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A Path to PurposeThe Joy Reset: What Matters in a World That Won’t Slow Down Have you felt like time is speeding up? You’re not imagining it — scientists have confirmed the Earth is spinning faster, but deep down, we’ve all been sensing it. The days feel shorter, life feels heavier, and joy feels just out of reach. We need a Joy Reset. We’re hitting pause on the chaos to explore why we’re all feeling so disconnected — and more importantly, how to realign with what truly matters.2025-07-2025 min
A Path to PurposeAttachment Theory and the Gift of Failing Forward feat - Bryan Power In this powerful episode, Chris talks with Bryan about turning relationship pain into personal growth. Through the lens of integrated attachment theory and embracing failure, Bryan shares how his lowest moments became the path to healing—and how you can break free from old patterns, too. 2025-07-111h 13
Breaking WallsBW - EP90: The Hollywood People Behind Radio’s Baby Boomer Boom (1945 - 1954) [Rewind]This episode was originally released on 4/1/2019. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes.
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In Breaking Walls episode 90 and on the second part of our western trilogy, dramatic radio goes from boom to bust in a nine year period after World War II, as a group of actors become radio legends, while the radio western grows up.
Highlights:
• William S. Paley’s Plan to Overtake NBC
• The West-Coast Hollywood Actors
• Robson, Yarborough, Lewis, and Hawk Larabee
• Escape Moves the Western Forward
• The Life and Death of Jeff Chandler
• CBS Becomes Number 1
• NBC...2025-07-013h 54
A Path to PurposeThe Christian Singles HubMichelle Apples, founder of Christian Singles Hub, shared her journey of faith-led relocation and community building, emphasizing how God uses every life experience for His purpose. She discussed the origins and growth of her digital community for Christian singles, which addresses the need for connection and support among this demographic. Michelle emphasized the importance of trusting God's plan, focusing on personal growth and spiritual development, and offered advice and upcoming events for Christian singles seeking community and fulfillment.2025-07-011h 00
A Path to PurposeFinding Love after 40/ Redeeming the Time In episode 43, I open up and share my personal journey of finding love later in life, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, personal growth, and defining one's value beyond romantic relationships. I encourage listeners to focus on their purpose and goals, regardless of their relationship status, and to take responsibility for their actions and circumstances. I express and share my gratitude for finding a life partner over 40 and advise others to redefine their value and pursue their purpose while single, as this can lead to positive life changes and potentially prepare them for future relationships. 2025-06-2147 min
A Path to PurposeClearing our relationship residue for new love experiences In episode 42 I focus on understanding relationship residue, which refers to emotional leftovers from past relationships that can impact current or future connections, and how early life attractions often stem from identity voids. I explore common relationship patterns and their potential risks, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and personal growth to avoid repeating unhealthy patterns and find more fulfilling love experiences. I dive into insights on conscious dating, the importance of clearing relationship residue, and the value of embracing self-discovery and personal development to create healthier, more authentic relationships. 2025-06-1348 min
A Path to PurposeEmbracing the Relationship to Self In this episode Chris highlights the value of embracing and imprving our relationship to ourselves. He explores the emotional challenges of singleness and discusses the importance of radical acceptance and self-discovery in finding fulfillment without a partner. He emphasizes the value of personal growth, mindfulness, and present-moment living, encouraging listeners to pursue their passions and interests while maintaining a positive relationship with their body. Through personal experiences and case studies, Chris highlights the significance of vulnerability, self-reflection, and embracing change to discover new aspects of oneself and build confidence in one's abilities.2025-06-0438 min
