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The Real Build241. The Process is the Standard: Delivering Precision In Every Detail of Custom Luxury HomesIn this solo episode, I break down the core of a recent talk I gave at the Top Contractor School Meetup in Pittsburgh. This is a message every contractor, builder, and entrepreneur needs to hear: if you don’t lead with process, chaos will run your business for you.I dive into the exact systems we use at RK Reiman Construction to deliver consistency, scale without burnout, and protect our brand from breakdowns in the field and in the office. I’m sharing real examples, lessons learned, and how we’ve built standards that hold the line on qua...2025-06-2628 minThe Real Build228. Build Wealth. Be Real. Actually Help People - With Shivani Peterson Of All Western MortgageIn this powerful episode of The Real Build, I sit down with the incredible Shivani Peterson—award-winning mortgage advisor, content creator, and mom of three. Shivani is more than just a top producer at All Western Mortgage; she’s a true leader in helping people build wealth through homeownership and financial literacy.Licensed in Nevada and California, Shivani is known for breaking down complex financial topics into relatable, easy-to-digest content for her large audience on Instagram and beyond. But in this conversation, we go much deeper than just mortgages.We t...2025-03-2757 minThe Real Build227. From Small Jobs To Big Impact By Mastering The Art of Luxury Outdoor Living - With Cole Davis Owner Stone Peak Landscape and DesignIn this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Cole Davis, the founder and visionary behind Stone Peak Landscape & Design, a company known for crafting personalized and functional outdoor living spaces throughout Colorado. With a strong reputation for professionalism and attention to detail, Cole ensures that every project aligns perfectly with his clients’ visions.At Stone Peak, Cole and his team specialize in 3D landscape planning, water feature installations, and landscape lighting, elevating outdoor spaces to a whole new level of luxury and functionality.During our conversation, we covered key topics such as:2025-03-2046 minThe Real Build226. Exposing the Truth: Why Cheap Contractors Cost You More in the End - With Quaid Houskeeper Owner Q&R Construction ServicesNot all contractors are built the same, and hiring the wrong one can lead to budget blowouts, poor craftsmanship, and broken promises. In this episode of The Real Build, I sit down with Quaid Houskeeper, owner of Q&R Construction Services Inc., a trusted Salem, Oregon-based company specializing in residential and commercial remodeling projects. From custom homes and remodels to fences, decks, and more, Quaid and his team are dedicated to turning clients’ visions into reality with integrity, transparency, and high-quality craftsmanship.Quaid’s journey in construction is built on experience, service, and trust—before...2025-03-1356 minThe Real Build225. Building Legacies, Not Just Landscapes – The Power of Trust, Gratitude, and Purpose - with Kyle Stevens Owner Stonewood and Waters CraftsmenIn this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Kyle Stevens. He is the visionary founder of Stonewood and Waters Craftsmen, a premier landscape design firm based in Honeoye Falls, New York. Since 1992, his company has been renowned for creating unique and distinctive designs for luxury residential properties throughout the greater Rochester and Finger Lakes region. His leadership philosophy centers on the belief that the true measure of a successful organization is driven by the people involved, reflecting his dedication to both his team and clients....2025-03-061h 09
Been Trying To Meet YouCrystals, Toes, and Shrek: Olivia Reiman Makes Jim SquirmThis Week on the “Been Trying to Meet You” Podcast: Olivia Reiman Joins the Chaos!
In what might be our most hilarious (and awkward) episode yet, Olivia Reiman—photographer, podcaster, crystal connoisseur, and, oh yeah, Jim’s wife—stops by to make everyone squirm, especially her husband. The chemistry is palpable, the tension is real, and Jim might not survive this one. Tune in as Olivia takes the reins, dishing out some spicy takes that push Jim’s comfort zone to its absolute limit. It’s like watching a live therapy session, but way more entertain...2024-10-241h 20
American HIstory – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 6, “The New Nation,” from “The American Yawp,” a Free OER American History TextbookIn many ways, I regard this as my best recording of a chapter from “The American Yawp” yet. I have deleted nothing from the text edited by its editors, Joseph Locke and Ben Wright. I have added passages of my own where I think additions were needed to clarify what the original authors were trying … Continue reading NEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 6, “The New Nation,” from “The American Yawp,” a Free OER American History Textbook →2024-09-241h 13United States history – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 6, “The New Nation,” from “The American Yawp,” a Free OER American History TextbookIn many ways, I regard this as my best recording of a chapter from “The American Yawp” yet. I have deleted nothing from the text edited by its editors, Joseph Locke and Ben Wright. I have added passages of my own where I think additions were needed to clarify what the original authors were trying … Continue reading NEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 6, “The New Nation,” from “The American Yawp,” a Free OER American History Textbook →2024-09-241h 13Politics – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 6, “The New Nation,” from “The American Yawp,” a Free OER American History TextbookIn many ways, I regard this as my best recording of a chapter from “The American Yawp” yet. I have deleted nothing from the text edited by its editors, Joseph Locke and Ben Wright. I have added passages of my own where I think additions were needed to clarify what the original authors were trying … Continue reading NEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 6, “The New Nation,” from “The American Yawp,” a Free OER American History Textbook →2024-09-241h 13American HIstory – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 13, “The Sectional Crisis,” from the Open Source History Textbook, “The American Yawp”
In the course that covers the first half of American History, the chapter on the Sectional Crisis of the Union, also sometimes called “The Impending Crisis,” leading to the American Civil War, is the penultimate such chapter. Next to the magisterial, Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the crisis written by the great historian David Potter, that one audio narrated by Eric Martin, this chapter from the Open Educational Source textbook, “The American Yawp,” narrated by me, Dr. Rick Reiman, surveys the crisis well in capturing succinctly its fateful highlights. Listen, learn and enjoy. An historian myself I have added a few sente...2024-09-141h 09Politics – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 13, “The Sectional Crisis,” from the Open Source History Textbook, “The American Yawp”
