Michael R Herst
One More Thing Before You Go
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...
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Michael R Herst
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
That Thing About The Other Side of the Metal Door 02.06.2021 43:41
In this episode we are going to take a journey with a woman that was an occupational therapist working on psychiatric units, to being a patient in a psychiatric ward. Her experience with illness, anxiety, and depression behind the steel door will open your eyes to the stigma of mental health. You're going to learn how she took the first step to recovery, to use the tools that were given to her to...
That Thing About Surviving Trauma 26.05.2021 45:31
In this episode were going to share the journey of a woman who overcame her struggle with suicidal thoughts and depression, lost her baby brother, her father, and her best friend. We learn that she is a trauma survivor from very early age, by being surrounded by death, abuse from her stepfather, and abandonment. She was diagnosed with Complex PTSD and she teachers us how she works through that in...
That Thing About Escaping the Mind Prison to Heal 21.05.2021 1:21:31
In this episode we share the amazing and unbelievable journey of a woman whose mother intended to kill her at birth, tortured her, treated her as a household slave, and had an awakening at the age of six, and constantly lived with the fear of being poisoned or abandoned. We learn her family tried to disfigure her, beat her and blackmailed her, which only drove her to become the Authority of the Un...
That Thing About The Unlucky Sperm Club 12.05.2021 36:23
In this episode we learn how a child who was born to a 15-year-old mother, shadowed by the a rape, murder, extreme poverty, abuse, and being the center of the biggest trial ever to hit his small town he was from. Rather than falling victim to his hardships, he used them to fuel his life purpose and turn despair into a life complete with a loving family and a multimillion-dollar business empir...
That Thing About Moving Forward After a Murder 05.05.2021 54:18
In this episode we’re going to have a conversation with a woman who found her husband had led a double life, was murdered, forced to change her life completely, and the road to recovery. We are going to have a conversation about post traumatic growth, how grief from murder differs from grief from illness, and discuss the details of the murder, dismemberment and finally the trial of those who were...
That Thing About Living Through a Wildfire 28.04.2021 59:27
In this episode we are going to learn about humanity, courage, perseverance and fear in the midst of a wildfire, when have a conversation with a woman who in the midst of the largest fire in the state of Colorado at that time, (the Hayman Fire), and without the help of social media, set up a fundraiser, a firefighter support system, and a network to assist the people being evacuated from the area....
That Thing About a Journey Through Autism 21.04.2021 47:18
In This episode we have a conversation with a man and his son and their journey with Autism; the misconceptions, triumphs and challenges, the struggles and the successes. We are going to learn about the struggles, the stress emotionally, financially, and personally, as a family navigates societal perceptions, practices, and prejudices. Erik Raschke and his family made sacrifices and commitments to...
That Thing About Loving Someone Who's Dying 16.04.2021 54:26
While I’m recovering from surgery I’m sharing s favorite Friday episode that touched our hearts immensely and I know that it will touch yours..I’m going to do my best to post a new episode once a week for the next few weeks, and my wife may make a few surprise appearances as my guest host throughout. My apologies in advance it was an extensive surgery that requires commitment to recovery...
That Thing About Hunting Ghost -Favorite friday Episode 09.04.2021 58:26
In this episode we re-visit one of my favorite episodes for where we learn what it takes to be a ghost hunter. We have a conversation with Kristi Sumner of Soul Sisters Paranormal. She is a professional Paranormal Investigator who, along with her sisters, has visited some of the most haunted places in the United States. She will share some stories about the Lizzie Bordon House (MA), the Trans Alle...
That Thing About Stop Hiding, Start Healing 07.04.2021 58:45
In this episode we are going to have a conversation about addiction, shame, guilt, pain, recovery, as we have an open and honest conversation with a man that worked for one of the biggest cocaine dealers on the east coast in the early 80's, was sucked up into the drug world and the pit of hell and is now 35 years clean. Craig Brown has spent the last 22 years serving others as a Recovery Past...
That Thing About 10 Principles to an Extraordinary Life Favorite Friday 02.04.2021 1:06:38
In this FAVORITE FRIDAY episode we revisit the 10 steps to an extraordinary life with Terry Tucker who risen above the diagnosis of a terminal illness to share with us the 10 steps to an extraordinary life.. So to everyone out there that celebrates Easter, Hope you have a wonderful day and here’s my first favorite Friday episode where we are going to hear the personal journey of a man that su...
That Thing About Healing with Balance 31.03.2021 46:34
In this episode we're going to learn about the power of meditation, yoga, Theravada Buddhism and finding balance within oneself through mindful introspection especially after losing someone close to you. My guest in this episode is Kayla Pearson Who is a soldier, a surfer, an entrepreneur she believes life is a big adventure and learning to balance play with work is her ultimate journey on this ea...
