that experienced and stil...

That Thing About How Music Soothes My Soul 04.03.2022

In this episode Mental Health: depression and anxiety, suicidal ideation, life as a blind person both in Canada and Latin America, finding refuge in music and real-world strategies for coping with mental illness and/or disability, and how to help a loved one who is facing these types of challenges. I’m your host Michael Herst and this is That Thing About Music Soothes My Sou My guest in this episo...

That Thing About To Hell and Back a Soldier’s Story 02.03.2022

In this episode “Tough times don’t last, tough people do,” is the mantra that Joel Hunt lives by. He is an Army veteran, who was injured during his third deployment, and has seen his fair share of tough times. Though he has endured tragedy, he has come out on the other side with a dedication to helping fellow veterans. In this episode we’re going to have a conversation with Joel and his journey I’...

That Thing About Stranger Bridgerland 25.02.2022

In this episode, mid-1880s farmhouse, strange experiences, phantom knocks, missing objects, ghost, monsters, the matrix, UFOs and more... stay tuned when we a conversation with the man who shares his favorite paranormal and the supernatural stories. I'm your host Michael Herst and this is That Thing About Stranger Bridgerland. My guest in this episode is John Olson, who fueled by his own experienc...

That Thing About Finding the Higher Road to Transformation 23.02.2022

In this episode we learn how to Cleanse Your Consciousness to Transcend the Ego and Ascend Spiritually? Do you want to know the secrets to how you can achieve your life’s purpose? How about how you can find the key to transforming your life? Stay tuned we're going to have a conversation with a man that took the higher Rd, transformed his life for a higher purpose, and how you two have th...

That Thing About The D-Day Approach to Depression 18.02.2022

Hey one more thing Before You Go…Anxiety, depression, conventional, and non-conventional treatments, does this sound familiar to you? How would your life change if you had a guidebook with the coping mechanisms the treatment and the relief strategies, that could help you through the day? Stay tuned you're going to hear the journey of a young man who experienced severe depression, anxiety and frust...

That Thing About “The Empowerment of Choice” 16.02.2022

In this episode: What do you do when you lose your 45-year-old husband to an aneurysm and he’s not even home when it happens? What do you tell your two children who want to know why their fathers not coming home? How does your life move forward after coming to an abrupt halt leaving you the sole parent of two boys and not knowing what’s going to happen to your future? I am your host Michael Herst,...

How to Find Meaning After Loss: Life After Widowhood 11.02.2022

In this episode we're going to have a conversation with the woman that lost her husband of 30 years, made a choice to not wallow in the grief of that loss, and reinvented her life dedicating it to helping widowed people move through life again. We are going to learn A unique 7 Steps program to Healing After Loss Help widowed people embrace, enrich and enjoy their lives once more Transform your lif...

That Thing About Love, Loss, and Looking at Life Differently 09.02.2022

One more Thing Before You Go …In this episode we’re going to have a conversation about grief, coping, and spirituality and why it is so important to recognize and allow it into our lives after loss. Jennifer Alemany lost her boyfriend 2 years ago, started to journal a few months after his passing and 5 months later had a few transformational revelations, and a brand new book on her hands.&nbs...

That Thing About Rock Bottom to Entrepreneur 04.02.2022

In this episode …Foster care, pregnancy, domestic violence, on the edge of suicide; it’s a life journey just to survive, it begs the question: “What do you do when your father dies from a brain cancer when you’re 12 years old, your mother is an alcoholic and abandons you in the middle of nowhere and tells you to get the hell out of her life” You move forward and learn to love yourself to move forw...

Spirits, Persistent Ghost and Champagne on an Airplane 02.02.2022

In this episode: What would you do if you were sitting on an airplane waiting for the flight to take off, and someone, who wasn't there was knocking over your champagne glass only to bring the flight attendant back repeatedly, so that you can deliver a message from the other side? Would you ever guess that an internationally recognized TV host, is also an empath/psychic who receives mess...

That Thing About Alchemy and the Female Nomad 28.01.2022

In this episode: What do you get when you marry art and science, through the tempering process of a unique spiritual knowledge, with practical living experience? You bridge the gap between philosophy and real-life experiences, within the pages of a guidebook that can help you understand that "Living Through Alchemy – can create a transformational journey to freedom." Stay tuned in this episod...

The Shaman, the Medium, and the Spirit Dr. 26.01.2022

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey guided by the wisdom of shamanism? In this episode we delve deep into the world of shamans, exploring their power to heal, transform, and connect with the spirit realm. Join me, Michael Herst, and Kelle Sparta, The Spirit Doctor(TM), a renowned transformational shaman, as we unravel the mysteries of the metaphysical and multi-dimensional worlds,...