A Path to PurposeLiving with intention, family & brotherhoodIn this episode, I am joined with Clay Garrett, founder of project Campfire Gentleman. We discuss his passion and inspiration to instill practical wisdom to become better husbands, fathers and men. We dive into his inspiration to start campfire gentlemen and the importance of family and brotherhood in our lives.2025-05-271h 16
A Path to PurposeRedefining education, building community and family purposeIn this episode, I am joined with my guest Rob Spehar who founded the Spehar initiative. His mission is to empower families, communities and individuals through education, community building and principled living. Rob shares his story about his families decision to take his kids out of the school system into self education, and how this process brought them into a fulfliling direction of purpose and impact.2025-05-2256 min
A Path to PurposeDisconnect to ConnectIn this solosode, I open up about my experience doing a social media fast. I discuss my unhealthy complex relationship with social media and how it has influenced my perception of reality and decision to inititate a social medis fast. Most importantly, I share how disconnecting from my phone, allowed me to connect to my true nature, renewing my mind, resulting in a deep clarity for what really matters.2025-05-0836 min
A Path to PurposeReclaiming Manhood in Marriage & Mindset feat Mitchell OsmondIn episode 37, I am joined with guest Mitchell Osmond. We talk about the crisis men face today when it comes to their self image, family and purpose. Mitchell challenges us to live to a higher standard to leave a legacy and a life worth imitating.2025-04-141h 01
A Path to PurposeFinding purpose, Life reflection & Living AuthenticallyChris and Sarah discussed their favorite seasons, grief journeys, and the importance of faith in their lives. They also touched on the challenges of raising children in a Christian environment, the value of self-reflection and personal growth, and the importance of authenticity and boldness in their faith. The conversation concluded with Sara sharing her life experiences, her journey of self-discovery and personal growth, and the importance of surrendering to God for guidance and direction.2025-03-271h 05
A Path to PurposeLife Purpose: Remembering who we are, the roles we play and what makes us come alive.In episode 35, we cover how our life purpose is shaped by our early childhood influences, the different hats we wear in life and discovering passions that makes us feel alive. 2025-03-2239 min
Diamonds in Dumpster FiresFrom Chaos to Calling: How to Turn Life's Challenges into Purpose featuring Chris MestonLife after a major transition—like divorce—can feel like standing in the rubble, wondering what’s next. In this episode, I sit down with Chris Meston, a Transformation Life Purpose Coach, who knows firsthand what it takes to rebuild with intention. Chris shares his personal journey of self-discovery and how he turned a difficult chapter into an opportunity for growth. We talk about the mindset shifts that make all the difference, why reclaiming your identity is so important after a major life shake-up, and how daily habits can help bring clarity and direction. Chris also dives into t...2025-03-1251 min
A Path to PurposeYour timelineOur lives are far from ordinary and random. When looking at the story of our life, we can zoom out and see how every stage of our timeline serves a purpose for the person we are becoming. This episode challenges us to take a deeper perspective of where we come from, and where we are going. 2025-03-0929 min
A Path to PurposeWhen work isn't working outWork is a big and necessary part of our human experience. Naturally, we all desire to belong and enjoy what we do. However, the truth is that work can be emotionally challenging, stressful and complicated. This episode gets real and honest about the relational challenges in the work place.2025-02-1839 min
A Path to PurposeThe power of ChoiceIn episode 32, I am joined by guest Ivy Sepe. She shares her story of navigating personal family loss, overcoming adversity and health setbacks. We discuss the power and importance of how her choices paved the way to a life of purpose and joy. We hope you like this one.2025-02-1257 min
A Path to PurposeWhat's holding you back?Are you feeling held back and stuck in life? Are you wondering if you are ever going to be able to move past the seemingly endless challenges and see the changes you are hoping for? In this episode we address how our fixed mindset gets in our way of our desired goals and results, and how developing a growth mindset can finally allow us to break free from our limitations. 2025-01-2051 min
