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REMEDY - A Human Awakening
We Made It To 20!!!
What an accomplishment for this little endeavor, 20 episodes! That wraps up Season 1, so in this episode we reflect on how we got here, but more importantly where we're headed with this project. I have some big ideas that I want to start expanding on, namely having guests again and a segment we'll be calling, "Uncomfortable Conversations."I also reflect on the trip we just took and some insights I had while visiting family. Thank you to all that have joined us these first 20 episodes, we have more great stuff to come!
2021-09-30
27 min
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Consumed By Consumption
Awhile ago, I was struck by the essay, "The American Life Is Killing You" by Erik Rittenberry and how profoundly the subject of our daily grind was laid out. I have thought about it often and decided to read it in its entirety here, then share some of my thoughts on how I feel about over consumerism.
2021-09-15
41 min
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Thoughts on Leadership
Given the recent events during the withdrawal from Afghanistan, namely the loss of 13 service members and scores of civilians, I decided to expand on the previous episode, but speak specifically about leadership. I give my thoughts on what constitutes great leadership and some personal examples, as well as what poor leadership looks like on a personal level, as well as international level such as we're seeing.
2021-09-01
1h 14
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Episode #17- Solo Thoughts on The Events Unfolding in Afghanistan
As we continue to evolve this podcast and explore new routes and topics, I share my thoughts on what the parallels are between current events in Afghanistan and the state of policing and culture here in America. The gloves may come off frequently.
2021-08-18
47 min
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Influences in a Young Adults Life
In this episode, Ashley is joined again by his college aged daughter Dylan, to pick up on a previous discussion, where the topic of female influencers such as Cardi B came up. This current discussion went much more in depth about what influence social media has on young women and specifically how to combat some of the comparisons made between young women in real life and the false realities of the internet.
2021-08-04
56 min
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Episode #15- My Story
In this solo effort, Ashley discusses an on duty Officer Involved Shooting that he was a part of. This episode was recorded a few days before the anniversary of this life altering event and Ashley attempts to shed some light on incident and aftermath, while navigating life after such an experience.
2021-07-21
1h 04
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Physical Challenges
Why do we struggle with our physical health? Working out, eating right, being healthy. It’s a huge dilemma for millions of people. We cover our own struggles with unhealthy habits and where it has got us, as well as some strategies for improving your current state.
2021-07-07
1h 05
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Heroes
How important are heroes in today's age? Does the hero archetype still have value? What even does the word hero mean? These are all things we explore in this episode, as we navigate the space surrounding our use of the word hero and the status we attach to that word.
2021-06-23
1h 07
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Icons- Young Adult Perspective
In a follow-up to Episode 11, we look at icons and social media influencers with the added perspective of a young adult on the show. How does a first-year college student feel about the topics and issues we discussed in Episode 11? What is the difference for someone who has grown up with social media as a daily influence?
2021-06-09
1h 17
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Icons
Are icons legitimate sources of reasoned thought during these changing times? We discuss the rise of influencers and icons and their role in today's social media-driven culture and what has changed from celebrities of old to today’s icon activists.
2021-05-27
1h 19
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Daily Planning / Journaling
A companion episode to episode #9 on habits, our tenth episode discusses a few positive habit-forming tools you can use to gain control of your time. If we strive to improve ourselves and attain the goals we set, having a pathway towards that is vital. We discuss the positive effects of journaling and using a daily planner to maximize your growth and efficiency. Having a pathway forward each day is an excellent way to battle the stress and anxiety that a busy, saturated life can bring.
2021-05-12
1h 19
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Habits
Habits are a part of our everyday lives. How do we discern from healthy, productive habits and those that hold us back from living our most fulfilled lives? We discuss how to recognize unhealthy habits and more importantly, how to make effective, lasting changes towards more productive and healthy habits.
2021-04-29
1h 19
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
The Mask Effect
Ahh yes, The Great Mask Debate. There are two very divided sides to this very current topic and we do our best to dissect both sides. We also offer some direct personal experience with some of the enforcement side of these mandates. It’s very much our most heated discussion yet!
2021-04-15
1h 24
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Facing Adversity
Is adversity something that we face daily or is it just the big moments that matter? Join us for a frank conversation about facing adversity head-on, navigating life's daily challenges, and how to lean into the heavier stuff life may throw at you.
