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The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsTrailer: The Life Shift PodcastThis is the Life Shift Podcast—candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever.We all have our stories, but through these conversations, we discover communities. We learn that there are commonalities through the ups and downs that we all face. But most importantly, we learn that we are not alone. The Life Shift podcast highlights life-altering moments and humanizes the struggles and triumphs through them all.Please follow/subscribe on your favorite podcast app, and listen to new episodes every Tuesday morning....2025-03-3002 min
The Emo Social Club PodcastSkyler Acord Talks Issues & New Solo MusicIssues may be over, but Skyler Acord hasn't stopped making music. He talks about his latest EP True Vanity, what he thinks about the music community, what fans can expect from Issues still, and more. You can check out our other videos on our YouTube channel.______CHECK OUT SKYLER ACORD:TIKTOK | INSTA | TWITTER/X | LISTEN______INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE PLACEWe created a fresh Interview Only YouTube channel. Make sure to go and give that a follow so you don't miss any of our upcoming i...2024-11-121h 04
Bass After DarkWhat are the best new lures for 2024?Bass After Dark — inch for inch and pound for pound, the best show in fishing — is back for another lively, and LIVE, episode. Don't miss Ken Duke, Brian the Carpenter, and our three mystery panelists (spoiler alert: it's unbiased tackle business insiders George Acord, Matthew Mattingly, and Jacob Bros) as we discuss the question: What are the best new lures for 2024?
*NOTE: See the YouTube version for images of the discussed baits!
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The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsWhat Would You Say? 27 Reflections on Pivotal MomentsThis bonus episode recaps the final statements from episodes 33-60, where guests reflect on what they would say to themselves before their life shift moment and offer advice to those going through similar experiences. These conversations are raw, personal, and deeply inspiring.In this episode, guests share advice such as not worrying about the big picture, focusing on what's in your control, and seeking a coach for guidance. They also emphasize the importance of self-love, taking risks, and embracing life's messiness. Many guests reflect on how their past experiences have shaped them into who they are...2023-07-1327 min
Strangers You KnowSeason One Finale - Goodbye for NowAs we reach the one-year mark of "Strangers You Know," I want to express my gratitude and provide some important updates. I apologize for letting the anniversary slip by without acknowledgment, as it was a disservice to my guests and listeners. The podcast's inception was an unexpected shift from a novel project, and since then, it has become a platform for transformative conversations with remarkable guests.We've released over 40 episodes in the past year and achieved significant milestones. However, juggling multiple projects has impacted the podcast's quality and consistency. To address this, I've made the decision to...2023-06-1105 minStrangers You KnowPierre & BrianSupport the show Loved this episode? Leave us a 5-Star review and rating here! Financial contributions greatly appreciated! Join the conversation online at our Facebook Community Page with many of our listeners and guests. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linked-In, or TikTok. Email us at Brian@StrangersYouKnowPodcast.com 2023-05-262h 08
Strangers You Know#140 Amira: The End of 'Normal' - A Refugee's StoryBorn in the Central African Republic, Amira Kherrallah has faced the unimaginable challenges of leaving her home, family, and friends behind during a time of conflict. Her inspiring journey as a refugee and entrepreneur has taught her the importance of resilience, determination, and hope. She puts God first in her life and likes to make herself useful and serve her community.“My story made who I am today... when I see myself I would never believe that I am that Amira stronger, independent, and hard worker.. I wont be this Amira today if all of those ev...2023-05-051h 35Strangers You KnowAmiraSupport the show Loved this episode? Leave us a 5-Star review and rating here! Financial contributions greatly appreciated! Join the conversation online at our Facebook Community Page with many of our listeners and guests. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Linked-In, or TikTok. Email us at Brian@StrangersYouKnowPodcast.com 2023-04-281h 47
