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The New 1%Healthy Masculinity with Charles MatheusCheck it out on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/33Z4VsE Check it out on Apple: https://apple.co/3AHc2DT Charles Matheus has thirty-five years’ experience as an educator, wilderness guide, and team leader. He has led trips to the depths of the Grand Canyon and to the tallest point in Wyoming. Along the way he taught thousands of teens and adults in effective communication, overcoming challenges, and compassionate leadership. Charles took that experience into the workplace where he excelled in building strong empowered teams. He...2022-12-161h 02

Going North PodcastEp. 594 – “Leadership & Masculinity” with Charles Matheus (@matheus_charles)“Find ways to be powerful and compassionate together.” - Charles MatheusToday’s featured bookcaster is adventurer, entrepreneur, mentor, TEDx speaker, and leadership consultant, Charles Matheus. Charles and I have a fun chat about his book, “Leadership & Masculinity: Embracing New Strength”, emotional literacy, and more!! Key Things You’ll Learn:What emotions tell you about yourselfWhy he’s all about man creating “powerful spaces” instead of “safe spaces”Three ways for men to develop and enhance their relationshipsHow coaching helped Charles to level up in his career...2022-11-2948 min

The ManKind PodcastLeadership & Masculinity - The Future Of Leadership and The Role Of Men | Charles Matheus | Ep #085Text Us Your Feedback! (Likes, Dislikes, Guest/Conversation Recommendations). Charles Matheus is an adventurer, entrepreneur, mentor, and leadership consultant. He has led individuals and groups to the top of the highest peaks in Wyoming and to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back!). He uses the facilitation and coaching skills he honed in those intense, high-risk wilderness settings to support, teach, and mentor experienced and emerging leaders in business, higher education, and the nonprofit sector.Charles is on a mission to help other men feel powerful and confident as they step away from old...2022-08-101h 07

Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Bestselling Authors and Writing ExpertsE25 - Charles Matheus on Leadership in Masculinity and the Man BoxEPISODE 25 - About Charles MatheusCharles Matheus is an adventurer, entrepreneur, mentor, and leadership consultant. He has led individuals and groups to the top of the highest peaks in Wyoming and to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back!). He uses the facilitation and coaching skills he honed in those intense, high-risk wilderness settings to support, teach, and mentor experienced and emerging leaders in business, higher education, and the nonprofit sector.Charles is on a mission to help other men feel powerful and confident as they step away from old, u...2022-06-2147 min

Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by DadsAuthor Charles Matheus talks all things Leadership in Masculinity and The Man BoxEPISODE 1 - Author Charles Matheus talks all things Leadership in Masculinity and The Man BoxDad Space welcomes Charles Matheus to the podcast! Our first interview, and Charles brings it! We talk cats, pizza, trains, buying a house virtually, moving, relocating and so much more!!Charles Matheus is an adventurer, entrepreneur, mentor, and leadership consultant. He has led individuals and groups to the top of the highest peaks in Wyoming and to the bottom of the Grand Canyon (and back!). He uses the facilitation and coaching skills he honed in those intense, high-risk wilderness settings to...2022-06-1348 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Make an Art of SustainabilityThis episode might seem like a bit of a diversion…our guests this time aren’t necessarily living in co-housing but they are both deeply immersed in creating a rich, sustainable community in Santa Barbara, CA.Jill Cloutier is the Public Relations Director of an environmental education and arts nonprofit called Explore Ecology (EE for short). EE works with over 30,000 children a year with a focus on Watershed Education, School Gardens, Waste Reduction, and Creative Exploration. Their work inspires children to engage with the natural world, think critically, and experience the value of environmental stewardship.Jill...2022-04-111h 06

The Brave FilesCharles Matheus: Compassion and Understanding: Not just for women Vulnerability • Unleashes • Leadership Society constantly tells us how we should behave. Charles Matheus joins Heather Vickery to talk about his is a mission to change this narrative. Charles is determined to remain vulnerable, honest, authentic, and freely admit when he steps back into what he calls “the man box.” By leveraging our privilege and connecting with other human beings we’re able to become people and far better leaders. We’ve all had our brushes with Toxic Mascunality. It’s easy to see how toxic Mascunality is dangerous for women but it’s also a serious danger to...2022-03-3154 min

Chasing The InsightsCharles Matheus on redefining strength for 21st-century leadershipIn this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to educator and leadership guru Charles Matheus. Charles talks to us about how we can redefine strength for 21st-century leadership. Charles Matheus (Matthews) helps emerging leaders build the strength the world needs. Charles has thirty five years’ experience as an educator, wilderness guide, and team leader. He has mentored and taught thousands of teens and adults in effective communication, overcoming challenges, and compassionate leadership.2021-10-0144 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Have a Meltdown - a Real, Raw, Revelatory Session with Integration Coach Tanya KeatsAre you the kind of person who holds onto stress? Who shoves it down day after day until it explodes in a glorious rain of expletives and recrimination. Or maybe it just comes out a bit sideways and makes things uncomfortable with people you love. Either way, this episode might be just the thing to encourage you to let it all out, but in a healthier way. Your intrepid HERE.together team learns how from our own experience and from the expertise of our guest, Tanya Keats, a coach who helps her clients cut through their personal obstacles, with the...2021-09-201h 23

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Start a Fire: Getting Our Sex Life Off the Back Burner"Let's talk about sex, babyLet's talk about you and me"If you’re our generation, you probably danced to Salt ‘n’ Pepa at a teen club or when you sneaked into a bar with a fake ID. It was all super-hot back then, but how about now? Have you lost your mojo? Is sex, intimacy, and connection on the back burner or worse, a distant memory? Well, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, today’s guest makes shared pleasure, a richer relationship, and a fuller life seem not just possible, but totally worth the effort. 2021-07-121h 31

The Existential ManEpisode 4 - Redefining Masculinity: An Interview w/ Charles MatheusThanks for tuning in to The Existential Man Podcast! This is a show where we discuss many topics that are unique to men and that of being a man. Be sure to subscribe so you can be notified when the next episode drops! Thanks for listening. On this episode, we get to hear from author and outdoor enthusiast, Charles Matheus. Charles has thirty five years’ experience as an educator, wilderness guide, and team leader. He has mentored and taught thousands of teens and adults in effective communication, overcoming challenges, and compassionate leadership. He earned a B.S. in...2021-06-291h 02

