The Journey of My Mother's Son

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Christy Forsyth. Christy is a Soul Therapist, Spiritual Guide, and Energy Queen. She uses her intuitive abilities to help people shine brighter, live with intention, discover their inner magic, and reach their highest potential. On the other side of her own spiritual awakening and reconnecting with her intuitive gifts, she let...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with two more of our full-time friends, Jan and Gary Crosby. Jan and Gary were another one of the couples that we traveled throughout Canada and Alaska with this past summer.   It was great to have them on the show and reminisce about what an incredible trip we had.   The people, the places, but most of all, the company we shared wa...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Kelli Stewart. Kelli Stewart was born in Atlanta and raised most of her life in Oglethorpe County, a rural community just outside of Athens, Georgia. Although both parents were not a consistent fixture in her life, Kelli's Grandmother, Ms. Amy Lou Faust, provided a stable and nurturing home environment where she raised Kelli to...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Alan Lazaros. Alan lost his father at age 2, when he passed away in a car accident. At age 26, after getting into a nearly fatal car accident himself, he questioned everything he was doing in life. He questioned who he was and the choices he was making. He was at an all-time low, and he learned the hard way that external succes...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, Sandy and I reflect a little bit on 2024, look forward to some of the big things that we are working on in 2025, but most of want to thank everyone for their love and support to us over the years. On this Christmas eve, we would truly like to wish all our friends and family a Merry Christmas, happy new year, and a blessed holiday season....

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Arlene Cohen Miller. Arlene is a Work-Life Balance Coach and a Professional Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.   Arlene is also a Colorado attorney, a Certified Meditation Facilitator, and has a Diploma in Transformational Holistic Counseling from Australia. She brings a wealth of training and experienc...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Heather Christie. Heather is a fellow Berks County native and author.   She is the author of three books, so far.   Additionally, she is the producer of the storytelling show, LoveNotes! , which is True stories of first love, last love, & all the love in between. LoveNotes! is a storytelling show, a book, and a podcast in which...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Mary Beth Schrudder. After decades spent in the corporate world, juggling being a single mom while secretly battling addictions to alcohol, food, and toxic relationships, today's guest is now an expert in Spiritual Recovery, and she is passionate about empowering others to live their best life. Mary Beth Schrudder is a Spiritua...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Andy Paige. Andy is a soap actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, beauty/image/lifestyle expert for national TV & radio. With her current role as Pearl, on ABC's General Hospital, Andy Paige mimics her actual QVC guest host expertise, captivating and selling products to both TV audiences through innovative consumer advertising....

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Ken Cox. Ken Cox, author of 'Reclaim Sobriety: 12 Rounds of Sobriety', is a former addict turned Sobriety Gladiator. As President of Hostirian and host of the award-winning Clicks and Bricks podcast, Ken combines his business acumen with raw recovery experience. He empowers men to conquer addiction through gritty, no-nonsense s...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Anne Riley. Anne Riley is an MBA with experience in multiple industries. She has been on a lifelong quest to understand how humans logically fit into life's panorama. Studying the works of Charles Darwin, Stephen Jay Gould, and Michael Rothschild among many others, set her on the course of discovery. Immersing herself in the ba...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Bintou Kaba. Bintou is a fellow author, who just released her first book, "Tragedy In The Tides."   She is also an independent artist, spoken word performer, and author passionate about self-love and personal development. We had a great conversation about the creative process and the vulnerability involved in publishing your wo...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with two of our full-time friends, Jennie and Eric Hultquist. We originally met Jennie and Eric on a volunteer project through A Year to Volunteer back in February of 2022 at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, Louisiana.   Who would have guessed when we met them, that we'd be traveling with them throughout Canada and Alas...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Marcus Higgs. Marcus is a communication coach for parents of preteens (ages 10-14). He helps them show up and maintain a meaningful relationship with their child through communication during these crucial formative years. The clients he works with know the value of doing hard things and want to connect with their tween before i...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Andrew Ronchetto. Andrew is the Co-Founder, CEO, and CTO of Be On®. Be On® is a holistic wellness platform.   However, it's much more than just a wellness platform.   It's a productivity-focused platform that seamlessly integrates wellness, coaching, and organizational tools into one solution. Andrew and I talk about the import...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, Sandy and I talk about our trip across the country to Pennsylvania to see our family. I completed my book signing in Cheyenne, Wyoming and we started our trip across the country to Pennsylvania! We had a couple of stops along the way, though.   Our first stop was an unplanned stop at the Archway in Kearney, Nebraska. The Archway is a uni...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, Sandy and I talk the final leg of our Canadian and Alaskan adventure as we entered back into the Lower-48 after a 3-month adventure north of the border. We talk about our incredible experience in Haines, Alaska when we saw the Northern Lights.   Our trip from Haines to Skagway on the Ferry.   We experienced the Yukon Suspension Bridge an...

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with, Jon Sexton. This is the first interview that I've recorded with a guest that wasn't Sandy or Alex since late May of this year.   I have to tell you – Alaska and Canada were incredible, but it sure is good to be back sharing the stories of the many little people in many little places that are doing all of those many little thin...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, I talk about our Soul Family. There's a chapter in my book, The Journey of My Mother's Son titled, "Connection."  It's about the need for human connection.  If you'd like to read it, you can check it out here . Sandy and I are very blessed to have a wonderful blood family.  We are doubly blessed to have an incredible soul family througho...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, I talk about the need to be able to adjust throughout life. When I was coaching baseball, one of the things that I stressed to my players all of the time is that it was a game of adjustments.   You always want to have a plan, but you also need to be able to make an adjustment to that plan if need be. The game of baseball is a reflection...

Episode #300 – What a milestone! It's crazy to think that I have released 300 episodes of this podcast.   The people I've met, the places and things that we've spoken about have been amazing.   It's truly been an honor to share the stories of so many incredible people as well as taking you all along for the ride as Sandy and I continue this incredible journey. I wanted this to be a special episode...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, Sandy and I talk more about our amazing summer long northern adventure through Canada and Alaska. Another month in Alaska was spectacular, but also bittersweet, as our Alaskan adventure was starting to come to a close.   We have had such a great time exploring America's Last Frontier with such a great group of friends.   It was sad to to...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, I read another chapter from my book, The Journey of My Mother's Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. This is Chapter 30, titled, Sometimes We Walk Alone . This is the shortest chapter in my book, however, I thin that it still carries a very powerful message. I hope you feel the same way, as well. Sometimes you have to walk...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, I read Chapter 19 from The Journey of My Mother's Son, Volume I, Many Random Thoughts from the Road. I stopped recording interviews back in May because of our Canada and Alaska trip.   Knowing that we would be in areas with little to internet, I had created a backlog of episodes to be released through the end of July. Until I start inter...

In this episode of "The Journey of My Mother's Son" podcast, I sit down and talk to my grandson, Alex Croft. This is the second time that I have had Alex on my podcast.   The first was two years ago between his Junior and Senior year of high school.   The first episode, we recorded in his backyard in Pennsylvania.   This episode, we recorded in our RV while we were staying in Homer, Alaska. Back i...