Strangers You Know#139 Matt - The Life Shift: Finding Healing and Humanity through Vulnerable ConversationsMatt Gilhooly's life took a sharp turn at the age of eight when a tragic accident claimed the life of his mother. Thrust into a world of grief and confusion, Matt struggled to make sense of his loss, eventually burying his pain deep within. As he grew older, he strived for perfection in all aspects of life, fearing abandonment and seeking validation from those around him. It wasn't until his 30s that Matt confronted his grief head-on and began the process of healing, thanks in part to a therapist who helped him see the impact his mother's death had...2023-04-211h 06
Strangers You Know138-Sam: Exploring Creativity at the End of the WorldSamantha Hodder has explored the power of storytelling since she was five-years-old. Today she shares the behind-the-scenes stories that led her to the most remote spot on earth and why that story was nearly silenced forever. Four years of setbacks, separation from family, taking risks at the end of the world, and nearly losing everything to fire, only to start from scratch and then put everything on hold indefinitely. "I wanted to be in another world, another zone. I wanted to communicate. I had a voice in me that just couldn't shut up and it needed t...2023-04-071h 09
The Life Shift: Real Stories of Life-Altering MomentsLeaving the Mormon Church and Finding a New Purpose in Life | Brian AcordBrian Acord shares a powerful and emotional journey of leaving a high-demand religion. Growing up in Utah, surrounded by Mormons, Brian's life was deeply intertwined with the church. Everyone he knew was a church member, and he felt pressured to conform to its teachings. Brian shares his story of deepening his involvement in the church and eventually questioning its teachings, leading to his departure. After leaving the church, he felt lost and empty and found himself abandoned by former neighbors and friends who were still part of the community.“I went into a depression that lasted se...2023-04-041h 10
Untether Your Life58: Happy Birthday to The Life Shift Podcast!This week's episode features my thoughts on The Life Shift Podcast as well as a trailer for the show, which launched a year ago.
One of the things I've loved most about my journey in podcasting is connecting with amazing fellow podcasters such as the show's host, Matt Gilhooly. The Life Shift Podcast features candid conversations with people about the pivotal moments that changed their lives forever.
We all have our stories, but through these conversations, we discover communities. We learn that there are commonalities through the ups and downs that we all face. But...2023-03-2203 min
Strangers You KnowThe Power & Peril of Perfection: A Millionaire's Addiction#137 James Hadlock: Human beings can lose themselves in even the noblest of causes. Understanding ourselves and our motivating factors can raise us to great heights, or crush us. In the case of James Hadlock, it did both."The more that I went on that journey, the more that I started to notice that transformation is possible for anyone, any time."The same motivation that drives us to success can also drive us to complete ruin. Understanding what is driving our feelings and tapping into our inner wisdom is key...2023-03-171h 17
Strangers You Know#136:Rachel-Finding Identity Among Ghosts & ReconstructionHow does being an identical twin influence your understanding of yourself? What if people only knew you by way of reference to another person? You're the tallest in your family, you're much quieter than your sister. Who takes more after their mom? What if your referent looked just like you? Had the same smile, same face, an exact DNA replica? "The irony with being an identical twin is that people think they know you because you have someone who shares your same DNA. You feel like a ghost because people think they see you, but the...2023-03-031h 44
Strangers You Know#135 James - Authentic Transition or Toxic Trap?Is your life transition leading to authentic discovery or are you falling victim to another toxic trap? James Barnes has spent the majority of his life trying to find his authentic self in a world that desperately needed him to conform to pre-approved stereotypes. Several times he tried to find his true path, only to find himself trying to fit into a different, equally ill-fitting, pre-defined box. "We're deeply trained to please other people. Often, in key transitions, we trade one false identity only to completely embrace another - simply because that's what other people want fr...2023-02-171h 06