In the course that covers the first half of American History, the chapter on the Sectional Crisis of the Union, also sometimes called “The Impending Crisis,” leading to the American Civil War, is the penultimate such chapter. Next to the magisterial, Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the crisis written by the great historian David Potter, that one audio narrated by Eric Martin, this chapter from the Open Educational Source textbook, “The American Yawp,” narrated by me, Dr. Rick Reiman, surveys the crisis well in capturing succinctly its fateful highlights. Listen, learn and enjoy. An historian myself I have added a few sente...2024-09-141h 09
Audibly Speaking: Listening to HistoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 13, “The Sectional Crisis,” from the Open Source History Textbook, “The American Yawp”
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In the course that covers the first half of American History, the chapter on the Sectional Crisis of the Union, also sometimes called “The Impending Crisis,” leading to the American Civil War, is the penultimate such chapter. Next to the magisterial, Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the crisis written by the great historian David Potter, that one audio narrated by Eric Martin, this chapter from the Open Educational Source textbook, “The American Yawp,” narrated by me, Dr. Rick Reiman, surveys the crisis well in capturing succinctly its fateful highlights. Listen, learn and enjoy. An historian myself I have added a f...2024-09-141h 09United States history – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 13, “The Sectional Crisis,” from the Open Source History Textbook, “The American Yawp”
In the course that covers the first half of American History, the chapter on the Sectional Crisis of the Union, also sometimes called “The Impending Crisis,” leading to the American Civil War, is the penultimate such chapter. Next to the magisterial, Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the crisis written by the great historian David Potter, that one audio narrated by Eric Martin, this chapter from the Open Educational Source textbook, “The American Yawp,” narrated by me, Dr. Rick Reiman, surveys the crisis well in capturing succinctly its fateful highlights. Listen, learn and enjoy. An historian myself I have added a few sente...2024-09-141h 09Audio narration – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates Chapter 13, “The Sectional Crisis,” from the Open Source History Textbook, “The American Yawp”
In the course that covers the first half of American History, the chapter on the Sectional Crisis of the Union, also sometimes called “The Impending Crisis,” leading to the American Civil War, is the penultimate such chapter. Next to the magisterial, Pulitzer Prize-winning history of the crisis written by the great historian David Potter, that one audio narrated by Eric Martin, this chapter from the Open Educational Source textbook, “The American Yawp,” narrated by me, Dr. Rick Reiman, surveys the crisis well in capturing succinctly its fateful highlights. Listen, learn and enjoy. An historian myself I have added a few sente...2024-09-141h 09Conan Doyle – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick ReimanIn this epic short story, Arthur Conan Doyle exceeds himself. “The Naval Treaty” is the longest of all of Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes short stories. It contains allusions to his other stories and many humorous asides as well as quite larger-than-life characters, some almost Dickensian in their strangeness. Holmes has to sift his clues and there … Continue reading NEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick Reiman →2024-08-121h 22Sherlock Holmes – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick ReimanIn this epic short story, Arthur Conan Doyle exceeds himself. “The Naval Treaty” is the longest of all of Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes short stories. It contains allusions to his other stories and many humorous asides as well as quite larger-than-life characters, some almost Dickensian in their strangeness. Holmes has to sift his clues and there … Continue reading NEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick Reiman →2024-08-121h 22Holmes – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick ReimanIn this epic short story, Arthur Conan Doyle exceeds himself. “The Naval Treaty” is the longest of all of Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes short stories. It contains allusions to his other stories and many humorous asides as well as quite larger-than-life characters, some almost Dickensian in their strangeness. Holmes has to sift his clues and there … Continue reading NEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick Reiman →2024-08-121h 22Audio narration – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick ReimanIn this epic short story, Arthur Conan Doyle exceeds himself. “The Naval Treaty” is the longest of all of Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes short stories. It contains allusions to his other stories and many humorous asides as well as quite larger-than-life characters, some almost Dickensian in their strangeness. Holmes has to sift his clues and there … Continue reading NEW! “Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of The Naval Treaty:” An Audio Narration by Rick Reiman →2024-08-121h 22Oswald – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and Memory“Final Word: The Landis Claim,” by Rick Reiman
Today, your host on Audiblyspeaking, Dr. Rick Reiman narrates his assessment of this year’s surprising news in the JFK assassination folklore: the claim by former secret service agent Paul Landis that he found a backseat bullet that allegedly refutes the famous “single bullet theory.” The subtitle of today’s show might appropriately be, “Not so Fast.”
2023-12-1535 minAudibly Speaking: Listening to History“Final Word: The Landis Claim,” by Rick Reiman
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Today, your host on Audiblyspeaking, Dr. Rick Reiman narrates his assessment of this year’s surprising news in the JFK assassination folklore: the claim by former secret service agent Paul Landis that he found a backseat bullet that allegedly refutes the famous “single bullet theory.” The subtitle of today’s show might appropriately be, “Not so Fast.”
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2023-12-1535 minAudibly Speaking: Listening to HistoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates the Sherlock Holmes Story, “The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax,” by Arthur Conan Doyle
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The odyssey is almost complete: Virtually the entire canon of Sherlock Holmes stories by Conan Doyle have now been recorded, available free to the public, by the work and from the voice of audio narrator Rick Reiman. You can also catch the classic Hound of the Baskervilles, either here on AudiblySpeaking (available at the podcast by that name on Apple Podcasts) or at Librivox.org. This is an other-directed public service worthy of the spirit of the eighteenth century Enlightenment. Here is “The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax,” for your enjoyment.
