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Join Sean Martin, executive producer and guitarist for The Quarantined, as he shares his incredible journey of using music as therapy for PTSD and mental health recovery.
In this powerful conversation, Sean opens up about his combat experiences, temporary psychotic breakdown in 2012, and how he discovered that vocal breathing exercises from music school were identical to the anxiety management techniques taught in veteran clinics.
Learn about Sean's unique approach to song writing through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), where he transforms "hot thoughts"
- the core issues identified during therapy
- into powerful lyrics. Discover how his red Fender Show master guitar, which accompanied him to Iraq, plays a distinct role in creating layered rhythms versus lead tones in his music.
Sean dives deep into the science behind music's healing properties, explaining how managing brain chemicals like adrenaline, serotonin, dopamine, and cortisol through creative expression helped him overcome trauma.
He shares practical CBT techniques for identifying and processing traumatic thoughts, turning them into songs like "Aversion to Normality" and "Nemesis Friend of Mind."
The discussion covers the challenges of the music industry, dealing with rejection, and maintaining mental health as an artist.
Sean offers valuable insights on: Using music to process the five stages of grief
The therapeutic value of long-form storytelling in songs
Protecting your mental health from online criticism Finding gratitude and perspective during difficult times
Creating boundaries while pursuing artistic passion
Whether you're a musician, veteran, or someone interested in mental health and creative expression, this interview offers profound insights into the transformative power of music and the practical applications of therapy techniques in everyday life.
Find The Quarantined at thequarantine.com and on all streaming platforms.
This episode contains discussions of PTSD, therapy, and mental health recovery that may be helpful for anyone navigating their own healing journey.
đ "108 Ways to Be Happier" - Life's Gems by Ivonne
đ Join David Watson as he sits down with Ivonne, author of the transformative book "108 Ways to Be Happier," in this inspiring conversation about finding joy in life's simple moments.
đ§ Key Highlights: ⢠How a personal collection of "life's gems" evolved into a powerful happiness guide
⢠The profound impact of Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" on unlocking creativity
⢠Why 108 isn't just a numberâit's a meaningful structure for life-changing habits
⢠Simple daily practices that can transform your mental health: gratitude, meditation, and "me time"
⢠The power of saying YES to new experiences and NO to what drains you
⢠How small, consistent changes create compound happiness
⢠Why eliminating the word "can't" can revolutionize your mindset
đŤ Golden Nuggets: "Success is achieving anything you set out to doâeven making a cup of tea"
"If you're having a grey day, look back on challenges you've overcome for strength"
"We're on this planet once. It's not a rehearsal.
You might as well enjoy it" "The good stuff looks for you when you look for the good stuff"
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I speak with author Isabelle Ready about her debut historical fiction novel, That You Remember, a powerful story inspired by the real Buffalo Creek disaster.
We explore the human cost of coal mining disasters, the forgotten history of mining communities, and the years of research Isabelle carried out to bring this tragic event to life through fiction.
Isabelle shares how her fatherâs connection to the coal industry helped spark the book, why the Buffalo Creek disaster still matters today, and how survivor testimony shaped her writing.
We also discuss the Aberfan disaster in Wales, the culture of coal mining in America and the UK, the bond within mining communities, and the emotional legacy left behind after preventable industrial tragedies.
This is a moving conversation about history, memory, community, trauma, resilience, and the role of storytelling in preserving voices that might otherwise be lost.
Topics covered in this episode:
Isabelle Ready and her novel That You Remember The Buffalo Creek disaster Historical fiction based on true events Coal mining history in America and the UK
The Aberfan disaster Survivor stories and generational trauma
Appalachian communities and coal heritage
Researching real-life tragedy for fiction
Memory, grief, and resilience
If you enjoy thoughtful conversations about books, history, forgotten tragedies, human resilience, and the stories that shape communities, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe.
Find Isabelle Ready here:
Website: thatyouremember.com
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Join host David Watson as he sits down with journalist and author Alun Rees for a mind-blowing discussion about Stonehenge's astonishing secrets that mainstream archaeology has overlooked.
In this revealing interview, Alan shares ground breaking discoveries from his investigative book "Stonehenge Deciphered" that will change how you see this ancient wonder forever.
Discover the revolutionary findings that answer Stonehenge's biggest mysteries:
Why the bluestones were transported 150 miles from Wales (it's not what you think!)
The incredible audio properties of these "ringing stones" that chimed like bells
How ancient builders used golden protractors to create precise celestial alignments
The visual magic of polished stones that looked like the Milky Way
Mathematical genius revealed through 5,000-year-old golden artifacts Alun Rees, a veteran journalist with unprecedented access to Stonehenge research, presents evidence-based conclusions that challenge conventional theories.
Learn about the Bush Barrow Lozenge, the Upton Lovell Button, and the Clandon Barrow Lozenge - three golden artifacts that prove Stonehenge's builders possessed advanced mathematical knowledge far beyond what we previously believed.
This interview reveals: The Bristol Channel tide theory that could explain stone transportation Connections between Stonehenge and the Nebra Sky Disc Evidence of ancient trade routes and knowledge exchange across Europe
Why archaeologists resist these ground breaking discoveries
The ceremonial and sensory purposes of Stonehenge that go beyond simple calendar functions Whether you're a history enthusiast, archaeology lover, or simply fascinated by ancient mysteries, this conversation presents compelling evidence that Stonehenge's builders were far more sophisticated than we've ever imagined.
Key Topics Covered:
â Stonehenge's true purpose revealed
â Lithophonic stones and ancient acoustics
â Neolithic mathematics and engineering
â Golden protractors older than Egyptian tools
â Bristol Channel transportation theory
â Nebra Sky Disc connections
â Bush Barrow archaeological discoveries
â Ancient trade routes and knowledge exchange
Find Alun Rees book "Stonehenge Deciphered": Available on Amazon and other major retailers Hardback version coming soon in the UK Currently available in hardback in the US
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and local Stonehenge connections
1:51 - Why Avebury might be better than Stonehenge for visitors
3:14 - Alan's personal journey covering Stonehenge since 1985
4:25 - The famous Stonehenge free festival battles
6:11 - Local stone sites and the Sarsen stones
7:42 - How Alan began investigating Stonehenge mysteries
8:36 - The Bush Barrow treasure and Wiltshire Museum
10:04 - Understanding burial mounds around Stonehenge
12:57 - The misty, mystical atmosphere of Stonehenge
14:23 - The Bristol Channel stone transportation theory
17:00 - Revolutionary tide-powered transport method
18:25 - Why Stonehenge was built at this specific location
19:40 - The glacial stripes pointing to winter solstice
21:04 - The bluestones' incredible properties
22:31 - Lithophonic stones that ring like bells
25:09 - The religious significance of chiming stones
27:46 - Stonehenge as a sensory banquet for ancient worship
29:09 - The Bush Barrow Lozenge's mathematical significance
30:02 - Ancient protractors discovered in golden artifacts
32:25 - Ivy Yang's mathematical breakthrough with Stonehenge's geometry
33:04 - Independent confirmation by British mathematician David Gregg
34:54 - The 360-degree connection and Sumerian influence
36:01 - DNA evidence of Anatolian migration to Britain
37:14 - The Nebra Sky Disc connection
39:19 - Why archaeologists ignore these mathematical discoveries
41:13 - The missing discussion of ancient engineering tools
42:27 - Evidence of ancient European trade networks
45:06 - What readers will discover in "Stonehenge Deciphered"
46:49 - Alan's time machine question: Stonehenge in a 4x4 with "Riders on the Storm"
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Join host David Watson as he sits down with Michelle Tori, author of the powerful historical novel "Fox Creek," for an intimate conversation about writing complex characters, understanding historical perspectives, and mastering the art of point of view in fiction.
In this revealing interview, Michelle shares her unique journey from growing up across Europe to becoming a published author, discussing:
Her unconventional path to becoming a writer through deconstructing acclaimed novels.
The 3 years of intensive research into plantation life and slave narratives
How she approached writing from both slaveholder and enslaved perspectives
The shocking discovery that changed her understanding of historical "good people"
Why understanding point of view is crucial for creating authentic characters
Her method of breaking down scenes like a film director to master storytelling
Michelle also shares invaluable writing advice, including her recommendation of Orson Scott Card's "Characters and Viewpoint" and explains how she learned to write marketable fiction by studying the techniques of successful authors.
Whether you're an aspiring writer, history enthusiast, or simply fascinated by the complexities of human nature, this conversation offers profound insights into how we understand the past and bring it to life through storytelling.
Key Topics Covered:
â Historical fiction writing techniques
â Point of view mastery for authors
â Research methods for historical accuracy
â Character development and complexity
â The challenge of representing diverse perspectives
â Writing lessons from acclaimed authors
â Understanding cultural context in history
Find Michelle Tori's work:
Website: www.metorrey.com
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Bookshop.org
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & Michelle's international upbringing
3:34 - The joy of authentic travel experiences
7:47 - Michelle's early life and return to America
10:50 - Discovering her passion for writing in 5th grade
13:27 - Learning to write through deconstructing novels
15:22 - The critical importance of point of view
17:58 - Christoph Waltz and understanding character perspectives
20:04 - The complexity of writing about slaveholding characters
22:12 - Understanding historical context vs modern judgments
27:17 - What inspired Michelle to write about the Antebellum South
29:01 - The whitewashed plantation tours that sparked her mission
30:16 - The vast spectrum of slave experiences
32:41 - The shocking diary entry that changed everything
38:45 - The degradation of character through ownership
52:01 - Why we can't judge historical figures by today's standards
55:42 - Michelle's advice for aspiring writers on point of view
1:00:46 - Time machine question: Jaguar, Stairway to Heaven, and the future
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, Iâm joined by Trisha Gardella, a childrenâs author with 30 published books and the creator of a beloved picture-book series featuring Mouse, a tiny character with a big message: never give up.
Trisha shares how her passion for Americaâs national parks became the heart of her stories, why kidsâ books must be fun first (with deeper lessons quietly woven in), and how creativity often comes from âlisteningâ to the characters that show up in your imagination.
We also talk about resilience, adapting when life changes direction, and her calm, grounded outlook on mortality after being diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) at 33.
If you love writing, creativity, childrenâs books, national parks, or conversations that leave you feeling lighter and more hopeful, youâll enjoy this one.
Guest and links Trishaâs website: https://triciagardella.com/
Topics we cover Writing picture books that children actually want to read How Mouse became a 12+ book national parks series
Protecting national parks and helping kids care about nature Creativity, ideas, and âletting the story leadâ Resilience, detours, and finding joy in each phase of life
HCM, mortality, and a surprisingly peaceful mindset Illustration, collaboration, and how Trisha finds artists
Family businesses donât usually fail because of bad numbers.
They fail because of broken trust, unspoken resentment, and the conversations nobody wants to have.
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, Iâm joined by Rene Sonneveld, a Dutch executive coach based in Uruguay and author of The Elephant in the Family Room.
Rene works at the intersection of leadership, governance and human psychology, helping family enterprises tackle the real problem underneath the âbusiness problemâ: the invisible capital of trust, identity, communication, role clarity and belonging.
We also explore a powerful parallel from my work in head injury rehabilitation: when life changes in an instant, families often grieve the person who was, struggle with who someone is becoming, and collide over expectations, fear and control.
Rene shares a deeply personal story about his first wifeâs brain cancer and the question that haunts families in crisis: if they wake up, who will they be?
If youâre navigating family conflict, succession planning, sibling rivalry, inheritance disputes, or tension inside a family-owned business, this conversation will help you understand whatâs really happening, why itâs so hard to fix alone, and how honest communication becomes the load-bearing wall that holds everything up.
Key topics in this episode The âelephant in the family roomâ and why families walk around it for generations
Why family businesses fail relationally, not financially
The hidden drivers beneath conflict: relevance, respect, safety, fairness, belonging
Why governance structures can look perfect but still collapse
How sibling rivalry and old emotional patterns show up as âstrategy debatesâ
Listening vs hearing: what people are telling you vs what theyâre trying to tell you
Why bringing in a neutral facilitator can unlock stuck family systems
How Rene went from governance and banking to coaching families worldwide
Writing as a tool for self-awareness, perspective and better leadership
Find Rene and his book Website: https://www.renesonneveld.com/
Book: The Elephant in the Family Room (available on major retailers including Amazon)
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Jeremy Wagner on Wretch, Broken Hope, and the Magic of Letting Stories Write Themselves
Join David Watson for a captivating conversation with author, musician, and master storyteller Jeremy Wagner.
In this episode, Jeremy delves into the creation of his new dark crime novel, "Wretch," shares the fascinating origins of his death metal band Broken Hope, and discusses the profound joy of the creative process.
From the nostalgic magic of vinyl and paperback books to the raw energy of channelling characters, this is a must-listen for anyone passionate about art, music, and writing.
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// TIMESTAMPS //
00:00 - Introduction to Jeremy Wagner and the new novel, "Wretch"
00:41 - The magic of physical media: A love for Bucket of Blood Books and Records
02:14 - Why younger generations are rediscovering vinyl, books, and tangible art
06:17 - The lost art of album covers and the experience of dropping the needle
08:43 - Jeremy's Chicago roots and the formation of Broken Hope in high school
14:57 - The nostalgia of youth: Chasing adventures before the internet and smartphones
19:05 - The creative spark: How Jeremy's love for writing began in grade school
26:52 - The priceless artifact: Jeremy's first storybook from his grandmother
30:11 - Writing lyrics for Broken Hope as "micro horror fiction"
33:23 - The different creative processes for writing songs vs. novels
37:13 - The magic of channelling characters and letting them tell the story
42:40 - The story behind "Wretch": Three converging storylines in a brutal Chicago summer
45:18 - Creating authentic characters with the help of a real Chicago police detective
48:52 - The inspiration for the antagonist, Derek Hoffman, and the horrors of big pharma
52:04 - Crafting the mob boss, Tico Tortellio, and the clash of three storylines
57:07 - The long road to publication: How ideas can haunt you for decades
1:01:07 - Where to find Jeremy Wagner and his work
1:02:39 - Time Machine Question: Mad Max's V8 Interceptor and Slayer's "Reign in Blood"
This episode is a deep dive into the creative mind of Jeremy Wagner. He discusses the launch of his new novel, "Wretch," a gritty dark crime story set in Chicago, and explains how the book's three interconnected storylines were inspired by real people and "what if" scenarios.
Jeremy traces his passion for storytelling back to his childhood, sharing the touching story of his first storybook.
He also details his parallel career as a lyricist for the death metal band Broken Hope, comparing the condensed, punchy nature of writing "micro horror fiction" for songs to the expansive process of novel-writing.
The conversation is a celebration of the creative process, the importance of passion, and the magic that happens when you get out of the way and let the story tell itself.
// KEY TAKEAWAYS //
⢠Jeremy Wagner's new novel, "Wretch," follows a Chicago detective, a chemically-fueled monster, and a mob boss whose stories violently collide.
⢠He believes physical media like vinyl and paperbacks offer a tangible, artistic experience that digital formats can't replicate.
⢠The creative process for Jeremy involves "channelling" his characters, allowing them to surprise him and guide the narrative.
⢠He wrote lyrics for his band Broken Hope for over 30 years, treating them as intense, short-form horror stories.
⢠A great story idea can haunt an author for years, waiting for the right moment to be fully brought to life.
// RESOURCES & LINKS //
⢠Book: "Wretch" by Jeremy Wagner Available through Dead Sky Publishing and major retailers.
⢠Author's Website: jeremyxwagner.com (Find all his books, music from Broken Hope and Earth Burner, and more.)
⢠Social Media: @JeremyXWagner (on all platforms)
⢠Publisher: deadskypublishing.com
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, we dive deep into the forgotten history of the American Revolutionary War with author James Giesler.
Discover the crucial, often overlooked, role Spain played in securing America's final victory at Yorktown. Learn about Francisco de Saavedra, the Spanish diplomat and strategist whose logistical genius and access to Spanish silver were the deciding factors that turned the tide of war.
This is a must-watch for anyone interested in American history, European empires, and the financial realities of warfare.
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00:00 - Introduction to James Kegeler and his book on the American Revolutionary War
00:55 - James's background and what drew him to this history
02:30 - The historical context: The Bourbon Family Compacts and European rivalries
04:27 - The Seven Years' War and its impact on the American Revolution
07:14 - The financial trigger: Britain's taxes and the Boston Tea Party
09:21 - France's strategic goal: Weakening Britain, not just aiding America
11:59 - The military stalemate in North America before 1781
12:07 - The entrance of Spain and the power of the combined Franco-Spanish fleet
16:07 - Spain's strategic advantage: The silver mines of Mexico and the Havana base
18:32 - The importance of the Spanish silver dollar (the piece of eight)
21:03 - The difference between commodity-based money and fiat currency
22:02 - Who was Francisco de Saavedra? Theologian, soldier, and diplomat
26:04 - The critical year of 1781: Saavedra arrives in Havana
27:32 - The De Grasse-Saavedra Convention: A plan to win the war
28:37 - Securing the funds: Saavedra gets 500,000 silver pesos for the French fleet
29:44 - The Siege of Yorktown: How naval supremacy and money sealed Cornwallis's fate
31:57 - The aftermath of Yorktown and the shift in British strategy
40:00 - The Battle of the Saints: A massive naval clash and the failed invasion of Jamaica
45:14 - The Treaty of Paris and the end of the war
46:35 - Saavedra's later career: From Venezuela to the Spanish Court
50:55 - Saavedra's final stand: Leading the defense against Napoleon at the Battle of BailĂŠn
54:19 - Where to find the book "Francisco de Saavedra's American Revolutionary War"
55:26 - James's time machine question
This episode reveals the hidden side of the American Revolution, highlighting the indispensable contributions of Spain and its agent, Francisco de Saavedra.
We explore how the Bourbon Family Compacts allied France and Spain against Britain, setting the stage for their intervention.
The discussion covers the financial motivations behind the war, from Britain's taxation of colonists to Spain's unique advantage of vast silver reserves in Mexico.
The core of the interview focuses on Saavedra's remarkable logistical and diplomatic efforts in 1781, where he unified Spanish and French commanders, secured the vital funds from Havana that financed the French fleet's campaign, and directly enabled the decisive victory at Yorktown.
We also cover Saavedra's fascinating life story, from his unlikely entry into the army to his later role as a national hero in Spain's fight against Napoleon.
⢠The American victory at Yorktown was made possible by a massive loan of 500,000 silver pesos from Spain, secured by Francisco de Saavedra.
⢠The combined French and Spanish navies (around 120 ships) challenged British dominance at sea, a key factor in the war's outcome.
⢠The Spanish silver dollar (piece of eight) was a trusted global currency, unlike the rapidly devaluing American continental paper money.
⢠Francisco de Saavedra was a master diplomat and logistician who resolved rivalries between Spanish and French commanders to create a unified war effort.
⢠The war was as much about finance and draining an opponent's resources as it was about battlefield victories.
⢠Book: "Francisco de Saavedra's American Revolutionary War" by James Giesler
Available on Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .es, etc.) Available in bookshops via Barnes & Noble and Ingram Spark Available as an ebook on major platforms.
⢠Author's Website: The Book â James Giesler
Join host David Watson for a candid and wide-ranging conversation with his returning guest, author Martin R. Nelson.
In this episode, they tackle everything from the universal comfort of cookies and milkshakes to the heavy burdens of self-doubt and financial struggle.
Martin opens up about his hectic life juggling a full-time teaching job, a move, and a second child on the way, all while promoting his latest high-fantasy novel, The Culling of Souls, the sequel to Children of the Dying Hearth.
He shares the profound themes of his Annals of Tessian series, exploring how characters must leave their comfort zones and "cull their souls" to grow.
The discussion then pivots to the harsh realities of the creative world. Martin and David have a raw and honest talk about the challenges of indie publishing, the feeling of creating for an empty stadium, and the constant battle with the question: "What will people think?"
They also dive into broader societal issues, touching on the housing market, the paradox of tolerance, and the state of free speech and politics in the UK and beyond.
This is a must-watch for aspiring authors, fantasy fans, and anyone who has ever questioned their own worth or path in life.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Martin's Busy Life
1:45 - The Power of Cookies & Milkshakes
7:00 - The Gift That Gets You Out of Trouble
10:16 - The Male Struggle with Self-Worth & Spending
12:36 - David's Story: Bankruptcy and Homelessness
17:08 - Then vs. Now: The Housing Market Crisis
19:00 - The Frugal Path to Home Ownership
24:04 - The Man Who Chose Status Over Freedom
29:58 - The Problem with Class and Status Systems
34:02 - The Japanese Mindset of Service
45:00 - Airport Horror Stories
51:19 - Focusing on the Books!
