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 Our Relationship With Pleasure 28.01.2021 1:00:28
In this episode we are going to learn that that our relationship to pleasure is directly proportional to our well being and by expanding our window of tolerance for pleasure, we can expand our capacity for just about every aspect of our lives. Nischa Phair, an embodiment researcher and coach specializing in trauma informed pleasure work, will discuss how to get the feel-good life you envision for...
That Thing About a Passion For Writing 26.01.2021 42:41
In this episode we learn how a 7-year-old young lady loved books so much and dreamed about being a writer one day, was put into a position to make a life and death decision that changed her life forever. She grew up to become an award-winning entrepreneur, the founder and CEO of multiple businesses in the Singapore and the United Kingdom. She never gave up on her dream to become an author, and bec...
That Thing About Anxiety in a Foreign Country 21.01.2021 46:28
In this episode we have a conversation with a woman who suffers from anxiety, a guilt complex, loneliness, and panic attacks, all while being a solo world traveler and podcaster. We talk life as an Expat during COVID-19, and the challenges of being a small travel business owner during a pandemic. Since 2016, Allison Green has hitchhiked through the Balkans, rode camels through the Sahara, boarded...
That Thing About Unboxing God 19.01.2021 59:01
In this episode we are going to talk to a woman that was the only child of an alcoholic single mother, joined Alateen at seven years old, and after decades of therapy self-help books religious experimentations, found herself back in the 12 step program she's on a journey of discovery and, we’re going to learn how she transformed her life after years of struggling to find herself. McCall Bennett-La...
That Thing About Human Nature 14.01.2021 40:16
On this episode we are going to learn how Elliot Conner, a young man who before the age of 18, took a love of nature and animals and turned it into a global empire of conservation and education. The Human Nature Project was developed by this aspiring young conservationist, photographer and leader. We discuss his passion, motivation and being an advocate for change; his work with organizations span...
That Thing About Cerebral Palsy 07.01.2021 1:03:28
In this episode we have a conversation with a woman who shares her journey with Cerebral Palsy, retiring as a music teaching, becoming a podcaster, a writer, as well as currently in University to become a journalist. Her mission is to help others with physical and mental disabilities to find their voices through written or spoken word, using today's assistive technologies as needed. Her journey in...
That Thing About 10 Principles to an Extraordinary Life 05.01.2021 1:05:01
In this episode we are going to hear the personal journey of a man that survived a rare form of cancer, only to have cancer return with a vengeance. We are going to learn how embracing the hard, difficult and uncomfortable times we all experience in our lives can be used to make us stronger and more determined and what motivates him every day to live life to the fullest. My guest is Terry Tucker,...
That Thing About "I'm Dying To Tell You" 31.12.2020 37:11
In this episode were going to learn what it's like to have ALS, (Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis) also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. We are having a conversation with a woman who is dying from ALS, yet encouraged to live life to the fullest. She has inspired by so much and learned to focus on the positive and remain hopeful about what time she has left. Lorri Knox Carey is going to tell us about her...
That Thing About Second Chances 29.12.2020 44:47
In this episode we have a conversation with a woman who, in her youth, struggled in abuse and trauma, carrying the pain forth into adulthood. Hating life was her home and daily struggle until the day she decided to change her thoughts and beliefs and pursued love with a fervor that superseded everything else. Now her mission is to guide over a million individuals into the fullness of love so they...
That Thing About Christmas Blessings 24.12.2020 9:34
In this episode we have a conversation about how we’ve made it! We are almost through 2020! In spite of all the heartache and stress that this year has brought, we have reasons to celebrate also. Christmas is the time of year that is celebrated all over the world in a very unique and distinct way. Unfortunately in the past it’s gotten convoluted by commercialism. 2020 has been an unprecedente...
That Thing About Beating the Odds Against Me 22.12.2020 49:10
In this episode we are going to have a conversation with the son of a prominent Arabic linguist from Cairo, who at four years old, was left with his grandparents in post-WWII Germany, was neglected throughout his childhood and shuffled across Egypt, Germany, and London and was an isolated and depressed teen. He survived and overcame becoming a world-renowned surgeon specializing in Oncology and Nu...
That Thing About Polarization in America 17.12.2020 1:02:01
In this episode we have a conversation about the political environment dehumanizing people, and how society has created the need to draw a line in the sand. We discuss whether or not policy be put the place over politics, and the Polarization of America. My guest is Nick Reed a grassroots activism trainer who delves deeper in all of these subjects. If you wanna learn more about what you can do to...