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2023-06-0453 minSherlock Holmes – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryNEW! Rick Reiman Narrates the Sherlock Holmes Story, “The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax,” by Arthur Conan DoyleThe odyssey is almost complete: Virtually the entire canon of Sherlock Holmes stories by Conan Doyle have now been recorded, available free to the public, by the work and from the voice of audio narrator Rick Reiman. You can also catch the classic Hound of the Baskervilles, either here on AudiblySpeaking (available at the podcast … Continue reading NEW! Rick Reiman Narrates the Sherlock Holmes Story, “The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax,” by Arthur Conan Doyle →2023-06-0453 minThe Real Build156. Having A Great Design Team To Create The Ultimate Luxury Build Experience - With Jason Lynn, Owner The Decorators UnlimitedIn this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with a friend and member of our build team Jason Lynn who is part owner of The Decorators Unlimited out of West Palm Beach, Florida. Jason and The Decorators Unlimited are a partner of ours and have joined our team at R.K. Reiman Construction to help us design and build masterpieces for our clients. Jason and his team of designers give a full on experience to interior design and help clients from the initial planning stage all the way through the build to deliver a true turn-key experience. The...2022-10-1356 min
Audibly Speaking: Listening to HistoryNEW! Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Norwood Builder,” a Sherlock Holmes Short Story
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Reinforce the HorseReinforce the Horse-015: Jason Reiman | How Horses Have Changed My Life SeriesWhile Jason never expected to fall in love with horses, he talks about how the past few years of partnering with them have been instrumental to his own personal healing - emotionally, physically and otherwise. In just a few short years, this military veteran found himself struggling with the aftermath of military life, divorce and a cancer diagnosis. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you.Intro/Outro music provided by Justin Tamminga 2022-03-1152 minReinforce the HorseReinforce the Horse-014: Alyssa Reiman | How Horses Have Changed My Life SeriesIn this session, Alyssa shares her story of how horses have changed her life. She talks about her earliest memory of horses and how they have helped her overcome one of the most difficult times in her life. Alyssa has been a horse-lover since she can remember but began her personal horsemanship journey in 2018 with her Quarter Horse mare, Mocha. Sadly, Mocha passed on after suffering a fractured pelvis injury. Alyssa shares her story with Mocha and the new love of her life, Willow, a previously wild mustang mare.Send us a message. We'd love to hear...2022-03-0431 min
Redeeming Disorder#36: Age and Perspective — Devon VillaCampaDevon VillaCampa returns to the podcast to update us on his artistic and mental health journeys. Not only does he reflect on what he's been through, but he reflects on how reflections themselves change with age — how his perspective evolved in the 1.5 years between appearances on the podcast. Devon finds newfound freedom as he gets older, and newfound peace as he grows into himself.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other su...2021-02-2539 minThe Real Build85. Cost Plus Versus Fixed Cost Home BuildsIn this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to hit on a topic that I face daily—fixed cost projects versus cost-plus projects. We, as custom builders, prefer cost plus. But there are many people that question it. I wanted to explain a few pros and cons to both cost-plus and fixed cost pricing.
What are they?
Cost Plus Contracts
the contractor estimates the base cost of the project. The base cost includes the price of materials, labor, and overhead. The “plus” is the profit. In a cost-plus contract, the profit is calculate...2021-02-2230 min
Redeeming Disorder#35: Philosophy, Belief and Truth — AJ MassToday we catch up with another previous Redeeming Disorder guest, AJ Mass, who unfortunately lost both his mother and his mother-in-law in the year before this interview. The discussion of that challenge quickly turns into an abstract and philosophical discussion of life, aging, belief and truth.Connect with Reiman:Redeeming Disorder listeners who want to get in touch can now do so without so much as a tweet! To share feedback and ask questions, just fill out this short form.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https...2021-02-201h 50
Redeeming Disorder#34: What is Illness? — Dr. Amanda RabinowitzResearcher and clinical psychology PhD Amanda Rabinowitz returns to Redeeming Disorder to talk psychiatry, dive deeper into therapeutic techniques (especially CBT and its behavioral activation offshoots) and contemplate a number of murky dichotomies within her field:Nature vs. NurtureCategorical vs. Dimensional ThinkingSuppression of vs. Identification with Mental "Illnesses"Collectivist vs. Individualist PerspectivesCultural Context vs. UniversalityAs a whole, Amanda's interview underscores dichotomies within the whole of psychology — dichotomies in which her approach contrasts with that of our last guest, Dr. Eric Maisel. Where Eric calls disorders ma...2021-02-082h 24The Real Build84. Demolition And A Passion For Good Old American Dirt, Trucks, And Tractors - With Corey Lockhart Of WML EnterprisesIn this episode of the Real Build, I had the opportunity to sit down with Corey Lockhart, WML Enterprises LLC owner. WML Enterprises is a full-service demolition and site preparation contractor. I was excited to have Corey on the show and talk about what to look for prior to hiring a demolition service.
Corey is an air force veteran and also a former firefighter. Corey started WML Enterprises with a passion for good old American dirt, trucks, and tractors with a healthy appreciation for technology.
He prides himself on safe, ethical, and efficient business practices and...2021-02-081h 16The Real Build83. Designing Closets To Maximize Space, Increase Functionality And Encourage Clutter-free Living - With Taiece Lanier, Owner of Closet EditorsIn this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with one of the best custom closet designers/organizers in the country, Taiece Lanier! Taiece is known for her keen sense of fashion, phenomenal talent for organization, and an amazing eye for detail.
Taiece Lanier is a Premier Closet Designer, author, and International Style Consultant. She helps people create the closet of their dreams and cultivate their authentic style. She has an awesome gift for listening to her clients, tapping into her incredible design and organizational skills, and delivering excellence.
Taiece i...2021-02-011h 08The Real Build82. Making Housing Affordable With Custom Built Tiny Homes - With Colton Paulhus Owner Of Anchored Tiny Homes, Inc.In this episode of The Real Build, I speak with Colton Paulhus, who owns Anchored Tiny Homes in Granite Bay, California. With a lot of housing becoming hard to afford as prices continue to rise, Colton and his family have created a solution to that problem with their custom tiny homes.
Anchored Tiny Homes Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving our local community for over 30 years.
Colton's parents, Scott and Lynette, owned many successful businesses in the construction industry, ranging from a shed manufacture business, custom garage builders, building homes, po...2021-01-251h 07The Real Build81. Re-Developing Properties To Revitalize Communities And Encouraging Home Ownership - With Adam McCanna Co Owner of Colorado Home BuyersIn this episode of the Real Build, I got to speak with Adam McCanna, who is part owner of Colorado Home Buyers. Adam and I discussed many real estate topics, but our main focus was on how Adam and his partner are rebuilding communities in Denver, Colorado.
Adam started purchasing investment properties in 2013 when he decided that a high paying, award-winning sales management career in corporate America was not enough for him.
He wanted more. He wanted to pursue a career to help people and create a legacy for his wife and three sons. He w...2021-01-181h 15The Real Build80. Aging In Place Versus Living In Place. - With Lisa Wood Of Lisa J. Wood InteriorIn this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to talk with Lisa Wood, owner of Lisa J. Wood Interiors. Lisa helps busy professionals plan, design, and construct homes so personalized that they are the perfect recipe for now and their futures. Every design challenge has a beautiful solution, and style never has to be sacrificed.
Her Services include in-home consultations, turn-key interior design, kitchen & bath design, closet design, project management, renderings, styling, window treatments, custom furniture, staging, new construction renovations, and new build and renovation consultations geared for living in place.