52:10 - Introducing the Annals of Tessian Series
58:45 - The Theme of Children of the Dying Hearth
1:00:12 - The Theme of The Culling of Souls
1:03:00 - Trauma, Growth, and Using Emotions as a Window
1:09:15 - The Creator's Dilemma: Self-Doubt & The Empty Stadium
1:18:03 - The Gatekeepers of Publishing & The Noise of Indie Authorship
1:25:15 - The Power of a "Body of Work"
1:31:00 - The Humanizing Power of a Conversation
1:49:00 - Tolkien, Politics, and the Real-World Scouring of the Shire
1:55:00 - The State of Free Speech in the UK
2:06:00 - The Epstein Files, Legal Realities, and Systemic Corruption
2:19:50 - A Ruler's True Role: To Serve
2:22:59 - Outro
Find Martin's Books: https://martinraynelson.com/
Fantasy author Martin R. Nelson joins David Watson for a candid conversation about the brutal reality of the creative life, the deep themes in his high fantasy series "The Annals of Tessian," and the relentless struggle to get noticed in a saturated world.
We dive into his new book, "The Culling of Souls," and its predecessor, "Children of the Dying Hearth," exploring the powerful ideas that fuel them.
Martin breaks down how the first book is about the courage to leave your comfort zoneâa theme embodied by a teenage boy who might be the heir to a lost empire, a 600-year-old elf whoâs still just a kid, and a noble ruler forced to get his hands dirty.
The sequel, "The Culling of Souls," tackles a more internal battle: the painful but necessary act of cutting away the parts of yourself that hold you back, like a traumatic memory that no longer has to define your tomorrow.
This isn't just a book talk; it's a raw look into the heart of an indie author.
Martin opens up about the crushing self-doubt that comes with asking people to buy your work, the frustration of hitting a wall with gatekeepers and expensive (and sometimes useless) editorial reviews, and the overwhelming noise of 4,000+ books published every single day.
He shares the "empty stadium" feeling of creating incredible work with no crowd watching, and the crucial difference between an athlete's measurable "personal best" and a creator's invisible race.
But the conversation is also filled with hope and hard-won wisdom.
They discuss the power of building a "body of work" and waiting for that one brick to be knocked out of the wall, as described by podcaster Dan Carlin, so the people on the other side can finally see you.
Martin shares stories from the band Stereophonics about how their biggest hit was a song they almost threw away, proving that sometimes you just have to keep showing up.
They also touch on the practical side of book promotion, debating the merits of targeted Amazon ads versus scattergun PR and the hilarious potential (and pitfalls) of using AI to create promotional videos.
If you're a writer, artist, or anyone trying to create something meaningful, this episode is a must-watch.
It's a testament to the idea that even if the stadium is empty, you have to lace up your boots and run the race anywayâbecause the only thing you can control is showing up for tomorrow.
Timestamps:
0:00 - The Indie Author's Dilemma
1:09 - Introducing Martin R. Nelson & "The Annals of Tessian"
2:18 - The Theme of "Children of the Dying Hearth": Leaving Your Comfort Zone
4:45 - The 600-Year-Old Elf: A Fun Fantasy Trope
6:00 - The Honorable Ruler Who Needs to Get His Hands Dirty
8:14 - The Bilbo Baggins Principle: No Hero's Journey from an Armchair
9:07 - "The Culling of Souls": Cutting Away What Holds You Back
11:13 - The Trauma That Defines You vs. The Trauma You Learn From
14:34 - Emotions Are a Window to the Soul
16:11 - The Truman Show: How Trauma Traps You
17:02 - The Universal Struggle: Jesus, Buddha, and Marcus Aurelius
18:36 - The Crushing Self-Doubt of Selling Your Own Work
20:11 - The Joe Rogan Comparison & The Empty Stadium
22:50 - The Athlete's "Personal Best" vs. The Creator's Invisible Race
24:02 - Van Gogh, Bob Ross & Finding Success After You're Gone
26:25 - The Power of a Good Conversation (and Respecting Boundaries)
29:01 - The Stereophonics Story: "Just Some Shit" Becomes a Hit
32:13 - Dan Carlin's "Wall" Theory & the Body of Work
34:39 - The Gatekeepers: Agents, Publishers, and 4,000 Daily Books
38:10 - The $700 Kirkus Review That Was Total Garbage
40:06 - AI Video Promotion: Hilarious Failures & Huge Potential
43:56 - Amazon Ads: Targeting the Right Niche
45:05 - The Power of the "Everyman" Podcast
48:06 - Turning Up the Volume for the RIGHT People
51:00 - The Fascination with the "Everyman" in History
52:28 - How You Can Support Indie Authors
Martin https://martinraynelson.com/
In this profound episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Peter, author of the debut literary fiction novel Passages: The Voids from War to Peace.
Our conversation spans from the majestic coastlines and whale migrations to the deep, often painful corridors of the human mind.
We begin by discussing the simple, awe-inspiring power of natureâwatching grey whales migrate off the coast and the profound connection to the wild.
This leads us into a much deeper exploration of trauma, healing, and the moral injury that shapes lives.
Peter, drawing on his extensive career in medicine and military service during the Vietnam era, shares the inspiration behind his novel.
We tackle the complex legacy of the Vietnam War, contrasting its cultural portrayal with the grim reality of combat and the unique challenges veterans faced upon returning home.
The discussion expands to a critical look at modern society, technology, and generational divides.
We explore how the rise of smartphones has stripped away the boredom that fuels curiosity, the dehumanizing effects of constant connectivity, and the challenge of finding hope in a world saturated with negativity.
This is a conversation about resilience, courage, and the quiet acts of kindness that provide a lifeline to those at their lowest point.
We discuss the importance of human connection, the foundations of Western democracy, and the hope that is essential for us to achieve amazing things.
In this episode, we explore: The inspiration and themes behind Peter's novel, Passages: The Voids from War to Peace.
The cultural and psychological impact of the Vietnam War on a generation.
How technology has changed our capacity for boredom, curiosity, and deep thought. The generational shifts in perspective on patriotism, society, and trauma.
The profound power of human connection and hope in the face of adversity.
The courage and resilience found in everyday people confronting extraordinary challenges.
Peter https://www.pkedgewater.com/
You can find Peter's book, Passages: The Voids from War to Peace, on Amazon and through Ingram Spark. David Watson Podcast
Are you struggling to finish your book? Does "writer's block" feel like an unbeatable wall?
In this revealing conversation, author and writing coach April DĂĄvila sits down with David Watson to share the transformative practice that helped her go from struggling writer to published author.
April discovered that the key wasn't more discipline, but mindfulness.
By training her brain to focus, silence the inner critic, and treat writing with the respect it deserves, she unlocked a new level of productivity and joy in her craft.
This isn't about writing more; it's about suffering less while you do it. In this episode, we dive deep into:
The #1 Myth of Writer's Block: What's really stopping you from putting words on the page (and it's not a lack of ideas).
The Power of a Scheduled Appointment: Why treating your writing time like a non-negotiable meeting is the ultimate productivity hack.
How to Silence Your Inner Critic: A simple mindfulness technique to recognize that critical voice as just another thought and keep writing anyway.
The Surprising Role of Meditation: How a short pre-writing ritual can get you into a deep flow state faster and more consistently.
Why "Bad" First Drafts are Essential: The truth about rewriting and why you must embrace imperfection to create something great.
Building Unbreakable Writing Habits: How to stop practicing the art of procrastination and start practicing the art of showing up.
Whether you're a seasoned author or just starting to think about writing a book, this interview is packed with actionable advice that will change the way you approach your work.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction & April's Family History in California
(09:31) - The Real Reason We Write: April's Writing Manifesto
(14:18) - Why Writing to "Teach a Lesson" Fails
(16:06) - David's Personal Story: Writing from the Heart
(18:57) - Overcoming "Writer's Block": It's Not What You Think
(23:28) - April's Journey: From Science to Writing
(24:35) - The Mindfulness Breakthrough That Changed Everything
(29:26) - The Ritual: How to Get Your Brain Ready to Write
(31:49) - The Science of Setting an Intention
(33:17) - Your Habits are a Restaurant: Are You Ordering the Right Thing?
(35:21) - April's Upcoming Book: "sit. right. here."
(36:23) - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome (Even for Bestselling Authors)
(39:25) - Turning Family History into Compelling Fiction
(41:11) - The Art of the Romance Story
(44:42) - Why Not Everyone Will Love Your Book (And That's OK)
(45:43) - The Surprising Dark Side of Roald Dahl
(48:01) - The Lost Art of Making a Living from Short Stories
(51:39) - Where to Find April DĂĄvila
(51:51) - The Time Machine Question
Guest: April Davila Book and resources: SitRightHere.com April online: Aprila.com and @AprilDavila
When her daughter was diagnosed with autism, a Yale PhD with a background in medical strategy was told by specialists, "There's not really much you can do.
Things usually get worse." She refused to accept that. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Theresa Lions shares her journey from the pharmaceutical industry to becoming a leading autism advocate.
We dive deep into the science that mainstream doctors often miss, including the shocking data that a percentage of children actually lose their diagnosis, and the concrete steps parents can take to find answers.
This isn't about a "cure." It's about understanding the root causes, from gut health and vitamin deficiencies to the complex biochemistry of the brain.
If you or someone you know is affected by autism, this episode is a must-watch for hope, clarity, and a new path forward.
TIMESTAMPS / KEY CHAPTERS:
0:00 - The Biggest Misconception About Autism
3:55 - Why I Struggle to Communicate With My Autistic Nephew
5:05 - The Real Reason for "Yes/No" Answers (It's Not What You Think)
7:23 - The Secret Jokes of Non-Speaking Autistic Kids
10:42 - "Things Get Worse, Not Better": The Devastating Diagnosis
12:55 - The 10% Statistic That Changed Everything
16:07 - From Yale Scientist to Autism Advocate: The Turning Point
18:34 - Why Big Pharma Isn't Solving Autism
20:49 - The "Dharma" That Forced Her Onto YouTube
25:46 - The First Step for Any Overwhelmed Parent
29:12 - The Simple Blood Test That Can Dramatically Improve Mood & Sleep
31:06 - The #1 Diet Change That Helps Most Kids with Autism
35:31 - What Actually Causes Autism? The Answer Will Surprise You
38:07 - The Brain Folate Deficiency Affecting 70% of Kids
40:26 - Is Autism an Identity or a Diagnosis?
42:08 - The Trauma of Watching a Child Harm Themselves
44:33 - A New Way to Communicate with Non-Speaking Individuals
45:54 - Find Dr. Theresa Lions' Resources
Connect with Dr. Theresa Lions: https://awetism.net/
YouTube / @navigatingawetism
Website & Platform: https://navigatingautism.com (spelled A-U-T-I-S-M)
YouTube: Search "Teresa Lions" for over a decade of science-backed autism videos. Follow the David Watson Podcast for more deep conversations that challenge the status quo.
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, Iâm joined by Shannon Evans, creator of Tom Bigby Tales, a history podcast and YouTube channel exploring the people, places, cemeteries, and forgotten stories of Columbus, Mississippi and the surrounding area.
We start with the Tom Bigby River, a Choctaw-named river with an unexpected meaning, and quickly move into the deeper theme of the conversation: how much extraordinary history sits right on your doorstep, hidden in plain sight, until someone starts digging.
Shannon explains how Tom Bigby Tales began as a response to local frustration, public money, and accountability, and how that investigative work eventually evolved into history storytelling through cemetery walks, public records, archives, and local research.
The result is a growing collection of stories about inventors, war heroes, designers, community figures, and local legends that often turn out to be more complicated (or more surprising) than the versions people repeat.
We also talk about Mississippiâs âtangible historyâ and how personal memory connects to major historical eras, including Prohibition, Civil War aftermath, local myths around stately homes, the Dixie Mafia, bootlegging networks, and the way communities create stories that sound great but donât always stand up to evidence.
Along the way, Shannon shares examples of remarkable people connected to her hometown, including:
⢠local links to the Dixie Mafia and the bootlegging era
⢠aviation stories and military history, including Tuskegee Airmen
⢠women connected to major inventions and public health advances
⢠the hidden social history inside stately homes and preserved architecture
⢠why cemeteries can be one of the most honest records of a community
If you enjoy history, local mysteries, and real stories backed by research, youâll enjoy this episode.
Find Shannon / Tom Bigby Tales
YouTube: Tomigby Tales
Website: tomigbytales.com
Podcast: available on major podcast platforms
Substack: Shannon Evans (local governance, grift, and graft)
Chapters / timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:30 Tom Bigby River and the Choctaw meaning
2:29 Why Tom Bigby Tales started (public records, local frustration)
5:13 Cemetery walks, one-minute videos, and going viral
7:18 Incredible local lives hiding in plain sight
9:27 Stately homes, local myths, and what research really shows
19:15 The Dixie Mafia, bootlegging, and how it really worked
23:33 Tangible history in America vs ancient history in the UK
26:43 How the YouTube channel began and evolved
29:53 Unexpected and tragic stories from the cemetery archives
37:01 Family history, treaties, and Mississippi settlement
41:30 Post-Civil War changes, rebuilding, and new communities
43:19 Where to find Shannon
44:06 Time machine question
45:01 What to visit in Columbus, Mississippi
45:46 Closing
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, Iâm joined by Barbara Muhika, a former professor and novelist, for a deep conversation about the life, image, and legacy of Mexican film icon Dolores del RĂo (often called âLolaâ).
Barbara explains how she first became fascinated with Lola through her research while writing a novel about Frida Kahlo, and why del RĂo stood out as a striking contrast to Kahloâs bold, shocking public persona.
We explore Lolaâs elegance, discipline, resilience, and the obstacles she faced moving between Mexico and Hollywood during a period shaped by silent films, the arrival of âtalkies,â studio marketing, and changing political attitudes in America.
We also discuss how Hollywood attempted to ârebrandâ del RĂo for US audiences, the realities of the eraâs anti-miscegenation attitudes on screen, and how del RĂo navigated identity, roles, and opportunity as the industry changed.
Barbara shares how del RĂoâs career evolved as audiences became more xenophobic in the lead-up to war, and why returning to Mexico ultimately opened a new chapter during the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, including work connected to films that helped put Mexican cinema on the international map.
One of the most powerful parts of this episode is a lesser-known side of del RĂo: her philanthropic work to improve childcare for working women in Mexicoâs theatre and film communities, and how that effort helped create a real system of early-years care rather than simple âholding centres.â
We also talk about Barbaraâs wider writing life, from academia and teaching Spanish theatre to her work supporting US student veterans, and how themes of war, loss, and the unseen âcarnage at homeâ shape her books.
Guest: Barbara Muhika
Website: barbaramujica.com
Books mentioned include: Miss Del Rio, Freda, Sister Teresa, I Am Venus, and more (available on Amazon).
Chapters / timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:46 Why Barbara can talk for hours about Dolores del RĂo
1:32 Del RĂo vs Frida Kahlo: two very different public personas
4:06 Early marriage, loss, and resilience
6:40 The move to Hollywood and early stardom
8:01 The âLatin loverâ era and Hollywood image-making
10:19 Race, studios, and how del RĂo was marketed
13:49 Talkies and why del RĂo survived the transition
15:46 Xenophobia, war years, and career decline
19:11 Return to Mexico and the Golden Age of Mexican cinema
23:06 Del RĂoâs childcare legacy and philanthropy
27:10 Writing the novel: why Barbara invented a narrator
36:04 Barbaraâs writing background and academic career
41:03 Veterans work, women in war, and the stories not shown on film
46:39 Where to find Barbaraâs books and website
48:07 The time machine question (India, Istanbul, Iraq, and audiobooks)
50:57 Closing thoughts
What happens when politics stops being debate and starts behaving like a religion?
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I speak with author Steven Ford about his novels No Free Speech for Hate and Destiny of a Free Spirit two books that explore political polarisation, identity ideology, free speech, and the future of human control.
Stevenâs work isnât about taking sides.
Itâs about asking uncomfortable questions: why modern societies are fragmenting into echo chambers, why disagreement is increasingly treated as moral failure, and what happens when institutions stop tolerating dissent.
We also explore artificial intelligence, post-war global governance, and whether humanity is drifting toward a world that prioritises control and efficiency over freedom and human instinct.
This is a calm, thoughtful conversation about human nature, history repeating itself, and the risks of pushing any belief system too far whether political, technological, or ideological.
In this conversation:
⢠Why political polarisation keeps accelerating
⢠How ideology begins to resemble religion
⢠Free speech, hate speech, and who defines the line
⢠Why echo chambers destroy dialogue
⢠The danger of cancelling dissent
⢠The pendulum effect in politics and history
⢠Artificial intelligence as a future governing force
⢠Control versus freedom in human societies
⢠What history teaches us about power and belief
Steven Ford online:
Website: stevenford.co.uk Books available via major online retailers
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, Iâm joined by Danielle Frank, author of The Wine Loverâs Guide to Parenting, a satirical, illustrated book that uses wine terminology to talk about how kids grow, learn, fail, and eventually stand on their own.
Danielle works in the wine and spirits industry, travels extensively, and brings a refreshing outsiderâs perspective to parenting not as a parent, but as a highly observant aunt who understands human behaviour, boundaries, and why over-controlling rarely works.
We talk about why kids need space to breathe, how parenting parallels wine making more than people realise, and why humour may be the most underused parenting tool of all.
Along the way, the conversation moves through wine culture, travel, creativity, dating, modern social habits, and how life looked very different before phones ran everything.
This is a light, thoughtful, and genuinely funny conversation that doesnât pretend parenting is perfect or that adults have it all figured out either.
In this conversation:
⢠Why parenting advice doesnât need to be heavy to be useful
⢠How wine terminology maps surprisingly well onto child development
⢠Why kids need space, mistakes, and independence
⢠Being an aunt (or uncle) and seeing behaviour more clearly
⢠Working in wine and spirits for a global luxury brand
⢠Travel, storytelling, and why place matters
⢠Dating, phones, and what social skills weâve lost
⢠Why humour helps people hear difficult truths
Danielle online: Book: The Wine Loverâs Guide to Parenting Available via Amazon and Barnes & Noble Website: daniellefrankauthor.com
Instagram: @createagreatstory
I didnât know this history of Canada at all and at points in this conversation Iâm genuinely speechless.
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, Iâm joined by Angie Elita Newell, an Indigenous historian and author, to talk about the part of Canadian history many people outside Canada (and even inside Canada) were never properly taught: residential schools, forced assimilation policies, and why these stories arenât just âthe pastâ for Indigenous communities.
Angie shares her own family experience, explains how government policies evolved over time, and why it matters to talk about history in a way thatâs honest, nuanced, and human.
We also explore what gets simplified in mainstream history, how stereotypes form, and how we move forward without erasing what happened.
This is a conversation about Canada, Indigenous history, and the reality that modern history can still be living history. In this conversation:
⢠What residential schools were, and why they lasted so long
⢠The shift from removing children to placing them in non-Indigenous homes (Sixties Scoop)
⢠Why Indigenous history in North America is complex, not black and white
⢠The long shadow of colonial policy in modern life
⢠How to talk about history without becoming trapped in bitterness
⢠Why learning the truth changes how you see the present Angie online:
Website: www.angieelitanewell.com/all-i-see-is-violence Chapters:
00:00 Intro: âI didnât know this historyâ
01:31 Angieâs background and becoming a historian
02:43 Residential schools explained
03:58 Family impact and child removal policies
06:19 âThis is recentâ (70s, 80s, 90s)
09:21 Why Indigenous history is âSwiss cheeseâ and deeply nuanced
10:40 Making history accessible, not just academic
14:31 Why these policies still matter today
15:41 Acknowledging history instead of âseparatingâ it
17:01 Stereotypes vs reality of Indigenous civilizations
18:12 âMost people in the UK donât know this existsâ
21:53 Museums, archaeology, and what gets taken
22:45 Stonehenge, Avebury, and layered history
24:35 The colonial blueprint isnât new
26:04 The âapocalypseâ framing and what gets lost
30:19 Death before dishonour and last stands
32:50 Female warriors written out of history
35:18 âThis is still in the 21st centuryâ
36:23 Modern harms and why it hits like a punch
39:51 Governments, hypocrisy, and denial
41:58 Arrests for resisting school removal
43:01 Reservations, rations, dependency, and urban relocation
45:09 American Indian Movement and Wounded Knee
46:14 How England changed Angieâs opportunities
48:26 Middle ground vs extremes
50:10 âThere isnât a right answer, only what we do nextâ
51:23 Letting history inform tomorrow, not poison it
52:12 Tangible history and living memory
55:24 Custer, contradiction, and the tragedy of Little Bighorn
57:08 Oral history, archives, and building the novel
59:05 The Guernsey/Jersey film example and complexity
1:02:07 Where to find Angie and the book
1:03:10 Time machine question: DeLorean, Chichester, Led Zeppelin
1:04:25 Closing reflections
They met in a grief support group after losing their husband and wife and neither of them was looking for a new relationship.
