Table Rush Talk Show

For whatever reason, on this day’s episode I had all sorts of takes, 5 to be exact, and all sorts of edits.  Where I usually just record and let it rip on one take and then don’t do much editing, if any; today I played around with it and had enough leftover content to make this “out-take episode”.  It was a little bit of work but it was fun…  Enjoy if you can! Episode notes: Bonus intro. Outtake 1...

Trying new things.  Recording the video as I record “walking episodes” now.  I also ask you to share my podcast with two random people in your phone :).  Text them this episode with “Hey check out this episode.  It’s interesting ?”.  And then I get into one of my favorite topics: For Free And For Fun…  Enjoy you crazy kids.  And share an episode!  Episode notes: I had just bumped into a friend I h...

I discuss how the simple decision of whether to record with the earbuds or the fancy mic seems extremely mission critical.  And how we can extrapolate that out to most of our decisions; they seem mission critical when they’re not.  And one step further, most of the bad decisions always seem to lead to something cool. Episode notes: God, what would you have me talk about today?  I’m recording with...

Walking on the beach at 8:00 in the morning leads to some rambling talking and ideas.  I’m purposefully taking it slow this morning and it feels good.  But boy that mediation was unruly.  If my mediation was this unruly what is my day gonna be like? Episode notes: Walking on the Ocean.  Tide is a low .47 ft on the rise which means I can walk on the whole beach.  There is no hurry this morning.  Wh...

Robert and I were having a conversation a few days before…  He’d had some stressors in his life.  Job change, dad passing, kid issues.  Talking about life as A Type’ish dads and then things can go sideways.   And I thought we need to record an episode. In part two Robert sheds some emotions and his daughter begins to heal. Episode notes: 4 kids 2 shiny 2 troubled.  21, 20, 18, 16.  Boy girl boy gi...

The candle rant towards the end might just be my best rant ever…  I also wonder “what is going to be the state of my hair during the interviews?”.  And how that is representative of the egoic battle.  The candle rant materializes because I receive a random text from Cooper, my 20yr old, about some candles I’d given him for his birthday.  And that text made my heart shine!  ...And even more! Episod...

I’m having some very cool shifts that I’m trying to learn how to talk about.  And as the clock ticks I’m utilizing a couple of simple prayers to stay in the moment and see people in a new light…  I think I was in the zone on this one. Episode notes: It’s weird.  I’m in this space of lack of creativity.  Maybe it’s due to my first covid shot.  There is a shift in awareness.  It’s put a halt to my p...

My 20 year old son Cooper came over for breakfast…  I had lured him with an important piece of mail…  As I’m making him breakfast I trust my intuition and start telling him stories that I would have usually played much closer to the vest.  And the results were amazing!  You may want to try the same. Episode notes: I notice that I say “ta” a lot, vs “to”.  And I notice how a lot of people of note d...

I talk a bunch about meditation, my imperfections when it comes to mediation, and one of the main reasons I meditate.  An interesting book and the definition of atheist (which I didn't give on the episode, opps) starts the thought loop on how  I think atheists are spiritual.  And it turns out that many people may meditate for reasons other than me.  Episode notes: It could be an outtake day…  Wher...

My friend Kirk brings over a “new to recovery” character…  and we have some funny commentary about my hair.  Apparently it makes me chill…  And what's up with that barking dog. Episode notes: Somebody said to me today “When I saw you with your afro, I know you were chill.”  I met a new friend today.  He was on the upper of lower end of sanity.  Meeting people who want to know about recovery can br...

On this episode I describe how I’ve found a state of acceptance around the summit on what and how it needs to shake out this first go round.  And this state of acceptance feels good.  …And that I may just survive. Episode notes: …can I stay on the thought loop of where I am with the summit.  Keep it with the summit.   This acceptance and letting go of outcomes and expectations.  Perhaps a resettin...

Robert and I were having a conversation a few days before…  He’d had some stressors in his life.  Job change, dad passing, kid issues.  Talking about life as A Type’ish dads and then things can go sideways.   And I thought we needed to record an episode.  What the heck let’s turn it into three.   In part one his daughters “suicidality” forces him to look at Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and i...

I went to quickly grab a book that my friends dad wrote so that I could interview the dad…  Because I was busy with things to do I was gonna make it fast.  Well, the strike attack turned into one of the most beautiful afternoons… Now I’m further behind and happier than ever. Episode notes: I just got home from Darryl’s house.  Darryl Cifarelli’s house. His fathers name is Donald Cifarelli.  And I’...