Lisa ca...2021-01-101h 28
Redeeming Disorder#33: What is Medicine? — Dr. Eric MaiselEric Maisel is a psychotherapist, a PhD in counseling psychology, a creativity coach, and the author of over fifty published books. While I first discovered him through his “Rethinking Mental Health” blog for Psychology Today, his education and work in the field span back far before that — far before I was diagnosed with depression at ten years old, and far before I was born. Eric questions what he terms the “mental disorder paradigm,” and broaches controversial questions most would rather avoid:Does mental illness actually exist? Are SSRIs medicine, or rather just “chemicals with strong effects?” What is medici...2021-01-071h 27The Real Build79. 2020 Was A Big Year And 2021 Will Be Even Bigger2020 was a crazy year filled with many negatives - Aliens, murder hornets, covid, riots, a crazy presidential race, Natural Disasters, lockdowns, businesses closing, and much more.
Many people would say it was their worst year ever and are relieved to be in the new year 2021. But For me, I didn’t curl up in a ball in fear. I didn’t let other's fear dictate my actions. I didn't do less because I didn't know what the future held. I utilized the lockdowns and unknown and went even harder on my brand and business.
My 2020 was one...2021-01-0433 min
Redeeming Disorder#32: Dreams, Addictions and New Beginnings — Todd Herzog & Kailey O’ConnorWe're back to interviews on Redeeming Disorder!Guided meditations 1-12 will remain up on the podcast for your use whenever you like, and in the meantime, it feels good to get back to real stories of mental disorder. Today's story is a special one whose subject matter hits home for me: Todd Herzog's struggle as an alcoholic.Todd shares the unsung side of his story in this interview; while downward spirals get a lot of attention, upward spirals are stories worth telling. I'm grateful to Todd for doing the telling, and living as...2021-01-011h 49
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 12: Review (40 min.)You did it! Congrats on graduating from this 12-day meditation challenge. Review what you learned anytime through this final meditation tying it all together.I’m wishing you love and well-being in both practice and life.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-2841 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 11: Do Nothing (15 min.)This meditation’s opening quote is from the Pirkei Avot of the Rabbinic Jewish tradition. It is also the last opening quote of the meditation series, as tomorrow's final episode will be 'practice-only.' Turning the page to 2021, I'm wishing you the best in practice, and the best in life!Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-2724 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 10: Choiceless Awareness (30 min.)Today we deepen our practice into one of open, "choiceless" awareness.As you’ve learned in 10 days, attention is a wildly unstable force, and we don’t always get to choose where it goes. In life and in practice, the light of our attention will shine unpredictably on object after object. Can we "choicelessly" accept whatever emerges from the dark?This meditation’s opening quote is from the Buddha.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public...2020-12-2640 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 9: Choices (30 min.)Begin coming into your own practice and making your own choices!You will choose 1) your primary object of attention; 2) your use of mental noting techniques; and 3) the degree of openness in your practice. Today I guide you into guiding yourself; tomorrow we take your self-directed practice to a new frontier: Open Awareness.This meditation’s opening quote is often attributed, without much evidence, to the existentialist writer Albert Camus. While I wish I were quoting Camus, who wrote one of my favorite novels (L'Étranger, or “The Stranger”), this quote’s true source isn’t kno...2020-12-2540 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 8: Embodied Practice (30 min.)Where, in your body, do you feel like the ‘you’ is?Your head? Heart? Gut? We continue deeper into embodied practice today, working with exercises of touch points, precise attention and body scans.This meditation’s opening quote is from Luke 17:21 of the Holy Bible.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-2434 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 7: Body Scanning (25 min.)When you're with a physical sensation, you're with the present moment. Today we start working with a new and simple (but powerful) technique: Body Scanning.This meditation’s opening quote is from the Bhagavad Gita.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-2333 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 6: Changing Anchors (25 min.)This challenging meditation marks the halfway point in our 12-day meditation challenge. For the first time, we use primary objects of attention (a.k.a. "anchors" of attention) other than the breath!The opening quote is from the 17th century French mathematician, philosopher and Catholic theologian, Blaise Pascal.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-2229 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 5: Mental Noting (20 min.)Mental Notes:~Feeling, Hearing, Seeing, Smelling, Tasting.~Thinking (including "analyzing," "remembering," "imagining," etc.).~In (or "rising," or alternative).~Out (or "falling," or alternative).~This meditation’s opening (and closing) haiku is from the 17th century Zen monk and poet, Matsuo Basho.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-2126 minThe Real Build77. Continuously making your presence known as a builderIn this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a topic that recently came to my mind that is crucial for builders. Builders need to make their presence known. This topic came to mind because I wrote my yearly Christmas cards, which I send to past customers every year. I don’t have to do this because it takes a lot of time to handwrite them.
So why do I do this? Because I want to offer them something, to make past clients see that we are still here to help even though we built...2020-12-2028 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 4: Metta (20 min.)In the practice of Metta, or Loving-Kindness, we wish goodwill toward ourselves, toward others, and ultimately toward all beings.This meditation’s opening quote is from Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj, a Hindu guru of nondualism.May all beings be happy. ❤️Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-2027 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 3: Awareness of Thinking (15 min.)Can you see a thought as a thought?Today we introduce the technique of “mental noting” to create some space from our thoughts. This helps us see a thought for what it is — an ephemeral something-or-other that comes and goes, and doesn’t need to be a problem!This meditation’s opening quote is from a film called the Samadhi Movie, which I tweeted out back in 2019, and still highly recommend:Part I — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw9zSMsKcwkPart II — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQL6qcGqQ0Y2020-12-1918 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 2: Basic Concentration (10 min.)Learn a basic but powerful concentration technique: Counting Breaths.By counting the breaths, we can cut off the momentum of the trains of thought that pull us away, invite a sense of calm, and establish the conditions necessary for insight.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-1818 min
Redeeming DisorderGuided Meditation 1: Here, Now, This (10 min.)Begin your journey with this simple 10-minute meditation about being here, now, with this — the breath. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2020-12-1716 min
Redeeming Disorder#31: Guided Meditation SeriesThere has never been a better time to start meditating than right now.It's no panacea cure for mental disorder, but meditation can transform your consciousness and your experience of the world. In this 12-Day Meditation Challenge, we start from square one; Guided Meditation 1 is an easeful 10-minute introduction. The lengths of our meditations will increase gradually over the days, but will only exceed 30 minutes once, averaging 23 minutes. Also increasing will be the meditative skillset you build as we traverse the landscape of meditation, covering the major styles of practice and leaving you fully prepared to...2020-12-1719 minThe Real Build76. How To Have More Faith In Your Contractor - With Mike Claudio Owner Of Winrate ConsultingIn this episode of The Real Build, I sat down with Mike Claudio, the owner of Winrate Consulting. Winrate Consulting is a fast-growing coaching company for people in the construction industry. I was excited to have Mike on the podcast to talk about builders' best strategies to get good clients and maintain quality service throughout the building process. Mike spoke about critical factors builders need to pay attention to in order to get more sales, make more money, and grow their business.