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, Bob and Tammy Cranston share a rare and genuinely uplifting story about love after loss: how grief brought them into the same room, how a simple ânew normalâ list turned into ballroom dancing, and how laughter returned for the first time after death.
Tammy also shares the journey of caring for a spouse with stage four cancer, why she became a hospice bereavement volunteer, and what she learned from listening to people at the end of life.
Bob, a neurologist, speaks openly about losing his wife and what it means to move forward without erasing the love that came before.
This conversation is about grief, faith, starting over, and what it looks like when a new relationship honours the old one instead of competing with it.
In this conversation:
⢠How they met through a hospice-sponsored grief support group
⢠The moment laughter returned (and the guilt that followed)
⢠âYou canât go back, you canât stay here â you must go forwardâ
⢠Why bitterness can destroy you (and how they avoided it)
⢠The power of a blank journal and living intentionally
⢠Their tandem bicycle adventures across the USA
⢠How to love again without forgetting the person you lost Where to find Tammy and their books:
Website: tammycranston.com Books mentioned include: Why Not Me (memoir) and The Blank Journal (plus a childrenâs series on grief).
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: two losses, one love story
00:39 How they met in grief support
02:00 Tammyâs story: divorce, remarriage, cancer, hospice
03:57 Bobâs story: loss, reading grief books, joining the group
05:09 The âmatchmakingâ that wasnât planned
06:36 Creating a new normal: the list that changed everything
07:22 Ballroom dancing begins
09:04 The first laugh after loss (and the guilt)
09:49 âAre we meeting as friends or is this a date?â
11:03 Choosing health: counselling and compatibility results
12:33 Family blessing and a wedding built around dancing
13:32 âLife is for the livingâ
14:19 The blank journal and building a shared bucket list @
15:36 Tumour news, perspective, and living intentionally
20:17 Adventures after marriage: tandem biking and memory-making
24:02 Turning the journey into a book
26:15 Bear territory, wrong directions, and the shortcut decision
29:49 Avoiding bitterness through faith
31:06 âWhy not me?â and finding meaning after loss
34:57 What dying people regret most
37:19 The Blank Journal as a film-worthy story
41:48 Fear of loving and losing again
42:39 Honouring former partners without competition
44:13 The burial plot story: four lives, one shared respect
47:36 Childrenâs books that help kids understand grief
49:37 Where to find them and their work
50:20 Time machine question
54:10 Closing reflection: take the leap of faith
What If Your Worst Memories Never Happened?
What if the most painful memories of your life never actually happened?
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I speak with novelist and former film script supervisor Timothy J. Hunt about one of the most disturbing psychological questions imaginable: if memories can be implanted, altered, or reinforced by authority figures, how do you know your past is real?
Timothyâs latest novel, The Museum of Lies, explores the terror of discovering that a therapist connected to ârecovered memory therapyâ may have implanted false trauma.
If your identity is built on memory, and memory itself is unreliable, what happens when the foundation starts to collapse?
This conversation begins in the world of film continuity
A job dedicated to preserving the illusion of reality and slowly moves into darker territory: gaslighting, childhood trauma, mental illness, false memories, and the quiet horror of doubting your own mind.
We talk about:
⢠How recovered memory therapy led to false abuse cases
⢠Why memory is reconstruction, not playback
⢠Growing up around mental illness and extreme gaslighting
⢠What happens to identity when your past canât be proven
⢠Why journaling can become a form of psychological self-defence
Despite the subject matter, this is a dark conversation with laughter.
Honest, unsettling, and deeply human.
Chapters
00:01 Introduction: âdark conversation with laughterâ
00:56 What a script supervisor actually does (continuity)
04:27 The invisible job: you only notice it when it fails
07:00 âIt takes a slightly crazy personâ (the personality fit)
08:08 Finding the job at 50 and why it became the perfect role
10:10 Why Timothy stepped away from set life (the reality of 16â18 hour days)
14:46 The Museum of Lies: what the novel is and why itâs different
17:36 The disturbing cover: why the child is dressed as the devil
19:09 Childhood, ânormal,â and growing up around mental illness
24:17 Appalachian roots in California and feeling like an outsider
31:34 The core premise: good fortune, terrible life, and doubt
33:27 Recovered memory therapy and the fear of implanted memories
37:36 The psychological horror: âAre my memories even mine?â
39:31 How memory actually works (reconstruction, not playback)
41:25 Gaslighting, shared memories, and journaling as a defence
44:17 Borderline personality disorder and public masks vs private reality
47:31 Forgiveness, empathy, and realising parents were struggling too
49:00 Growing up gay in the 60s and the lack of a frame of reference
53:34 Coming into yourself as AIDS begins
56:30 The stigma in the 90s and âtheyâll dieâ (a real quote from a landlord)
1:01:38 Memory lane, the joke that lands: âWho knows if that was even real?â
1:01:53 Where to find the book and Timothyâs work
1:03:05 The time machine question: the car, the future, and the radio
1:05:05 Closing reflection: if âfalse memoriesâ are discovered, thatâs its own abuse
Guest: Timothy J. Hunt Book: The Museum of Lies (Clink Street Publishing). Where to find Timothy and the book Website: jtimothyhunt.com
n this episode of The David Watson Podcast, Iâm joined by Monty Schulz, novelist, songwriter, and creative producer, for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, discipline, imagination, and the darker edges of history that fiction can illuminate.
We talk about: how Monty wrote Metropolis after a 16-year pause, then finished hundreds of pages in months why âwriterâs blockâ is often fear, avoidance, or waiting for perfection the one-page rule (and how hunger can be a surprisingly effective motivator) finding your voice as a writer, and why âwell-writtenâ isnât the same as âdistinctiveâ the craft of writing difficult subject matter without losing the human truth why most friends and family donât read your work (and why thatâs normal) music vs novels, and Montyâs process of writing melodies first, then lyrics the idea behind Unders City: an alternate-history society shaped by eugenics, purge, and survival underground
If you write, want to write, or youâre fascinated by how artists build worlds that reflect real human history, this one will stay with you.
Montyâs books and websites: Metropolis: metropolisthebook.com Unders City (release date discussed in the episode): underscitythebook.com
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In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I sit down with award-winning poet and cultural commentator Lee Woodman for a conversation about how poetry changes the way you see the world.
We explore Leeâs remarkable life story (Paris after WWII, childhood in India, and returning to America in the early 1960s), and how a global upbringing shaped her obsession with language, sound, texture, and colour.
From Van Goghâs sunflower yellow to the psychology of colour in different cultures, Lee breaks down how she researches, builds, and performs poems, and why poetry is less about âfeelingsâ and more about precision, observation, and lived experience.
Lee also reads from her work, including âProvocative Pinkâ and a short rhyming piece âShades of Anger,â and we talk about how colour, culture, and perception can shift what we think weâre seeing.
If you enjoy conversations about creativity, perception, art, writing, and the deeper layers of everyday life, this one is for you.
Find Lee Woodman here: poetleewoodman.com
What if joy isnât a personality trait â but a nervous system skill you can train?
Dr Sherry McAlister explains why touch, sleep, and small daily choices can change how you feel, think, and cope.
In this episode, I speak with Dr Sherry McAlister, a chiropractor and author of Adjusted Reality, about why modern life pulls us away from the basics that keep us well â and why most people outsource their health until something breaks.
We discuss:
Why health isnât a to-do list, itâs a daily way of being
The overlooked power of touch and human connection
Why your nervous system canât âclose the loopâ after ghosting and unresolved stress
How sleep works like a nightly reset and repair process
Why your body adapts like Jenga â until it canât
The mindset shift from âwhatâs wrong with you?â to âwhatâs right that we can build on?â
Later in the conversation, she shares the personal turning point that led her into chiropractic care after a serious car accident â and why she believes small âmicro adjustmentsâ can stop bigger breakdowns over time.
Book: Adjusted Reality: Supercharge Your Whole Being for Optimal Living and Longevity Guest: Dr Sherry McAlister Website: https://drsherrymcallister.com/
Foundation page: https://www.f4cp.org/media/
This episode is for education and discussion. It is not medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional.
A former Team USA athlete describes dementia-like symptoms in his 30s, years of brain fog, and why doctors missed it.
If youâve ever had a concussion or unexplained mental changes, this matters.
In this episode, I speak with William Person, a former Team USA bobsled athlete who began experiencing confusion, memory problems, and severe brain fog in his 30s.
For years, medical tests showed ânothing wrong.â Meanwhile, his symptoms worsened, teammates died, and the warning signs were missed â including the long-term effects of repeated head trauma.
William explains:
Why concussion symptoms can appear months or years later How high-impact sports and vibration affect the brain
Why many people donât realise something is wrong with them The difference between mental health struggles and physical brain injury
What he says helped him regain clarity after years of decline
Why this issue may affect athletes, veterans, and everyday people
This conversation is intense, personal, and uncomfortable at times â but it raises questions many people are afraid to ask.
This episode is not medical advice. It shares personal experience and opinion.
If you have concerns about head injury, concussion, or neurological symptoms, speak with a qualified medical professional.
Guest: William Person Social media: One Man With A Chamber
Escaping A Cult, Saving His Family, Finding Faith Again â Peter Young | The David Watson Podcast What if you only realised you were in a cult after it had already destroyed your marriage, family life and sense of self?
In this episode I sit down with author and former sports broadcaster Peter Young (authopeteryoung.com) to talk about his 20âyear journey in and out of a tiny but devastating religious cult â led by a man his family called âUncle Robertâ.
We talk about how it all began with love, faith and a âharmlessâ family mentor⌠and slowly turned into total control, brainwashing and the destruction of Peterâs marriage.
Peter shares how his children were taught he was âthe devilâ, how isolation and secrecy kept everyone trapped, and the moment a small flicker of doubt finally broke the spell.
Along the way we get into: â How Peter was slowly drawn into his wifeâs tiny religious cult â The red flags he missed, and why âit could never happen to meâ is so dangerous
The role of isolation, doubt and the âgatekeeper to Godâ in every cult
How cult leaders twist scripture, truth and genuine problems to sell their own solutions
The impact on his kids and the painful campaign of parental alienation
How his Christian faith survived, and why he believes Jesus pulled him out
My own brush with a meditation group that turned out to be far darker than it first appeared If youâve ever thought âIâm too smart for a cultâ or wondered how ordinary, intelligent people get swept up in these groups, this conversation will challenge you.
Listen in for a raw, honest look at manipulation, control, faith, pain and recovery and what to watch for if you (or someone you love) is getting drawn into something that feels âjust a bit offâ.
Find Peter Young: Website: https://authorpeteryoung.com
Memoir: âStop the Tall Man, Save the Tigerâ (cult survival and faith) Fiction series:
âThe Blue Teamâ and âThe Wardrobe of the Wolfâ (sports as a metaphor for life)
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Dr Peter B. Cotton â world-renowned gastroenterologist and creator of the award-winning âFred the Snakeâ childrenâs book series â to talk about life after medicine, story-telling, and why his endoscope turned into a lovable snake called Fred.
Peter has written 10 rhyming picture books for children about Fred the Snake and his friends, including the brand-new âWhen Fred the Snake and Friends Learn the Chinese Zodiac â and the Great Raceâ.
We talk about how a career pioneering flexible endoscopy and ERCP became the unexpected inspiration for a gentle snake who teaches road safety, friendship, travel, and courage to kids and grandkids around the world.
In this conversation we cover:
⢠How a flexible endoscope became âFred the Snakeâ and the start of a bedtime story
⢠Turning that original road-safety rhyme into the first book, âWhen Fred the Snake Got Squished and Mendedâ
⢠Why all the Fred books are written in rhyme and built around simple morals for children
⢠The new Chinese Zodiac book and the story of the Great Race â explaining years, animals and culture to kids
⢠Fred going to school, camping, the beach and traveling across the USA (East, Central and West) ⢠The difference between writing scientific papers and imaginative childrenâs books
⢠What Peter has learned about confidence, voice and âwriting what youâre actually good atâ
⢠Grandparents, puppets and why reading to children still matters in a digital world
⢠Growing up in Herefordshire, training at Cambridge and in London, and why he moved to the USA
⢠Life on a small island in South Carolina, golf stories from around the world, and finally âhanging upâ the clubs
⢠Reflections on retirement, legacy, family and finding a second creative career later in life If youâre a parent, grandparent, educator or aspiring childrenâs author, this episode is full of ideas about how to combine fun, rhyme and gentle life lessons in stories for young readers.
Find Peter Cotton and Fred the Snake:
Website (signed copies, blog and resources):
https://petercottontales.com
Fred the Snake books on Amazon (search): âPeter B. Cotton Fred the Snakeâ
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down again with childrenâs author Amy Pollack to talk about her Jelly Bean series â The Adventures of Jelly Bean, The Further Adventures of Jelly Bean, and The Still Further Adventures of Jelly Bean â and the very real issues young readers face today.
Amy explains how Jelly Beanâs world tackles topics like poverty, mixed-race identity, bullying at school, and the tensions between caring parents, independent children, and wise grandparents.
We talk about how parental prejudice can show up in subtle ways, how kids learn to think for themselves, and why grandparents often bring a calming, long-view perspective into family life.
Amy also shares powerful stories from her own family history: growing up with parents and grandparents shaped by the Great Depression, what real poverty looked like, and how those experiences inspired the characters and emotional depth in her books.
We explore why writing can be so therapeutic, how authors pour their own doubts and memories into fictional characters, and why Jelly Bean has become a âreal role modelâ for so many young readers.
If you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or simply love childrenâs books that make kids think, youâll enjoy this short, thoughtful conversation with Amy about empathy, resilience, and the messy reality of growing up.
In this episode we talk about: The Jelly Bean series and what each book explores Why Amy keeps the titles simple and clear How Jelly Bean deals with friendship, class, and mixed-race identity
Bullying in schools and how Jelly Bean responds in book four Parentsâ fears, stereotypes, and trying to âprotectâ their children
The role of grandparents as listeners, guides and stabilising influences Amyâs own parents and grandparents, poverty in the Depression era, and âSunday bestâ shoes
How writing helps us process grief, memory and complicated emotions
Why Jelly Bean ended up being called a real role model
Find Amy Pollack and the Jelly Bean books: Website: https://amypollack.com
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with former Reuters journalist and IMF publisher Jeremy Clift, now the author of two thought-provoking sci-fi novels: âBorn in Spaceâ and âSpace Vault.â
We start with his life as a foreign correspondent in the 70s, 80s and 90s â Paris, Beirut, Egypt, India, China under Deng Xiaoping â what he calls âthe front row of history.â
From there we dig into how news used to be gathered, the craft of great writing and editing, and why trust in media has eroded in the 24-hour news and social media age.
Then we move into the future: asteroid mining, the coming space economy, gene editing, AI, robots in every home, universal basic income, and the huge ethical questions around who owns life, data and even our memories.
Jeremy explains how all of this feeds into his sci-fi series and why he thinks the next few decades will be truly transformational for humanity. If you like deep, nostalgic conversations that run from smoky newsrooms and outside toilets in 60s Britain to Neurolink, space vaults and sentient robots, this oneâs for you.
What we talk about in this episode: Growing up in post-war Britain and the âyouâve never had it so goodâ generation Training as a Reuters journalist and reporting from Paris, Beirut, Egypt, India, Indonesia, China and beyond How newsrooms used to work: deadlines, teleprinters, foreign bureaus and serious editors
The rise of 24-hour news and why verification and integrity became harder to protect Fake or distorted reporting, âagenda-drivenâ editing and why audiences now have to be their own filter
Moving from Reuters to the IMF and learning the craft of book and research publishing Why asteroid mining, the moon and the space economy could upend global wealth and power Seeds, gene editing and âwho owns life?â â the core themes of Space Vault AI, robots, Neurolink and grief tech: talking to digital versions of loved ones Universal basic income, surplus labour and the tension between human nature and technological change
Why Jeremy chose sci-fi instead of spy thrillers â and how his reporting past shapes his fiction 0:00 Intro â why I wanted Jeremy on the podcast
0:41 Jeremy joins the show
3:41 Old order vs new order in politics and journalism
10:04 Childhood in post-war Britain and moving around with the Navy
17:06 Learning journalism at Reuters and early foreign postings
24:30 Trust, manipulation and the 24-hour news cycle
32:40 From Reuters to the IMF and into publishing
34:24 Born In Space â space labs, children and identity
39:18 Space Vault, seed banks and âwho owns life?â
45:40 AI, robots, grief tech and ethics
52:05 Universal basic income and the future of work
59:44 Where to find Jeremy and his books
1:01:15 Closing thoughts Find Jeremy and his work:
Website: jeremycliftebooks.com
Books: âBorn in Spaceâ and âSpace Vaultâ (available on Amazon and wider retailers) Audiobook: Born in Space on Audible, narrated by Gabrielle Gums Gordon
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Jaymes Buckman, the neurodivergent glam rock singer, poet, and frontman of Canadian glam rock band Hot Apollo.
We dive into what it really feels like to be a high-energy performer who feels most at peace on stage, and yet wrestles with anxiety, overthinking, and self-doubt when the lights go down.
Jaymes talks about growing up between Toronto and London, discovering his love of performance, developing his iconic glam style in Camden, and why he finally went âall inâ on music after trying the conventional path of college and day jobs.
We also explore the link between alter egos, addiction, and creativity, how art can channel pain into something powerful, and why staying busy and taking action is one of the most underrated tools for managing mental health and negative inner voices.
If youâre into glam rock, performance, or honest conversations about mental health, anxiety, and what it means to be truly yourself, youâll get a lot from this one.
Hot Apollo https://hotapollorocks.com
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I sit down with former police detective turned criminal defence lawyer, Liam Fitzgerald (pen name), to explore how corruption really happens â not just at the top, but in everyday decisions, grey areas and human weaknesses.
Born and raised in Belfast during The Troubles, later serving as a police officer in Australia and now working as a criminal defence lawyer in Sydney, Liam brings three decades of frontline experience to his new crime novel about police corruption, culture and power.
We talk about: Growing up in Belfast during The Troubles and how violence, secrecy and âsidesâ shape your view of the world Moving to Sydney, joining the police, then switching sides to become a criminal defence lawyer
How âsmallâ perks and favours blur into full-blown corruption over time
The hidden subcultures inside police forces and what really changes good officers into âbad applesâ
Royal commissions, systemic corruption and why the public is always shocked, despite years of warning signs
The role of the press: what gets exposed, what gets buried and why some scandals never make front-page news
Grooming gangs, cover-ups and why certain crimes seem untouchable
Free will, social conditioning and why class, background and opportunity shape the choices we think weâre making
Friday night violence, âaccidental crimeâ and how one split second can destroy multiple lives
Liamâs novel is a work of fiction, but it is built on real-world experience of policing, wiretaps, court briefs and decades inside the criminal justice system.
If you have ever wondered where the line really is between âperk of the jobâ and corruption, this conversation will give you plenty to think about.
Find out more about Liam and his book Publisher: Austin Macauley (UK) https://www.austinmacauley.com/book/b...
Anne Montgomery went from being one of the first female TV sports casters at ESPN to a long time sports official, Title I teacher, foster mum to five, and award-winning author.
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, we dive into the messy, funny, painful, and beautiful reality of second chances and reinvention.
We talk about what it was really like for a woman on SportsCenter in the 80s and 90s, working as the only female official on football fields and baseball diamonds, living between Phoenix and St Croix in the US Virgin Islands, and how losing her TV career led her into classrooms, foster care, and novels about war, cults, and trauma.
We also get personal about my own journey: court, bankruptcy, community service, head injury rehab work, and how both of us discovered meaning through helping other people when our original plans fell apart.
If youâre into stories of resilience, women in sports media, teaching, foster care, and the creative life, this oneâs for you.