That Thing About Escaping a Toxic Relationship 21.01.2022

In This Episode we're going to explore what it's like to live in a relationship with a narcissist, an emotional domestic violence situation that is unfortunately hidden under the guise what appears to be normal. We're going to have a conversation with the woman that in essence was captive in that relationship for 22 years before escaping, healing, and helping others move forward in their life as s...

That Thing About Year of the Water Tiger-2022 19.01.2022

In this episode, the Year of the Water Tiger! It is the Chinese New Year on February 4, 2022 and is celebrated by more than 1.5 billion people each year. The holiday is rich in tradition and meaning, which varies from culture to culture but in this episode we are going to have a conversation about what to expect in the Year of the Water Tiger, how it relates to Feng Shui Energy for the year, answe...

Over The Teacup Friday-That Thing About Grandparents One More Thing Before We Go 14.01.2022

In this episode we have a conversation about the role of a grandparent in today’s world before they’re gone. If you are a grandparent, or like most of us have grandparents, we learn what legacy we need to leave behind to our grandchildren. We discuss developing good reading habits, talking about homeless baby boomers, grandparents as mentors. In this episode we talk to a grandfather who left a uni...

That Thing About Christianity, Demonic Hordes, Murder and Cults 12.01.2022

In this episode Christianity, Demonic Hordes of Lucifer, the New World Order, Reptilian Shape Shifters and a self-proclaimed Prophet; we touch on this and more when we have a conversation with an investigative journalist and his latest journey into a unique underworld of murder and an online Cult. Join the conversation, as we discuss That Thing About Being That Thing About Christianity, Demonic Ho...

That Thing About 7- Stories up and Walking Through The Valley of Death 07.01.2022

In This episode we have a conversation with a decorated firefighter /EMT whose career of saving people's lives came to a culmination atop a pile of rubble at Ground Zero on 9/11, when he was seven stories up helping take apart that pile of rubble piece by piece, by hand. He stopped to rest and sat down and when he looked down the street, all he saw was the gray cement color over everything: the bu...

Over The Teacup With Michael and Diane- 10 Steps to Set Your 2022 Intentions 05.01.2022

In This Episode Diane and I are going to talk to you about setting intentions instead of resolutions and how you can reach your goals more effectively and efficiently by setting these intentions. We're going to talk about how to get rid of the negativity, create a mantra, learn how to focus and so much more. We all like to start the year making resolutions but, after countless interviews with indi...

That Thing About 2021 a Look Back 31.12.2021

In this episode Diane and I have a conversation about One More Thing Before You Go Podcast as it is the end of 2021 it is the final day December 31st and ironically enough it fell on the day that our episode drops! In this episode my Over The Teacup co-host wife Diane and I are going to talk about the last year, being grateful for our successes and our favorite episodes throughout the year. We are...

That Thing About "I'm Dying To Tell You" Wayback Wednesday 29.12.2021

InThis Episode as I promised closing out this year I would like to share one of my other favorite episodes this one involving a wonderful woman who is battling ALS but still wants to make sure she gets the message that life is worth living no matter what obstacles are put in front of you. It is a heartfelt, honest, and difficult conversation. I think it’s important as we go into this next year tha...

That Thing About Christmas Memories and Traditions-Our Favorites 24.12.2021

In This Episode Christmas Eve, family and friends, traditions, food, music, dance, presents and so much more. In this episode part three, here on Christmas Eve. So you get to know MORE about US the Hosts of One More Thing Before You Go a little better. We're going to continue to explore some of Diane and my favorite Christmas memories, traditions, and what the holiday means to us. So, stay tuned s...

That Thing About My Favorite Christmas Memories Part 2 23.12.2021

In this episode …Christmas Part 2 is again all about family and friends, traditions, food, music, dance, presents and so much more. as I promised this week is all about Christmas and in this episode part two of three, the final of this trio which will conclude on Christmas Eve this Friday. We're going to continue to explore some of my guests favorite Christmas or Hanukkah memories, traditions...

That Thing About My Favorite Christmas Memories Part 1 22.12.2021

In this episode ....Christmas is all about family and friends, traditions, food, music, dance, presence and so much more. as I promised this week is all about Christmas and in this episode as well as some subsequent bonus episodes on Thursday and Friday, we're going to explore some of my guests favorite Christmas or Hanukkah memories, traditions, from all over the world, and what the holiday means...

That Thing About Letters From the Other Side -Revisted 17.12.2021

During the holidays it's always rough when we lose someone and especially if you lose them in and around the holidays because every time that holiday comes around not only do we remember them because they were close to us but also because we lost them during a holiday. So for this throwback Friday revisit I want to share with you one of my favorite episodes originally episode 6 when I was first ge...

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