Mike has a passion for working with entrepreneurs to help them bring significant changes to gro...2020-12-141h 11
Redeeming Disorder#30: Talking Mental Disorder with my High School Teacher — Cullen SachaA teacher’s true impact on the world isn’t seen directly, and isn’t measured. It exists instead abstractly, as a butterfly effect projecting through the lives of students they’ve guided. In Cullen’s and my case, this guidance was in sophomore year U.S. History. Yet, it also extended beyond the classroom, in large part thanks to the unconventional culture of my high school. At the Paideia School, we had discussions (often about race, gender and charged social issues) in a Socratic method, called our teachers by their first names, and frequently grew close with them....2020-12-1100 min
Redeeming Disorder#29: Learning about Ourselves through Others — Nate SchorrI met Nate Schorr right after Redeeming Disorder’s first episode; he reached out after hearing me on RHAP (Rob Has a Podcast) because, for him, it was something like two worlds colliding — he was a Survivor fan who also happened to work for one the largest grassroots mental health organization in the world: NAMI. NAMI stands for the “National Alliance on Mental Illness,” and Nate worked specifically at NAMI Wisconsin, finding himself quickly moved by stories of mental health challenges and journeys. It was through those stories that he came to better understand his own mental health, and through...2020-12-041h 34
Redeeming Disorder#28: Back to Where it Began — Laura BocianskiLaura Bocianski was my co-host at the start of Redeeming Disorder, and in this 2018 conversation, she returns to the podcast to share her story in greater depth. Be sure to check out Laura's brand new podcast, Invisible Lions!Invisible Lions Podcast: https://www.lauraboach.com/invisible-lions-podcast"Monkeys Pay Per View" Research Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S096098220500093XSupport Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss...2020-11-281h 07
Redeeming Disorder#27: The Blessing and the Curse of Empathy — “Olivia” (Anonymous)Olivia joins me on the podcast to combine two powerful perspectives ― that of a psychiatric nurse, and that of a young woman who's seen mental disorder around her since childhood. She speaks to the struggles of her patients, of her family and of herself, and covers a multitude of topics: Mental health in the LGBTQ community, media depictions of mental illness, self-harm, attempted suicide and, per the podcast's title, empathy.Empathy is both Olivia's superpower and her kryptonite, allowing her to easily connect with psychiatric patients, but also saddling her with a great emotional burden when sh...2020-11-201h 03The Real Build73. Building Million Dollar Homes From A DistanceWe live in a different world in 2020. Lockdowns are starting to happen again. So I wanted to talk about how we as builders can make it possible for our customers to still build from a distance without fear of something going wrong. I deal with this frequently, and even before covid, we had to implement different things to make building from a distance possible.
Things like Software. We use a platform called coconstruct. If you want to learn more about Coconstruct check out episode 33 With Top Coconstruct rep Spencer Padgett
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Redeeming Disorder#26: Healing from Self-Harm and Putting Your Own Oxygen Mask on First — Lauren SchuggSince even before her 2016 TED talk (link below), Lauren has been on a journey of self-discovery, awareness and acceptance. She has built a resilience and introspection through struggles with self-harm as a teenager and with her mental health in general. She's gained a lot of perspective through the difficulty, and now shares her journey ― relives many of her past pains ― with the intention to help whoever needs to hear it. May this conversation serve as a reminder that you aren't alone, and things can always get better.~Death Wish of a 12-Year-Old | Lauren Schu...2020-11-141h 15
Redeeming Disorder#25: The Many Modalities of Healing — Eric Kussin“I’m not against medication; I’m against medication being positioned as a commercial where there’s a dark cloud over you, you take a pill, and then the sunlight comes out and it’s this miracle pill. Because of those commercials, I spent two and a half years lying in a bed. I wasted two and a half years of my life in hell, chasing a new pill.” — Eric KussinHe tried over fifty different combinations of medications. He tried electric shock therapy / ECT, which I didn’t even realize still occurred in hospitals in 2018 (when we did this...2020-11-062h 08The Real Build72. Installing The Perfect Garage Door Is An Art - With Dan Cummings Owner Of Southwest Garage DoorsIn this episode of the Real Build, I sat down with Dan Cummings, owner of Southwest Garage Doors. Dan and I talked about how a garage door makes a significant impact on the home's look and someone's lifestyle. It also is essential how a garage door functions. A garage door is most people's access into their homes. A garage door must operate correctly but also be built to last.
Dan was raised in Phoenix and Scottsdale by a strong single mother. He graduated from Desert Mountain and East Valley Institute of Technology (EBIT) for welding and metal work...2020-11-021h 06The Real Build71. Making An Impact And Changing Lives Through Her Interior Design Career - With Breegan Jane Owner Of Breegan Jane LLCIn this episode of The Real Build, I got to speak with Breegan Jane, owner of interior design firm Breegan Jane LLC. Breegan is one of the most impactful women I have had the opportunity to interview. She is an experienced and accomplished interior designer, lifestyle blogger, and single mom dominating the interior design space.
Her resume boasts enterprises that span the gamut, from custom designing personal creative music studios to managing international real estate projects with a full staff. Her design savvy is well sought after by clients in almost every industry, including a double platinum-selling rec...2020-10-251h 11Audibly Speaking: Listening to History“A Scandal in Bohemia” by Arthur Conan Doyle
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In this classic short story in the Sherlock Holmes series, Holmes, with the help of Dr. Watson, matches wits with a woman, Irene Adler. Spoiler alert: The woman wins. It is one of the few Sherlock Holmes stories in which Holmes fails. And he never forgets it!