What we cover in this conversation:
â Life in St Croix and Phoenix
â Breaking into sports broadcasting when women âdidnât do thatâ
â ESPN, ageism, and being told she was âtoo oldâ for TV
â Forty years as a sports official in football and baseball
â Being the only woman on the field and in the newsroom
â Punctuality, discipline, and why being late really is disrespectful
â Hitting rock bottom after TV and facing depression
â The Vietnam veteran umpire who changed how she saw her life
â Teaching in a Title I school and discovering real hardship
â Becoming a foster mum to five former students
â Dyslexia, learning to read late, and still becoming an author
â Writing about World War II, religious cults, and trauma
â How to handle criticism, bad reviews, and online comments
â Second chances, stubborn pride, and finding purpose in unexpected work
About Anne Montgomery
Anne Montgomery is a former ESPN SportsCenter anchor, long-time sports official (football, baseball, ice hockey, soccer, basketball), retired high school teacher, foster mum, and author of multiple novels including historical fiction and contemporary stories inspired by real events.
Find Anne here: Website: https://annemontgomerywriter.com/
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, Rusty Austin shares how he rode the early reality-TV wave from Survivor to 16 seasons on Gordon Ramsayâs Hellâs Kitchen, then reinvented himself as a childrenâs author and poet. We get into what really happens behind the scenes on long shoot days, why casting drives reality TV, how editing compresses 400 hours into 60 minutes, and the difference between Ramsay the on-camera character and the chef. Rusty also talks through his simple, repeatable writing process, the power of first drafts, and a brilliant classroom collaboration where 40+ students illustrated one of his books. We finish with his baseball history project, his memoir âDave and Me,â and a fun time-machine question.
Former reality-TV producer/post producer (Survivor, Hellâs Kitchen) ⢠Childrenâs author and poet focused on short, memorable, rhyming pieces ⢠Classroom collaborator: students illustrated âAn Awesome Bird: The Pelicanâ ⢠Also co-authored a baseball history volume and wrote the memoir âDave and Meâ
Guest site: https://rustyaustin.com
Todayâs guest is Dr. Chris Koutures, a dual-board-certified paediatric and sports-medicine physician who has supported USA Volleyball at the Olympic level and treats everyone from new-borns to elite athletes.
We dig into what separates top performers, how pros actually warm up, the realities of injury prevention, and how to train smarter at any age.
What youâll learn
⢠The team behind elite athletes: medical, technical, logistics, and psychology
⢠Mental skills that separate final-roster athletes: consistency, flexibility, handling failure
⢠The evolution of injury prevention and why rest and variability matter
⢠How a good diagnosis starts with the whole person, not just the body part
⢠Smarter training after injuries and as you get older ⢠Dynamic warm-ups that actually prepare you to train
⢠Youth sport realities: growth spurts, single-sport risks, and talking with parents
⢠Life inside the Olympic Village, camaraderie, and focus between sessions
Guest Dr. Chris Koutures, MD, FAAP, Sports Medicine and Paediatrics. Team physician experience with USA Volleyball and extensive work with youth through professional athletes.
Active Kid MD - OC Pediatric and Sports Medicine Practice
Kevin Hall shares how he sells books every month without paying for ads, and why saying yes beats perfection.
We also dive into Kodak/Xerox history, impostor syndrome, and practical podcasting tips that improve your on-camera presence today.
In this David Watson Podcast episode, Kevin breaks down the steps behind his memoirs, his spiritual book, and his new guide âBook Marketing on a Budget: Simple Steps for New Authors.â If youâre an author or podcaster trying to grow without big spend, this conversation is a blueprint.
Guest Kevin Hall â author of Ilion: My Childhood, My Memories; My Rosemount MN Memories; Signs â The Veil is Thinner Than We Imagine; and Book Marketing on a Budget (forthcoming).
Website: https://www.kevin-hall.com What youâll learn
⢠A simple glasses fix to remove on-camera glare
⢠Why perfection kills momentum (and why the answer is âyesâ)
⢠Local media, libraries, and alumni networks as free marketing channels
⢠Podcasting basics that boost presence: eye line, lighting, pacing
⢠A Xerox/Kodak crash course: what empires teach about innovation
⢠How to pitch without being salesy, and handle rejection easily
⢠Turning family stories into memoirs that actually get read
⢠Why feedback isnât criticism â itâs your growth engine
Timestamps
00:00 Intro and a quick tip to kill glasses glare on camera
01:05 Small talk to confidence: saying yes, not perfect
02:29 Where Kevin grew up and why place matters to story
03:36 Moving states, friendship, marriage, and life lessons
07:05 Kodak and Xerox: toner, film, and the cost of missed pivots
12:16 The office copier era, queues, and culture weâve lost
18:10 From corporate lessons to author mindset
24:06 New authors: why local press, libraries, and alumni lists work
27:06 Book Marketing on a Budget: staircase strategy overview
33:10 Podcasting tips: eye contact, lighting, voice, and presence
40:14 Impostor syndrome and building confidence through action
47:20 The books: memoirs, spiritual stories, and the new marketing guide
1:04:00 Leaving a legacy for grandkids and your future readers
1:18:45 Viral moments happen to the consistent
1:23:06 Final question: time machine, songs, and perspective
1:26:00 Wrap-up and takeaways
Calls to action
⢠If this helped, like, comment with your biggest takeaway, and subscribe for weekly conversations.
⢠Are you an author or podcaster with a story to share? Get in touch to be a guest. ⢠Check Kevinâs books and say hi: https://www.kevin-hall.com
In this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I talk with Liz Entin, creator of WTF Just Happened?! â a project exploring the possibility of an afterlife through evidence, data, and first hand investigation.
After losing her father, Liz set out to uncover whether consciousness continues after death, combining science, mediumship research, and a sceptical but open mindset. We discuss:
⢠What inspired WTF Just Happened?!
⢠How science and spirituality can overlap
⢠Mediums, psychic research, and critical thinking
⢠Grief, loss, and the search for meaning
⢠What evidence (if any) points to life after death
If youâre interested in the intersection of science, spirituality, and the afterlife, this episode offers a grounded look at a subject often dismissed or misunderstood.
Watch, subscribe, and share your thoughts below â do you believe consciousness continues? Links Liz Entinâs website: https://www.wtfjusthappened.net
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, betrayal-trauma practitioner Mr Jay breaks down what really happens to your brain and body after infidelity or a breakup, why the pain can feel worse than grief, and the practical steps to move from shock to stability to rebuilding. We talk about
⢠Why betrayal trauma is different: it feels personal, itâs a âsecret society,â and it even rewrites your past
⢠The brain on betrayal: amygdala overdrive, prefrontal cortex shutdown, hippocampus and time/place distortions
⢠Triggers and âemotional flashbacks,â and how to calm the system so you can think again
⢠The early rule: donât make major decisions in the first 3â6 months; choose from empowerment, not fear
⢠Needs assessment 101: what you actually need in week 1 vs. week 12
⢠Betrayal blindness and the thousand micro-justifications that precede an affair
⢠Reframing the inner dialogue: separating your worth from someone elseâs choices
⢠Pebbles and raindrops: tiny promises that rebuild self-trust and self-esteem
⢠Practical tools: journaling, simple meditations, walking, âgratitude with reasons,â and everyday follow-through
⢠Staying vs leaving in long relationships: finances, family systems, resentment, and compassion without excusing
⢠The âdashâ on the tombstone, bridge-and-volcano analogy, and other mindsets that help you keep going Key takeaways
⢠Healing time beats time alone. Numbing and avoiding stretch the pain; gentle daily work releases it.
⢠You are 0% responsible for someone elseâs decision to betray. Youâre 100% responsible for how you show up next.
⢠Self-esteem returns through kept promises to yourself. Start very small and be consistent.
⢠If you stay, rebuild from safety and transparency; if you leave, leave when you feel grounded and resourced. Resources and mentions
⢠Mr Jay, betrayal-trauma practitioner and relationship coach
⢠Gratitude journal exercise: list 3 things youâre grateful for, with 3 reasons each
⢠Music mention: The Lady of Shalott by Loreena McKennitt
If youâre in the thick of it Please donât do anything rash.
Give yourself days and weeks to settle your nervous system. Talk to someone trained in betrayal/trauma. Being heard and guided changes everything. Where to find Mr Jay https://mrjayrelationshipcoach.com
n this episode of The David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Jimmy Moley, MD â a leading sports psychiatrist specializing in the mental health and performance of athletes.
We discuss the unseen psychological battles behind elite competition, the neuroscience of motivation, and practical strategies athletes can use to stay mentally strong under pressure.
Dr. Moley shares insights from his work with top performers, his background in sports psychiatry, and how mental training can be just as crucial as physical conditioning.
Whether youâre an athlete, coach, or simply interested in mindset and resilience, this conversation delivers practical, science-based takeaways you can apply today.
Topics discussed:
The psychology of elite athletic performance
How to manage pressure, burnout, and competition anxiety
The role of psychiatry and therapy in sports
Mental health stigma in professional athletics
Building mental resilience and recovery habits
What separates the mindset of good athletes from great ones
Guest links: Website: https://www.jimmymoleymd.com
In this powerful episode of The David Watson Podcast, world-renowned cardiologist and author Dr. Peter R. Kowey exposes the truth behind the growing crisis in American healthcare.
Drawing from his new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners at Risk, Dr. Kowey reveals how decades of political lobbying, pharmaceutical greed, and insurance control have created a system that harms both patients and doctors.
We break down the key reasons why U.S. healthcare is failing â and what must change to fix it. In this episode:
How lobbyists and politicians shaped todayâs broken system The hidden influence of pharmaceutical companies on doctors and prescriptions.
How health insurance companies limit care and increase costs.
Why lawsuits and corporate pressure drive doctors out of medicine.
The systemic failures built into the U.S. healthcare model since its creation Real stories from Dr. Koweyâs experience treating patients inside a flawed system.
Practical insights on how to protect yourself and advocate for better care.
About Dr. Peter Kowey: Dr. Kowey is an internationally recognized cardiologist, medical researcher, and author. He currently serves as Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University and holds the William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research. His decades of experience have made him one of the most respected voices in modern medicine.
About the book: Failure to Treat is a revealing exploration of how money, politics, and bureaucracy have corrupted American medicine â and what can be done to restore trust and integrity in healthcare.
Listen to this episode if youâre interested in: Healthcare reform and policy Big Pharma and political lobbying The U.S. medical systemâs hidden costs Doctor burnout and malpractice issues Patient advocacy and healthcare ethics
Guest: Dr. Peter R. Kowey
Home | Peter Kowey Author
Host: David Watson Podcast: The David Watson Podcast
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I sit down with Jessica K. Foster, author of Andy and the Extroverts and other funny, heartfelt Young Adult Contemporary romances. Jessica shares her journey from middle school Language Arts teacher to published YA author, and we talk about balancing creativity, teaching, and family life in West Michigan.
We dive into what makes YA romance so powerful, the emotional truths behind her stories, and how she finds humour and heart in the everyday lives of teens. Jessica also offers insight into the writing process, her love for romantic beach reads, and how her students inspire her characters. Whether youâre a writer, teacher, or YA fiction lover, youâll find this conversation full of warmth, laughter, and inspiration.
Website: https://jessicakfoster.com
Instagram: / jessicakfosterauthor
Goodreads: / 24289158.jessica_k_foster
Julian Raven joins the David Watson Podcast for a deep and thought-provoking conversation about art, politics, and free expression. Known for his powerful pro-Trump painting âUnafraid and Unashamedâ and his high-profile legal battle with the Smithsonian Institution, Raven shares his personal story as an artist, activist, and outspoken defender of artistic freedom.
In this episode, we explore how art and politics collide, the meaning behind his most controversial works, and what drives him to keep creating despite censorship and criticism. Julian Raven offers insight into his journey from the United Kingdom to the United States, his creative process, and his experiences navigating the modern art world.
Topics discussed include: The inspiration behind âUnafraid and Unashamedâ Julian Ravenâs lawsuit against the Smithsonian and the National Portrait Gallery Art, free speech, and political expression in modern America Julian
Substack https://substack.com/@julianraven
Art Gallery https://ravenartstudiomarbella.com/
Stephen is a spokesperson for Guns of America, an advocate of the 2nd Amendment and a man who believes in Gods work.
As someone who has faced real life danger, and thanks to the 2nd amendment he was able to protect himself and his community, Stephen probably knows better than most why it is so important he and the GOA continue to fight to protect the Right To Bear Arms.
Stephen Willeford
https://www.thebarefootdefender.com/
What if you're writing a book series about espionage, dangerous governments and you have worked at the forefront defending your country from all of these threats.
Steinke has spent a lifetime in US national security roles, including twenty-eight years in the US Army and fourteen in the Department of Defence.
His official duties have taken him from the US Military Academy at West Point to over thirty countries on the Eurasian landmass, including Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Steinke holds masterâs degrees in West European studies and diplomacy from Indiana and Norwich Universities, respectively, as well as post-graduation certificates in national and international security affairs from Harvard and Stanford Universities.
His passions include faith, family, fly fishing, and travel.
Rick
https://ricksteinke.com/
Every so often, a story walks into your life which reminds you of the power of never saying never. Jane Fischerâs is that kind of story. Janeâs life started like many others.
A bright college graduate, she stepped into the classroom as a teacher, fuelled by a passion to shape young minds. Then came marriage and children.
The first few chapters of her life read as expected until the arrival of Suzy, her second child. Suzy was born with severe medical and developmental challenges, and the prognosis was grim.
Jane, then just 24 years old, was handed a laundry list of nevers: Suzy would never walk, never talk, never learn. But Jane wasnât interested in anyone elseâs script.
Instead, she rolled up her sleeves, wiped away the tears and wrote her own. And now Jane, a resident of New Jersey in the United States, has written a book about the story of her fight and journey for Suzy.
If You Knew Suzy: Pushing Past the Boundaries of Never. (September 2024, G&D Media) âAt 24, I had no idea where to start,â Jane says. âBut I knew I had to start somewhere.â Suzyâs early years were a whirlwind of hospital visits, therapies and sleepless nights.
Jane plunged into the world of special needs, armed with nothing more than fierce maternal love and a refusal to accept limitations. She became an advocate for Suzy, eventually earning her certification as a teacher of special needs children and later working as a learning consultant.
Janeâs advocacy did not stop at her daughterâs needs. She spearheaded socialization programs, founded special education PTAs and fought tirelessly to ensure children like Suzy werenât just present but truly represented.
Website https://www.janemfischer.com/
Dana Sutton is a tutor, coach, and parent with decades of experience working with children and young people. She currently provides consulting and accounting services for businesses. A keen athlete while growing up, Dana enjoyed fastball, ringette, volleyball, hockey, martial arts and skiing (both in water and downhill).
These days, when she isnât busy with work or grandchildren, Dana can be found reading a book or riding her motorcycle through Kelowna, B.C., where she lives with her husband and dogs. If you look closely you might even see her dogs in her books!
When I was raising my children I always focused on being open with them. I don't believe there are any "off-limit subjects". If my children were asking about something, or had been exposed to something, then I worked hard to help them understand using age-appropriate language; even when the topic was uncomfortable for me.
When I started writing children's books, and especially with the topic in Maddie Finds Her Place, I really focused on that strategy. My experience is that, if the language is framed well, then children at each age level receive exactly what they need and are capable of understanding the conversation.
Dana
https://www.danasuttonbooks.com/home
Today I spoke with returning guest Dr Ran Anbar about how Hypnosis Really Works For You.
Your inner voice, how you use you imagination, how your outlook affects your reality.
We go deep into what reality really is and how you can use it to manifest the life you want.
The world you're living today is a reflection of your thinking and the more you practise how you think, the more you visualise, the more you can create your reality.
Dr Ran Anbar discusses how to do this and gives you the tools so you can do it for yourself.
Dr Ran Anbar https://www.centerpointmedicine.com/p...
Today I spoke with Cevin Solvin about "The War on Kids: Why This Filmmaker Wants to End Compulsory Schooling"
Cevin has made documentary's and written the book The Student Resistance Handbook.
Cevin Soling stands as a pioneering force in American literature and filmmaking, seamlessly weaving profound narratives across both mediums.
Renowned for his innovative storytelling, Solingâs literary works and cinematic creations redefine artistic boundaries, earning him acclaim as a visionary in the realm of creative expression.
With a unique blend of intellect and imagination, he continues to shape and inspire the landscape of contemporary literature and film.
Cevin Soiling https://amzn.eu/d/3WCrGLU
The Student Resistance Handbook https://amzn.eu/d/3WCrGLU
Mathematical Genius Provides Formula For Living In a Better World.
Keith Robins explain to me how he came to write his thought provoking book and the compelling case he makes for finding your bubble to build a better life for yourself.
The Fourth Coming
https://amzn.eu/d/7YzLgmV
Today I caught up with Tenderbastard and we discussed the progress since I last spoke to him, the new songs he has written and what his plans are to license his name and get into the Marijuana business and possible grow his own.
And we finished with one of his new songs.
Madelyn Simon can only be described as an original go getter.
In 2020 when the world was locked down, Madelyn started to think about the stories she once told, and inspired by her own life and art, she put ideas to paper and through her art teacher, pictures filled the words on the page and Poppy came to life. Seven books later we have a wonderful series which helps children understand the world around them, how to find courage and how to find kindness, and the most important of all, how to love yourself enough to have boundaries.
Madelyn Simon
https://www.madelynsimon.com
Katherine Davis Gibbon has written has written her own unique books to help children learn words is a way only the visual mind can understand.
Words children can learn, and the way they can learn is an amazing process where the word is a character a thoughtful process which brings a word into a 3D concept, a person, an analogy, a metaphor, so much more than a one dimensional space.
This process of illustration not only helps a child remember the word, but they can play with the word which helps understand it's meaning.
Katherine Davis Gibbon
https://www.riverletpress.com
Annie Fox is an author of books for children and teens.
Annie loves making art, baking, gardening, photography, hiking in the San Francisco Bay Area, traveling, and, most of all, being with her husband David and her family, including Gracie the Dog.
The Little Things That Kill: A Teen Friendship Afterlife Apology Tour was her debut novel and Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets is her latest.
Every author has a journey.
Mine began in childhood with the gift of a diary and the discovery that magic happens when one puts pen to paper.
The magic of whole worlds conjured out of nothing, populated by characters real enough to command their own destiny.
My love of stories and my need to create them led to the publication of my first book People Are Like Lollipops.
That simple picture book for young children, written while I was still a college student, celebrated diversity.
Many years and thirteen books later, Iâm still motivated by the tremendous power of stories to help young readers develop empathy, compassion and resilience.
Through my public events for kids, teens, parents, I continue the joyful work of empowering young people through increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence skill-building.
Annie Fox
https://anniefox.com/
Kit Karson is an author who sends some of her day, day dreaming the perfect way to murder someone and it's all part of good research. When you write murder mysteries, you spend a lot of time thinking about how to plan a murder, what motivates a killer, and how do they get caught.
We dive into the writing process and how Kit discovers her characters, the writing process and how she doesn't know herself who the killer is.
Kit Karson
www.kitkarson.com
On November 5, 2017, Devin Kelley shot and killed 26 people and wounded 22 others at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, United States. Kelley was subsequently shot and wounded, then killed himself.
It is the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history and the deadliest at an American place of worship, surpassing the Charleston church shooting of 2015.
Kelley was then confronted by and traded fire with Stephen Willeford, a local resident and former firearms instructor who was armed with an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle.
Willeford had taken cover behind a truck across the street from the church and shot Kelley twice, once in the leg and once in the upper left torso under his tactical gear.
From that day onwards Stephen became the Barefoot Defender, and on this episode he tells me why.
Stephen Willieford
https://thebarefootdefender.now.site/home
George Zavershinsky is the author of Atomic Shepherd is a former nuclear physicist and now priest who has found the connection between himself, and something greater than all of us.
Through science he understands the physical world and through theology he understand the human purpose.
George worked as a nuclear physicist and later found God and found a new purpose in his life.
www.georgezavershinskiy.com
David Singer is an internationally acclaimed musician whose performances include the White House for President Jimmy Carter and later for President Bill Clinton.
He was a guest artist for many seasons with the Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society and performed chamber music concerts with Yehudi Menuhin, Yo-Yo Ma, Rudolf Serkin and members of the Guarneri and Emerson String Quartets.
David Singer is an Emeritus co-Principal Clarinetist of the multi-Grammy Award-winning Orpheus Chamber Orchestra. His performances have been seen on the BBC and heard on Sirius XM.
In this episode I ask how a young man fell in love with baseball, the beach, girls and a clarinet. On this journey I discover a rich life, all of which is laid out in his book from From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall.
David Singer https://singerclarinet.com/book/buy-t...
Today I spoke with Dr Callaghan, who has worked around the world from Cardiff to Paris, helping the ingredient suppliers to cosmetics companies understand the law, the application of the law and consumer rights.