That Thing About Surviving Burnout 26.03.2021 38:58
In this episode we're going to learn what burnout is and how to recover from the effects of it and manage it in the future with a unique Wellness and self-care program. You are going to learn what burnout is, how to recognize it, and how to manage it. My guest in this episode is Dr. Kate Steiner, she is a Burnout Coach, Founder and CEO of LIFT Wellness Consulting. She works with her clients to rec...
That Thing About What My Dreams are Telling Me- Memorial 23.03.2021 57:28
This episode is a replay and dedicated to Will Sharon who passed earlier this March. In this episode we going to learn what an Anam Cara is, and why they are an essential and integral part of our spiritual development. We are also going to learn how that soul friend can guide us in understanding what ours dreams are saying to us and how to listen to their guidance. My guest is Will Sharon who is a...
That Thing About the Unspoken Addiction 18.03.2021 42:59
In this episode we learn what a porn addiction is, how it can affect your life in a negative way and how to recognize it, manage and overcome if you or someone you know seeks help. Roman Mironov had an addiction to porn, and masturbation. It affected his personal life and motivated him to cure himself and become a relationship coach to help others. Find out more about this episode here at htt...
That Thing About Healing With Sound 11.03.2021 56:59
In this episode we will learn how sound waves and tones can have a profound affect on your mental health and well-being, assist with meditation , and relieve anxiety. A new hand-held meditation partner name N.O.W.was developed as a personal short cut or secret passage around the traffic jam of your thinking mind …..a direct route that gets you back to your essential self much more quickly t...
That Thing About Dementia and The Caregiver 04.03.2021 50:12
In this episode we’re going to learn the importance of caregiving especially with somebody with dementia, and why the caregiver to not forget to take care of themselves. This is our 78th episode, but it actually was recorded as the very first episode and never published until now. It’s very personal to us and we wanted to share it with you. My wife Diane and I were the primary caretakers for her f...
There are Angels Among Us Throwback Thursday 25.02.2021 56:24
In this episode we explore angels and demons demons,and how they are part of our lives whether we realize it or not. This is a throwback Thursday special edition replay of one of my favorite episodes From back in July 2020. And stay tuned I’ve added a clip in there about the 15 minute Mark, that will make you question what’s in the room with you. In this episode we’re going to talk to Laura Michel...
That Thing About The Thirteenth Floor 23.02.2021 50:28
In this episode we learn that the mysterious Thirteenth Floor has a trove of secrets that includes conspiracy theories like Big Foot, Monsters like lizard people living among us, and Unidentified Flying Objects. We have a unique conversation with James Leo York, one of the cohosts of the podcast of the same name, who shares some of their weird and crazy discussions and what James did when he came...
Let's Talk About The Stuttering Activist 18.02.2021 48:14
In this episode we have a conversation with a young man that wasn’t able to speak his name for the first time without stuttering until he was 18 years old! We learn how he overcame a stutter with some unique tools, and perseverance. Callum Schofield suffered with a stutter since childhood, and felt like he didn't have a voice for 18 years of his life. His mental health deteriorated and h...
Let's Talk About Ancient Wisdom, Happiness and Astrology 16.02.2021 40:46
In this episode we have a conversation with a woman that descends from royalty and brings with her the wisdom in regard to creating happiness and combines eastern and western philosophies with regard to creating personal astrological charts and insights. My guest is Kate Lee, A healer, entrepreneur, storyteller, and humanitarian. She began her career as a corporate educator, a workaholic who...
That Thing About Wali..Wait..What? 11.02.2021 41:47
In this episode we hear the personal journey of a man that worked during the week designing buildings and played drums on weekends, and then the entertainment bug got the better of him. So he went after his dream to be an actor until his love of stand up comedy sent him in a new direction. Wali Collins became the first African American to host his own show, and has MC’d events that included M...
That Thing About An American Writer in a Foreign Country 09.02.2021 46:57
In this episode we are going to learn what it’s like for an American to live and work in a foreign country when we have a conversation with Todd Sullivan, an American who lives in South Korea, teaches English Language, and English Literature & Writing in Asia. Todd shares his journey as is a writer having had numerous short stories, novelettes, and novellas published across several countr...
That Thing About The Bomb Hunter 04.02.2021 38:06
In this episode we have a conversation with Eric Herrera who served in the US Army as a Combat Engineer from 2005-2010. He did two tours in Iraq and their mission was to conduct route clearance for safe movement of US forces. He was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany and lived there for 3 years. Eric received a degree in Business Administration and currently is a property manager in...
That Thing About Writing My First Book 02.02.2021 47:12
In this episode we have a conversation with Claudia Clark who is an Ex-Pat currently living overseas, who shares her journey of researching and writing her book My Partner, My Friend which explains why Barack Obama’s and Dr. Angela Merkel’s partnership is so important to today’s world leaders, and how the transformation of their relationship exemplifies how it is possible for political adver...
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