A Path to PurposeNew YearA new year can represent a fresh slate, new hopes and a chance to get a redo in life to pursue our hopes, dreams and plans for our lives. In this first episode of 2025, I discuss the value of reflection, setting goals, developing habits and operating out of a sense of true authenticity.2025-01-0333 min
A Path to PurposeOur Love StoryIn this special episode, I am joined by my fiance Annie. We share the origins and journey of our love story that has brought us into the best season of our lives. We hope you enjoy!2024-12-281h 11
A Path to PurposeManaging our AnxietyIn episode 28, I am joined with my guest Alison. She is an anxiety coach who shares her own story facing, managing and overcoming in this area that affects many people. We hope you enjoy.2024-12-1155 min
A Path to PurposeVision, mindset and purposeIn episode 27, I am joined with David Gibson. A story speaker, story teller and coach who shared some much needed insight and truth behind the power of our mindset to drive ouvision and live out our purpose. 2024-11-1646 min
A Path to PurposeFinding yourself againSometime's in life we lose sight of who we are and what we are truly made of. In this episode, I discuss what it looks like to embark on one of the best journeys you can go on in life.2024-11-1140 min
A Path to PurposeDealing with singlenessIn episode 25, Nathan joins me to talk and reflect on singleness. We unpack and discuss how we have dealt and managed going through it at different moments in our lives.2024-10-221h 00
A Path to PurposeOur state of comparisonIn episode 24 I unpack the areas of life we can so easily fall into the state of comparison with and how to recenter our path on what truly matters.2024-10-031h 02
A Path to PurposeParental loss, grief & hope on the other sideIn this episode I am joined by my special guest Sara who opens up on her raw, vulnerable and public grief journey of losing her mother to cancer. We also discuss how having the courage to open up about these struggles, can heal ourselves and others in the process.2024-09-261h 21
A Path to PurposeFinding Opportunity in chaosIn episode 22, I address the common challenges of life that can cause chaos and set us back. Although life does'nt guarantee us an easy ride, we can find the silver linings and the opportunities to make the most of the struggles we all go through in this journey we call life.2024-09-2059 min
A Path to PurposeHow traveling can teach us and shape our destiny.In this episode I am joined by an old friend who has took a risk to pursue the life of traveling the world while working as a digital nomad. We discuss our shared experiences working on the road across Canada, the places we visited internationally and the richness of exloring the world around us.2024-09-151h 22
A Path to PurposeHow sports can transform you for the better.In episode 20 I am joined with Bret Howe. We had a great discussion of how sports can play such a influencial role on our self image, life lessons and the impacts in our every day lives and future. Whether you are athletically inclined or not, everyone can benefit from this episode.2024-09-101h 21
A Path to PurposeWaking up to create lasting changeWe all desire change that lasts that will drive us towards the goals and purpose for our life. In episode 19 we talk about the importance of waking up towards what changes need to take place. 2024-08-1536 min
A Path to PurposeIt's never too lateDo you feel that time is ticking and you have lost your opportunities to pursue your hopes and dreams for life? I sure have. This podcast talks about what we can do about it.2024-07-3133 min
A Path to PurposePolitics, division and facing certainty in an uncertain world.In episode 17, I am joined again with Raymond Wright and we dive into the sensitive and often triggering topics of US politics, "Trump" and how we can face certainity in an unstable uncertain world around us.2024-07-181h 08
A Path to PurposeStanding OutDo you ever feel like strangers in a foreign land? Have you always noticed that you didn't belong or that you were different from the rest? I unpack my personal experiences with this and how we can embrace our uniqueness towards our purpose. 2024-06-1825 min
A Path to PurposeCatalysts for change, physical activity and the power of positivityIn episode 15, I was thrilled to be joined with Kyler Costucci We talked about the importance of adversity in our lives for catalysts for change, the role of physical activity to transform us, and the simple truth of how we can harness the power of positivity to navigate the storms of life.2024-06-111h 13