Dr Callaghan knows what right and wrong and knows what the cosmetic companies don't tell you.
Do you know the dangers of buying from farmers markets?
Do you know the regulations around organic foundation?
Do you know why cheap isn't best?
Dr Theresa Callaghan
https://ccintl.eu/
THE LIFE GUIDE FOR TEENS is all about empowerment.
This one-of-a-kind self-help book is designed to help teen readers take ownership of their own wellness, problem-solving, and growth.
Renowned pediatrician and Psychology Today contributor Dr. Anbar has helped thousands of teens through mental and physical health challengesânot by solving their problems for them, but by helping them tap into their inner wisdom, strength, and resilience.
In clear, empowering terms, THE LIFE GUIDE FOR TEENS takes a deep dive into issues that concern todayâs teens.
It explores common health concerns, psychological issues, relationship challenges, and also pathways to success and happiness. Readers will learn how to ease anxiety, manage pain, prioritize sleep and diet, communicate effectively with teachers and parents, safely explore romantic relationships, excel at academics or sports, process grief, take on new responsibilities, and much more.
Each chapter shares multiple tools teens can choose from to immediately put into action.
Dr Anbar https://centerpointhypnosis.com/dr-anbar
Alex R Johnson is a film make, producer, Writer, Father, Husband, you get the idea.
Most of all he's a passionate man who loves to write, create, to tell stories and today we talk about the agony of writing and why it has so much pleasure.
The book is set in 1990's and the main character is a private investigator in Mayor Rudy Giuliani's New York, and what a time to be in New York, all the energy and excitement, that is unless you're a Private Investigator.
Alex R Johnson
www.brooklynmotto.com/
Air Traffic Controller Harold tells me about his life from growing up in poverty to working as an Air Traffic Controller, and along the way I tell him how young he looks.
Harold's amazing story starts with his life growing up with a schizophrenic mother who bullied him, and despite all of this.
Harold still went to School and to college, and then changed paths when he learnt there was a life controlling what was in the air.
Where to find Harold and his books
https://riseandread.com
Dr joe Joe McManus and I discuss the motivations behind his book and his personal experience growing up and why he became an advocate for change.
Where are the lines of division, the differences between the US and Europe, the history of slavery and impact it still has today. Most of all in this episode you had two people with different experiences and different opinions, talking and listening.
As we all should! and then maybe we can unite rather than be divided. An award-winning author and sought after speaker, Dr. Joe-Joe brings experience as faculty, staff, and executive roles, including Chief Diversity Officer.
He has served at an HBCU, an international university, an Ivy League institution, a religion affiliated university, and at the public university system level.
He has lectured, served on panels, presented, and consulted in the U.S. and internationally for nearly three decades. His work has cantered around how best to bring about and develop antiracist leadership and organizations actively engaged in inclusive excellence.
The book âA Brotherâs Insightâ has been described as, isnât just an award winning book; itâs a call to action.
Motivated by his experiences as a father and his reflections on the challenges faced by his daughter, Makaila, Dr. Joe-Joe McManus shares heartfelt stories and actionable strategies for dismantling racism and fostering equity.
He takes you by the hand and into his worldâa world shaped by courage, equity, and a relentless pursuit of freedom.
Through deeply personal stories and ground breaking strategies, this book illuminates how the decisions you make can either uphold or dismantle the systems that perpetuate racism. â
This is a guide for those who are ready to stand up, speak out, and change the status quo.
Whether youâre shopping at a local business, engaging with loved ones, or leading in your community, A Brotherâs Insight equips you with the tools to make every action a step toward freedom. â
Packed with heart-stirring insights and actionable advice, this book will inspire you to:
âş Challenge your own assumptions with courage and compassion.
âş Make everyday choices that align with justice and equity.
âş Use your voice and influence to create ripples of positive change.
Dr Joe Joe McManus
A Brotherâs Insight | Defeating Racism and Advancing Freedom
Does anyone know when Motown really started it, and who really started it. The music was influenced by the generations before, it's roots deep in Gospel Music and God.
The two synonymous with each other, and one Band in particular Gladys Knight and The Pips can stake a claim to the title.
There's so much more to the story and Lady Dhyana Ziegler knows more than most. As a child growing up in the family she saw first hand how the band grew, and how they handled their rise to fame.
In her new book Midnight Train from Georgia Lady Dhyana Ziegler tells the story of arguably from of the most influential bands of their era. Midnight Train from Georgia https://a.co/d/4GDLIm3
In this episode I spoke with Robert Walker about his trilogy of books.
A fictional story at the heart of a medieval fantasy. Is it good vs evil, or rich vs poor and we discus how corruption takes over good people and makes them do things they'd always sworn to protect.
The nearly finished trilogy is filled with medieval battles and political corruption and takes the reader on a journey to somewhere not yet finished.
Robert Walker
https://rawalkerwriting.com
Alretha Thomas is an actress and a write, but which came first and how did the skillset evolve. Learning to tell her story and understanding the art of acting is telling the story of the person, the character will spill their own beans if you can stay in the moment.
Alretha explains how staying present enables the character to step into their own.
Using experience, imagination Alretha beautifully explains how she brings characters to life on screen and on the page.
Alretha Thomas
Alretha Thomas
In today's episode I spoke with Michelle and we discussed her new book, The Lunatic and what happens when the protagonist gives up their social media.
And is this a dilemma many of us have experienced.
Do we feel like slaves to our phone, and are too afraid to put them down.
The Lunatic delves into this dilemma, alongside the everyday life of someone who works in a book store.
The broader scope of The Lunatic lies in the real world where many of us don't know if this is a problem, and what would friends and family think if we put our phones down and quit social media.
For the answers, and much, much more check out the link below. Michelle Slater https://michelleslater.com/
Today I spoke with Jack Moore, a man I'd describe as an expert on the John F Kennedy assassination, and lots of people claim to be an expert, and some, like Jack can back it up.
You can read the books, you can speak to eye witnesses, even members of Congress.
It takes more, and Jack has done the deep dive and what's more can with confidence explain why it was Lee Harvey Oswald who pulled the trigger.
But Why? We know who did it, but why was JFK assassinated, and who was really the power behind the assassination.
Jack Moore https://www.mooretoconsider.com/
In her book The Miles we run Alison explores the lessons from running a marathon and how this transfers to everyday life.
The miles we run we is a personal account of surrogacy, being a mother and training for a marathon.
During the podcast Alison and I discuss how writing a gratitude journal everyday has helped her through her life, and why it is more successful for some people and doesn't work as well for others.
In her heartfelt memoir, Alison Beder Solway confronts the complexities she faced on her path toward motherhood, beginning with a near-death experience that led her to surrogacy.
Throughout, she parallels the unwavering discipline required to train for and complete the New York City Marathon, underscoring the extraordinary endurance of the human spirit. Her raw and relatable experiences inspire us to reflect on our own âmiles,â prompting introspection about the struggles we all face and the unseen fortitude they reveal.
Alison https://www.themileswerun.com/
Today returning guest Martin and I spoke about what is next in his 6 part series of books.
Starting with Children of the Dying Hearth.
We also discussed the state of the world today, and did our best to the world to rights.
The worlds politics, the difference between the left and the right, is there really a difference.
How literature has sculpted our culture and our history.
We are not immune to the propaganda we accuse others of, and how the world seems to suffering from cognitive dissonance.
Amazon https://amzn.eu/d/0crPcSx
Every family has their stories, every family is a drama unfolding and Denise has put together her experiences to tell the rich and wonderful history of Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados and a little bit about the world around us.
In her book "Talent Show" Denise explores family dynamics and as her and I talked, Denise explained her writing process, and what it was like growing up in a large family and how from a young age she knew she wanted to write.
Denise https://www.denisehaynesauthor.com/
Guen Bradbury is a vet, an explorer, a mother, a wife, an adventurer, and a prolific writer who is passionate about the world around us, and today she taught me what we could learn from other cultures and how other cultures manage without sugar.
The importance of unsupervised time for children: https://guenbradbury.substack.com/p/w...
How sugar affects children:
https://guenbradbury.substack.com/p/t...
How we can raise children who don't want sugar: https://guenbradbury.substack.com/p/r...
What we can learn about picky eating from traditional cultures: https://guenbradbury.substack.com/p/w...
And why children need fundamental movement skills to reduce their risk of injuries later in life:
https://guenbradbury.substack.com/p/c...
Don and I spoke about many things today, not least Sugar Land Texas, Cherry Coke, Dr Pepper and how he met his wife.
This episode is a story about a man who has lived a life and travelled the world, and is now writing books about the world he sees around and where he sees the future is going.
We also talked about Cherry Coke, Dr Pepper, old films and what it must have been like to hitch up you wagon and head out onto the the trail.
An avid writer Don tells me how he manages to be so prolific, what his secrets are to writing successfully and his ambitions for more books.
The Book By Means of Peace
https://a.co/d/iCp7Ipi
Egypt has many secrets and mysteries, but just who were the people of Egypt.
In this fascinating series of books we discover the real people who lived in Egypt, the real lives of the Egyptians.
There are many secrets and mysteries to Egypt, and whether there were aliens, or a people with higher consciousness.
What we know for sure is there were ordinary people, people who grew up raised families and in many ways were just like you and I.
These are the stories being told, and this where the real secrets of Egypt are revealed.
NL Holmes
https://www.nlholmes.com/
Young children are more perceptive than we might imagine.
Curiosity and intelligence are a heady cocktail for creative storytelling that informs, entertains and educates.
This author could not resist.
We might not realize how observant young children are.
They have a lot of curiosity and intelligence that make them great at creating stories that can teach, amuse and enlighten.
This author was drawn to this. You may wonder what a child understands about freedom, the environment, tolerance and self-worth.
This book is for sensitive kids who want to know more about these tough topics. The themes are presented in small pieces in a safe and interesting setting, with colourful illustrations throughout.
Moral questions are woven into the dialogues with the characters, with some humour and fun. The aim is that bedtime stories like these will encourage meaningful and loving conversations between parent and child.
The imagination has a power that can take us anywhere. The experience can be thrilling and the lessons learned can be life-changing. Parents may not know how to broach a subject.
These stories open a door for them to do so. The door is open. So, are you just going to stand there, or are you coming in?
Where to find the books
https://amzn.eu/d/aU82dqg
Shen Yun is a performing arts company, highlighting the rich history of Chinese culture.
And you would think this would be celebrated by the CCP.
Instead what you have is a rich history of interference, a deliberate attempt to ruin their reputation and stop the Shen Yun performing arts company.
More and more we hear concerns about how far the CCP's influence is reaching and more and more our governments seem to be silent, some might say complicit.
Shen Yun
https://www.shenyun.com/uk
From books, to music, to jobs Night Stand Matt is the Last Responder explains his life, the many jobs and where the enthusiasm for life comes from.
Along the way we discuss dating, speed dating, and come up with some fresh ideas for some new books.
Where to find Matt
https://nightstandmatt.com/
Tom Shanahan is an award-winning sportswriter and author whose books focus on Michigan Stateâs football program leading college football integration.
College Football Hall of Fame coach Duffy Daugherty 1960s rosters were college footballâs first fully integration teams.
His 2022 story on the Rose Bowl, Alabama and segregation won first place from the Football Writers of Association of America.
Shanahanâs first book, RAYE OF LIGHT, Jimmy Raye, Duffy Daugherty, the Integration of College Football and the 1965-66 Michigan State Spartans, focused on the Daughertyâs back-to-back national championship teams.
The Foreword was written by Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy. His second book, THE RIGHT THING TO DO, The True Pioneers of College Football Integration in the 1960s, explains how Daughertyâs former assistant coaches and players followed his blueprint as head coaches to spread his fingerprints coast to coast.
Their influence opened doors for the first Black players to integrate programs in the South and brought about the end of unwritten quotas limiting Black athletes to a half-dozen or so at USC and other schools.
The Foreword was written by former East Carolina coach Ruffin McNeill, who was inspired by Jimmy Raye to enter coaching.
Tom
https://tomshanahan.report
In today's episode I spoke to Leslee Hall and we discussed why and how he wrote his life transforming book "Tracking Your Inner Animal a book which teaches how to learn to control your mind and understand others.
Leslee realised we're animals and animals have learnt behaviour patterns and when he observed his own animal behaviours, he saw a clear picture to how he was reacting to the world.
How to curate and maintain your own mental health and dig your way out of the depression sink hole.
How to diagnose your environment with precision and understand motivations behind behaviours. How to recognise toxicity and narcissism from a safe distance.
How to release the strangle hold of blame and remain undrained by emotional vampires. How to attract and keep attracting your partner and how to love and be loved.
Leslee Hall https://amzn.eu/d/c21L7Al
When I arrange to have a guest on my podcast, I often have a general idea of what we will talk about.
Not this time, in this episode Gregg and I had an intimate conversation about grief.
It was more than just how to deal with grief.
When you know someone has your back, the grief is deep, it takes time and there is no immediate solution or fast track cure.
This was emotional.
Gregg
https://gscottgraham.com/
The old saying goes "We all have a book inside us waiting to written" Jennifer Jones is a writing coach and utilises her skills to get the best from first time writers to experienced writers.
Using simple techniques Jennifer helps the writer learn how to communicate with the reader, what the reader wants to know and how you can learn to express your unique story.
Everything is skill which can be learned. Understanding the first draft is just the first draft, a base to build the foundations for the book you want to write.
This is how you explore your writing voice and put the words onto the paper.
Jennifer Jones https://ewc.coach/
What does it take to make you change direction in life, and what happened to make Lynn realise something had to change.
What was the moment Lynn went from Wall Street to wellness, and now coaches people on how to live a better life. If you're feeling stressed, if you're needing a change in direction.
Wall Street to Wellness is for you and Lynn is the perfect coach to help you learn how to live a better life.
Lynn Mull
https://www.lynnmull.com/
Don't Walk Away: A Care Partner's Journey" by Marilyn Raichle is a compelling exploration of living with dementia, offering insights from both the patient and care partner perspectives.
This book provides valuable guidance for those navigating the challenges of dementia care. In this video, we delve into the key themes of "Don't Walk Away," discussing the emotional and practical aspects of dementia care.
Whether you're a caregiver, family member, or seeking to understand dementia better, this discussion offers meaningful insights.
In her transformative book, Don't Walk Away, Marilyn Raichle shares an inspiring perspective on the intersection of art and Alzheimer's.
Through moving stories and practical insights, this book highlights how creative expression can bring joy, connection, and understanding to those living with dementia and their loved ones.
⨠Learn how art can transcend memory loss and create meaningful moments. ⨠Explore the emotional impact of caregiving and the importance of patience and creativity.
⨠Discover real-life examples of how Marilyn has used art to connect with her mother, who lived with Alzheimerâs. Whether you're a caregiver, healthcare professional, or simply interested in the healing power of art, this book offers valuable lessons on finding beauty and connection in the face of Alzheimer's.
Don't Walk Away
https://a.co/d/4Q4ndZ5
Benjamin Dimmitt is a landscape photographer who since the 70's has been taking pictures of the wetlands of Florida's Gulf Coast.
Over the years Benjamin's photographs are evidence of change, but what has caused this change and can we do something about it.
In this episode we talk about what has happened to the wetlands of Florida's Gulf Coast. How the saltwater is damaging the fauna, and what is causing this, and can we do anything about it.
In his book An Unflinching Look: Elegy for Wetlands Benjamin has documented over 40 years of change, a project, a lives work and the evidence is startling and for all to see.
Benjamin Dimmitt
https://www.benjamindimmitt.com/
Sitting down and talking to Marcia Peck I discover how she went from Cello Player to award winning writer.
A life which started by not learning the piano, which helped Marcia find the Cello, childhood memories of Cape Cod and a salt water pond as she watched her dad build their holiday home.
Ending on a high of Water Music and the great discovery of writing drafts to finally complete her book. Peck has written a moving and melodic triumph of imagination and story, a fine harmony of intimacies and passions.
What happens when a writer plays cello in a professional orchestra for her entire career? Her prose soars.
In Water Music, Marcia Peck traces one intricate, intimate melody through the symphonic complexity of a disintegrating familyâs summer on Cape Cod.
Music and love are interchangeable. Here is a book worthy of reading aloudâand cherishing.
Marcia Peck https://www.marciapeck.com/water-music
Toni Frazier is a medium and Tarot reader, today we discuss how Toni learned the skills she utilises today, what you can learn from her book and how you too can connect with you higher self.
Soul Tutor book helps you learn how to connect with your Tarot Medium, what you need to know and what you can do to help yourself.
Many of us want to know our future, we're curious about life after death. What is it and where do we go? Can I find out?
Toni Frazier https://thehouseofdivina.com/
Frank Lad is the author of Just Plain Wrong: The Dalliance of Quantum Theory with the Defiance of Bell's Inequality.
The educated public have long been regaled with "the mysteries of quantum physics", which enshroud far-flung claims about the fundamental nature of matter. These rely on a stunning proposition of quantum theory arising in the 1960s and contested through the subsequent sixty years: that the probabilities deriving from it defy a mathematical inequality known as Bell's inequality. John Bell himself, who formulated the problem, was puzzled by the result, and surmised that in time we would discover what is wrong with its characterisation of the matter. In this book, Frank Lad claims to have identified the mathematical error that gives rise to the misunderstanding. Addressed as a challenge to the physics community, its content is accessible to any generally educated reader who is familiar with university-level concepts of linear algebra and functions of several variables. Understanding of complete mathematical detail is not required for appreciation. Largely ignored and dismissed by the scientific community of professional physicists, here is the background to the result, and the resolution to the controversy.
Frank Lad https://a.co/d/howWl6e
In this episode titled Dementia and how I helped my mother help me we talk about the changes Kathy made and how she adapted to the onset of her mothers dementia.
Kathy Bjork, like many daughters watched how Dementia slowly took over her mothers life.
There were small signs to start with until dementia eventually took over her whole life. Kathy realised a fresh approach was needed, not just for her mother, but for her also.
This is why Kathy wrote her book My Mother is Losing Her Memory, and I Am Losing
My Mind: Parenting The Aging Parent a true story of how one daughter saw dementia and how I helped my mother help me.
Kathy's blog https://kathybjork.com/
I Could Have Been One provides a look into the world Donald Wm. Jeffries was born into, raised, and grew up in through historical and political events of his life. We examine the world starting in the 1940s through our modern day and see how life was and what has changed. The history in which Jeffries has lived through has had a remarkable impact on his life and worldview, and we see this develop and change throughout the course of his journey. As the future comes speeding into view, with his lessons from the past we can start asking ourselves how we got here, what will become of our children's generation and their children's, and where are we headed? By beginning this discussion, we can have a better understanding of our current situation and face our realities, hopefully making better, brighter decisions for the future.
Donald's Book https://a.co/d/ho2Hohp
Authors write for many different reasons and have many different stories to tell. Kathi is no exception, and she is. Kathi takes some of the hardest subjects form adoption to addiction. Children have questions and it's not always easy to answer them. One way to do this is through stories, and teaching lessons to children through stories is as old as time itself. Kathi's unique approach using her faith as a guide has helped her write about those difficult stories. Writing from the heart so you can speak to children is about talking to children, faith and how we communicate our fears.
Kathi Lockwood
https://booksbykathi.com/
Gaby Casadesus French Pianist, a romance and so much more.
Today I heard about Gaby Casadesus through her daughter Therese, and she told me memories of Albert Einstein, travelling the globe and much, much more.
Throughout the podcast the theme which keeps coming back around is the story of love.
And why not, two people who lived in Paris, played music and fell in love. What could be better than this?
Maybe the secret to their music was this love, as love can transmute into all things we do, and Therese tells the story of this love.
My Musical Notes
https://a.co/d/9jEhH9i
Jason Edwards has been taking photos for nearly as long as he could walk, and that isn't an exaggeration.
As a photographer for national geographic, a former zoo keeper he is arguably one of the most experienced and passionate people on the planet when it comes to wildlife photography, and he would tell you that's not true and in this episode of the David Watson Podcast you'll hear why it is true.
Jason has released his new book Icebergs to Iguanas a look back at some of his favourite photos and most amazing adventures.
Jason Edwards
https://www.jasonedwards.co/en-gb
Prejudice, racism and tribalism A Primer For White People is a book written by Dr Anthony D'Agostino is it a thought provoking book or a book which provokes thought.
In a world which seems divided, do we need to pay attention to the divides and if so what are they and where did they begin.
Racial divides and tribalism are often misunderstood and labelled wrong. Not everyone is racist, but everyone is tribal and almost everyone is unaware of their tribalism.