Strangers You KnowLeaving Mormonism:Putting the Bishop's Handbook on the ShelfAfter thousands of hours of leadership training and tens of thousands of hours of committed service Jed and I independently left the Mormon religion. In this conversation, we evaluate how well/poorly we handled our exits. We both stumbled through uncharted waters, weighed down by guilt and shame. Disoriented and angry, we made many mistakes and damaged relationships with good people. LISTEN to Jed's original episode "#112: Jed-- Deconstructing the House of Cards" or See his complete SHOW NOTES for this episode. "There's definitely no section of the handbook on how to leave the church...2023-02-101h 02
FEC Talk PodcastFECTALK Podcast Episode 50 - Wow 50th Episode - Brian DukeOur 50th Episode - Brian Duke with Semnox
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Strangers You Know#133 Dani Bates-Telling My 3-Yr-Old About Her Dad's SuicideDo we have difficult conversations or allow the silence of suicide to create stigma, shame, and isolation? Talking with her 3-year-old daughter about her father’s death by suicide was almost unthinkable. But to Dani Bates, a 29-year-old widow, not talking about it wasn’t even an option. "I don't want ‘suicide’ to be a swear word for my children. I want them to be able to say it and be okay with it, just like if their dad died of cancer."2023-02-031h 50
Strangers You KnowSol Vargas' Journey to Justice: An Immigrant's Story of Resilience and Hope"Together, we fight for a better future for our undocumented community, for a world where everyone is treated with humanity and afforded equal rights.""If we're not fighting for all of us, it's not good for anybody. We all deserve to be treated as human and to have access to the same rights and opportunities." - Sol VargasLISTEN TO THE ENTIRE EPISODESol Vargas was only 15 when her father was deported and is now presumed dead. She is a community organizer who works for the non-profit organization...2023-01-201h 14
Strangers You KnowWhen It's Time to Grow - It's Time to GoWhen a curious Diann Wingert discovers she was adopted as a child and had to mask her true self to keep her chaotic and violent home safe, she embarks on a journey to unearth her true identity and confront the compelling central conflict of her past.Complete Show NotesYou will learn:1. Unlearning cultural conditioning to reveal true identity2. Growing up in a dysfunctional and chaotic household3. Impact of trauma on the brain and how it affects memory.Diann Wingert is a clinical social worker and a former medical sales...2023-01-131h 46
Strangers You KnowENCORE: Meg & Mason - Deconstructing DeconstructionMeg brings her husband, Mason, as she returns to the show. Sharing how deconstructing their Mormon religion was only one part of finding their true selves. They also talk about Meg's first appearance on the show and how recording and sharing that episode impacted their lives.Join the Conversation on our FaceBook Community Page"Being vulnerable is nerve-wracking, but it is ultimately rewarding when you share your story and let people see into your soul a bit." - Meg Gajkowski, Mason GajkowskiMeg and Mason Gajkowski are a couple who left...2023-01-101h 11
Strangers You KnowMy Journey with Stage-Four Cancer During PandemicAt 34-years old, Shayla Benoit, filmmaker and actor, is diagnosed with stage-four cancer. Her treatment also coincided with the early Covid pandemic and she had to fight for her life while battling immunocompromisation and six rounds of chemotherapy.Shayla Benoit is a filmmaker, actor, and entrepreneur based in New York City.Now in remission, she shares her experiences with the following:Battling cancer and chemotherapy during the COVID pandemicThe challenges of cancer treatment, including managing side effects, staying compliant with treatment, and battling insurance as a self-employed entrepreneur.The importance of advocacy and self-care f...2023-01-061h 22
Strangers You KnowParenting Mistakes - Unconditional Love and Fear(Jaynee part 3 of 3)Listen to Jaynee Part 1: Authenticity, Eating Disorders, and Generational Trauma; Part 2: Comparing vs. Cheering: Our Expectations - Their Self-Worth.--- Jaynee's TedX talk @ BYU - "How to Give Pain a REAL Purpose" ---I've added several questions for our listeners to discuss based on this episode. (Kind of like a book club for discussion.) Join the Conversation on our FaceBook Community Support the Show on PatreonJaynee Poulson, mother and step-mother of six shares her struggles to find the balance between discipline and unconditional love, risking her...2022-12-301h 12