The Existential ManEpisode 4 - Redefining Masculinity: An Interview w/ Charles MatheusThanks for tuning in to The Existential Man Podcast! This is a show where we discuss many topics that are unique to men and that of being a man. Be sure to subscribe so you can be notified when the next episode drops! Thanks for listening.On this episode, we get to hear from author and outdoor enthusiast, Charles Matheus. Charles has thirty five years’ experience as an educator, wilderness guide, and team leader. He has mentored and taught thousands of teens and adults in effective communication, overcoming challenges, and compassionate leadership. He earned a B.S. in...2021-06-291h 02

The Creative ConvergenceThe Creative Convergence Podcast #80 - Kelly Roberge and Charles MatheusKelly Roberge is an artist, graphic designer, social media wrangler, and professional eclecticist. She has a B.F.A. from ASU and a Masters Degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Prescott College. Kelly has run over a dozen branding and social media campaigns for businesses, nonprofits, and county entities. Kelly uses her obsession with color, shape, and people to create beautiful objects, more fulfilling relationships, and more connected communities. Charles Matheus is an entrepreneur, mentor, and visionary. He has thirty-five years’ experience as an educator, wilderness guide, nonprofit leader, and bu...2021-06-181h 56

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Talk Feminism with Men - A Conversation in Which Charles Outs HimselfHow many Feminist men do you know? You know what they say in cosmology - there’s either zero, one, or infinity of something! And given that there's one feminist man on our podcast team, what does that mean?Our guest today had a hard time finding a Feminist man in her dating life, so long story short, she created a website where men identifying as Feminists can share, connect, and get inspired to take action. So far she’s identified at least 33 Feminist men, which guarantees there are more to discover.Guest Bio:Maria...2021-06-141h 14

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Take it to the Next Level - Music & Community Enrichment with Candace Devine & Drew HallIf you could time-travel, what band would you go back and befriend right before they made it BIG?? Well, we have yet to crack time-travel, but the good news is we all get to be up-close friendly-fans of our guests today and after the rest of the world hears their new single, we’ll be able to say we knew them when. Guest Bios:If you’ve been a HERE.together listener for a while, you already know Candace Devine and Drew Hall, local music powerhouses and all-around good eggs. They have ridiculous musical credentia...2021-06-071h 24

The HERE.together PodcastBoysen Hodgson on the Personal Impact of Men's WorkFor generations, our culture has taught us a narrow and limiting set of rules for how to be a man. The end result? Epidemic levels of isolation for boys and men and embedded repression and violence for the vast majority of women and children. As a boy and young man, I learned that same set of rules and I adopted that stoic, suppressed, and sometimes emotionally violent version of manhood. It took me years to find a way back to the real authentic version of myself that is open, loving, curious, vulnerable, bold, and creative.What if...2021-05-311h 03

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be the Solution - Asking Questions and Taking Responsibility with Angel RiboWho cares about big business when you’re just trying to get your small business off the ground? What do CEOs have to do with running a successful family? If you just re-watched Wall Street or read the news and need to feel hopeful about business and the world, this is the episode for you. Welcome to Part IV of our Spiritual Warrior series. Guest Bio:Angel Ribo is a contender for the most energized, positive guest award. We are so excited to introduce you to this glowing, powerful man who has been coach and confidante to hundre...2021-05-241h 14

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Build Soulful Power - Breathing, laughing and learning with Christian de la HuertaIs your ego running your show? Are you making choices guided by fear? What would it be like to put your purpose and soul in charge? How would your life be different if you did?Spoiler alert: you’d have more freedom, more real power, and you’d be able to join with others to create the sustainable world we need...It’s all hands on DECK time.Guest Bio:Our guest this week is Christian de la Huerta, a spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach, and leading voice in the soulful breathwor...2021-05-181h 22

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Live for Justice - A Vision for Engaged, Spiritual ActivismA photographer, a Civil Rights Lawyer, and an Episcopal Priest walk into a bar…This week’s show is no joke, though. Our guest, the Reverend Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esquire IS a Civil Rights lawyer, a photographer, and an Episcopal Priest. Stay tuned for a great conversation that encompases journeys both personal and cultural, the third rails of politics and religion, and where all those things come together in Dr. Marcia’s ongoing work for social justice.Neither one of your podcasts hosts grew up in a regular religious tradition. And we are wary of the dark pow...2021-05-101h 21

The HERE.together PodcastHow to be 88% Happy with Dr. Marissa PeiIf you want to try out some ideas and actions to push your average happiness up to 88%, we have the conversation for you. Our guest this week is Dr. Marissa Pei. She’s been through the shit and she’s here to tell you that you CAN be happy - at least 88% of the time. Dr. Marissa, as we call her, or the Asian Oprah as Dr. Bernard Beckwith of Secret fame called her - to Oprah’s face - has a Ph.D in organizational psychology. Dr. Marissa literally wrote the book on Organization Development & Consulting with Dr. Fr...2021-05-031h 25

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Break Out of the Man BoxFor generations, our culture has taught us a narrow and limiting set of rules for how to be a man. The end result? Epidemic levels of isolation for boys and men and embedded repression and violence for the vast majority of women and children. I learned that same set of rules and I adopted that stoic, suppressed, and sometime emotionally violent version of manhood. it took me years to find a way back to the real authentic version of myself that is open, loving, curious, vulnerable, bold, and creative.What if it were easier for boys to...2021-04-2657 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Make Your Marriage Happy - One Thousand Years of Relationship WisdomWhen was the last time you asked a family member for the secrets to their successful relationship? Do you talk about what makes a happy marriage with your friends over dinner? If you don’t have these conversations and access to the wisdom of people who have “figured it out,” then we have the resource for you. It’s Relationship Month here at HERE.together and our guest has 1000 years of relationship wisdom cued up for YOU.Guest Bio:Our guest this week is Claire Vande Polder, a journalist and producer - Claire Vande Polder has spent a...2021-04-191h 23

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Make Your Relationship Exceptional - Changing the World, One Relationship at a TimeWhat would your relationship look like if you could call it Exceptional? Are you ok with pretty good? What would you change, if you could? How would the world be different if your relationship were exceptional?Guest Bio:It’s relationship month at HERE.together. This episode, we are talking with a young couple who have done a ton of homework on their relationship - literally trying a bunch of different ways to be in a love relationship - and over time and with a lot of experimenting, they have found gold. Now they are prepar...2021-04-121h 46