Dr Anthony D'Agostino
https://a.co/d/9sz8HE1
Martin Nelson author of Children of the Dying Hearth and I discuss what now for America.
Donald Trump is set to be the President of America again, and maybe this time the media will be a little more honest about what he says and what he has done.
From misinformation to fake news. MAGA caps and all things associated to the great Donald Trump. What will happen next and will he now be able to go after the deep state and will he stop the Ukraine War.
So what now for America, will Donald Trump be the best President ever? And will he take down the corrupt institutions he claims are making enemies of him.
Can the democrats recover, and if they can how will they do it.
Martin Nelson
https://amzn.eu/d/3nFdCpl
James Carson is a public speaker, and much more. James is an introvert, a shy man by nature who has learnt the Art of Story Telling and the Art of Public Speaking.
James teaches the skills he has learnt and how he overcame his natural shyness and became a confident speaker.
Learning to tell his stories, about his life, he did all of this by overcoming his fear. Once paralyzed by the idea of speaking in public James is now a professional speaker now uses his knowledge to teach business leaders how to be better communicators and how to be better leaders.
James Carson https://commonsenseteaching.com/
In this episode of the David Watson Podcast, I had a fascinating conversation with Sylvia.
We delved into her latest book, "Grasp The Nettle," which explores a largely forgotten era in Australia's history.
Sylvia shared her passion for books and writing, particularly evident in "Grasp The Nettle."
We discussed the history of Western Australia, its convicts, accidental visitors, and those who came seeking employment.
The 1920s in Western Australia are unveiled, revealing marriages of convenience and necessity, depicting a time when mutual dependence was key to survival.
Grasp The Nettle
https://amzn.eu/d/8fu68UY
Are you curious about surrogacy?
Ashley explains what it is, how the process works, and what you should know if youâre considering becoming a surrogate or looking for a surrogate.
Whether you're planning to start a family through surrogacy, considering being a surrogate, or simply wanting to learn more, we discuss.
What is Surrogacy? â Definitions, different types (traditional vs. gestational), and how they work. The Surrogacy Process â Step-by-step details, from legal considerations to medical procedures. Pros and Cons of Surrogacy â Emotional, financial, and ethical factors to consider.
Choosing a Surrogacy Agency â How to find a trusted agency and what to look for. Surrogacy Laws and Rights â Understanding legal protections, rights, and responsibilities for both intended parents and surrogates.
Surrogacy is a unique journey and can be an emotional but rewarding experience.
In this video, we aim to make the process easier to understand, whether you're just getting started or actively planning.
Ashley@surrogatefirst.com
Troy Anderson is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated investigative journalist, five-time #1 bestselling FaithWords, Chosen Books and Salem Books author, founder and president of the Inspire Literary Group, vice president of Battle Ready Ministries, former executive editor of Charisma magazine and Charisma Media and reporter at the Los Angeles Daily News, and a frequent guest on many national and international television and radio shows.
Heâs co-author of the #1 FaithWords/Hachette Book Group bestsellers The Babylon Code (October 2015) and Trumpocalypse (January 2018) and #1 Chosen Books/Baker Publishing Group bestsellers The Military Guide to Armageddon (January 2021) and The Military Guide to Disarming Deception (August 2022). His newest books, Revelation 911(Salem Books), which recently became a #1 bestseller, and Your Mission in God's Army
Today we spoke about Donald Trump and his new book the Trump Code. Have previous writers from the 1800's told the story of Donald Trump and predicted what will happen in the future. Troy Anderson
https://troyanderson.us/
Humans love talking about soulmates and asking how we find them, and how do we know when we have found our soul mate.
We want to know how to find our soulmate, where do I look for my soulmate and how do I know when I've found my soulmate.
Well, what if you were told soulmates come in all shapes and sizes. They're not always humans and many people will tell you. T
hey have met their soulmates and they're not human.
People from all around the world have stories about the soulmates in their life and they come in the forms of many animals.
What is their job?
Their job is to remind you of the unconditional love between souls and the happiness you seek comes from within.
When you experience the unconditional love from a soulmate, what you're really experiencing is the love you should have for yourself.
Nina https://antiagingcenterofboca.com/our-team/
Your country needs leaders, and when you become a good leader, you become better.
Better leaders create better communities and better communities create a better country.
Your country needs you. Dr Josh McConkey tells me about his book The Weight Behind the Spear.
A book detailing his experiences as a Doctor and a Veteran. The life lessons he has learned, and how you can apply these lessons in your own life to become a good leader and when you become a good leader.
You can make a positive impact in you community and become the leader your country needs. This is your chance to learn the lessons of war, and how your self improvement journey are the steps needed to save your community and country.
It starts with you and starts today.
Your Country Needs YOU
Dr Josh McConkey
www.weightbehindthespear.com
Sometimes there is a road to redemption.
Regardless of where you are in your life, if you think there you're at a point of no return, you're probably right.
However with the right mindset you can maximise your gains and consistency is the key to maximise your gains.
Chan https://www.theptcartel.com/
Nina Presman has been working with energy for herself and others.
In the process of this work Nina learned how the self love makes the difference and is the key to opening your heart to the life you want.
Nina told me how energy work taught her how to download from the universe.
The matrix is a big topic of conversation and Nina has learnt how to download from the matrix to have the life you want, and today she explains how you can teach yourself how to download from the matrix.
Nina Presman https://antiagingcenterofboca.com/
Karina became a surrogate mother after having her own children.
With the support of her husband, Karina has been a successful surrogate 3 times.
Karina tells me in her own words why I became a surrogate mother, and why you could be one as well.
Pregnancy isn't for everyone, and Karina has always known this is a role she could play.
There is a great privilege to e able to give life, and arguably an even greater privilege when you can give life for someone else.
When we were talking Karina explains everything you need to know about breastfeeding. Why she breast feeds, and how you can make breast feeding easier.
Surrogate First
https://surrogatefirst.com/
Gina Cavalier is the liberated healer and coaches people everyday to enable them to live their best life.
By reconnecting to your true purpose you liberate yourself from the day to day doubts and finding a new energy to lift you through the day to day.
Gina teaches you how to take care of your soul for the ultimate life. A life where you fulfil your goals and take pleasure in the simple things and move away from the judgement of material success and stress we place on ourselves.
This outlook of putting the soul first provides a physical healing as you embrace the energy of joy and allow life to happen for you.
Gina Cavalier
https://www.theliberatedhealer.com/
When I spoke with Sarah Jouault one of the first questions that popped into my mind was.
How do you start an iron man?
And Sarah told me why you can start at anytime and how she became The Iron Man Nan and why you don't have an excuse.
Sarah has overcome all manner of adversity from brutal attacks to training in the shiftiest weather imaginable.
All of which were taken in her stride as she trained to become to compete in the Iron Man.
All of this is written in her book Never Gave Up Just Gave Back
Sarah's website and where to buy her book https://jouault.uk/
Every parent wants the best for their child, and we all want to know how the best leaders raise their kids to be superhero's.
The following quotes from Same and Ann Evermore should help you understand how leaders see the world differently and how leaders raise their kids.
"Mastery over fear is a superpower and it can't be given to them" Joe Evermore
"Don't wrap your kids in bubble wrap" Ann Evermore
Life isn't easy and as a parent you'll worry about the future your children have and the world they're growing up in.
What if you could teach your children to be superhero's?
What are the skills they need to learn and how can you learn the skills and then teach them?
In this episode of the podcast I was able to sit down with Joe Evermore and ask these questions and many more.
Such as how his son Sam Evermore trained to be the youngest boy to ever climb El Capitan and in doing so claimed a world record.
Joe Evermore
https://superherosidekick.com
Sam Evermore
Shop https://samadventure.com/store/
Tenderbastard is a writer, a musician and a poet. Today when we spoke I was fascinated by his life, and the heart breaking story of his first dog. Something we both have in common is the love we now a dog can give you and how they help heal you as well. Tenderbastard wrote a song for Dolly Parton, a song he played and hopefully when he gets to tour again the song can be heard by the masses.
Tenderbastard https://www.tenderbastard.com
Sal worked in marketing with Toys R Us and then Macy's until it was time to stop.
Sal retrained as a masseuse and began writing his first book. âIn The Toy Box: My ToysâRâUs Journey Beginsâ: an eye-opening memoir that peels back the curtain on what goes on in the retail industry, and the various situations encountered by the author during his time working with ToysâRâUs.
âIn The Toy Box: My ToysâRâUs Journey Beginsâ is the creation of published author, Sal Panicci, a graduate of Seton Hall University who worked as an advertising manager before taking the dive into working retail full time.
ââTry retail. They never lay you off,â said a very good friend of mine whose perspective I respected since he was going to be a millionaire by the time he was thirty-five,â writes Panicci.
âSo began my more-than-thirty-year journey of fun and frolic in the service to mankindâand mankind does so want to be serviced.
âI said goodbye to an âeight thirty to five with an hour for lunchâ corporate life and hello to the employment ad titled âMajor Retailer.â I was bright. I was energetic. I was dependable. I was individual enough to succeed. I embodied all the skills and personal traits required for the job.
I wrote my cover letter, singing my praises just enough without coming off as a braggart. I listed all my corporate accomplishments. I felt that eventually I could regain a future in the corporateworld, but by nature, I wasnât really a desk person. I need to move and be physical.â Panicci continues, âThe âmajor retailer,â I discovered, was ToysâRâUs. ... My association with TRU lasted more than twenty-five years, and it has now made me a published author as well.â
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Sal Panicciâs new book take readers behind the scenes of retail and explores the difficult situations that retail workers often find themselves in.
Panicci draws on his years of experience to bring his enlightening and humorous story to life that any readers who have worked in retail can easily relate to.
A life Well Lived https://amzn.eu/d/iNpzxfn
In the Toy Box https://amzn.eu/d/eqsfIJJ
Terry Tucker was a hostage negotiator and learnt unique skills and he explains how you can learn to control any situation when you learn to control your mind.
Controlling you mind is the key to success in any situation, and as a hostage negotiator every call out is a potential life or death situation and you have to be in control.
Using the lessons learnt from his parents and brothers, the skills he learnt as a hostage negotiator when terry was struck down with cancer.
These same skills enabled him to remain positive and hand his trust over to God.
Terry Tucker https://www.motivationalcheck.com/
Life is like surfing, when you know how to catch the wave, it's a fun ride.
We all want to know the secret to life and how to live and it's not the law of attraction it's the philosophy of energy.
When you raise your vibration, you build the wave and the wave carries you.
You are the master and creator of the wave, and you have to create the energy of the wave first.
Adrian Emery spoke to me about his philosophy why it works and how he discovered it's secrets and why he's so passionate about sharing them with everyone.
Adrian tells me his goal will be fulfilled long after he has gone because his message, his teachings will can help every one and create an energy shift to transform the world.
Adrian Emery https://www.adrianemery.com/
Ethan Poetic talks about how he recovered from a car crash which should have taken his life and how he needed to learn to walk again, learn to live his life again and now has written his book and talks to the public about his message.
How despite everything in life with faith and the power of prayer you can find a life to be grateful for.
Ethan A. Poetic is a native of Coatesville, Pa and resides in Lancaster, Pa. Heâs an Alumni of Lancaster J.P. McCaskey High School, Harrisburg Area Community College with an associate degree in general studies, & Millersville University with a Bachelorâs degree in Speech Communications minor Broadcasting & Media.
Poetic was raised in a single parent household with 4 siblings. Drawn from his personal experiences including an estranged relationship with his biological father, poverty, learning support classes, and Government Assistant Programs, He now works to help others to turn their adversities into their advantage.
After graduation from J.P. McCaskey High School, Poetic worked odd jobs, and met Jordan S. Steffy, Founder of Attollo Prep. Under Jordanâs advice & guidance, Poetic was convinced to pursue higher education.
Through being around his coaches, neighbors & significant people, Poetic found inspiration around him to know there was a better life ahead of him.
Poetic is a recipient of numerous awards, accolades, and recognitions, including two Pennsylvania Commonwealth Citations from the Democrat & Republican parties, a Proclamation Declaration Citation from Lancaster City Mayor Danene Sorace & Lancaster City Council Members, Front page of the Lancaster Newspaper (LNP), Inspirational Story Feature on WGAL TV, Feature in the Millersville University the Snapper Newspaper, & Front page of The Southeast Times Newspaper of Lancaster, Pa, WiTF radio of Harrisburg, Pa, and honored with the Award of Excellences at the Pennsylvania State Capital Complex of Harrisburg, Pa. Poetic was Featured on 6 ABC Action News of Philadelphia, Pa for speaking at Kingâs Highway Elementary School of Coatesville, Pa. He received a Letter of Recognition from City of Coatesville Council Members & City Manager James Logan. He received the Distinguished Alumni Award from HACC, Central Pennsylvaniaâs Community College.
Ethan Poetic https://ethanspeaks.com/
Today I spoke with Jim Marshall about his revolutionary book based on his own findings working one to one.
Jim has an engineer and science background and using his observations and his science knowledge he has created a philosophical book which falls into a new category, a new way of thinking.
The question which needs to be ask is do you want to improve.
Jim Marshall
https://septemics.com/
The Book
https://amzn.eu/d/88RIZm9
Today Martin Nelson Author of Children of the Dying Hearth and I are putting the world to rights.
This is the third time Martin and I have spoken and each time more and more we are discussing ideas, opinions and some politics.
Each time in our own way, putting the world to rights.
Martin Nelson
https://amzn.eu/d/878Sn05
A cup of tea on the commode is a compelling true life story about Mark and his relationship with his mum.
As Mark's mum began to age and needed care Mark took the decision to go home and look after his mum.
An astounding journey and while having a cup of tea on the commode with his mum, Mark learned about his own life, learned more about his mum and importantly leaned about himself. Who is he? And what does this mean.
The deep compassion which comes from taking care or someone and the forgiveness you have to have for yourself when you become angry at a vulnerable stubborn old lady who is you mum. There's tears, laughs and fond memories, and most of all there is a tribute to his mum.
Mark https://acupofteaonthecommode.org/
James Johnson is a prolific writer and some of his novels are written by God. James explains the how he heard God and the words God has told him as he God leads James through his mission in life, God's word and what does the word mean and how can you hear the word of God.
James Johnson https://jjsnovels.com/
Dr Robert Saul is a paediatrician who has written extensively offering parenting advice based on over 40 years experience as paediatrician.
What is parenting advice and what does everyone need to know.
Dr Saul explains exactly what is parenting advice and what every parent needs to know and how all of this is accessible through his books.
What every parent needs to know, how to raise your children to become great adults. What do children need from their parent and how can you give them what they need.
Parenting isn't easy and Parenting advice can be hard to come by, and Dr Robert Saul is definitely an expert on Parenting advice and what every parent needs to know.
Dr Robert Saul
https://mychildrenschildren.com/
An odd title I grant you and why have I written The Sound of your family tree and the bricks which hold onto them.
When talking to Andrew Rumsey the Bishop of Ramsey we explored the families and the communities which were, and are an integral part of England and how from simple necessity they grew together. Some grew into towns, some into cities and some disappeared.
All of them had a church, a place of worship, a place of togetherness and today they should still be a place with a roof to sit under where we can join your community in unity.
How we do this, is where the conversation starts, and it should start with the community and the communities needs.
And we should remember as Andrew and I discussed there is church with a bell from 1490 which has rung out across the countryside for nearly 500 years. Generations of families, generations of bell ringers have heard the bell, for various reasons as way to communicate and within the stones which hold the bell up, the stones which sit on the foundations of the first stones placed into the ground by a member of the community who saw a future where families could grow together.
Bishop of Ramsbury https://salisbury.anglican.org/bishop...
A conversation often had is what is the meaning of life, and how do we find meaning.
Finding meaning is an important purpose for people and can meditation help you find meaning.
Dr Daniel and I discuss this and how Nietzsche and Buddha were more closely aligned than you might imagine.
Philosophy, meditation and debates about the workings of Nietzsche and the words of Buddha, continue to be discussed and how are they relevant in the modern world.
Meditation is how they're relevant, meditation can help you find meaning. Meditative Selfcare https://www.meditativeselfcare.com/
Simon McCabe and I sit down to discuss wildlife photography and how to get started.
Whether you want to learn wildlife photography or you want to learn how to get started, we discuss it all.
Filming wildlife, and how to get started. How to find the wildlife in your area, useful tips to bring them closer.
When filming wildlife it can seem daunting, however with the right know how it can be made simpler. Simon and I chatted in great length about the passion behind the lens, where the passion came from and how you can do a few simple things to improve your chances.
Simon
http://www.youtube.com/@SimonMcCabe
đđđđđ đźđđ˛đđđ - Photo & video influencer (@simonjmccabe) ⢠Instagram photos and videos
In this episode Alex Moore and myself discuss how you can work with AI to enhance your copywriting.
By working with AI your copywriting and marketing can be the best possible. Utilizing AI and your skills and you can have market leading copy for your clients.
Ultimately it is understanding how AI can be used to maximise your copywriting skills, and how you can use AI to research everything you need to know about copywriting for your clients.
Alex Moore is a copy strategist who helps online advertisers maximise the profitability of their campaigns with the help of personality-driven copy.
When marketing agencies want to make sure they're getting the best return from their advertising efforts for both themselves and their clients,
Alex is the copywriter that many turn to. You can connect with Alex on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-james-moore/
Maximize Your Copywriting Skills With Ai: The Ultimate Guide
Every Dad and Mom in America wants to raise a resilient kid.
This 2nd Edition of "Four Lessons from My Three Sons" â expanded to include guidance for parents in a post-lockdown world - explains how the authorâs parenting techniques helped propel his sons to the U.S. Naval Academy, Williams College and West Point and beyond.
Jeff https://www.nelliganbooks.com
In this post-apocalyptic, dystopian thriller, Crazy Hawk, set 100 years into the future, author R.J. Stewart makes an explosive debut as a novelist.
He is not new to writing, however. His 22-year Hollywood writing career, punctuated by his work for the ground-breaking television show, Xena: Princess Warrior, includes collaborating with multi-generational talent such as Kevin Costner, James Garner, Charlie Sheen and Pierce Brosnan.
âAfter two decades writing in Hollywood, I took two decades off,â says Stewart. âBut even as the world has changed over time, the qualities and virtues that inspire us, particularly resiliency, have not changed and I think my novel reflects that spirit.
â Crazy Hawk is about a resilient and fierce woman, Deirdre, seeking to save her kidnapped sister while seeking revenge amidst a global landscape in ruin. Deirdre lives for one purpose: to get her sister back.
If she needs to kill the kidnappers, no problem. Sheâs good at that. Riding her one-eyed Soul Horse, Danny, she relentlessly pursues the kidnappers through an America wrecked by the Great Virus, endless civil war and a collapse of the global order called the Breakdown. Sheâs forced by circumstances to ally with a nomadic photographer. His gentle decency moves her to the core, but her mission leads her away from the man sheâs falling in love with and toward a confrontation with the people who hold her sister. To defeat them, sheâll need the help of the powerful Nations, a league of indigenous tribes. But thereâs a problem. The Nations consider Deirdre a deadly enemy.
They've even given her a nickname that signifies their grudging respect for this ferocious adversary: Crazy Hawk. âAmerica at times feels like it is at a breaking point, or at least at a moment where it is divided and tested,â notes Stewart. âI address those fears and passions when drawing the world in this book. The future is not yet determined, but for some, it can seem a dark, violent place.â
Crazy Hawk https://amzn.eu/d/02SVeIB9
Sally Ann Hunter is a biologist and environmental policy officer (BSc [Biol], MEnv Sts.).
She has published a collection of poetry called The Structure of Light and a biography called You Canât Keep a Good Man Down: from Parkinsonâs to a new life with Deep Brain Stimulation.
A paper she wrote on the biography, was read on ABC Radioâs Ockhamâs Razor, as was a paper on living with solar power. She completed a ten-month course called Manuscript Incubator at Writers SA.
Also at Writers SA, she did Poetry Studio on Zoom with Jill Jones over several months.
A novel called Transfigured Sea, (Nature Writing) was published in 2022 and another called Golden Cups (Historical Fiction) is in the process of publisherâs revision.
A number of her poems have been published in anthologies and online. She lives in the Adelaide Hills where she gains inspiration for much of her Nature Writing.
Sally Ann Hunter https://sallyannhunter.com
Karl Jenkins - " THE ARMED MAN " Benedictus
https://youtu.be/zc1Zoz-NUro?si=CWXBgdtUZiVTi8XQ
Toby Brookes' novel "All That She Brings" follows the story of Matthew Banks, a young insurance executive in Hartford who suddenly finds himself a widow after losing his wife in a fiery crash.
