There is a reason that my given name is Stanhope. The meaning of my name Stan is “the Rock”…… so I am the Rock of Hope. HOPE to me is Having Opportunities Present Everywhere. It’s my name, it’s my life, and it is my story.
I have been a musician all of my life. I play guitar, hand drums, percussion, bass guitar, keyboard, sing, as well as write, record and produce my own and others music. Music is not only my passion, it is my gateway to my creativity and my life’s energy. Music is my metaphor for life ……. to teach and to learn. My songs are my musical blogs.
Speaking of musical blogs, I have created a Podcast Series, Stanhope Rocks.
This podcast is about making a difference in men’s lives. In a world where men’s roles are changing, confusing, and empowering…. I create space for men to share what we are going through, how to deal with emotions, family, fatherhood, divorce, fear and anxiety, shame and guilt, relationships, money, aging, vulnerability, as well as the messages we took on being a male growing up. My goal is to empower men to be accountable, compassionate, balanced, creative, vulnerable, transformative, and most of all joyful and loving.
Real men discussing real topics developing real tools making a real difference and meaningful change.
I hope you enjoy my music and Podcasts and hopefully it gotcha thinking.....differently that is.......thanks and keep moving forward...... Namaste
Recorded in A=432 htz tuning, we have been writing about our journeys and how we can realize that all we have is the moment at hand.
In a very difficult time, we are experiencing fatigue in our every day decision making process because we are now facing larger more dangerous consequences that affect us, our families, and our friends and community. We make decisions every day from the moment we wake till the moment we go to bed. We are going through massive change and how our choices are affecting us.
I am joined on this podcast by my wife MP and her daughter, my step daughter, Isabel. Isabel has been living with us during the quarantine and today we discuss some of the ebbs and flows of having an adult child living with us. We have had a great adventure...so join us to hear about some of our adventures.
There are a lot of myths about sleep. As we have grown older our sleep patterns have changed as well as some of our sleeping arrangements. Does this mean doom in a relationship? Got more questions than answers.... A frank discussion between husband and wife on their journey to great sleep and how important it is.
With special guest, MP...my wife...we discuss being quarantined and what our challenges and surprises have been so far in this challenge. We introduce ourselves and begin a series of Podcast where we will talk about relationships, aging, money, health and other interesting topics about life after 60!
A new start to Stanhope Rocks...this time all the adventures, topics, and mysteries of life after 60!!
Love 528 htz is a piece of music that is recorded in the 528 htz frequency. This frequency is widely know for its healing properties. This piece is filled with positive affirmations to help bring more love in your life and to increase our ability to love ourselves.
On January 26, 2020, Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash with his daughter and 7 other individuals. This brought home a saying my therapist told me years ago "Tomorrow is a Dangerous Assumption". I explore my feeling and thoughts on living life vulnerably and with out regrets. When this happens how do we accept and move forward and see the possible gifts given to us.
What does "fair" mean to you? In a divided world, we must be aware of our words.... what they mean, are they triggers, how we use them. The powerful word fair is explored on this podcast....Is that fair??
After a year off, I am back at it again...this time with a different feel and I jump right in to talk about shame and its toxicity...how we can recognize it and avoid it.... today's shame word... Better!
Forgiveness is not always easy. Forgiveness is not saying that the person who I am forgiving is right, forgiveness is being no longer willing to hold onto my stories and my resentments. Holding onto the anger of being hurt and not forgiving is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Explore the 5 Stages of Forgiveness.
A podcast on the differences in raising young children and adult children. What was taught as a child carries over to adulthood. Learning how to listen and be present vs fulfilling needs.
A wonderful interview with Brandan Licatino, a first time father to a daughter, a barbershop owner, bodybuilder, illustrated man, and dedicated healer of men's issues. Vulnerability and raising a daughter....two interesting subjects visited with Brandan and Stan.
One of the most powerful actions we take daily...it shapes our lives and who we are....what are your choices?
Wonderful interview with Pastor Rudy on his life long journey of spirituality. We discussed how men bring together their spirituality and masculinity. We had so much fun, there will be other interviews with Rudy discussing the many aspects of how men can thrive spiritually in today's world.
We change at the speed of pain.... Exploring change and how it affects every decision we make and how we deal with life and our cultures.
This podcast is about making a difference in men’s lives. In a world where men’s roles are changing, confusing, and empowering…. I create space for men to share what we are going through, how to deal with emotions, family, fatherhood, divorce, fear and anxiety, shame and guilt, relationships, money, aging, vulnerability, as well as the messages we took on being a male growing up. My goal is to empower men to be accountable, compassionate, balanced, creative, vulnerable, transformative, and most of all joyful and loving.
Real men discussing real topics developing real tools making a real difference and meaningful change.