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be Enough - Making Personal Growth Fun and MeaningfulThis podcast seems to all about change and growth. But we’re guessing you listeners have a lot of questions about this focus. “Do we really have to change?” “Why all this pressure to grow and get better?” “Why does Charles book the kinds of guests he does; all these coaches and inspiring thinkers?” “Why do the hosts keep promoting this ‘Weekly Science’ activity?” “What’s this all about?”In this episode, we try to answer some of those questions. We talk this episode about the nature of change, being human, and our own ambivalent attitude toward change and personal growth.2021-03-291h 08

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Walk into Adulthood - Parenting, Adventure & AuthenticityOur intrepid guest this episode is 13-year-old Georgia Clews who is halfway through her long trail hike adventure with her mom, Charlotte Clews. If Georgia (known by her trail name, Marmot), gets all the way to the Utah border under her own steam, she will likely be the youngest person to hike the Arizona Trail. At the same time, Marmot is taking distance schooling to extremes as she logs into her lessons every time she can get cell service. Wow!Some of you may be asking, what kind of parent would drag their tween from Maine to...2021-03-231h 10

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Live Your Purpose - Combining Drive, Acceptance, and CompassionImagine you won the lottery - either literally, or by somehow managing to hit a grand slam in your professional life. You bought the cars, the homes, took the vacations, paid off the debts of some people you love, lived the fantasies. Where do you find real satisfaction and meaning? Being too rich isn’t a problem most of us are likely to have, but it’s an important lesson to understand that money doesn’t solve the problem of being a human navigating Life. Today’s guest has done quite well for himself, but his true legacy is not just hel...2021-03-151h 29

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Do the Right Thing, Part II - The Un-episodeWelcome to the Un-episode… the Un-podcast… the Un-interview… in which your dedicated hosts get the table flipped on them by their crafty guest, end up answering his (deeply personal) questions, and totally love it.It all started so innocently… we were just sharing our favorite podcasts during the break!Well… however it started… it went somewhere else…we thought about trying to regain control of the interview and to get back to asking our questions, but Jeff’s questions were much more interesting and inspiring than the ones we had mapped out on our whiteboard. And really, wher...2021-03-0853 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Do the Right Thing - Take the High Road to Raise the Bottom LineHow do you think of successful businessmen? Selfish and greedy or generous and thoughtful? I’m guessing there have always been both kinds, but overall, I’ve tended to think about people with a LOT of money in less than charitable terms. Pun intended. What if I told you about someone who has generated $100Million in annual business revenues, and not only gives generously, but wants others to be able to do what he’s done? We were privileged to talk with a man who made his fortune and realized that money and achievement alone didn’t bring him sa...2021-03-011h 17

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Belong to the Whole World - with Deb Matlock, Wild Connection GuideHave you ever felt out of place? Have you been surrounded by people you don’t get and who don’t get you? Do you like spending time in nature or with animals, more than with other humans? Or, do you love humans and the natural world, but feel concerned about how that relationship is going?We understand and we are so pleased to bring you this conversation with a person who has dedicated her life to helping bridge the gaps between humans, animals, and the larger natural world. She helps remind us that while sometimes we feel sep...2021-02-221h 11

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Turn a Conversation into Community - Featuring Tara Jackson from Arizona Town HallIn times of division and discord like we’ve been experiencing, how do we come back together? How do we heal our communities and move forward into healthier ways of living together? How do we do justice and grow the economy?Opposing viewpoints and civil strife have always been with us, even in times of relative calm. Not all voices have been heard or represented and our communities reflect this. It’s easy to despair. But, working diligently, for over 50 years, Arizona Town Hall has sought to give all voices an equal chance to speak and contribute. AzTH has f...2021-02-151h 20

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Get a Heart in Business - Building a Brand with Passion and Commitment to CommunityHow long do you have to be in business before you start thinking about your legacy, before you start giving back and building a better future for others? How big is big enough to help the community?State Forty-Eight is an apparel company run by people who realized early on that they wanted more than just to get ahead in business. Their vision of success included being an active part of solutions for people in the state they champion. After only 7 Years in business, they started a foundation to support budding entrepreneurs and serve youth and activate th...2021-02-081h 15

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Put Down the Phone and Pick Up a LifeHave you been feeling anxious, unfulfilled, uncomfortable in your own skin? Things have been crazy for a while now, so you’re not wrong, but one cause you have some control over is your relationship with the digital world. Studies have been reporting for some time now that social media and too much screen time make us less happy. Our guest today is here to share his journey from screen junkie to a person with a healthy balance in his life, and how you can create the same for yourself. Guest Bio: Er...2021-02-021h 15

The HERE.together PodcastHow To Be Purposeful and Fulfilled - Life by the BucketfulWhy should you make a bucket list? Our guest, The Bucket List Guy, Travis Bell, would suggest that making and realizing your own true list of desires - no matter how small or how odd, will bring energy and purpose flooding into your life.Do we have to say what a bucket list is? I assume most people know, but just in case you don’t, it’s a list of things you need to do before you die so you can kick the bucket without regret.Travis Bell had early success in business, growin...2021-01-251h 12

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Step Aside - MLK Day Special Non-episodeHappy and consequential Martin Luther King/Civil Rights Day to you. After the 2020 we had, I can’t think of an MLK day more poised between worlds than this one. So much of the racism and white supremacy that had long been conveniently ignorable to us white folks finally became completely un-ignorable. Thank god!Today feels like a day to mourn all the losses and pain and separation that became inescapable to almost all of us. AND it feels like a day to hope for much, much better times ahead. For all Americans.In honor of...2021-01-1818 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Get Attention - Use the Media for Good, not EvilIf you think publicists are just for celebs and big business, you haven’t met today’s guest. In the middle of a 20-year campaign to free an innocent man from death row, she woke up to the value of using media for causes like justice and civil rights. She also realized she was really good at it, as you’ll hear, and went on to make a career of cultivating media exposure for her diverse client list.Tracy Lamourie is the Founder and Managing Director of Lamourie Media and the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED...2021-01-121h 08

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Cook a BIGGER Moose - the Full, Lightly Edited EpisodeWe can’t even imagine cooking a moose - why would we want to do that? If that’s what you’re thinking, don’t worry, today’s episode is all about writing and being human and the ongoing struggle to live in community. A moose does get cooked in our guest Kate Christensen’s second memoir of the same name, but we will save that for you to discover on your own. Guest Bio:Kate Christensen is an award-winning author of 7 novels and 2 memoirs that have a lot to do with the glory of food, coping with being...2021-01-052h 13