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Redeeming Disorder#24: Disorders, Diagnoses, Comorbidity and Identity — Lindsay BeboutLindsay Bebout has been navigating identity, amidst mental disorders and diagnoses, from a young age. Her parents divorced when she was eight, and the mental health journey that followed saw her go to therapy (by force as a child and by choice as an adult) and contend with many labels: Impulsivity, hyperactivity, ADHD, anxiety, panic attacks, mood swings, bipolar disorder and more. Lindsay is as open as a book in delving into her journey with those, her evolution in self-understanding and her continued efforts to support her mental health. This is a public episode. If you would like...2020-10-221h 20Audibly Speaking: Listening to HistoryThe Story Continues (Chapter 2, “The Mail,” from “A Tale of Two Cities,” by Charles Dickens)
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Your professor, Dr. Reiman, continues his narration of this classic novel, with “The Mail,” chapter two. In this chapter we meet some of the characters in the novel. I hope you enjoy this addition to the Breakaway Cafe in the course.
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audiblyspeaking.comThe Story Continues (Chapter 2, “The Mail,” from “A Tale of Two Cities,” by Charles Dickens)Read for you by the host of Audiblyspeaking, Dr. Richard Reiman Your professor, Dr. Reiman, continues his narration of this classic novel, with “The Mail,” chapter two. In this chapter we meet some of the characters in the novel. I hope you enjoy this addition to the Breakaway Cafe in the course. Subscribe at audiblyspeaking.substack.com2020-10-1913 minTale of Two Cities – Audibly Speaking: A Site of History and MemoryThe Story Continues (Chapter 2, “The Mail,” from “A Tale of Two Cities,” by Charles Dickens)
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Your professor, Dr. Reiman, continues his narration of this classic novel, with “The Mail,” chapter two. In this chapter we meet some of the characters in the novel. I hope you enjoy this addition to the Breakaway Cafe in the course.
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Redeeming Disorder#23: The Brain ~ Gut ~ Holobiome Connection — Dr. Steven Gundry on Diet"All disease starts in the Gut." — Hippocrates, the 'father of modern medicine.'Whether you're curious about fasting and crazy life-on-mars experiments, or looking for an opportunity to revamp your diet and improve your health, there's something for everyone here. Steven Gundry, per his bestselling book "The Plant Paradox," is a cum laude graduate of Yale University, with special honors in human biological and social evolution. Dr. Gundry has a long career in medicine; he graduated from the Medical College of Georgia alpha omega alpha, completed residencies in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of...2020-10-151h 06
Redeeming Disorder#22: Survivor, Social Media and Personal Connection — Brice IzyahBrice Izyah has brightened the mental health of countless people in social work, at a psychiatric hospital and on the national suicide prevention lifeline. In this conversation we discuss human connection, Brice’s people-first approach to his work and the mental health challenges of social media and Survivor. The episode begins with Brice interviewing me in 2020 on his show, the “Purple Pants Podcast,” and ends with my interview of Brice in 2018.Links:National Suicide HotlinePorn ResourceOnlyFans: After some contemplation, I’ve decided to (reluctantly) decline Brice’s offer to manage an...2020-10-082h 17
Redeeming Disorder#21: Bringing Vulnerable Conversation to Mainstream Media — Erika De La CruzWelcome to the living room! This candid, vulnerable conversation with Erika De La Cruz covers the many unique challenges Erika has faced and overcome on her journey. From childhood depression / anxiety, to coping with her mom's homelessness, to living through anxiety attacks and breakdowns, Erika has weathered severe mental health storms. She became her best self even amidst this adversity, and now shares her story of finding (and now living in!) the light at the end of the tunnel.Support Redeeming Disorder by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/redeeming-disorder 2020-10-011h 38The Real Build67. What Is Your Square Foot Price? Why Custom Home Builders Hate This QuestionIn this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to talk about a question that I get asked all the time. That question is, what is your square foot price? I brushed on this topic in the past, but I wanted to dive deeper into it. As custom home builders, we don't have a set square foot price. The reason is that we offer a lot more selections than other builders like production home builders. You build with a custom builder to have more freedom and get precisely what you want. I talk about this and much more.
Foll...2020-09-2832 minThe Real Build66. Why Personal Development Was The Key To Running A Successful One-Stop-Shop Real Estate Business - With Michael Burns Owner Of The Burnz Team Homes and LoansIn this episode of The Real Build, I interviewed Michael Burns, owner of The Burnz Team Homes and Loans. Michael wears many hats as he does real estate, mortgages, and investments. This gives Michael a leg up above his competition. Michael and I talked about real estate investing and how someone can get started in it.
Michael has taught himself how to invest in real estate. After making offers on 94 homes, he and his brother finally got their first investment property where they made $25,000 in profit. Since then, with a lot of learning, they have successfully invested in mo...2020-09-201h 33The Real Build64. Building Affordable MultiFamily Units For Hard Working Families - With Scott Choppin Owner Of Urban Pacific GroupIn this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with top real estate developer Scott Choppin out of Long Beach, California. Scott is the Founder of the Urban Pacific Group and oversees all operations of the Urban Pacific family of companies, including business development, capital acquisition, and strategic planning.
Scott and I talked about how someone can get started in multi-family development and how he runs his business. Scott's business model is unique in that he builds multi-family units that can house up to a family of 10 people. This allows people to pay...2020-09-071h 57
Redeeming DisorderThe Deep End of Meditation & Spiritual Practice: Daniel Ingram & Richard HatchJoin me for this unwieldy conversation about intensive meditation, spiritual paths, the history of medicine, psychiatry, psychedelics, psychedelics-gone-wrong, metaphysics, epistemology and essentially everything. To make it just a little more 'wieldy,' check out the time stamps at the end of the show notes.If anyone is up for such a wild conversation, it's my guest Daniel Ingram. Daniel has meditated for over 25 years, teaching around the world while working as an emergency care doctor at home, and finding the time to write the book "Mastering the Core Teachings of the Buddha."Richard...2020-06-206h 16The Real Build31. An Impactful 2019 And Why 2020 Will Be Even GreaterIn this episode of The Real Build, I wanted to reflect on the past year and tell you more about my life. I made a significant choice that has affected my entire life.
So this year has been a crazy year for me. Filled with good and bad things and I want to discuss these things with my audience and how they have made me better.