2021-04-01
1h 06
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Limiting Beliefs
We discuss limiting beliefs, the things we tell ourselves that hold us back, that come from the programming of family, society, and oftentimes our own self-sabotage. What are some limiting beliefs and how can er fight back against that internal dialogue.
2021-03-17
1h 13
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
The Movie "Soul" Discussion
Think the new Disney+ movie “Soul” is a kid's movie? We discuss how it is far, far deeper of an experience than just a simple Pixar film and how it might just be one of the most profound, impactful movies in recent years.
2021-03-03
1h 15
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
State of Events
Corey and Ashley share a candid discussion about what is happening in our tumultuous times. How did we get here? Why should we as a society, strive to move forward through these dividing times and some of the ways we can do that.
2021-02-17
1h 13
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
What is Confirmation Bias and what are the dangers of constant validation of your own beliefs?
What is Confirmation Bias and what are the dangers of constant validation of your own beliefs? We sit down and discuss some more specifics aspects of this topic, including Epistemic Bubbles and Echo Chambers, what they are, how we can easily become mired in them and what the effects are. But, there are also ways to fight against bias viewpoints and we'll tackle that too.
2021-02-03
1h 14
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Discussing the effects of Social Media
A frank discussion about Social Media and the rapidly evolving controversies surrounding it. Is it good or bad? We aim to find out, by not only discussing two recent documentaries on the subject, but also detailing our own journeys and struggles with the use of various platforms.Netflix Social Dilemmahttps://www.netflix.com/title/81254224The Great Hackhttps://www.netflix.com/title/80117542Jordan Peterson conversation about truth. https://samharris.org/speaking-of-truth-with-jordan-b-peterson/https://youtu.be/VUEiPpDiaj4
2021-01-20
1h 07
REMEDY - A Human Awakening
Welcome to our inaugural episode!!!
Welcome to our inaugural episode!!! We delve into why we created this platform and what we hope to accomplish with it. You’ll learn who we are, but more importantly what brought us together and why we feel that the topics we are discussing in episodes to come, will connect with a lot of people. We are excited to start this journey and deeply appreciate you joining us as we explore this and other mediums.
2021-01-07
52 min
Former Action Guys Podcast
Ep. 062 - Ashley Smentek
Retired Deputy Sheriff and owner of Gold Hill Canine, Ashley Smentek, is back on the show to talk about some current events in order to add a police perspective to the conversation. It was an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. If you haven't heard Smentek's full story then check out Ep. 041 for more information.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGooglePlay: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogleApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleiHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysiheartr...Contact:...
2020-07-13
2h 43
Former Action Guys Podcast
Ep. 062 | Ashley Smentek | Retired Deputy Sheriff
Retired Deputy Sheriff and owner of Gold Hill Canine, Ashley Smentek, is back on the show to talk about some current events in order to add a police perspective to the conversation. It was an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. If you haven't heard Smentek's full story then check out Ep. 041 for more information.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Support the showhttps://patreon.com/formeractionguyshttps://jcramergraphics.comhttps://ANGLICOshop.com
2020-07-13
2h 43
Former Action Guys Podcast
Ep. 041 - Deputy Sheriff II Ashley Smentek
Ashley Smentek is a retired deputy sheriff and now runs Gold Hill Canine in Northern California. Not only did Ashley work as a patrol officer, he also served as part of a helicopter team and worked for 3 years within the jail system. We talked a lot about recent officer-involved shootings and other incidents that have put the spotlight on the men and women in blue. His perspective on some of those matters and the use of body cams and other recording devices is really interesting and brings context to situations that civilians may not have considered. Another really great episode.
2020-04-03
2h 40
Former Action Guys Podcast
Ep. 041 | Deputy Sheriff II Ashley Smentek | California Law Enforcement and Dog Trainer
In this episode of the Former Action Guys Podcast, we talk to Ashley Smentek, a retired deputy sheriff who now runs Gold Hill Canine in Northern California. Ashley served as a patrol officer, a member of a helicopter team, and for 3 years within the jail system.We discuss recent officer-involved shootings and other incidents that have put the spotlight on the men and women in blue. Ashley's perspective on these matters is both insightful and thought-provoking. He shares his views on the use of body cams and other recording devices, and he brings context to situations that civilians...
2020-04-03
2h 40