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Cook a Moose - Lessons in Place and BelongingI can’t even imagine cooking a moose - why would I want to do that? If that’s what you’re thinking, don’t worry, today’s episode is all about writing and being human and the ongoing struggle to live in community. A moose does get cooked in our guest Kate Christensen’s second memoir of the same name, but we will save that for you to discover on your own.Guest Bio:Kate Christensen is an award-winning author of 7 novels and 2 memoirs that have a lot to do with the glory of food, coping w...2021-01-051h 37

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Get Coached - Witness Change in Real Time!What would you change if you had your very own coach? Someone who would tell you honestly and clearly how to meet your goals? What would you work on? Your business? Your health? Your relationship? Personal growth - along with healthy relationships and community engagement is part of the troika we promote here all.the.time!That’s what you get to hear Kelly and me work on together in real time pretty much every week on this podcast. If you’re listening to this, we’re pretty sure you’re interested in creating a fuller, more authentic li...2020-12-281h 15

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be Resilient - Building Community SustainabilityThis week, we bring you Laird Christensen, someone who has thought deeply about how we can move ourselves and our communities forward through overlapping crises. This episode covers a LOT of ground: Anarchy, literature, activism, guitar playing, fatherhood, hope, despair, and potlucks as activism. Most importantly, Laird reminded us to ask “What if?”Laird Christensen, is the Director, MS in Resilient and Sustainable Communities at Prescott College. Laird grew up in timber country in Oregon, amidst the clear cuts and lumber mills and developed a deep-seated need to connect to wild spaces. Part of Laird’s intriguing story...2020-12-141h 18

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Have Crazy Ideas (And Make Them Work)What’s it like combating an entrenched problem like homelessness during a pandemic? What skills and mindset make the difference in good times and bad? How does one get selected Prescott Woman of the Year?Find out from Coalition for Compassion and Justice Executive Director, Jessi Hans. In 2018, Jessi and her team set the bold (Crazy?) intention to end homelessness in Prescott. Since Covid, they have redoubled their efforts to house every member of the Prescott community and connect their clients to the services that will help get them back on their feet and back to their lives...2020-12-0748 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Pandemic - Advice from Two Community Health ProfessionalsWhether you are an obsessed Pandemic Watcher like Charles or just want to know how to stay un-infected until the vaccines arrive, this episode is for you. We bring you interviews with two people who have unique knowledge about the Covid pandemic. Find out what’s going on with vaccine trials, what numbers to look for, and how to make your plan to stay safe through what will undoubtedly be a long, tough winter. Despite the grim statistics and stories of anti-mask pushback, our conversations this week left us feeling hopeful knowing science is on the case and that huma...2020-11-301h 18

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The HERE.together PodcastHow to Feed a Wolf - Two Stories and Four Tips for Better LeadershipSo We’ve been thinking about the parable of The Two Wolves in the aftermath of the national election. Given how much anger, xenophobia and racism has risen, will a new president make a difference?Were we always this awful and now it’s just visible? Or have we become more awful under the influence of a, well, craven and selfish leader?Listeners know we’re big believers in the “both/and theory” of everything. So we're going big and ambitious today and working to tackle both the implications of leadership and responsibility of individuals in the battle of wolves.Hang out w...2020-11-231h 20

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Not Know - Balancing Contemplation and ActionIf you think of Buddhists as quiet, gentle people who meditate all the time, think again. Our guest this week is a proponent of engaged Buddhism, a movement within the philosophy that turns contemplation into action, practice into purpose. We learn from Pete that it’s not enough to acknowledge the suffering in the world, engaged Buddhists strive to do something to relieve suffering where they find it.If your efforts to help others - friends and family OR out in the world - fall short of your expectations, or if you are confused about how to star...2020-11-161h 12

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Live Through an ElectionHow are you, dear listeners? We are recording this on Sunday, November 8th. This has been a week full of all the feels... the stress and joy and fear and sorrow and hope. We hope you are coping and coming through it ok. We checked in with a couple of our besties yesterday to process all these feelings and find out what comes next. We know that not all of you are political junkies like Charles has become. And many of you are likely ready to move on, with fewer phone calls, fewer flyers in your mailbox. But mo...2020-11-091h 14

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Take a Compliment: A Live Stream Party RemixIn case you missed the big news (yes election, yes covid numbers, but the other big news) - this podcast just had its 1st anniversary. To celebrate, we released a Greatest Hits episode, threw a party, AND renamed/rebranded the dang thing.If you missed the party, fear not! We harvested some of the best moments and arranged them in this thoughtful audio wreath for you to enjoy.We were so happy and grateful to have some of our favorite humans join us as guests and as audience members on Friday to celebrate, as we s...2020-11-021h 29

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Look Back and Learn: One Full Year of Rocket FeatherHow many 1-year-olds can say they conversed with 47 notable geniuses, fomented community, provided solace to at least dozens of friends and strangers, and emboldened others to take a creative plunge into unknown waters?You know a toddler like that?? Cool. We need to interview that kid. But seriously. The one-year-old I’m talking about is, of course, the RocketFeather podcast. And while we have had a blast building this first year, and only a few arguments, we could not have done it without you - the intrepid Rocketeers.You have been willing to go with us to t...2020-10-261h 32

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Raise the BarWhat’s it like to take an unpopular stand for something you know is important? What’s it like to make public service a pillar of your life? What’s important in making a good life for your family? Join us for a chat with the First Family...of Cottonwood, AZ as we learn about leadership, service, entrepreneurship, adventure, and more.Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski are right in the thick of it. Tim is the current and recently re-elected mayor of cottonwood, and his wife, Ruth Ellen, a long-time non-profit leader and entrepreneur, is a Business Analyst...2020-10-201h 26

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be a Local HeroWhat would it be like for the businesses near us to be owned by our friends and neighbors? What would it be like if the money we spent in those businesses stayed in town and enriched our whole community? What if we all felt like partners in our economy instead of just customers?Today’s guest, Thomas Barr, is the Executive Director of Local First Arizona, the largest coalition of local businesses in North America. A proud Arizona native and graduate of Arizona State University, Thomas leads the business coalition of Local First Arizona by advocating for the...2020-10-121h 12

