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Rock Climbing & Personal Development with Dan Thompson

Join us as we dive into the world of rock climbing and the inevitable battle scars that come with it. Dan takes us through his journey into the sport, his experience with injuries and recovery, and how his other passions have shaped his personal growth. Along the way, we explore the deeper impact of these pursuits—building resilience, finding identity, and fostering meaningful connections. We also touch on the power of community, overcoming loneliness, and the ever-evolving nature of relationships. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that goes beyond the climb!Contact InfoInstagram: me_me_noodlesInspirationAnnapurna by Maurice HerzogKiss or Kill by Mark Twight

Krav Maga & Cooking w/ Yankel Polak

"I've walked out with so many concussions," Yankel shares as he recaps his experiences fighting and training in Krav Maga. This week, we'll talk about the sacrifices you make to train in martial arts and how that mindset and passion can translate to other areas of your life. Yankel not only has a love to fight but to cook. As a chef, he recounts his journey from being a cook to becoming a chef and now owning his own catering business. Let's get cooking!Yankel's Contact:Email: yankelpolak@gmail.comInstagram: @chefyankelBooks:On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace: https://a.co/d/acEKmQ9Left of Bang: How the Marine Corps’ Combat Hunter Program Can Save Your Life: https://a.co/d/anCd7Hr

Mask Making & Sound with Lee Michael

Lee also shares his passion for mask making and how it's become a catalyst for his way of self-expression and healing. Along with the audio component of exploration and art, we discuss Lee's experience with sound using different instruments and music composition. Lee's Contact:Instagram:@lee___michael@backwards_eelLee's Inspiration:Books:Inferno, Dante Alighieri (trans Mark Musa)La Vita Nuova, Dante Alighieri (trans Mark Musa)Zombie Survival Guide, Max BrooksThe Descent, Jeff LongCalling A Wolf A Wolf, Kaveh AkbarHealing the Shame That Binds you, John BradshawHomecoming, John BradshawThe Artist's Way, Julia CameronPodcasts:Talking Scared, Neil McRobertVs, Danez Smith & Franny ChoiPeople:Jonni Good, Ultimate Paper MacheMiya Turnbull, Self-portrait photo masksJoel Hernandes, Large self-pop art & masksKristen Egan, Gourd masksCharity Bliss, Band (friend)Arulu Gallagher, artist mask maker teacherPlaces:Nantahala National Forest, NCCharles Umlauf Sculpture garden, Austin TXThat one part of the woods (any woods)Things:My journalsMy portrait-making boxThe conspiracy theory wall for my book!Jaw HarpCardboard & Tape/ Mache stripsShows:Iron Chef (1993)The X-FilesMidnight GospelMusic:Vulgar Display of Power - PanteraThe Blessed Hellride - Black Label SocietyEP2 - YaejiAloha Polydor - FishmansReign in Blood - SlayerHalloween All the Time - Eddie Golden iiiBlack Sabbath - Black SabbathThe Apostasy - BehemothParalytic Stalks - of Montreal

Filmmaking and Creativity w/ Rogue Pan

How often are you giving your imagination credit? Like curiosity, it's not something many pay attention to or try to harness. Rogue and I talk about how our imagination can influence our creativity and hobbies. We'll talk about filmmaking, understanding the behind the scenes processes for creation, writing and writer's block, mental health and wellness, along with a few other fun topics such as policy and privacy and women's roles in culture.Rogue's Contact:Email: ruthpanproductions@gmail.comInstagram: @ruthpanproductionsFaceBook: Rogue PanResources:You're Not Lazy: https://youtu.be/A2sS00egAzg?si=aWHOLMn5Nb-n9SUTNutshell Technique: https://www.jillchamberlain.com/the-nutshell-techniqueGhosts of Gold Mountain: https://a.co/d/0QNySzkHayao Miyazaki: https://www.thousandfaces.club/posts/why-miyazaki-studio-ghibli-still-inspire-thousands-of-creatorsThe Artist's Way: https://a.co/d/9TryrlqRogue's Inspirations:Book Genres:Science Fictionclassic LiteratureHistorical NonfictionPodcasts:The Gilded Age Official ShowThe Last of Us Official ShowFoundation Official ShowShows:Steven Universe - BridgertonThe Gilded AgeDoctor WhoFoundationExtrapolationsBlackishGrownishBroad CityStranger ThingsWriting:Isaac Asimov: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Isaac-AsimovIndividuals:Ang Lee, Hayao Miyazaki, Gemma Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross, Constance Wu, Lucy Liu, Chloe Zhao, Ava Duvernay, Shonda Rhimes, Oprah, Niecy Nash, Ken JeongPlaces:Taiwan is my first home so I do gravitate there in my thoughts. Japan is a great country for traveling.Motivations:My two guinea pigs Chip and Clover are some of my biggest motivations.Music:K-Pop like 2NE1 and Twice. Alternative like LP. Hip Hop, Korean, and Mandarin rapMovies:There's really so many, each time I get asked this question the answer changes!The Legend of 1900AmadeusPoor ThingsEverything Everywhere All At OnceInfernal Affairs (the real Departed movie)Support My Podcast! Thanks ;)https://buymeacoffee.com/ideassyn

Social Entrepreneurship and the Mind w/ James Hamet

Where does your mind lead you? James shares his stories and experiences with social entrepreneurism and how his values and perceptions on life led him to create businesses for a positive social cause. We explore the concepts around the mind include our concept of time, reality, personality, fears, and acceptance can alter and/or change our lives. This conversation wouldn't be complete without a little mix of the multiverse theories, synesthesia, multiple realities, frequencies, and the battle between spirituality and science.James' Contact:james@vistimlabs.comBooks:The Obstacle is the Wayhttps://www.audible.com/pd/The-Obstacle-Is-the-Way-Audiobook/B0BT54XTLW?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpMusicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brainhttps://www.audible.com/pd/Musicophilia-Audiobook/B002VA9LFW?eac_link=Vmv7YHXoLJ9k&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B002VA9LFW&qid=NptVZ283my&eac_id=146-2743743-8221837_NptVZ283my&sr=1-1The Surrender Experimenthttps://www.audible.com/pd/The-Surrender-Experiment-Audiobook/B00YHYAVNG?eac_link=g6oiqt2gMJLJ&ref=web_search_eac_asin_1&eac_selected_type=asin&eac_selected=B00YHYAVNG&qid=qtve018vCt&eac_id=146-2743743-8221837_qtve018vCt&sr=1-1Support My Podcast! Thanks ;)https://buymeacoffee.com/ideassyn