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NASA's Kat Kennedy returns to the show. She shares her experience working in Mission Control and upcoming Artemis program to return to the moon. How does someone at NASA partake in eclipse activities? What's the protocol for taking home old NASA pictures or memorabilia just lying around? What skills has she learned and have proved valuable? How can we all benefit from resilience and finding humor...

Over the past few years, I've been mildly obsessed and overly fascinated by the ease of transactions and payment processes through software and technology. From boarding airplanes to sports games to concerts my mind's been blown with how easy and quick people are moving. Software engineers have built the present and will build the future—a future we can all benefit from. I just want to express my...

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience. Questions from this weekly guided reflection session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. What's a recent interaction with an animal we've had? What did we observe in...

Rich recaps his writing tour with Felipe Hernandez. He's working on a book series called "Nuance & Notes," involving designs on building facades in different cities. Recorded in Rich's apartment, they play a slideshow of photos from Los Angeles, New York, & Miami) and discuss the cities, activities, highlights, & friends. Rich Hebron website

We're influenced by our environment. We take on the values, behaviors, actions and even fashion of the people around us! To demonstrate, let's share observations from our recent travels to London, Paris, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Wisconsin, & Miami. Rich Hebron website

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience. Recorded at the Field Museum in Chicago Questions from this session: 1. What's our favorite place that grounds and centers us? 2. What're we grateful for? 3. Wha...

Gigi Flores returns for our third installment of breaking down iconic films and analyzing elements of writing and storytelling through visual art. Our previous film selections were older classics "Taxi Driver" and "The Shining." We went more recent with "Donnie Darko." Together we work through questions we had and dive into meaning of the action on film. Gigi on Instagram Rich Hebron website

The concept that we're equal to the five people we interact with most came up in several recent conversations. Let's explore it more. Rich Hebron website

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience. Recorded at the Art Institute of Chicago member lounge. Questions from this session: 1. How have we been sleeping? 2. Under $200, what's the best investment we'v...

Marine biologist Bryce Gunning returns to the show. We talk animal communication and research, space exploration and the wonderful curiosity of where the human species can continue to grow, the progress of technology both big and small, and finding inspiration & beauty in the small and mundane. Rich recorded outside in Miami and his iPhone got too hot from the sun that it had to cool off for a...

What's a useful skill to work on? Listening to others without interrupting. After recording over 300 episodes, it's a skill we've developed, continue to practice, and take with us in everyday life. It will reduce pressure and allow our self to be more present. Rich Hebron website

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience. Questions from this session: 1. What're we grateful for? 2. Our last time immersed in nature, how did we feel? 3. When was the last time we felt at ease even tho...

Marine biologist Shelby Thomas joins the show for the fourth time. We talk about the scaling of her work creating coral reef structures on the Florida Coast, technology to improve ocean research, microplastics, and applying nature to solve human problems. We recorded in-person in Miami. Shelby Thomas on Instagram Ocean Rescue Alliance on Instagram Rich Hebron website    

By taking deliberate time for our self and answering simple questions about life, it'll increase our clarity and awareness. It'll help us become more precise in our actions, which will save us time & energy and enhance our experience. Questions from this session: 1. What's on our mind? 2. What's something we've gotten more clarity on? 3. What's a problem we have and what're three potential sol...

Every American fits into one of three environments: rural, suburban, or urban. Rich shares what he's experienced and observed from his background living in rural and urban environments and heavily interacting with people from suburban environments. Noticing patterns have helped him navigate American society and better understand where people's perspective is coming from. Rich's Website

Joe Anhalt, regular of the podcast, stops by and discusses the difference between men's & women's college basketball, and the excitement of the Golden State Warriors heyday & Caitlin Clark. Joe shares his thoughts on technology changing the value of college education, making a living, the future of sports & culture. Lastly, as a Chicago sports fan, he shares his perspective on the stat...

Drummer Collin O'Brien returns to the show while on break from touring with Neal Francis. This is his 3rd appearance on the podcast. He shares his experiences playing at Red Rocks and Japan. Collin and Rich discuss nutrition and how the band eats on the road. Collin shares things he does to prepare, perform well, and what he looks to improve. Collin's Instagram Neal Francis Rich's website

Hope Orr returns to the show and talks Los Angeles with Rich. Rich shares his impressions of LA, essentially his first time in the city. What stands out? Experiences and scenes in the city? Hope and Rich recorded in Pan Pacific Park (audio a little windy) and discuss life and much more! Hope on Instagram Rich's Website

Visual storyteller Ken Ferguson returns to the show. Rich and Ken chat about living together as roommates, the difference between Eastern and Western storytelling, self-development, creative processes, curiosity, & inspiration. Ken Ferguson was a guest on episode 81. Rich's website

Rich shares how he's designed an external brain so that he can be more present in life. He reflects on two months of implementation. The gamification has made life more fun and challenging. Life looks like a basketball player's box score. The objectivity identifies problems to resolve and areas for potential growth. This is an excerpt from a conversation with Ken Ferguson, who's a guest in episode...

Rich shares notes & observations on life & world. These are posted daily on his website . Rich recorded this episode on sitting on a rock at Lake Michigan. Notes in this recording: Human Beings' Natural Environments Our Environments' Influence on Us The Superpower of the 21st Century Energy in Unison of Minds Peace of Mind is Undervalued Reliability is the Greatest Skill richhebron.com  

Rich's "The Art of Self-Reflection" Workshop delivered at the 2023 Wisconsin Leadership Seminar. Recorded 23.06.10 at Carroll University, Wisconsin. Rich's website

What's the difference between players who perform well in post season vs regular season? Post season winners are calm and poised when the stakes matter. Mechanical players tighten up and buckle under pressure. Analytics from regular season are limited in their data and don't account for post season variables. Therefore, it comes down more to will power and adaptability among good teams. Players wh...

Rich shares five of the most influential books he's read in the past five years. Sacred Hoops—Phil Jackson Homo Deus—Yuval Noah Harari Revolution in the Head—Ian MacDonald Nothing & Everything—Ellen Pearlman The Death & Life of Great American Cities—Jane Jacobs Rich's Website

Rich's New Year begins after the Super Bowl. With upcoming trips to warm cities Los Angeles and Miami, he shares his diet & exercise routine. Rich breaks down fundamentals of nutrition that—if followed—will result in satisfying a majority of health goals. Nothing fancy. Just simple and effective. In 2024, Rich isn't even going to a gym but workouts that can be executed any where in the world....