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Get off the CouchWhat would make you get off the couch and take to the streets in the name of justice? Justice for people like you? Justice for people who are “different”? We continue to struggle with these questions, but our guests today got off their respective couches long ago. Find out what activism is like here in the Prescott area for Ren Manning and Rosemary Dixon, as they fight for healthcare, freedom, and basic respect for all of our neighbors.Rosemary Dixon lived all over the world before settling in Prescott 9 years ago. She earned her graduate degree at the Univ...2020-10-061h 31

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Question EverythingWhat story are you living and who wrote it? You? Or did your family or society or the advertisers of America write the script for the life you’re currently living? Are you an entrepreneur struggling to live a healthy life while making your business successful? What does success even look like?What would it be like to be able to answer those questions? More importantly, what would it be like to intentionally set your own direction and meet your own authentic expectations, free from old stories and self-imposed obstacles?Our guest this week is Mary Ho...2020-09-281h 26

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Love Poetry in an ApocalypseDo you like poetry? Do you care about art? Do you wonder, sometimes, how art fits into society? How creativity fits into your life?This week’s guest is Jim Natal. Jim wrote his first poem when he was in high school but let poetry go when adult demands got in the way. Jim had a successful but ultimately unsatisfying career working for the National Football League, shepherding big corporate deals, and polishing the brand. After 25 years, and in spite of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s assertion, Jim managed to create a second act for himself. Six books late...2020-09-211h 30

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be EmotionalHow are you? Are you doing ok? If the reality is that you’re not doing awesome right now, we’re here to say that’s ok. You’re not doing it wrong.If you’re feeling great, that’s ok, too. Hang out with this conversation anyway, because if you can show up for your loved ones who are struggling, that’s a good thing. #alwaysbebuildingempathy.We just wanted to check in with you and spend some time today talking about anxiety and depression and the complex emotional landscape that we are all walking through right now...2020-09-151h 09

The HERE.together PodcastNACOG Revealed: The Team That Keeps Northern Arizona WorkingWe are sharing an episode from another podcast we produce - The Prescott Woman Podcast. We think the themes in this interview: community, collaboration, and shared mission are a perfect fit for this channel. ----What is NACOG? We’ve all heard of it. Most of us can’t seem to remember what it stands for. But after this episode of the Prescott Woman Podcast, you will know and remember, thanks to Teri Drew, the smart and savvy director of the Economic/WorkForce wing of NACOG, the Northern Arizona Council of Governments. They are doing the hard...2020-09-0749 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be Authentic and WholeCome on a journey with us, in which our heroes grow up together in a safe but restrictive community, begin to question that community, fall down a slippery slope, crash their Jenga tower, lose everything, find their authentic selves - including their anger, gain everything, discover a new kind of joy, and then create a sanctuary where all are truly, deeply welcome. Turns out it was the sanctuary that they needed all along.This successful heroes’ journey is a story that we hope will give you joy and hope for your own complicated journey. We all fall dow...2020-08-311h 15

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be Useful: There is Always SomethingOur guest this week is serial entrepreneur and problem-solver Laura Fitton. A college chum from my Cornell days, Laura and I spent a lot of time together at Cornell Outdoor Education leading backpacking trips, teaching rock climbing and developing our communication and leadership skills. Even back then, Laura stood out with her intelligence, drive and courage. Those characteristics showed up in the first thing she chose to do after college. She got a job cooking for an educational program on a tall ship sailing back and forth across the Atlantic. She took that job despite being prone to sea-sickness be...2020-08-241h 30

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Turn Setback into Success - Part 1What if you could reinvent yourself? What if you did it again and again? If you haven’t already done it yourself, can you even imagine where such a journey would take you and who you would become?Our guest this week is Melanie Banayat, owner of Wing Space Co-working here in Prescott. Her career has included graphic design, resort management, holistic health coaching, and fine art. Through each career, Melanie has been a typical entrepreneur, grabbing opportunities, working hard, and creating success so she has a ton of experience to share.After having to reinv...2020-08-161h 17

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Win at Love: Three Steps Toward More Equity, Intimacy, and CapacityIf your relationship isn’t all bliss all the time, you’re doing it wrong. Right? That, of course, is nonsense.We get taught a whole slew of behaviors and attitudes (packaged as strength or righteousness) that actually inhibit joyful, lasting relationships. It’s hard to unlearn those lies, but we here at Rocket Feather are working hard to help you have easier, more successful partnerships with the people who matter to you. Listen to this episode as we lay out the three components of win/win relationship culture and how going for the win-win will revolutionize your expe...2020-08-091h 02

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Be Powerful: OR a Priestess and a Warrior Walk Into a PodcastWhat if we decided to honor all the parts of ourselves and each other….the masculine, the feminine, the earthy and the gold? What would it look like if you could express the full spectrum of yourself? What would the world look like if we all decided to break down and recycle the boxes we’ve been expected to live in?Come with us as we explore not only the mundane but the sacred feminine and masculine and find out how diving into them can change the world for the better.We had an enriching doubl...2020-08-031h 10

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Add to Your LifeHow can we develop more ease and authenticity inside ourselves? How can we build more capacity and resilience to face current and future difficulties?And what if, the same methods for adding to our lives created better relationships and more effective leadership?How much would you pay for this? But wait, don’t answer…This episode is full of just the sort of conversation and questions you’d hear if you were hanging out with us in the kitchen. Kelly and I regularly rassle with these ideas around healthy personal growth, uplifting relationships and in...2020-07-271h 06

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Talk to Teens: Relationship Technology from Adam YoungWhat if parenting, teaching, or just hanging out with teens could be easier and less stressful. What if we adults could adopt a few simple techniques to help kids make good decisions, free up their own authentic wisdom, AND build closer relationships. This week, we’re talking with Adam Young. Adam spent 10 years as a classroom teacher and nearly as long as a mentor and program director for Boys to Men Mentoring. (The nonprofit org I used to head)At Boys to Men, Adam was key to the expansion of our school circles - we talk abo...2020-07-131h 18

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Stay on the Same Page with Your BelovedWhat’s it like for you when your beloved gets angry? What about when it’s over something you did? Do you panic? Get defensive? Throw blame? Crumble? Flee?How can we handle these inevitable moments in our close relationships in a way that actually deepens our connection and reduces the stress and trauma of a fight?Kelly and Charles have been working in and on their marriage together for nearly six years. Before earning that street cred, Kelly earned a Masters in Art Therapy, and grabbed all the wisdom available from Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, etc...2020-07-061h 04