Strangers You KnowComparing vs. Cheering: Our Expectations - Their Self-Worth(Jaynee: Part 2 of 3)Listen to Jaynee Part 1 - Authenticity, Eating Disorders, and Generational Trauma Support the Show on PatreonJoin the Conversation on our FaceBook Community NEW - Complete Show Notes for this episode!What goals do we set for ourselves to be remarkable? And what do those milestones say about who we are and what we value? In this second part of Jaynee’s three-part series we talk about how the goals and values we aspire to has a direct impact on all our closest relationships, especially in comm...2022-12-231h 10
Strangers You KnowENCORE - Jaxon Flips the ScriptAnother first for SYK - A return visit from a previous guest - Jaxon (also my very first episode). In his dramatic comeback performance, Jaxon swaps roles with Brian and asks our host a few questions. “It’s a relatively safe endeavor to ask others to be honest, vulnerable, and bold. To share intimate, deeply meaningful parts of their lives. It’s safe to press record, be the one asking questions and having final edit approval. I truly appreciate the many guests who have answered the call and shared their stories on Strangers You Know. Today, ev...2022-12-1754 min
Strangers You KnowAuthenticity, Eating Disorders, and Generational TraumaJaynee: Part 1 of 3In today's episode, Dr. Jaynee Paulson shares her story of overcoming an eating disorder and how it has shaped her life today. We also talk about: How to get authenticity, connection, and healing in your lifeDealing with generational trauma, and Learning how to love yourself "I'm never going to allow this to keep happening in my life, to feel like I'm less than or not good enough and continue on that generational trauma. Like I'm good. I can move on from this because I can't give her that. Like, I'm never goin...2022-12-0945 minStrangers You KnowBrian - Understanding Myself - Finding My VoiceJoin the conversation on our Facebook Community Page. ---I am an immersive hobbyist. I love learning about new things and getting deeply involved in new hobbies. To date, one of those hobbies has never been me. I don't like talking about the deep, hidden (buried) parts of me. Don't get me wrong. I'll talk your ear off on any of my favorite topics. Might even try to position myself as an expert on a few of them. But don't ask me deeply personal questions. I won't know how to answer.This is something that...2022-12-0206 min
Strangers You KnowMarie - Finding a Space to BelongImagine being ten years old when your family defected from the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War and moved to the United States, leaving family members behind, bringing only your straw-filled teddy bear. Now take a second to wrap your brain around the big conflicts that light just under the surface of Marie's life. Her ancestors are Russian Jews. Her ex-husband is from the Ukraine. The blood of her children boil with conflict.Today we talk about never quite fitting in and being afraid to speak out or make yourself known. Other topics include...2022-11-251h 45Strangers You KnowBrian - Today, It's About NothingFacebook Strangers You Know Community Page - Please join the discussion online!Today we are talking about The Artist's Way by Julia CameronI would love to hear how you manage your inner critic, how you step away from your crazy life and what you do to find peace, and live in the moment.We've had several conversations this week with several of my listeners about what they would like to hear in the show and what would interest them. There is a Strangers You Know Community on Facebook. It is a private...2022-11-1908 min
Strangers You KnowLance - Survivor Archetypes: Allowing Curiosity & WonderI could have spent this entire episode talking about the many amazing things that Lance already has experienced in his life. He was the first deaf player to play in the NBA. His family escaped polygamy and an FLDS act that his own grandfather created. And the TED Talk he gave in Salt Lake City, where he challenged his audience to think about their thought, patterns and beliefs that they may have adopted without question. But that would have completely missed the point. Instead, today, we get to learn about the person. Lance has become his understanding of archetype...2022-11-111h 34
Strangers You KnowSilence - On the StreetsKEY LINKSNomadAlliance.org – Includes post-interview conversation with KseniyaStrangersYouKnowPodcast.com – Includes additional photos, Additional Bonus conversation with Silence, Brian, and Kseniya that includes Silence talking about his given name and how he can track God’s love for him through a sequence of peanut-butter sandwiches.FaceBook Community Page – Includes pre-interview setup video.CONTENT WARNING: Sexual Abuse, Physical Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Drugs, Suicidal IdeationBrian [00:01:33] Today's conversation is with a 31-year-old self-proclaimed country boy named Silence due in part to a heavy daily dosage of Rital...2022-10-281h 27