It started when I wanted to work on my personal development. I joined a group full of driven entrepreneurs that want to better themselves called the Arete Syndicate.
...2020-01-0124 minThe Real Build24. The Power Of Energy Efficiency, Solar Energy, And Strong Core Values An Interview With Shawn Henry Of Efficient Home ServicesIn this episode of The Real Build, I got the opportunity to sit down with Shawn Henry, the owner of Efficient Home Services in Saint Peterburg, Florida.
Shawn's company is one of the fastest-growing solar energy companies in Florida. Efficient Home Services is ranked the #1 energy company on The Inc. 5000. They have been featured on big networks such as Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC. What started as a dream for Shawn has now driven over $40 million in revenue.
Shawn and I covered a number of great topics. We discussed busin...2019-11-101h 25The Real Build7. If You Are Buying Or Selling Real Estate You Need To Listen To This! An Interview With Kim Litvak Of Keller Williams RealtyAre you thing about buying or selling a property?
Real estate can be one of the most significant investments in someone's lifetime. Whether you are buying for yourself or investing in your future, making the right real estate purchase is essential. A lot of people don't know what to do when searching for a property and unfortunately, do get proper guidance.
In this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman sits down with Kim Litvak of Keller Williams Realty out of Columbus, Ohio. Kim delivers so much great information on w...2019-07-0149 minThe Real Build6. What You Need To Know Before Selecting Your Next Contractor Or RealtorIn this episode of The Real Build, Bill Reiman goes deeper into the process of selecting a contractor or real estate agent.
Let's face it a lot of people don't know how to go about selecting a contractor or realtor. Most go with someone they know or a referral from a friend.
Bill Reiman covers what you need to look for when selecting your next contractor or real estate agent.
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1. DO YOUR RESEARCH - Everything is online now. You...2019-06-2126 minThe Real Build1. Let Me Tell You My StoryIn this episode of The Real Build host Bill Reiman tells you his story and his path to becoming a real estate broker and builder. You will learn about how Bill Reiman got to where he is in real estate and new construction today. He talks about his life experiences growing up and the path that led him to be successful in the real estate industry.
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Bill Reiman was born right outside of Chicago in September 20 1986
He came from a hard working family. When he was little hi...2019-05-0634 minThe Real Build00. Introduction To The Real BuildIn this episode, I introduce myself and tell you what The Real Build Podcast is all about. Here is a summary of the show.
Who am I?
I'm Bill Reiman, and I am a real estate broker and builder in Marco Island FL. I have been in the construction business my whole life and worked in homes since I was a little kid. I know how they are built from the ground up. I work with my family construction business, R.K. Reiman Construction, where we specialize in custom home building and design. I took m...2019-04-2408 min
Audibly Speaking: Listening to History“For Want of a Comma: The Constitution and Birthright Citizenship”
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Host Dr. Rick Reiman, a professor of history, reprises his presentation for Constitution Day 2018, delivered on September 17, 2018. Dr. Reiman also interviews assistant professor of history Dr. Dana Caldemeyer, a specialist in nineteenth century US history about her thoughts about the 14th Amendment’s role in her own research.
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Redeeming DisorderJamie Tworkowski: Paying Hope Forward"You are not alone, and this is not the end of your story."These are words that the nonprofit, TWLOHA, and its founder, Jamie Tworkowski say over and over to their audiences.Since beginning his journey with mental health advocacy in 2006, Jamie has learned a thing or two about how to share hope with others and how to get help when you need it. Listen in to hear how a simple of message of hope has transformed countless people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...2017-11-0259 min
Redeeming DisorderNick Becker: Speaking Your TruthStigma, is a word that Nick Becker has dealt with most of his life, especially surrounding mental illness. As a spoken word artist, Nick leads his audience through this stigma to raise awareness and empathy around mental disorders.Listen in as Nick shares about his life, and performs some of his most popular works. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2017-10-2540 min
Redeeming DisorderEric Maisel: Does Mental Illness Exist?Is the medical world correct to diagnose and treat mental illness? As controversial as this question is, this week's guest, Eric Maisel tackles this subject head on, and his views might surprise you.Eric is a former family and marriage therapist, frequent Psychology Today contributor, and renowned creativity coach. Suffice it to say, he's an expert in his own right and has a lot to add to this conversation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2017-10-1947 min
Redeeming DisorderHannah Shapiro: Surviving AnxietyWe all know that signing up for a reality show is pretty crazy. But signing up for the CBS Survivor reality show takes it all to another level- something that Hannah Shapiro of Survivor Season 33 has in common with our very own, Spencer Bledsoe.Not only did Hannah make it far into her season, she was also vulnerable and talked about her anxiety. Listen in as she talks about her experience with anxiety before, during, and after her Survivor experience. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...2017-10-101h 14
Redeeming DisorderSuzanne Stabile: What the Enneagram Can Tell Us about Mental HealthFeel misunderstood? At some point or another, we all do. And that’s why Suzanne Stabile, an author, teacher, and Enneagram master is so passionate about helping people do internal work.This interview is a little different because we talk less about specific mental disorders, and more about the complexity of human beings. You won’t want to miss Suzanne’s passion about all that’s going on in politics, churches, and the mental health world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.s...2017-10-0350 min
Redeeming DisorderIan Cron: Shame Never Works"Shame never works," says Ian Cron when asked about self-awareness and inner-transformation. As an Episcopal priest, psychotherapist, Enneagram expert, and a person who's openly dealt with addiction, Ian speaks from a long list of life experiences.How can we learn to accept ourselves and others in the midst of pain and suffering? How can we use mental diagnoses and personality tests, without holding too tightly to the results?In this episode, Ian, Laura, and Spencer cover questions like these to better understand the complexity of people and mental disorders. This is a...2017-09-1954 min
Redeeming DisorderDanny Bryant: Religion, Trauma & HealingAs human beings, trauma happens to us all. Even the best childhood contains pain and loss that require healing. Listen as Danny Bryant, an Anglican priest in the Nashville area, shares his experience of growing up in a religious cult, and how he found healing as an adult. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2017-09-1354 min
