Your Fellow Human

Today I want to introduce you to Ron a lifelong learner and teacher one seeking after and acquiring rare and valuable skills for the sake of personal spiritual, financial freedom; and it’s a definition and conversation I feel we each can learn and be encouraged by We talk about the definition of creativity within ones ability to speak and how those words can invoke emotion in another, how he sees...

This episode the tables are turned a little as my very first guest sits down and interviews me Tune in and get to know me, your host, a little more as I answer the questions you have heard me ask my guests over this last year As the podcast begins it's second year I'm honored and excited to continue sharing those that have impacted my view of the world   

Today I want to introduce you to Sarah Sarah is one who has taught herself not let the fear hold her back, not from taking the adventure, sharing what life has taught her, or showing up for herself and others. Sarah shared with me about a recent speaking engagement and why she is grateful she didn’t shy away from it She shares about her time in California during the fires and how sometimes we are...

Today I want to introduce you to Dimitris, someone who’s life motto fits this perfectly, that regardless of how you feel about him, if there is something you can gain from him, his desire is that you would “feel free to come aboard” Dimitris is a fun, welcoming, confident, and caring human that I am now honored to call a friend We talk about the difference between stress and a reaction, and how hi...

Today I want to introduce you to Anastasia  Anastasia is a woman who is living out a life age continues to create after facing unexpected changes  We talk about the layers of humanity and what it looks like to be a multidimensional human experiencing the layers of humanity  She shares how she faces fear everyday, how life has changed completely for her and how everything she planned fell apart and...

Today I want to introduce you to Josiah, a photographer by profession, a traveler in life, and an observant and kind human at heart He shares the sadness he sees in the self reliance of western culture and what is missed out on in family as a result, whey he feels time with your family can be looked down upon but how the root of that and the connection with family are not connected except for our...

Today I want to introduce you to Miguel, an honest and sincere man that chooses to value and appreciate the differences in humanity with understanding and a contagious joy. He shares how purpose has changed for him over the years, why tending to what he has been given is important to what he finds purpose in, and why he is proud of the messages he has helped share in his films. We talk about how b...

Today I want to introduce you to Melissa, A woman that lives out what it means to live out the life she has been given Melissa is someone you meet and feel in awe of, inspired by, and like her willingness and desire to pursue life will rub off on you when you are around her We talk about how she sees life as having two major components, love and fear, and how those impact how we interact with ever...

Today I want to introduce you to Karen, a self proclaimed optimistic island girl, a title I believe suits her perfectly. Karen is one of the warmest and most inviting humans I have had the pleasure of spending time with, she has a smile and a presence about her that truly allows those around her to feel wanted, welcome, and in the presence of a friend with an ease I truly admire. This woman is ful...

Today I want to introduce you to Sawyer, a man that reminds us all the importance and permission we each need to give ourselves to not fear our emotions. Sawyer is one of my favorite overqualified baristas, an enneagram coach by profession, and someone who takes the time to break down not just why compassion is a needed human trait, but why he values it personally so much. We talk about the value...

Today's episode is a little different than usual, today I want to share how I've processed some heavy things lately, both personally, and for sadly how I believe I may not be alone in my thoughts. Being open about my life is often not easy, it opens so much of who I am up for critique, and criticism, I get often enough, but it's how I feel on the other end of it that I want to share with you. This...

Today I want to introduce you to Richie, someone who's character, humility, and heart go way beyond his wrestling career as an all american, a wrestling coach, and a fighter. Richie is many things, but afraid of the truth is not one of them. I rarely meet someone who is more willing to share their life, struggles, and heart with others so openly for the sake of someone  else and ones own accountab...

Do you ever feel like you know exactly what you want, exactly what you are supposed to do, and exactly why it matters to you, but that no matter how sure you are when you ask, you hear silence… Do you ever find yourself working towards something without tiring because of the purpose and value you see in pouring into what is in front of you? There are some things in my life right now that feel up i...

Daniella shares with me why eclectic and curious are words she aligns with, why she values honesty and the truth deeply, and why some of the most painful moments in life have led her to be the most grateful. We talk about how accomplishing everything she thought she wanted to do in life left her feeling a little depressed but how the ability to create new dreams and a new “list” is always a choice...

Today I want to introduce you to Mathew, a man who lives life aware of the finiteness and treasure that each day is, a man that loves pursuing and experiencing multiple things in life, a man that values the time to simply observe those around him with eyes to learn, and a man who has found joy in not knowing fully what a day will hold. We talk about the value of peace and love in each of our lives...

Santiago is a photographer, producer, and clothing designer by profession, a pursuer of adventure, compassionate friend, and honest man at heart. Santiago is a man on a pursuit to live a life pursing the fullness of all it has to offer, someone who desires to give the best in every area of his life, but has also learned he isn’t in control and to do his best but not take on stress from what he can...

In today's episode I'm sharing some thoughts on what it means to "automate" certain things in life, the difference between what should be automated and what needs our full attention.  It is often that "comfortability" is spoken of in a negative light, but there are times in life that finding comfort and ease in how we approach things is actually what allows us to grow. Today I want to share some t...

Today I want to introduce you to Kenneth, a woodworker, chef, forager, a soon to be husband and father, and someone who is seeking to mature in life as a man overall We talk about the importance in asking if someone wants advice, suggestions, or help, and when they simply want you to listen. That It doesn’t matter if you have the right solution, it matters if you have loved someone enough to help...

Susan is a comedian by profession, a truth teller, French fry lover, self help junkie, and all around honest, kind, and fun human at heart.  We talk about the pain in friendship breakups and how the pandemic got the best of us in so many ways, about the toxicity in the phrase “no regrets”, the importance of being known as kind, why she feels the most at peace on stage, the importance of not relyin...

Monica is a model, designer, and runs her boutique in Tulum, she is one who is full of warmth and kindness at heart, and chooses to share happiness with those around her. She shares the fear in a recent break up and how that has left parts of her life in transition she didn’t see coming, what it is like for her facing the unknown, but how that recent change has focused her efforts on being the bes...

Meet Skanda, a cave diver and mapper by profession, a man of ease and acceptance at his core, and one who reminds me what it is to show up and give effort for another. We talk about his life growing up in Australia and India, and how his parents desire to share the world with him impacted his ability to move to a new country. He shares about the value he sees in living in a culture where so many p...

Marcelo is a stress and anxiety coach by profession, a pursuer of purpose and peace at heart, and a human full of love and desire for pure connection with others. We talk about the impact anxiety has had on his life, about the value of knowing oneself, and the importance of setting boundaries with others as much as expectations for ourselves. He shares about the fear of not measuring up, and the i...

Casey is many things among which social worker, mental health researcher, prison abolitionist, Muy Thai fighter, parent, advocate for others, and a partner in a relationship.  She shares in a way I wish more of us were honest about when it comes to parenting: The feedback from work and others about how patient she is paralleled with being a parent and where patience can feel like a struggle, and h...

Today I want to introduce you to Christina a highly successful online entrepreneur, genuine, and inspiring human. We talk about the value in struggle and the highs and lows in our personalities. How learning to harness them into their positive impacts and reign them back in their negative impacts has given her freedom.  We talk about her journey with sobriety and how everyday feels joyous to her s...

Join me as I Punchline and I chat about the three things he values the most, why his greatest fear would be to not succeed at his goals, and why he doesn't regret taking a shot in life even if it ends in disaster. He shares about why his friends make him feel valued, some solid relationship advice, and why it's important to see people for who they really are. We chat about the difference in men an...