A Path to PurposeThe Power of MomsIn episode 14, In lieu of Mothers Day I pay homage to the power of moms and share how mine shaped me to be the person who I am today,2024-05-1232 min
A Path to PurposePerseveranceIn episode 13, I discuss the role of perseverance in our lives. Not onlt can it transform our mindset and attitude, but also our ability to navigate through challenging seasons in our lives.2024-04-2731 min
A Path to PurposeLonelinessIn episode 12, I get vulnernable and share my experiences with loneliness. I believe we all relate to this topic, and more importantly make changes to help us move forward in the midst.2024-04-1732 min
A Path to PurposePersonal Loss, Sacrifice and PurposeIn episode 11, I am joined with my Jessica Smilo. We discuss our shared passions and she opens up about the loss of her sister, and in the midst of persnal sacrifice, there can be fulfillment and purpose to be found.2024-03-0250 min
A Path to PurposeMental Reslience and ChangeIn episode 10, I am joined with mindset coach Jacob Mark. A great and educating conversation on the process of personal change, buiding mental reslience and how everyone can use whatever story for a greater purpose and fulfillment in life.2024-02-211h 04
My Friend LyssaTotal Comedic Immunity Episode 3.03 ("Total Comedic Immunity"). Written by Lori Furth, Lyssa Graham, Dale Leopold and Jack Mooney. The Writers Room is at a loss for words. A couples counseling session gets an unwanted assist. In the Old West, Marshall Buck Taciturn gets political. The Nuts team faces the final countdown to the Big Game and/or Sudden Death. And we have a really, really sincere song! Featuring the vocal talents of the Suffolk & Goode Players: Rebecca Davis (Judith Smith, Meston Baby, Miss Preen, Marissa) Dustin Ebaugh (Jay, Charlie, Jonas) Lori Furth (Herself, Dr. Brooks, Meston Woman, Woodstock) Lyssa Graham (Herself, Alexa, Betty, Pa...2024-02-1140 min
A Path to PurposeGreater PurposeIn episode 9, I get the opportunity to speak with Mellie. We share the common struggles of navigating singehood post divorce, finding a silver lining of purpose in the midst of our challenges and how we can impact the world around us for the better.2024-01-1145 min
A Path to PurposeTurning PointsIn episode 8, i speak with Raymond Wright. We discuss the painful experiences and life changing turning points of his past that has been used for a greater good and purpose.2023-12-181h 02
A Path to PurposeThe Aftermath of a break up - Will I love again?In episode 7, Carolina and I discuss picking up the peices after heart break and divorce and the excitement and desire to love again. 2023-12-041h 23
A Path to PurposeNew BeginningsIn episode 6, we uncover the new chapters and beginnings we can experience throughout life. Even our painful experiences can serve as new opportunities to start something powerful and new in our lives.2023-11-2233 min
A Path to PurposeFaith, divorce and purposeIn episode 5, I speak with Nikeya about leaning into our faith in the midst of going through divorce. We share our vulnerabilties, lessons learned and most importantly, how we can use these to shape a better future to impact others. 2023-11-0651 min
A Path to PurposeSelf EsteemIn episode 4, we delve into the topic of self esteem and the people in our lives that helps shape it. Our perception of how we view ourselves impacts our lives whether we like it or not. It will influence our relationships, the decisions and the direction of our life path.2023-10-1234 min
A Path to PurposeLove. Heartbreak and DivorceIn episode 3, we go into my story of relationships, heartbreak, love and divorce. We may not be able to change our past, but we are not defined by them. I hope you find encouragement out of this.2023-09-281h 01
A Path to PurposeEpisode 2In episode 2, I am joined by Nathan Gadawski as we discuss the historical story of "burning the boats". This is a discussion of the big decision we all will need to face if we truly desire to face destiny and walk into our purpose.2023-09-1538 min
A Path to PurposeMy StoryIn this very first solosode I unpack my childhood roots and how i navigated through challenges, risks and pivitol decisions that led me to overcome and become the person I am today. 2023-09-0255 min
Science + DesignCan places influence romantic attraction?
The Science Behind Romantic Attraction: The Role of Places and Misattributed Arousal
Our environments play a vital role in shaping experience, even in igniting the flames of romance! Research findings and real examples will shed light on the interplay between arousal-inducing built environments and the intricate dance of attraction.