That Thing About Divorce and The Single Dad 15.12.2020 42:50
In this episode we have a conversation with Brett Allen, a single father, who moved to Northern California , became a wine broker and podcaster who shares his journey of divorce, self growth, PTSD, what it’s like being a single father ....and what family really means. He shares a secret he’s never told anyone about ... until now. Come on in and Join the the conversation !! If you want to...
That Thing About Music Being My Refuge 10.12.2020 46:10
In this episode you are going to learn how to use music to soothe your soul, calm your mind, and tell your story in a unique way? We’re going to have a conversation with Karina Pardus a composer, solopreneur, and founder of Coy Compositions. She shares her personal journey of managing a family, a business that requires a lot of creativity, balancing her dreams, suffered loss along the way and...
That Thing About Healing Naturally 07.12.2020 56:27
In this episode we are going to go on a journey of healing our bodies with alternative methods. We’re going to learn how naturopathic medicine combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science, and how this approach can benefit your health management. My guest is Dr Faith Coats NMD who is a Naturopathic Medical Doctors. She is trained as primary care provider who diagnoses, treats an...
That Thing About Laughter Being The Best Medicine 03.12.2020 1:01:30
In this episode we are going to go on one man’s journey of loss that led to the courage to pursue stand-up Stand-up Comedy. We will learn that having loved ones pass away validates that your time here isn’t guaranteed and should give you a different perspective on life. to pursue what you want to do with it. We will discover in most cases laughter is the best medicine, and the loss of family and f...
That Thing About Standing at the Crossroads of 50 30.11.2020 55:42
In this episode we learn what you do when you're faced with turning 50 years old and your life needs to take a new direction. We also learn how you redefine yourself and move forward in life and create a new you. We’re going to have a conversation with Sheila Stone, an author, academic, comedian, and business owner who redefined herself when she turned 50 years old, and didn’t let life stand still...
That Thing About Thanksgiving 26.11.2020 8:24
Thanksgiving 2020 episode. Many of us are asking with everything going on in today's society, the unemployment, the hunger, the anger, the uncertainty, the hate and the rhetoric. Is it really worth celebrating? How hard is it to be happy during these trying times? 2020 has been an extremely difficult and turbulent year, between Covid19, the current administration's failure to act upon it appropria...
That Thing About Cancer and My Dad 24.11.2020 27:29
In this episode we discuss a young woman’s journey with her dad who had cancer. We are going to answer What do you do when someone in your family has been diagnosed with Cancer? How do you manage losing someone like that? What happens when you or your family become caretakers? We are going to answer these questions and more when we talk to someone who unfortunately has lost her father to this deva...
That Thing About an Erotic Blueprint 19.11.2020 46:19
In this episode we have a conversation about being stuck in your sexual relationship, learning how to communication and find erotic freedom in your relationships. And creating an erotic blueprint to guide you in your quest of exploration. We talk to a certified erotic blueprint coach and have an open conversation about sex, intimacy, and relationship. My guest in this episode is Jack Stone he is a...
That Thing About The Mental Heads 17.11.2020 1:05:24
In this episode we are going to learn and understand what someone with a mental health issue goes through. We’re going to have a conversation with two people who bare their souls to us. We are going learn about what it’s like to have a mental illness in today’s society, and how it’s treated both in public health and in private health circles as we take a personal journey with two people who...
That Thing About Surviving a Stroke 12.11.2020 34:09
In this episode we’re going to learn what happens when someone has a stroke. We’re going to learn from someone who experienced someone who has survived it We’re going to have a conversation about her journey from crawling across the floor to get help, to rehab, to neuroscience as well as how her husbands became a caretaker. She had suffered a major stroke in 2014, and...
That Thing About An Immigrant To CEO 10.11.2020 54:42
In this episode we’re going to learn about the unique a journey of a young immigrant that lived and worked in three countries. where in the process discovered his desire to succeed in life. How he learned the skills that he needed to go from special education classes to giving the commencement speech at his college graduation, to Entrepreneur and CEO of his own companies, and how that can benefit...
That Thing About The Family Secret 03.11.2020 47:20
In this episode we talk about family secrets, the kind that nobody wants to tell for fear of shame and embarrassment. Should we should keep that family secret hidden from the world? Do we let it eat away at our soul every day? Or do we just do the right thing and tell the truth from the beginning. We’re also going to explore how family secrets can change the perception of reality to a point that i...
That Thing About The Feral Christian 29.10.2020 53:25
In this episode we pull back the curtain on the Church and expose the fact that many Christians have major questions about what they are seeing happen in society today; racism, anger, hate, children being put in cages, and more. Do you want to know how to be the compassionate and kind person you should be? Do you want to know how to appropriately respond to these issues? We have a conversation wit...
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