When I read the notes of this episode it all seems very serious.  Let me just tell you that I was laughing my ass off the whole way through edit.  I don’t know what it was but I’m funny in this one!  Or so I think anyway.  Bottom line, all of the searching and searching on the social media for speakers brings out the cynical dry side of me.  It all starts with the micro-dosing… Episode notes:  How...

After I real off a few surf spot names as I’m walking along the beach, I cover three main topics: A Prayer, I’ve been asked to review a book, and the Kriya yoga crew take their meditation very seriously… Episode notes: I’m walking along the Pacific ocean…  The surf spots are Pipes, Turtles, Tippers, just north of the Cardiff Reef.  Can you hear the ocean in the back ground?  The Motive app gives m...

I’m very reflective in the moment.  (Briefly I wonder, youtube v podcast? Youtube v podcast?)  I’ve clearly broken through to the next parts of the summit project which is a relief and feels amazing.  And thank goodness because I got tired of rehashing the same old problem and hearing myself talk about it.  Also looking forward in anticipation of the next round of challenges.   Episode notes: …I’m...

I’m having very much fun all of a sudden searching for influencers, speakers, subject matter experts on the social media…  As I’m learning how to navigate it and I am starting to see the trends.  But it can also feel sad on a moment here or their as I see how “far behind” I am…  But hey I’m learning my creative process! Episode notes: If I am going to repurpose these recordings and put blurbs on t...

I hadn’t been pressuring my brother to listen to my podcast…  Nick went ahead and listed to the “Why cowboys where bandanas” episode.  And he liked it!  I’ve also heard recently that I have a radio voice…  and someone else had said they liked it.  So three nuggets of fun :).  But now I have a positive feedback hangover lol.   “The Tools For a Good Life Summit” is the name that sticks!  So you want...

Krystal Kelly trains horses internationally.  And when your favorite place is the middle east that means you're dodging bullets, entering car rallies across the Mongolian tundra, and just basically living life to the fullest.  Krystal Kelly has done more by the time she’s 31 than your whole family has done in a lifetime.  And the most beautiful thing…  It’s all done with love.  You will learn some...

Part two is awesome!  I bring it home!  All the great thought content that came out of a morning of mediation, ACIM, a zoom mtg, and walking on the beach.  So glad I did not heed the call of the shiny objects that were beckoning to me and that I “Hit Record And Let It Rip”.   Episode notes: I was in a great thoughtful space from the morning routine. ACIM what came across… “You who have tried so ha...

I have the awareness that when I am in an awesome juicy thought stream out of meditation, thoughtful literature, walking.  So my inspiration is cranking away…  That can be the great time to record.  As soon as I get distracted by the other “stuff” it fritters away.  In that vein today I just hit record! Episode notes: This episode falls under the heading of let it rip.  Sometimes you’ve just got t...

Better enjoy taking your kids to the dentist while you can, cause it’s fleeting.  The divorced dads 6 step process to having a great relationship with your tween - teen! Episode notes: Turns out I can put all of my hair in a ponytail and I got my first man bun comment from somebody... the dentist!  Better enjoy taking your kids to the dentist while you can, cause it’s fleeting.  The divorced dads...

Outtakes from todays “He was not having any of my Imposter Syndrome!” episode. Plus some new shenanigans and today’s temporary summit name! Episode notes: I def have momentum with putting speakers on and off of the summit.  Todays name of the summit is “Kick-Ass life tools summit!”.  I’m getting some good names on the invite list.  I have’t start invited em yet…  Oh yeah, f’ing google email just t...

Two stories.  First one from Waylon and this beautiful idea he had for people that he loves and what he hopes for from their wills.  Second one was from my brother Nick who was so supportive of me without even knowing it and that was beautiful too. Episode notes: Waylon’s step grandfather (my stepdad) passed away recently and their was no will…  And Waylon had the most beautiful thought.  He was h...

My hour mediation was hectic this morning.  The fun shiny thoughts are easy to watch go by and slip back into your breathing…  It’s the agitating ones that are the trick, taxes, financial insecurities, how come I’m so far behind, what am I doing with my life!  Those are the ones that want to lurch me out of my seat!  Episode notes: Still committed to my hour meditations…  The good fun juicy though...