Soon after, her infidelity is uncovered and he becomes dangerously tormented, acting out in ways alarming to both his neighbours and employer.
His company arranges sessions with their internal therapist, and while engaged in deeply provocative counselling, more trouble arises at home in Pasadena.
He flees west to attend to his mother's affairs and the family estate, only to find his estranged father, who has appeared after fifteen years, demanding a piece of the estate.
A shocking call comes from the company therapist, threatening to push him over the edge. A homeless prophet living on the beach, where he often escapes to surf, offers him hope.
This, and a renewed love for ceramics, help him rebuild a life he never asked for nor imagined; but one he might be able to roll with.
For readers who enjoy realist fiction in the style of Philip Roth or John Cheever, this fast-moving drama layered with multiple plot lines is reminiscent of a Wes Anderson screenplay.
It's guaranteed to quickly draw you in hold your attention to the end.
Toby Brookes https://www.tobybrookes.org/
A richly textured, entertaining tale of musicians struggling with their demons
A tale of discovery and awakening, Bungalow Terrace explores the insurmountable questions behind who we are and why weâre here. Delving into the contradictory concepts of power and how the universe works, Bungalow Terrace is ultimately a story of redemption, transformation, and forgiveness.
Robert Monroe
https://robertmonroeauthor.com
Dr. Muth is known as a medical âprivate detective.â She examines numerous areas to get to the root cause of the symptoms â leaving no stone unturned until finding the answers you are seeking regarding your health.
With her experience in treating a wide range of conditions, Dr. Muth has created a successful comprehensive program for treating chronic diseases.
To date, she has worked with over 5,000 patients from around the world. Dr. Muth has earned an international reputation as one of the leaders in functional medicine, specializing in the treatment of the following conditions:
Hormone Imbalance, PMS, Menopause, Perimenopause, Menâs Hormones,
Anti-Aging and more
Lyme Disease
Toxic Mold, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Chemical Sensitivities & Allergies
Sexual Dysfunction Gastrointestinal & Systemic Problems
Thyroid Dysfunction (Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism & Hashimotoâs Disease)
Adrenal Fatigue & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Detoxification
Chronic Illness & Chronic Pain
Infertility
Debra Muth
https://www.serenityhealthcarecenter.com
Now I'm awake I'm Walking with God, a suicide survivor tells their storyThe problems of life, they can make you or break you, depending on your beliefs and perspectives. After setting myself up for failure and my world began to fall apart, I found myself sitting alone, humiliated, and broken beyond repair.
There was no way of coming back from this, or was there?
I chose to end my life when I could not handle the consequences that came from my own actions.
My mind was totally consumed with dark and painful thoughts that I could not let go of, but God, who is in control, decided, "No, Jerome, it's not your time.
As a matter of fact, I have plans for you, things for you to see, places you are to go.
No, my child, it's not your time." And with that, one chapter of my life came to a close and a new chapter began with God leading the way and blessing me beyond anything I could have imagined for myself.
This book was written while I was working abroad in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, in one of the many countries that the Lord gave me the opportunity to visit and work in.
This was a prime location for solitude with God, and I had a lot of free time to devote myself to the Lord in prayer, meditation, and fasting.
I feel God led me to this location for a deeper relationship with him, and part of me feels he led me here to write this book.
I'm one of the many people who looked at suicide as an option to dealing with the hardships of life.
Had it not been for God's grace and mercy, I would not be here today, and I would not have experienced the beautiful life that the Lord had waiting for me on the other side of my problems.
From Broken to Blessed Amazon https://a.co/d/5vwCueI
If Janine was on TripAdvisor I would add five out of five stars.You want a more efficient, thriving business that allows you to choose when you work. Bring on the FREEDOM already!
The only people who truly know how fab you are previous clients.
You only want to work with lovely people who value you and in return you want to give them the best possible results.
Iâm going to come right out and say it; nobody is as good as I am at helping people with their service offers. Some clients need help standing out in their field and articulating their difference.
Others want to package their expertise in a way that makes it obvious why their ideal clients would want it. No matter the price point.
My way into it is always through their offers.
What are you putting out in the world?
How do people know youâre what they need?
Thatâs the work I love the most.
I also have a business degree, a post-grad diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and 15 yrs + working with brands such as EE, Orange and Europcar on proposition development (AKA offers).
Some say they got nothing from their qualifications or corporate career. Personally, itâs given me so much insight! I know how the big boys do it so I can see which bits us smaller bods can leave out and which bits we need to keep in.
Janine https://janinecoombes.co.uk/
Sam has seasonal affective disorder or SAD.
He will tell you all about it from a child's view.
Sam feels the winters are long and dark.
The weather saps your energy.
What causes it? Lack of sunlight.
What season is the worst for people with SAD?
What happens when you are SAD?
You become lonely.
Who do you talk to when you are SAD?
No one.
Are there things to do when SAD takes over?
You bet!
Come and learn what you can do during the SAD season.
After all, just because you suffer from SAD doesn't mean you have to stay sad.
Dan Granger Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...
Amazon https://a.co/d/9RpbGwH
For anyone struggling with the loss of a spouseâanyone whose world has been turned upside down in a way theyâve never encountered beforeâhere is something that could help.
Waving Goodbye is a candid, honest, and approachable guide to dealing with the death of a spouse written by a very ordinary guy who has lived through the ordeal.
Warren Kozak doesnât just tell you that time heals all wounds; he explains how the passage of time actually helped.
Despite the shattering heartbreak and insurmountable grief, Kozak shares what worked, what didnât, and the insights he learned along the way to help anyone who has suffered this kind of loss. Waving
Goodbye https://www.warrenkozak.com/books/wav...
Jeffrey Marshall Author of Squeeze Plays, joined me today to discuss his latest book and as retired journalist, we discussed the inspiration for the oligarch, and the idea for blackmail.
How plots are written and how to let your imagination run free to create believable characters. Jeffrey Marshall
https://jmarshbks.com/
David Watson Linktree
https://linktr.ee/DavidWatson
Dialogue and Random Dialogues are my favourite, I want to to know what you have to day, and so does Jane Tyson.
Having a platform to speak for 6 minutes, where everyone can apply and tell the world about yourself is the brain child of Jane Tyson and this is why she created Random Dialogues.
Jane Tyson
https://randomdialogues.beehiiv.com/
David Watson
Linktree https://linktr.ee/DavidWatson
Today Dona and I spoke about the thinking behind the writing, the stories we all have and donât know how to tell.
In April. 2024. Skyhorse published her latest novel, The Talking Stick, a dramedy about four women who discover that some of their most cherished memories are romanticised versions of the truth.
During this conversation we dared to tread into the world of God, who or what is God, and what if God is nothing.
Donna Levin https://www.donnalevin.com/
Today Martin and I had a conversation about all things, and generally put the world to rights.
It's our little world and we did what we could to make sense of our past and look at the future.
Martin is the author of Children of the dying Hearth, a teacher and former professional athlete.
A well read, well educated man and we took time to contemplate are thoughts in this tricky world we find ourselves.
Martin https://martinraynelson.com/
McCracken King Poston Jr. The lawyer who fought against the odds to prove the innocence of a loving husband who, like his mysterious wife was misunderstood by the community.
The local TV repair man live with his reclusive wife until her tragic death. When arrested for her murder, Alvin would become the talk of the town and a difficult man to represent.
McCracken Poston, against his own thinking decided he would have to represent him.
This decision has led to a life long friendship and proving not only a mans innocence, but just what a happy and loving couple they were.
Amazon https://a.co/d/7r2KB6r
Patrick Swayze nobody puts baby in the corner.
If you know, you know. Patrick Swayze was an icon, and it's difficult to explain to the generations today just what those 80's and 90's film icons were about and the excitement they created.
Those films stars not only changed the culture, they were an integral part of the culture.
Patrick Swayze could be the romantic lead and the action hero, but more, much more than this.
He was someone young men wanted to be, and that's the greatest accolade I can give to another person.
https://likedirtydancing.com/
Dr. Tom Ingegno DACM, MSOM, LAC. has been providing customized, whole-body acupuncture treatments for a wide range of health conditions since 2001.
Tom is passionate about providing treatment that is aimed not only at alleviating symptoms but improving his patientsâ overall quality of life.
His passion to help others has to lead to many accomplishments.
Here are a few: Cohost of Irreverent Health Podcast Author of You Got Sick-Now What? and The Cupping Book: Unlocking the Ancient Secrets of Healing
Best Acupuncturist in Baltimore- Baltimore City Paper 2010
Chair of the Maryland State Board of Acupuncture 2013-2021
Former Director of Acupuncture, Nava Health and Vitality Centers
Director of communications for Edo Kai (Now LITASG) bringing in world-famous practitioners to the US- 2002-2006
Author of You Got Sick â Now What? Adjunct Professor at two prestigious Oriental Medicine colleges in NY 2003-06 (PCOM and NY College of Health Professions)
Certified Animal Acupuncturist 2006 Multiple TV appearances covering a wide variety of health issues and treatments
Published multiple times in North American Journal of Oriental Medicine
Frequently quoted in articles in various media outlets Acupuncture Detox Specialist â National Acupuncture Detox Association
Lecturing and teaching about Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine throughout Maryland Trained in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and
Meditation https://www.charmcityintegrative.com/
aust A. Ruggieroâs professional career spans almost 40 years, and is diversified and compelling, as it has consistently established new and exciting cutting-edge counseling programs in its pursuit of professional excellence and personal life enhancement. He is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, major corporations, both national and international, and as the President of the Community Psychological Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania. In that capacity, he developed the Process Way of Life counselling program, and has developed it into a formal text presented in the Fix Yourself Handbook.
Faust Ruggiero https://www.faustruggiero.com/
Choose to Live, Please! With Alicia Nolan.
Losing someone we love can be the most devasting part of living.
Losing the person, we trust the most, the person we want by our side forever.
Nothing in life prepares us for this loss. When they make a choice, to take their life. Nothing can fill that void; may be nothing should fill that void.
So what is left for the one you left behind, the person who still holds onto the love they have for you.
Alicia Nolan
Website https://choosetolive.org
FB http://www.facebook.com/hnflve
IG: @choosetolivedotorg
Book http://www.thehandstheyweredealt.com/
A master manipulator, SNOWED a true story told in her own words.
We often hear stories of deception and wonder how this could happen, it couldn't happen to me.
Well, if you met a master manipulator you would realise Snowed is a story told in her own words. It seems simple, and we all believe we could spot the signs and it would never happen to us.
However, we all underestimate how clever manipulators can be, and in her book Snowed Virginia breaks down how it happened, how she survived and how you can make sure it doesn't happen to you.
Where to find the book
https://www.snowedtruestory.com
Dr Cima is an author and Dr who has spoken for years about the three principles for a long and healthy life.
Through his work Dr Cima proven the keys to longevity and healthy life.
Simple principles with life changing results.
It's easy, practical and definitely not something the medical professions and the pharmaceutical companies want you to know.
Dr Cima https://www.cimafunctionalmedicine.com/dr-james-cima/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
Sometimes we dream about meeting our soulmate, we pray one day our lives will be fixed. What is it isn't a human.
How do I meet my soulmate. If you know you know. Soulmate dog is just this. A knowing when Michelle met Brady life would take the unexpected turn, and turn into something unexpected.
A connection, which transcended any relationship Michelle had ever experienced and/ or heard of.
A true story about two souls who found each other, and saved each other.
Soulmate Dog https://amzn.eu/d/1zKXshv
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
Today I spoke with Linda Melone and we discussed marketing, copy writing, including the chicken coop.
Sounds interesting doesn't it, and sometimes the art of good copy, is be clear not cute. It's more than just an internet course, much more.
How do you write good B2B? What is involved when researching B2B Sometimes customers tell us the best copy, and the rest takes care of itself.
Linda https://thecopyworx.com/
Brian has worked in law enforcement for 28 years, and specifically the DEA and in his time he saw the epidemic coming, and it's an epidemic with a difference.
You have one chance, these are the stakes at the roulette wheel, one chance with your life.
Do you chose to take it or not. Unlike drugs back in the day, which by comparison could be described as safe.
Fentanyl can kill you first time, and the real danger is it's not going any where soon. It's cheaper to produce, easier to make and boosts profits beyond margins drug cartels could only once imagine.
Brian Townsend https://www.only2mg.com/
Mike Rees, 30 years served as a police officer and decided again to run for the role of PCC.
Running against the politics and the corruption. Wiltshire Police is under special measures.
The role of PCC has never been hotly contested, and it's probably fair to say the Conservatives consider it a done deal. Last time Mike nearly won, he nearly upset the status quo.
And whilst this should have been a warning, it changed nothing. Wiltshire is still under special measures and the service continues to fail the community.
Today I spoke with Christopher Loric, a man who served 28 years with the US Navy.
During this time and with the many experiences Christopher encountered he drafted a book, but with his meticulous nature it didn't take long before his passion for operations and planning became an edited draft and then a story of realism and idealism clash, as they do in the real world. And although the adventure takes place millions of miles away with a galactic space fleet, the values from earth, from home are always at the front of their planning and operations. Are the aliens friendly? In space what is an ally and what is an enemy? Can they be trusted?
Find Christopher Loric here: https://christopherloric.com/
Today I spoke with Tawfiq Rangwala, former trustee of the WE Children's charity, Canada's largest children's charity.
It was torn apart by lies. Lies told by politicians and the media, and today I asked why no one told the truth and how Tawfiq was told by one of Canada's most prominent media outlets, they sourced their information from Google.
And even when presented with the public records from parliament, they, like many others refused to tell the truth. This sensationalism destroyed a charity, and no one has been held accountable.
Tawfiq
https://www.tawfiqrangwala.com/
When talking with Wesley I thought "Oh Boy, what would it be like to be a teenager again, and at the heart of Oh Boy, this is explored, described and dissected.
I remember my life as a teenager. I wanted to be cool, I wanted to stand out, I didn't want to stand and I wanted to fit in, and that wasn't cool.
I remember my teenage years fondly, possibly the best time of my life, I also remember hating being a teenager.
Teenagers define our generation, the culture and the direction of where we go. It's a constant exploration of feelings, hidden deep within a body which will morph into an adult, reluctantly!
Today, we discuss how this can be done in 8 hours.
Wesley Moore
Details of book
https://wlm3.com/coming-march-31-2023/
Blog
My Open Letter to Teenagers
https://wlm3.com/2017/03/23/my-open-l...
Today Theresa returned to talk with me about her career, her journey and her plans moving forward. We discussed brining the glamour to female bodybuilding, and behind the scenes what really goes into prepping for a show, and just how hard that is. Bodybuilding is unique in it's all year round demands, and just what it can take to be in the top 1%. It's not for everyone, and not everyone knows how to bring glamour to female body building. Theresa, does and she knows how body building can effect the female body, and the many complications, which is why she is able to give the best advice to her clients.
Theresa https://theresaivancik.com/
Instagram / tivancik_ifbbpro
Gym https://harlanselitefitness.com/
Facebook / photos
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests.
/ @davidwatsonpodcast
Instagram / next.level.coach
Linktree https://linktr.ee/DavidWatson
A Grand Pause: A Novel on May 14, 1945, the USS Randolph, Kamikazes, and the Greatest Air-Sea Rescue There is something unmistakable about the stories a father passes down to his son. The stories a young boy grew up hearing, and continued to hear as an adult. When your father was crewmen on the USS Randolph and journeyed across the ocean after the attack on Peal Harbour, these stories can ring different. When your father passes away, these stories become the lifeline between your memories, your heart and the little boy still listening to his dad.
Gary Santos https://a.co/d/20eS58u
Dorrance Publishing https://bookstore.dorrancepublishing....
Good Reads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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So what's is Scott's story?
Where to buy "Inside" https://a.co/d/iscf9Cb David Watson Podcast
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How Divine Energy can guide us if we pay attention. Why even the lonely and desperate should never give up. How true love, no matter how against the odds, has no boundaries. H.L. Howard
https://www.themelvilleverse.com
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Martin R Nelson https://martinraynelson.com/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Linda Stewart Henley https://www.lindastewarthenleyauthor.com/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Buy the book here https://a.co/d/31CD8kK
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Where to buy "Inside"
https://a.co/d/iscf9Cb
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Is your partner cheating, have you checked their phone. Mark does exactly this, and the results are staggering or not surprising.
Mark https://www.lostandfoundforensics.com/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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H.L. Howard
https://www.themelvilleverse.com
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Max Marshall
https://www.max-marshall.com/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Where to find Sidney Lea and his books
https://sydneylea.net/books/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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100 Episodes, a milestone celebrated by going back to where it started. A big thank you to Caroline Cavanagh who was there at the beginning and without her input the idea would have never flourished. Thank you to everyone who has watched, shared and subscribed. Thank you to every guest, none of this would have happened without your help.
Caroline Cavanagh https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Amy Pollack
https://www.adventuresofjellybean.com/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Dr Makkar https://parulduamakkar.com/
Book https://amzn.eu/d/4dW54SY
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Carl H Mitchell https://amzn.eu/d/bArH6cN
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Celia Ryker
https://celiaryker.com/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
https://www.instagram.com/next.level.coach/
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Dr Joachim Reiman Immigrant Psychology: Heart, Mind, and Soul https://a.co/d/6VXCeHT
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
https://www.instagram.com/next.level.coach/
Linktree
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Sex Talk: How Biological Sex Influences Gender Communication Differences Throughout Life's Stages
https://a.co/d/efVmoTB
STACKS LIBRARY OF TRUTHA science fiction thriller set inside
the Library of Congress
Discover who really controls the
Portal to TRUTH!
Today I spoke with Edward D. Hess about Human performance in the coming world of AIProfessor Emeritus of Business Administration
Batten Executive-in-Residence Emeritus
Batten Faculty Fellow Emeritus
A strange conversation for me, talking to my oldest friend as he reflects on his life with terminal cancer.
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Loupe Fitness Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/loupefitness/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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I spoke with Farmer Pete who start Jiu Jitsu when he was 56, and now 67 he tells me why Jiu Jitsu keeps him young.
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Find Aaron
https://www.mofobodymechanic.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/mofobodymec...
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests.
/ @davidwatsonpodcast
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Did you want to know more about word press. Vik is the word press expert and today I am talking all things word press with the word press Nurse.
Vik https://thewpnurse.com/about-the-nurse/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. / @davidwatsonpodcast
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Fenella is an NLP, Hypnosis and Time Line therapist and today we talked about how the mind works and the importance of children when playing.
Find Fenella https://fenellahemus.com/
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00:00 Politics, social media and putting the world to rights
30:29 Bodybuilding
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Today I speak with Stephen Novak who has had two near death experiences and he tells me what he saw and what he learnt.
Niki is a seasoned master minder, the Queen of accountability and the master of getting a plan made and put into action. Niki works with her clients through high level master minding, 1:1, group strategy days as well as group training programmes. She helps her clients to create a plan, provides a proven framework for them to create month-on-month success and gives them the accountability they need to maintain and smash their goals. She has used the strategies that she works with her clients on to go from being in debt to consistently turning over 5 figure months. She well and truly speaks from experience when she says that she knows what it takes to run a successful business.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BHJQCF28
Ameen Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsameenrafi/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBspSnlSyHc
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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I Ameen Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsameenrafi/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBspS... David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/next.level.... Linktree https://linktr.ee/DavidWatson
Roommates Podcast https://www.youtube.com/c/TheRoommatesPodcast
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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In this episode I speak with Sidney, about the new podcast we will doing later this year.
John Smith The Hostile Operator
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_hostile...
ASW Liverpool https://www.instagram.com/asw_liverpo...
John's Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...
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Share Salisbury https://sharesalisbury.co.uk/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
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KevinÂ
Kevin https://www.instagram.com/kev_asw_l/
Catch Wrestling
https://youtu.be/5bg3qTlGx3Q
https://youtu.be/JudB8l5NEHM
https://youtu.be/nG9-Y6RiWeo
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Today I spoke with Carlton, about why people can't get out of their comfort zones.
Discover Carlton
https://www.bruntonmedia.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bruntonmedia/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
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To find out more and to contact Caroline
https://caroline-gaskin.aweb.page/p/d3131a68-ce31-4ecc-8529-a38e5a4c8c0c
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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https://www.southwiltsmencap.org.uk/
https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/
https://www.carersuk.org/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Today I spoke with Sharon from Easibirthing, and we discussed a whole manner of things, all linked to and around hypnotherapy.
https://www.easibirthing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/easibirthin...