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Write a New Story with Rowdy DuncanWhat would it be like if we thought about the current situation as if it were a fable, told to us by an elder? What would we learn? How would it end? What if we could tell a story that could help us create the safe, sustainable, equitable future that we want for ourselves and our children?Our friend and fellow traveler on the path, Rowdy Duncan returns to help us unpack the pandemic, the protests, and the times we’re currently navigating. He shares an indigenous and earth-based perspective he’s been exploring to make sense of what...2020-06-291h 12

The HERE.together PodcastHow to do a 180: From Racist Skinhead to Anti-Racism AdvocateHow does a kind young man get involved with a hate group and how does he get out and build a life of compassion and empathy?Our guest this week is Hayden Gebler. A “normal kid” growing up in Northern AZ, Hayden had a huge need for connection and belonging. His journey toward that belonging took a dark turn that resulted in Hayden spending several years in a white supremicist gang. Now at 26, his life is radically different and his heart is filled with love and understanding instead of hate and bigotry.In this episode, Hayden...2020-06-221h 26

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Empathize for a Living - A "Choose Your Own Adventure" Episode w/Novelist Matt RuffWhat happens when an old college friend has his novel adapted by Jordan Peele and JJ Abrams for an HBO series? You invite him on your podcast, that’s what.Our guest this week is the writer Matt Ruff, author of seven, very different books. We talk about the craft of writing great characters, the luck involved in getting published, and how to become an overnight success in only 35 years. We dive deep into the creation of characters who are experiencing very different lives and challenges than we are. And we talk about how critical it is now...2020-06-151h 57

The HERE.together PodcastPrescott StrongWhat makes Prescott (and the rest of the Quad Cities) strong? What makes us unique and successful when things get tough? Our first collaborative episode attempts to answer those questions.This week we are really, stupendously pleased to share with you the first episode of a whole new podcast series. A couple months ago, after interviewing Breeanya Hinkel on this podcast and then partnering with her and her posse of engaged business leaders on the Women in Science episode, we hatched this new project, a new, separate podcast that will feature some of the same stories and...2020-06-0842 min

The HERE.together PodcastThe Only Goal that Matters - In Memory of George Floyd.We’re both struggling with grief, anger, and shame this week. Are you? Our country is showing it's deep fracture lines and the pain is real. Creating justice through thoughtful, individual, and collective action is only goal that matters We know it’s not easy, but let’s spend some time together getting to the bottom of our feelings and beliefs and then moving toward some useful action.We had planned this week to talk about creativity, but the police killings (George Floyd, Tony McDade, Sean Reed and Breonna Taylor), the unequal way COVID 19 is infecting and killing...2020-05-311h 30

The HERE.together PodcastWhy You're Never Too Old for a Coming of Age Story - An Adult Conversation with YA Author Bill KonigsbergWhen Bill Konigsberg was a teen, there were no novels featuring young gay men. Thanks to him, gay teens today can’t say the same. In his latest novel, though, the sexual preference of his protagonists is almost incidental. Max and Jordan are in the middle becoming adults, and their struggle to integrate pain, joy, capacity, and weakness into their wholeness makes this book totally relevant for those of us who are still growing… that is - everybody.Bill Konigsberg is the award-winning author of six young adult novels. THE PORCUPINE OF TRUTH won the PEN Center USA L...2020-05-251h 21

The HERE.together PodcastWho is that masked man? Bridging the Covid Gap with EmpathyIs the masked man a hero or a villain?These days we’re seeing some very emotional division around the decision to wear a mask in public and whether staying home is cowardly or going out is reckless. Today we are going to dig into that and see what’s under the mask.In this episode, we’ll be looking at the value of freedom, definitions of masculinity, ideas of strength, and how our society is structured as well as experimenting with empathy, framing, and connection. Charles will have a rant and Kelly will play devil’s...2020-05-1856 min

The HERE.together PodcastDon’t Worry Child [Insert Your Name Here]Are you missing live music and the sense of community you feel when out on the town? Are you craving connection with the creative energy of your favorite musicians and artists?This week we’ve got the certified biggest voice in town plus our favorite guitar genius - in the HOUSE! Literally, in our house - don’t worry we stayed in our own corners.Grammy-nominated singer Candace Devine and local rock god Drew Hall join us for a no holds barred talk about creativity, re-invention, and community, as well as playing some music to lift...2020-05-101h 40

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Vote for Your Best Self with Stasia RiveraWhat if relationships could be easier? What if you knew why your teen, your toddler or your partner was “giving you that face?” And what if you knew how to respond in a way that didn’t suck? What if you could build rather than damage your relationships?Well this week, we got to talk with a relationship and parenting wizard who has developed a simple system to help us understand ourselves and each other. She explains how, from that foundation of empathy, we can use her basic tools to navigate conflict or misunderstanding to build the connec...2020-04-271h 12

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Bear the Weight of the World: Global Respect & Love with Olivia LeeWhat’s it like to work in the Arctic while riding out the pandemic in Arizona? What’s it like to meet this challenge with a giant heart, a brilliant brain, and a 4-year-old?International researcher, advocate for women in science, mom, and authentic human, Olivia Lee joins us on this week’s podcast to talk through the challenges of conducting climate research during a pandemic, being separated from family overseas, and coping with the weight of feeling like it’s never enough. I’m not a brilliant scientist, but I’m guessing those are things we can all relate...2020-04-2059 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Cut Yourself Some Slack During the F-ing PandemicAre you already carrying enough metaphorical baggage and second-hand trauma as you sit in your house? Do you find yourself adding to the load with self-recriminations, overly ambitious to-do lists, or a litany of “shoulds?”Hang out with us today as we chat with someone who knows what it’s like to have high standards… and who is recognizing that maybe she’s using those standards to beat herself up. And maybe it’s time to stop.Our guest this week is Ida Woll, the owner of our favorite local frame shop and gallery, The Frame & I. She grew up here in Pres...2020-04-131h 16

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Live with Your Parents During a Pandemic.Are you an adult person living with your parents? Are you looking at having to move in with your adult kids? Humans lived several generations all together for the vast majority of our history. But that is no longer the norm. Now, there is a sense of failure and frustration, a feeling of lack of freedom and autonomy that comes with parents and their adult children living together, but does it have to be that way? We think not.Description:In this episode, we tackle the question of how to live more peacefully with family. Whether you are riding out the pa...2020-04-061h 17