Redeeming DisorderCaety Klingman: This Is Life With OCDWhat you see on the outside, isn't always indicative of whats going on in the inside. That was the case for Caety Klingman when she was a college student at University of Chicago, and diagnosed with OCD.What looked like laziness and disinterest to her professors and classmates, was in actuality a full-blown battle with obsessive thoughts and behaviors.Listen as she shares her journey with OCD, and the help she found that has transformed her life.If you or a loved one is experiencing OCD, here are some resources that...2017-09-061h 14
Redeeming DisorderTyler Simmonds: Healing through MindfulnessWhat if you're a person who feels things deeply? What do you do when all you see is injustice and you feel alone? Do you try to handle it all alone, while the world goes on, seemingly without a care? Filmmaker, artist, writer, and entrepreneur, Tyler Simmonds grappled with these questions early on in his life as he faced depression and anxiety.Out of these struggles, he found the healing power of mindfulness.Listen to the first episode of Redeeming Disorder's 2nd season to receive inspiration, and a crash course on how to...2017-08-301h 09
Redeeming DisorderOvercoming Fear & Hearing Different Perspectives with Taryn BledsoeTwo people growing up in the same environment can come away with two very different perspectives. We explore that in today's episode by comparing and contrasting Spencer and Taryn Bledsoe's experiences growing up and dealing with mental disorder. Spencer and Laura also reflect on Season 1 and what they hope to accomplish in Season 2.Links from this episode: Fig Tree from The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (opening excerpt) The Problem with Solution by the Invisibilia podcast (mental health in Belgium)Connect with us:Tweet...2017-01-231h 12
Redeeming DisorderDave Wright: Living with UncertaintyTV writer and Season 33 CBS Survivor contestant, Dave Wright, talks about his journey managing anxiety both in regular life and throughout his Survivor experience.Links from this episode: Taming the Mammoth: Why you Should Stop Caring What Other People Think by Tim UrbanCBS Survivor Season 33Connect with Dave:Tweet DaveFollow Dave on InstagramConnect with us:Tweet SpencerTweet LauraEmail us This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack...2017-01-111h 02
Redeeming DisorderThe Freedom of Self-Compassion with Karen Martin GroveIs there freedom from addiction? What drives us to addiction? You could easily find textbook answers to these questions, but instead listen to Karen Martin Grove’s story of recovering from her eating disorder addiction. She shows how choosing self-acceptance over perfectionism helped her move through recovery.Links from this episode:Fighting with ED (Opening Excerpt)Rising Strong by Brene BrownContact us:Tweet SpencerTweet LauraEmail us This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...2017-01-0445 min
Redeeming DisorderMichael McRay, Dino Andes & Ashleigh Thornton: Listener-Based Podcast #2Redeeming Disorder covers some tough topics today with three brave guests. First, writer Michael McRay reads his personal story of attempting suicide 7 years ago and the life lessons he's learned since. Then Redeeming Disorder listeners, Dino Andes and Ashleigh Thornton, provide insight on OCPD, schizophrenia, and vaginismus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit reiman.substack.com2016-12-281h 10
Redeeming DisorderDevon VillaCampa & Amanda Rabinowitz: Listener-Based Podcast #1Devon VillaCampa is an artist who grew up in disorder. In this podcast, he shares about the neglect and abuse he experienced due to his mother's alcoholism and bipolar disorder. Devon discusses the benefits of self-expression but the inner conflict he faces as an artist. When he delves deeply into imagination and fantasy, he worries the resemblance this holds to his mother's symptoms. Spencer and Laura also sit down with Amanda Rabinowitz, a clinical psychologist who unpacks many types of therapies, treatments, and theories. She provides an expert's advice on seeking treatment and providing support for loved ones with...2016-12-211h 11
Redeeming DisorderDevin Terry: What To Do When You Need HelpDevin Terry is a senior clinical therapist at Nashville's Oasis Center, where she helps teens in crisis through individual, family, and group counseling. In this episode, she answers a lot of common questions surrounding counseling. Devin provides practical advice for people both in the trenches and sidelines of mental disorder.Here are some of the questions Devin answers:What are the benefits and challenges of individual, family, and group counseling?What's therapy like and who could benefit?How do you communicate your needs to people who don't understand your disorder?Why is...2016-12-141h 15
Redeeming DisorderKelli Galpin: Putting Words to the Low Hum of ADD, Depression & AnxietyKelli Galpin describes herself as a quirky gal living in Nashville, who loves people and snail mail. But she's also a budding blogger and passionate mental health advocate. In this episode, Kelli sits down with Spencer and Laura to talk about her struggles in school with ADD, as well as her current daily struggle with depression and anxiety. Kelli puts to words the true experience of someone currently living with ADD, depression, and anxiety.Articles and Links we mention:This School Replaced Detention with MeditationHomeschooling and Socialization...2016-12-071h 11
Redeeming DisorderGetting Candid with AJ MassIn this third episode of Redeeming Disorder, Spencer and Laura sit down with AJ Mass, an ESPN fantasy sports writer and former Mets mascot. AJ speaks openly about his experience growing up with a mom who was institutionalized for her mental disorder. His story provides a snapshot of how mental disorder conversations have changed over the years, and how they can still improve today. Here are some of the topics we cover:What it feels like when a parental figure has a mental illnessThe repercussions of not talking about mental illnessGenetically passed...2016-11-301h 08
Redeeming DisorderAngela Lohse: Loving People with Disorder and Choosing Openness over LabelsIn this episode, we sit down with Angela Lohse to talk about what it's like being a family member to a loved one with a disorder, and how as an EEG Technician she chooses to interact with patients labeled with mental disorder. Angela's story brings up a lot of topics, including:How relationships change in the midst of disorderThe emotional and practical difficulty of caring for someoneEarly childhood counselingProfessionally interacting with those struggling with mental disorderThe use of labels and the need for acceptance and opennessIs...2016-11-2355 min
Redeeming DisorderIntroducing Redeeming DisorderJoin two-time CBS Survivor contestant, Spencer Bledsoe, and health and wellness blogger, Laura Bocianski, as they share why they're starting a podcast about mental disorder. In this episode they talk through their vision for Redeeming Disorder, and interview each other about their mental health journeys — Spencer's battle with depression as a 10-year-old, and Laura's life-altering traumatic brain injury and bout of depression.Links from Episode 1:Opening Excerpt from Psychology Today: Can Stories Change the World? by Victoria MaxwellNew York Times Article: Post-Prozac Nation by Siddhartha MukherjeeWikipedia's Description of Functional An...2016-11-111h 03