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
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David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
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Discover Carlton
https://www.bruntonmedia.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bruntonmedia/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
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For more information, or if you wish to contact Sean s.england2@herts.ac.uk
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Caroline https://carolinegaskin.co.uk/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx9v...
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_menopau...
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
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Discover Theresa https://theresaivancik.com/
Gym https://harlanselitefitness.com/
T-Shirts https://www.harlanselitecustoms.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tivancik_ifbbpro/?hl=en
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkFGPyGpGoRzVHxJYttjmHA
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Website https://www.zubymusic.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zubymusic/
Twitter https://twitter.com/zubymusic
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/zubymusic
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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Meet Clare Purchase tickets for The Natural Health Pet Summit â March 12th & 13th Https://events.liveit.io/caroline-gas... Check out our new videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjX0...
www.muddymutleys.com â new website from 24th. https://muddy-mutleys-dog-training-sc...
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The best place to find Steven is on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/steven_pt_coach_campbell/
Caroline Cavanagh https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/
Vinny Shorman https://theshoremansolution.com/
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
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In this episode of the podcast I discuss this with Bridget Simms a Pet Bereavement specialist.
Contact details Bridget Simms
contact@pawsandplay.org.uk
Facebook: Paws and Play @K9healthcare
Link for tick twisters: https://dog-first-aid.sumup.link/prod...
www.dog-first-aid.com/oxfordbucks
www.dog-first-aid.com/southmidlands
David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
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Justin Waller From Trailer Park to Private Jet
Just Waller and I discuss how he got here, his mindset and one of the few things I hear people mention. The time it takes. David Watson Podcast Full length episodes with guests. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTv...
Where to find Justin https://www.smalltownexit.com/hu2
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jwaller7/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo1o...
Stirling Cooper tells all, and tells you What She Wants In Bed and he should know. One of the few men all can really talk from experience, and prove it. A former porn star, high end companion. Stirling Cooper has been paid to have sex with some of the worlds best female pornstars and richest business women in the world. Not many can say that!
Stirling Cooper https://www.stirlingcooper.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cooperstirl...
Finance Coaching https://www.dontwaste4years.com/
Today I unravel my past and talk about why I wanted to kill myself, how I got to this low and the problems which started when I realised it wasn't a way out for me.
Julia Davies http://www.developmentaluk.co.uk/
Caroline Cavanagh https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/blog/
David Watson www.davidwatson.life
David Watson Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRTvA346sy38CSqRfHjQa8g
n this episode I spoke with Carlton about Marketing and Digital Media and WHY it's more important than ever. Carlton is the owner of Brunton Media and has seen his business grow 10 fold in the last 18 months.
Website https://www.bruntonmedia.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bruntonmedia/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCryH...
Caroline Cavanagh https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/
Me https://linktr.ee/DavidWatson
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In this episode I spoke with Darren Jordon about Pegasus-Ops International Child Rescue. Human Trafficking Stories with Pegasus-Ops International Child Rescue We talk about the differene between covert operations and overt operations. Working with the mafia, underground networks, the answers to problem solving and why they don't carry guns.
Website https://pegasus-ops.com/
Book https://steelcitypress.co.uk/product/...
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pegasus_ops/
Just Giving https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfundi...
Talking mental health first aid with Julia. This is Julia's second time on the podcast and this time we reflected futher on the causes of mental health, many of the issues surrounding mental health and how you can look for the signs in yourself and others, and what you may be able to do to help. We discussed useful tips on awareness and how you might be able to help. Simple things which can mage a big difference.
Links for Julia www.developmentaluk.co.uk
Videos discussed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCvms...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZBTY...
David Watson https://linktr.ee/DavidWatson
Caroline Cavanagh https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/
Car Detailing and 80's music with Paul Dolden Did the 80's have the best cars and music. Paul and I think so, we could be wrong, but when it comes to car detailing Paul is probably one of the few who know's what right and what's not.
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/PaulDoldenDetails
Podcast
https://anchor.fm/speckyandpaul
https://www.instagram.com/paul_dolden_details/
In this episode I spoke with Mary Coulson the founder of Restart Africa. This is a chairty dedicated to helping the children in the Rift Valley area of Kenya. Mary started by providing shelter for 6 boys, and this has grown to 90 children of all ages. I'm not sure what was most remarkable, the project or Mary's belief in the power of people.
https://www.restartafrica.org/
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Today I spoke with Kathy on How To Tackle Your Mental Health. Kathy has long history working in HR and developed an understanding to the effects working to your mental health, the difficulties we can all face and how to find a balance. Kathy has lived through this and we got into how she managed to make the shift and focus and prioritise her own well being.
Kathy can be found here at Mental Health First Aid https://mhfaengland.org/public-profil...
You can contact Kathy kc@kchr.co.uk
In this episode of the podcast I spoke Kathy from Chilli Winter and she told me How I Started Making Candles.
I love listening to people and learning about how they turned their curiosty into a business.
https://chilliwinter.co.uk/
In this episode of the podcast I talk with Giles Bell about his charity work and Restart Kenya, and we reflect on different cultures, poverty in other countries and what this means and how we can help.
https://www.restartafrica.org/
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=ShrewsburySchoolCharities&pageUrl=1
https://www.shrewsburyhouse.org.uk/
In this eposiode I spoke with Henri Ghijben, about all things including business and metal health, what books inspired him and how he rebuilt his life and his career.
Black Box thinking by Matthew Syed https://www.matthewsyed.co.uk/resource/black-box-thinking-the-surprising-truth-about-success/
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Money by Rob Moore
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Money-Know-Learn-money-transform/dp/1473641322
Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Millionaire-Mind-Mastering-Wealth/dp/0060763280
Traction by Gino Wickman
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837
In this episode I spoke with Maz from Garage Therapy and how he and his business partner Rodger turned their passion into a business. The passion started with a Seat Leon, and as all car nuts know the details matter, and in this conversation I learnt just how passionate Garage Therapy are about the details.
Website https://www.garagetherapy.co.uk/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/garage.ther...
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/garagetherap...
In this episode I spoke with returning guest Harvey Gombos. Harvey is definitetly on of the UK's promising U23 strongmen. It was a great discussion about his brother Max who is a bodybuilder, how much cross over there is with strongman and bodybuilding. We take about the philosophy and both of us get into what we love and hate about coaching. Harvey and Max have started their own online training for clients and are expanding this as you're watching.
Food https://www.meatandco.co.uk/
Physio https://oakwoodphysio.connect.tm3app....
Clothes https://liftthebarapparel.com/
Coach https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsyc...
Travel has been a hot topic on the news agenda recently and so this week I spoke to Zoe Palmer, an industry expert who runs her own independent travel company through Travel Counsellors. Zoe and I discussed why now, more than ever, people are choosing to book their holidays through an expert who can guide them through the current regulations. She also shares the importance of personalised service, holiday protection and how she makes sure her clients arrive safely back home with memories to last a lifetime.
http://www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/zoe.palmer
It made national news and it was a farce as they say. The election for the Police and Crime Commissioner in Wiltshire had to be run again due to.... Let's just say due to failure to understand the rules, a failure by the Conservative party.
The re-election will be held on Thursday 19th August
https://www.facebook.com/MikeReesPCC
Today I spoke with Giles, a man I can only describe as having an enthusiasm for life and all things people, and cricket. As well as discussing his love of cricket Giles talked to me about the many charities he has helped and why.
Here is a link to the charities mentioned in the podcast.
https://www.restartafrica.org/
https://www.justice-defenders.org/
https://www.shrewsburyhouse.org.uk/
Today I had a great conversation with Dr Claire Hinsley about Metaphysics, happiness, guidance from the universe and how you can harness your inner voice to create a better life.
Website https://loosh.co.uk/
The Happiness Warrior https://loosh.co.uk/happiness-warrior/
David Watson www.davidwatson.life
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In this episode of the podcast I spoke with Sam Garstin about the cycles of female ovulation and how if woman learn the about the phases of the cycle and how to work with them. They can make big changes in their life and find the cycles and be of benefit.
https://samanthagarstin.com/
www.instagram.com/samanthagarstin/
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Talking with James Courtney author of The Cape Agulhas James and I had a great chat about the Bruce Williams the character in his book, where this he came from, and how the book developed. Starting with a rainy day stuck indoors whilst on holiday to what happens next.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cape-Agulhas... https://www.facebook.com/james.courtn...
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Probably one of the most painful experiences I have suffered in my life is when the life of one of my pets have come to an end. In this episode of the podcast I discuss this with Bridget Simms a Pet Bereavement specialist.
Contact details Bridget Simms contact@pawsandplay.org.uk
Facebook: Paws and Play @K9healthcare
Link for tick twisters: https://dog-first-aid.sumup.link/prod...
www.dog-first-aid.com/oxfordbucks
www.dog-first-aid.com/southmidlands
Today I spoke with the author of the Jennifer Brown trilogy. We laughed when we reflected on a recent conversation, we had about dark times, and how joy can lift you through lives obstacles.
Angie explained her writing process, and the joy it can bring, the discipline needed and how you need to do you own PR.
https://jenniferbrownsjourney.co.uk/
https://www.riversidepublishingsolutions.com/
In this episode of the David Watson podcast, I spoke with Hannah MacKechnie about her life growing up in a care home, care in todayâs world, how she and her brother took over the care home from their parents and the franchise which followed. How the franchise model works and screening process to ensure the excellence they expect. The fundamentals of their care philosophy which starts with understanding the importance of good advocacy. https://www.radfieldhomecarefranchisi...
Today Julia and I discussed Mental Health 1st Aid, what this means, how you can track your mental health and some useful insights into understanding where mental health comes from, how it starts and how it is different for all of us. Tim Ferris video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5J6jA...â Empathy vs Sympathy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz1g1...â Julia Davies http://www.developmentaluk.co.uk/â Caroline Cavanagh https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/blog/â David Watson www.davidwatson.life
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Talking Mental Health with my friend MC Brooksie. How is mental health effecting us, what is the difference between today and yester years and at times Brooksie and I get into it which is always fun.
One of the great pleasures of having my podcast is simply the guests. In this Episode I speak with Eva who is about to embark on a new enterprise.
Share for Salisbury! In some ways it's like a supermarket, it's also like a DIY center, and a camping shop. It's a bit of everything a community needs, but the business model in more in line with a library.Â
Website:Â https://sharesalisbury.co.uk/
Facebook:Â https://www.facebook.com/Sharesalisbury
Instagram:Â https://www.instagram.com/sharesalisbury/
Go Fund Me:Â https://gofund.me/79b6c1ba
In this episode I had the great pleasure of speaking with Ewan, who is campaigning to become a Salisbury City counsellor. Ewan has a unique perspective as he is 20, and I believe he really could be a welcomed breath of fresh air to Salisbury and local politics.Â
https://www.facebook.com/MortimerforMilford
Radio and music are synonymous, but are no longer the domain of the big stations, the cartel has loss control so to speak. Rossy and I chat about how he got into radio, his varied taste in music and how he is possibly the coolest, uncoolest looking person I know.
Today Amanda and I really got into the beauty of letter writing, what to say and who to send it too.
Today I caught up withmy friend Ross. The idea was to speak about his Radio Show and his Podcast. It turned into a nostaligia trip, where Ross and discussed how we first met and shared a few stories of working in the care world together.Â
Talking with Mike Rees Police Commissioner elections and boxing.
Why the role of Police and Crime Commissioner needs to be removed from the politicians and what's happening in the world of boxing.
Adam Hirsh and I got into Z Health and understanding the importance of neurological connection when working with injuries.
Adam has a great website with lots of useful videos. Combining this knowledge along side his PT work Adam explains how he manages to get everyone back to prime fitness.
http://adamhirsch.net/
In this episode I spoke with Bridget Simms about my favorite topic.... Dogs!!!
We talked about everything dogs, but specifically dog 1st aid, depression, stimulas, how to care for an ageing dog. How hard it is when we have to make the difficult choices to end the lives of our dogs.
Dog First Aid How to care for an ageing dog Dog dementure https://www.facebook.com/K9healthcare https://www.facebook.com/dogfirstaidoxfordberksbucks
Public Relations How To Do It Right with Lucy Rouse
This episode was a great conversation which answered all of the following questions.
How to do good public relations How to plan public relation strategies
The diverse role of your public relations manager and the many opportunities they can present for your business.
How to contact journalists How to speak with editors How to network How to identify your audience How to find your audience How to find your network
Lucy can be found at https://lucecannonpr.co.uk/â I can be found at https://www.davidwatson.life/â
Today I spoke with Lindsey Burden, Cancer suvior and a succesful Buisness Coach for Women. We discussed how Lindsey helps her clients, how she plans, her expectations and how she is utilising the Law of Attraction for the benifit of everyone.
For more infromation Lindsey's can be found here found here https://lindseyburden.com/ For more information on myself I can be found at www.davidwatson.life
Today Tiffany and I spoke about Energy Anatomy, also known as Reiki. Not only did we discuss the benefits, we also discussed the reason why it should be moved away from a spiritual practice and instead be understood as a daily health check just like brushing your teeth.Â
https://www.healingforpeople.com
Diane and I talk about how to get a mortgage, how to plan for a mortgage and how you can save money through the utilities warehouse. If you wish to contact Diane to see how she can help you.
https://linktr.ee/dianeblackman
Harvey Gombos is an up and coming Strongman, aged 21 and standing at 6ft7. He has all of the attributes needed to fulfill is dream of competing in the Worlds Strongest Man Finals and one day winning.Â
Jan and I talk about Journaling and Gratitude. How this has helped her develop positive habits, developing a positive outlook and is key to positive thinking. Journaling for personal perspective and to see how you have played a part in the process, and your responsibility to the events which have happened.
In This episode I talk financial planning and advice with Michelle Boakes from Verve Financial. We discuss the benefits of compounding your money, why you should be doing it, the ways to do and how to get your children into saving their money, and how you can start a savings and investment plan for them.
Money management for kids
Money management for teenagers
Money management for parents
Money management for millennials
Wealth management for kids
Wealth a day in the life of a financial planner
Michelle and her company can be found at https://verve-financial.com/
In this episode of the podcast. I speak with Karen Janes a Reiki practitioner, a Dr of Psychology, and we talk How does Reiki work for you? How does Reiki work? How do you Reiki and Psychology work side by side, and what is it's place in the modern world and modern medicine.
Karen's news letter
https://mailchi.mp/f68692fcd0ea/natural-healing-energy-newsletter
Amanda tells some of her story from anorexia to healthy, she loves training and working out. Whenever she is in the gym she lights up, ideas flow and like a lot of people I speak with. The gym and working it out is so much more than just a place to exercise.
Sue Pyne is a dog behaviorist and today I had the chance to talk about her journey and how working with dogs and people became her life, and I learned something I did not know.Â
Dogs cannot see......
Bang in the middle of lockdown and the Covid 19 pandemic. Lindsey discusses her journey and talks about discovering cancer, talking with her children and how she survived it all, and I must say. She did so with a great sense of humour.Â
Lindsey and I discuss How To Cope During Lockdown. The anxiety around Covid and how business can survive. These are difficult times with lots of mis information. Where do we turn? Who knows, but are we focusing on what we can control and why is this important to everyone.
Spoiler alert at the end....... A little insight into our next podcast!
Lindsey can be found at the following places https://www.facebook.com/groups/TogetherMakingItHappen This is the link to book a FREE Business Freedom Coaching Call with me https://bookme.name/lindseybrownburden/business-freedom-call This is the link for my website https://lindseyburden.com/
Carola and I discuss her experience with the menopause, and for me this was really insightful and one which has left me gobsmacked. Carola didn't hold back on her vulnerabilities, her pain, the effects of the depression.Â
I was shocked by how little this subject was discussed and by little help was out there.Â
It was amazing to hear the connections between surfing, and business startups, how her childhood fears became her inspiration to help her start her latest challenge. Big wave surfing. I learnt about emotional intelligence in the workplace, why this matters and just what is High Eq vs Low Eq? And are you utilizing it to optimize and motivate your workforce?
Tracy has her own YouTube channel giving insight from her personal experiences, where she shares everything she has learnt from the tech and startup world of entrepreneurs. What you need to know and how she navigated the fundraising rounds. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTWLdCOKbbTH_PQtc3WrpQ
The words entrepreneur are often overused, but in this case I don't feel they are used enough. In this podcast I had the pleasure of talking with Marc Lobliner, and we got into everything, from carrying guns, politics, covid, being married, being a father, and then we got onto body building, and Tiger Fitness. The great thing about Marc and like minded people is they share this attitude of always keep moving. If you can find your direction great, if you can't keep moving until you find it.
https://marclobliner.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marclobli... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJJw... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzY... https://www.facebook.com/MarcLobliner/ https://twitter.com/marclobliner https://www.instagram.com/marclobline...
Today I spoke with Carola, a fascinating lady, a counsellor, a therapist, a yoga teacher, a meditation teacher and so much more. We got into the details of relationships, with other and ourselves. The repetitive patterns we often don't notice and how honesty really is the best policy. https://www.thrive-experiences.com/
Today my guest is Cash Ulrich, a musician, a teacher, a blogger and so many other things. After the podcast I was buzzing, thinking about how Cash described his connection with music through his guitar. The flow states and how they are similar to the flow states you can find when playing sports, more than just a meditation, but a feeling of being complete, but also on the edge. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did.
In this episode I had the great pleasure of speaking with Mike Hendricks, a PT, Coach, Businessman and an entrepreneur from a young age. We discussed his latest work, his new 90 day "The Energized Method" to help anyone who is trying to make changes in their life. This podcast was a lot of fun, and I'm sure you'll enjoy the insights Mike shares.
In today's podcast I caught up with my great friend MC Brooksie and we were able to get into, amongst other things Fifa, Drum and Base, or DnB depending on your outlook. We got into some of the details about how it happened, where it started and who influenced his life and from my perspective it was great to listen to my friend and learn new things about him.
https://www.facebook.com/MCBrooksieUK... https://www.instagram.com/mcbrooksiednb/
âYou can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you cannot have bothââ Brene Brown Our vision is to mentor others in times of crisis, based on experience, empathy and guidance, enabling them to not only find a more positive way through but to grow emotionally, physically and mentally as a result. Itâs not a âband-aidâ approach to simply âget throughâ along with the adage of âtime heals all woundsâ but a long-term sustainable change in negative behaviours, limiting thought patterns and understanding our inner self. We still drink coffee and wine, live in a house and drive a car. We havenât shaved our heads (Simon was always thin on top), sold our possessions, given up the sports we love, nor spend our weekends living in a Yurt in the bush. We say this to simply highlight the fact that we still lead stereotypically ânormalâ lives despite the internal changes that have given us such strength of direction and clear focus for living fullfiling lives. While itâs a continual learning process, after months, not years the positive impact on our lives has been immense. If we can change, we know you can too. https://www.onelifeliveit.com.au/
Is this episode of the podcast I got to talk with Vinny Shoreman. I've been lucky Vinny and I have connected via Instagram and I reached out and it was a great chat. We got into hypnotherapy, how the mind works, his upcoming academy, conspiracy theories.
Carlton and I had a great discussion on digital media, content production the value he tries to bring to his customers and how he does this. We discussed what he loves about Salisbury and finally, we got into World of Warcraft or WOW as I discovered it better known.
Today I spoke with Samantha from Embrace Life UK and we discussed her work in the fitness industry, her brand and why she focuses her attention on women.Â
In today's podcast I finally got a chance to speak with a man who I have respected since I met him, I'm lucky enough to be able to call him a friend as well. A man I have I have known for 10 years, and yet I have ever had a chance to talk to him about his faith, Jesus, God and his church. This was a real pleasure for me and I suspected there was a real passion behind his calling and I wasn't wrong. To be able to hear him talk about the calling and what it has meant to him was great.
Gid is a songwriter, singer, producer, radio host, writer of my podcast jingle and an all round top guy. Today I was lucky enough to talk with him about his music, who he's been working with, how it happened and how he got started. One of the things unique about Gid is the many genres and different platforms he works with, and we get into some of this and how he is able to do it.Â
Leigh is an inspiring person who having sen some photos of herself before she turned 50, decided enough was enough, and did something about it. From here she has started her own brand and we get into where this self confidence comes from and how she cultivates self love.Â
In this episode I speak with anxiety specialist Caroline about all aspects of her home life, to sports she plays and anxiety
Caroline can be found at
https://www.carolinecavanagh.co.uk/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-...
https://www.instagram.com/caroline.ca... https://www.facebook.com/AddingZestLtd