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Belong: Tapping Collective Genius in a CrisisWhat would it be like if you could rally your whole neighborhood to tackle a serious problem you all share? What would it feel like to help lots of people find strength and solutions they never imagined they had inside themselves? Can you imagine facing a massive crisis like, say, a pandemic, with love, calm, and optimism?You definitely can if you are today’s guest, Tracey McConnell. A long-time community organizer, non-profit advisor, and personal growth coach, Tracey is no stranger to hardship or challenge, but she meets difficulty with a loving resolve that is truly inspir...2020-03-301h 16

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Handle Covid - Reduce, Reconnect, RecoverAre you a little feeling a little concerned? Freaked out? Or strangely numb? Hey, all your emotions are valid. It’s OK.Join us for this slightly slapdash, but fully engaged podcast episode as Charles shares the emotional stance that helped him prepare his family for the pandemic. He also talks honestly about how he bounced back from overwhelm and grief. In the second half of the pod, Charles explains the cyclical, three phase model for getting through the pandemic and all you all to find ways to lead.SHOW NOTES:Recommended Twitter Fo...2020-03-2334 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Think About a Pandemic: Covid 19 and CommunityGuest: Dr. Christine P. Stewart, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Department of Nutrition at UC DavisDirector, Institute for Global NutritionAs a health researcher, mom, & world traveler, Christine Stewart has an excellent view of the delicate web of health services around the world, and of how communities deal with adverse circumstances. Join us in conversation about how to take responsibility for ourselves and each other during crisis, what makes us resilient, and how we can find opportunities for growth and connection during these turbulent times.A nutritional epidemiologist, Dr. Stewart wants us to be sure not to confuse her with someone who...2020-03-1756 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Suceed in Business - Women in Science - Part 2In honor of Int’l Women’s Day, we’re releasing a double live podcast. Each segment is chock full of inspiring women in science, tech, and business. Every guest brought a unique story about passion for science and important insights about overcoming obstacles on the way to realizing that passion.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/here-together/message 2020-03-091h 00

The HERE.together PodcastHow to Persist - Women in Science - Part 1In honor of Int’l Women’s Day, we’re releasing a double live podcast. Each segment is chock full of inspiring women in science, tech, and business. Every guest brought a unique story about passion for science and important insights about overcoming obstacles on the way to realizing that passion.We recorded this double episode live at a beer release party and fundraiser for girls in STEM (Sci/tech/eng/math) programs. The party was hosted by Granite Mountain Brewing, a woman owned business.Our contribution to the party was inviting five different STEM women (and three more showed up)! T...2020-03-091h 13

The HERE.together PodcastA Relationship Quickie - How Charles and Kelly Keep it WorkingWant to know the secret to successful relationship? You know there's not one secret, silly!A dear friend of Charles's said, "There are some things you can only learn while being alone and there are some things you can only learn by being in relationship.". Take a listen to hear how the two Rocket Feather hosts have constructed a pretty powerful relationship by doing combining what they learned while alone with what they now learn together. SHOW NOTES: Tickets for the Phoenix College TEDx HERE. Granite Mountain Brewery Event HERE...2020-03-0249 min

The HERE.together PodcastHow to be a Better We - Linking Community Activism to Personal HealingHow do we remain true to ourselves while being good members of a community? What kinds of thoughts or attitudes can lead to personal and social healing? How can privileged folks find the courage to engage? Why is there always too much food at a potluck?We don’t answer all these questions during this one podcast episode but we do have a wonderful, charismatic and thoughtful guide to the issues. Rowdy has worked in the field of diversity and inclusion for over a decade. He is an innovator with a myriad of different workshops informing about iss...2020-02-241h 07

The HERE.together PodcastWhy Not Be a Leader - A Hometown Conversation Breeanya HinkelHow do you build the kind of community you want to live in? It turns out there are a slew of ways to go about it and this week’s guest is putting them all in play. Breeanya uses her platform as a magazine publisher to champion other people, businesses, and projects. In her “spare” time she uses her leadership skills to support important arts and youth nonprofits. And, in the course of this friendly, light-hearted interview, she convinced us that getting outside for a hike is another important way to build community.Breeanya was born & raised in Pre...2020-02-161h 11

The HERE.together PodcastMore Blood! A Double Date with Horror Movie DirectorsLove horror movies? Hate horror movies? Either way, you’ll love this conversation about movies, being married, and how to rock social media. We learned about why horror films work to talk about real social issues, how to use clear communication to work together as a creative couple, how to get over writer’s block and how to bring empathy to social media and marketing.Angie & Andrew Johnson-Schmit are independent filmmakers and social media strategists who live and work in Prescott, AZ. They have written and directed the horror/comedy short, Dead Votes Society,the web series Diar...2020-02-091h 27

The HERE.together PodcastLiving an Epic Life with Claire LougeDo you want to live an epic life? Do you want to know how to build sustaining community through small acts? Do you wonder how art folds into a life of leadership? Do you want to hit someone with a foam sword?We won’t claim that Claire Louge has all the answers but… she kinda does. We strongly recommend you take some time to bask in the honesty, clarity, and passion that Claire brings to this podcast episode. Her personal story covers despair, near death, and recovery. Her professional path charts community, creativity, humility, and leadership.2020-02-031h 09

The HERE.together PodcastBetter Together: Teens, Community, and ActivismAre you wondering why teens are showing up in the news so much over the last eighteen months? Are you curious about why so many are more active, more engaged, more committed, than ever? Join us for an intergenerational Rocket Feather podcast as we try to answer those questions. This week we interview two teen leaders and activists from the Teen Advisory Council, Shannon and Emma, along with their adult mentor, McKenzie MacIntyre.McKenzie has a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in Adolescent Development and is studying toward her M.Ed. in School Counseling. She...2020-01-2659 min

The HERE.together PodcastPassionate Introverts and Fat Grey CatsDo you wonder what "Rocket Feather" means? Are you curious about what makes two introverts so chatty? Looking for some laughs, some feels, and some value this long weekend? Join Charles and Kelly on this episode to learn and ponder more about making Relationships work, sparking Creativity, building Community, and healing Masculinity. Show Notes: Books to Read For the Love of Men - Liz Plank How to Be an Adult - David RichoOrganizations to Follow The Aspen Institute (Community Weaving) ManKind Project--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/here-together/me...2020-01-2044 min

The HERE.together PodcastArt Saves Lives - A Rock n Roll InterviewAre you curious about the creative process, relationships, and the healing power of art? Come hang out with the Rocket Feather team on their first double date with the creative and life partners of Blushing Cactus Photography. Tracy Fultz and Jeremiah Scheffer inspire us with their bold images, their generous approach to the act of taking pictures, their love for community, and their love for one another. To honor Tracy and Jeremiah's love of live music in the Phoenix scene, we feature some song samples from their favorite bands. Enjoy the energy!SHOW NOTES: B...2020-01-131h 01

