The Spaniard Show

"Think about the story of your life for a minute." That's a good prelude to today's episode and send off assignment. I think you'll enjoy the introspection today's episode encourages. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

On Talks 331, I interviewed Cherrial Odell, an Inspiring Children Foundation graduate. The foundation's "goal is to revolutionize youth development by providing an ideal model of education in underserved communities." I learned of the ICF through Jewel's (singer/songwriter) book "Never Broken." On today's Kids episode we flip the script, and Cherrial interviews me in a conversation about physical,...

Boy, as I dig deeper into this book, I'm coming face to face with A LOT of familiar ideas and concepts. Don Miguel Jr. consolidates and puts words to some of the things going on in my head, which is helping to make them identifiable and changeable. This book has a similar feel to "The Untethered Soul." … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

I very much enjoy diving into these types of books. If you're like me, you've got a lot of stuff going on upstairs, and it robs you of fully enjoying the present. This book is an easily digestible guide to mastering all that noise between your (my) ears.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

This is an emotional and honest book. Beau brings us into his family's heartbreaking losses while instilling in us a source of hope and inspiration. We finish our week with some difficult but important realities of the Wise family and others who serve in the military.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Today's episode brings to light the stress and anxiety felt by the Wises as their sons were serving and sacrificing for others. We also touch on an aspect of war that was new to me until a few years ago, something that military men and women have to deal with and abide by in the line of duty. Lastly, Beau shares with us the most important thing to his brothers, something that again highlights thei...

Another first for The Spaniard Show! This episode includes a purposeful 10-breath gap of silence as the host and the guest practice meditation. That is one of the tools that Cherrial Odell learned to employ to navigate anxiety and depression that led to two suicide attempts. She also found great value in mindfulness and journaling. Now Cherrial is full of happiness that she never expected. Her sto...

The familial aspect of this book adds an extra (really powerful) element to the story. On today's episode, you'll get a glimpse into a family gathering like none you've ever considered. It's one of those examples that makes you grateful for what you have in life, as well as the sacrifices of others. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .  

Today's episode is an inside look at my daughter's reading development, her "Book in Bag" assignments and our strategy for reading to our kids at home. And if you're looking for kids' books to read to the kids in your life, included in this episode are at least five kids' book I recommend. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Today we learn more about Beau's older brothers, Jeremy and Ben. Each brother has their own unique path to/in the military, and you'll learn about some of those origins. I also thrown in a stark reminder and connection I drew from the book in relation to our current times.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

I was recently recommended this book by a listener and friend (Thanks, Frank!), and I'm glad I took his advice. This is a story of family, love, respect, service and purpose. Author Beau Wise tells the story of his family's military journey, one in which he lost his two older brothers. This is one of those books that refocuses and re-centers you. Enjoy our intro episode.  … Support this podcast >...

It's a difficult world to navigate, and though there are no absolute measures to take to avoid any mishaps, this book is chock-full of ways to lessen those odds. We round out the week by examining a very scary reality of alcohol, an extreme version of talking to strangers and a concept I first learned about on Dax Shepard's podcast, coupling.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard S...

Another mistake in our interactions with strangers is called transparency. It's our assumption that what you see on the outside is what's going on in the inside. Tune in to learn more about how we perceive others based on what we see. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Boxing trainer and football coach Bruce Babashan tells new athletes, "I'm always close to tears and temper." You can hear the deep feeling in his voice in this episode as he discusses his   gratitude for the way that his parents and coaches shaped him, how he lives his passion of doing the same for young athletes, and those moments he wishes he could redo. He talks with Spanny about maintaining co...

There are parts of the book that are difficult, but important, to read because our whole goal here is to observe, understand, learn from and improve our interactions with others. Today's episode focuses on two very tough-to-hear cases in the recent past.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

I had the opportunity to do an informal talk/Q&A with a friend's Intro. to Business class and thought the audio would make a solid podcast episode. In it, you will hear pieces of my personal story as they relate to business, and you'll find many are also very applicable to life. Welcome to class! … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

On today's show, we take a look at one of our tendencies as humans when interacting with others - our default to truth. This operating system has reasons behind it, but it also leaves us open to errors. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .  

This week's book is a fascinating look at how we view strangers - asserting our own judgements, beliefs and perspectives on them from the get-go. Today, we get introduced to actually how bad we are at reading strangers.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

The feelings of dissension toward Lister were understandable. He was revolutionizing medicine and the understanding of germs. Today, we explore some of that dissension and how his ideas spread across the world.  … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Today, we learn a bit about the person Joseph Lister (personal philosophy/way of being) and how he employed one of the success principles we've seen over and over. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Dave Coker says The Fisher House Foundation is in "the blessing business" by providing top-shelf housing to loved ones of U.S. military veterans undergoing medical care. Spanny and his brother Scott experienced it firsthand recently, and it brought priceless comfort. In this conversation, Dave traces the history of this godsend service for people enduring dark stretches of life. The average stay i...

Today, we have some good callbacks to books covered/soon to be covered on the show (Killers of the Flower Moon and Talking to Strangers), as well as an eerie similarity to our current times. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

What's funnier than the Booger Fairy? The Fart Fairy! And yep he's in this book as well. Let's take a ride through Fairyland to learn a valuable lesson from our slimy, sticky friend Bob, one that has to do with happiness and purpose. … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Wait until you hear how unsanitary and stomach-turning these descriptions are of hospitals during this time. Consider yourself warned! … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .

Get ready for a glimpse into a world there's a good chance you know very little about (I know I didn't). What an eye opening and stomach curling exploration we undertake this week. This week is an exploration into the "grisly world of Victorian medicine." Suture up! … Support this podcast > Become a member of Spaniard School .