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CalChiefsEpisode 4 - Annual ConferenceEpisode 4
President-Elect Tubbs interviews CalChiefs Executive Director Chief Jeff Meston about the upcoming 2022 Annual Conference in Sacramento. Occurring September 13 - 15, 2022 at the Grand Sheraton in Sacramento, the three day event features numerous speakers, vendors and vendor displays, as well as the installation of our new officers. Director Meston provides details about each days activities as well as the registration process.2022-08-2427 min
BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesPBAFM interview promoting the upcoming 'GREG’S WISH' Event, A TVC Musical Extravaganza to Celebrate the Life of Greg Truman, at The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel (The Gov), Sunday October 17th, 2021.rOn Monday the 11th of October, Adelaide guitarist Bob Balsamo and BAND IT ABOUT host Di Spillane were interviewed by Zofia Dendunnen on her weekly PBAFM community radio program 'Manic Monday', to discuss the 'Greg's Wish' Event which is being held at 'The Gov' on Sunday the 17th of October. Many thanks to Zofia for giving us this opportunity to share our event with her audience, and for allowing me to use the audio for this bonus podcast episode.
About the event: 'Greg's Wish' A TVC Musical Extravaganza to Celebrate the Life of Greg Truman who sadly...2021-10-1218 min
BAND IT ABOUT - Podcast SeriesS2 E41 ROBERT (ROB) BOUNDY The Engine Room Guest Drummer, “The Modes”, “The Astros”, “The Virgin Soldiers”, and Business owner, Rob’s Drum Shed Teaching StudiosROBERT (ROB) BOUNDY studied at the Adelaide College of Music in 1968 under the direction of John Arthur, with section leaders Steve and Larry Todd, in marching band and beginning drum set lessons. In 1970 he joined the Adelaide Highland Pipe Band under the tutelage of Lindsay Chuck and Daryl James until 1974. In 1979 he began rehearsing with past music students from Mawson High School, recording a demo with The Glenn Kristoffer Band, while also working for MGD Audio assisting with sound and lighting. In late 1982 he joined “The Modes” and starting heavy local gigging, and touring nationally in Melbourne, Sydney and Quee...2021-08-1445 min
Breaking Walls: The Podcast on the History of American Network Radio BroadcastingBW - EP90: The Hollywood People Behind Radio’s Baby Boomer Boom (1945 - 1954)In Breaking Walls episode 90 and on the second part of our western trilogy, dramatic radio goes from boom to bust in a nine year period after World War II, as a group of actors become radio legends, while the radio western grows up.
Highlights:
• William S. Paley’s Plan to Overtake NBC
• The West-Coast Hollywood Actors
• Robson, Yarborough, Lewis, and Hawk Larabee
• Escape Moves the Western Forward
• The Life and Death of Jeff Chandler
• CBS Becomes Number 1
• NBC Fires Back with New Western Shows
• Elliott Lewis, Suspense, On Stage, and Crime Classics
• The Birth of Gunsmoke
• Jack Johnstone, Jimmy Stewart, and The Six Shooter
•...2019-03-313h 54
Corporate Talk With Charlie And EvaAccelerate Your Path to Success-Corporate Talk: Mary MestonIf you're feeling like success is just out of reach and you can't seem to get ahead, why not take action to change that reality today. Why wait another year to find yourself in the same place? I want to help you accelerate your path to success, reach your goals and live the life you have always dreamed of! Mary Meston's techniques can put you on the path!2016-06-2000 minCorporate Talk With Charlie And EvaAccelerate Your Path to Success-Corporate Talk: Mary MestonIf you're feeling like success is just out of reach and you can't seem to get ahead, why not take action to change that reality today. Why wait another year to find yourself in the same place? I want to help you accelerate your path to success, reach your goals and live the life you have always dreamed of! Mary Meston's techniques can put you on the path!2016-06-2000 min