The HERE.together PodcastWe Will Pump YOU Up - Building Deep StrengthAre you ready for the new year, new decade, new reality? Life in the Roaring Twenties is going to be challenging in ways we can't even imagine. But it doesn't have to be joyless, lonely, or futile. Kelly and Charles have some experience developing the kind of personal and relational skills that give hope in tough times. In this podcast, you get to spend some time exploring the difference between shallow strength and Deep Strength. This episode even comes with a free Deep Strength workout plan that you can start today!Show Notes: Deep Strength W...2020-01-061h 10

The HERE.together PodcastFacilitator of the Inevitable - A Conversation with a Eco-Therapist Adam VellturoAre you one of those people who knows there's more to life than what's on the surface? Join the Rocket Feather team for a dive into the depths of soul, growth, and hope for the future. This week's guest is Adam Vellturo, an ecotherapist who has spent the last 30 years guiding people into health and a more complete relationship with their soul. Be sure to listen all the way to the end for Adam's prescription for easy soul work and a recitation of a Walt Whitman poem that are both perfect for clear, cold winter nights. --- Send i...2019-12-291h 13

The HERE.together PodcastHome for the Holidays - Top Two Tips for Family VisitsIn this episode, Charles and Kelly offer up their usual mix of empathy, humor, and wisdom about one of the most difficult topics for all of us: visiting family. They make the point, that even in the most loving, stable, and supportive family, dysfunction, pain, frustration can simmer just under the surface. This podcast presents two very simple, very actionable tips to try for the holidays that might lesson some of the pain and dysfunction. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/here-together/message 2019-12-2347 min

The HERE.together PodcastDiving into the Heart of the Dragon with Molly McGinnMolly McGinn takes us on a Hero's Journey into Healing, Learning, and CommunityMolly McGinn is a learning specialist focused on designing and facilitating leadership and management skills training for global companies and nonprofit organizations. Her life story and intellectual/spiritual journey are much more complex and interesting though, than that LinkedIn-worthy business bio.Molly has literally traveled around the world - the long way, as she says. As a very young woman she went to Japan to study for a year at a Zen monastery, and then, naturally, became a Pan Am stewardess. See...2019-12-161h 14

The HERE.together PodcastLove, Roller Derby, and the End of HomelessnessJoin us for a deep dive with Jessi Hans, a bona fide Community Weaver dedicated to ending homelessness in Everybody’s Hometown, Prescott, Arizona. After becoming Executive Director of CCJ, [Coalition for Compassion and Justice], Jessi set a bold agenda to include and uplift everyone in our hometown. In a few short years, her team and partners have made a huge impact, and along the way, she’s worked to reinvent nonprofit teams, motivate and nurture her family, and consciously find ways to grow and develop as a person. In this interview, Jessi helps us figure out how we can...2019-12-091h 15

The HERE.together PodcastEverybody Poops: A Treatise on DichotomiesWe’re glad that you’ve chosen to be in conversation with us today. In this episode, Kelly and I talk about things that matter to us: The dichotomy and union of the opposites represented by the brand RocketFeather; the difficulty and importance of getting things done while staying true to direction and intention and; the real, and beautiful lesson gleaned from a children’s picture book.We hope you enjoy our mix of deep, personal exploration and accessible fun. We welcome your thoughts on our topics and feedback on our delivery.WARNING: as you mi...2019-12-0246 min

The HERE.together PodcastRocket Feather Podcast (Trailer)--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/rocketfeather/message 2019-11-2900 min

The HERE.together PodcastCoaching and Community WeavingIn this episode Kelly and Charles interview Tom Check who is helping people make breakthroughs for them selves AND to build sustaining community. Tom Check is someone the rest of us are trying to live up to. We been Tom’s, co-facilitators, colleagues, and friends. In all of our different experiences with Tom, he always ups the quality of the moment, the conversation, the project, the program. He does that with his powerful intelligence, his drive, and his passion for excellence and efficiency.In this conversation, Tom talks about the happenstance and drive in his own...2019-11-241h 10

The HERE.together PodcastRe-defining Strength for the Challenges AheadWhat would it be like if we could recognize and leave behind the kind of strength that included violence, vengeance, and exclusion? What if we could define our strength by how inclusive, present, thoughtful, and persistent we were as individuals, couples, and communities. In this solo episode, Charles muses that the shift from "power over" strength to "power with" strength will lead to easier, more fulfilling relationships AND give us a chance to survive and thrive in the 21st Century. Show NotesBooks Mentioned: Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg www.cnvc.org He: Understanding Ma...2019-11-1833 min

The HERE.together PodcastOpening your Heart with Tony HimesIn this warm, intimate interview, you get to hear about the sense of hope, joy, and connection that Tony Himes brings to his work and his life. Tony has been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 20 years and is the Executive Director of Arizona Gestalt Institute. Tony completed his Master of Science degree in Educational Psychology and is now an adjunct faculty member at Prescott College. During this long, relaxed chat, Tony shares deeply from his own profession and personal experience about what it means to "be in contact" - to connect with oneself or another in...2019-11-1156 min

The HERE.together PodcastThe Power and Possibility of the CircleJoin us for our interview with Jessica Stickel. Jessy is a lifelong learner and a forever aspiring possibilitarian. She is passionate about supporting people in discovering their wealth that is within them and their circumstances. She has been serving families for over 20 years in a plethora of roles. She started as a Family Support Specialist for Head Start, then became a School Counselor, and later got her certification in Life Coaching. She is currently the Student Success Coach at Prescott High School and founder of Inspired Freedom Coaching where she works with teens, families, and adults to become the...2019-10-2851 min

The HERE.together PodcastThe Portable EpisodeCome along for a ramble with hosts Charles and Kelly while we talk about our current projects and the fear and excitement that come up for us. Includes diversions into whether to play to your strengths and whether generalists are more successful. A dead raven makes a cameo appearance. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/here-together/message 2019-10-2336 min

The HERE.together PodcastThe Importance of Being Heard or Goddammit Now YOU Listen to Me.The inaugural episode of the RocketFeather podcast. Join Kelly and Charles as they dig into what it means to listen and be heard.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/here-together/message 2019-10-2144 min