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Mile High FI PodcastMentally Prepare to Retire – Rusty | MHFI 272Doug chats with Rusty about the mental and emotional aspects of committing to leaving traditional work, focusing on mindset and building an identity outside of professional life. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from being highly productive to a more relaxed lifestyle, the importance of taking all allotted vacation time, and asking for what you want from your employer. Rusty also touches on mental health therapies such as body-based trauma therapy and somatic therapy as tools for coping with the stress and trauma associated with demanding careers.
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Mile High FI PodcastMentally Prepare to Retire - Rusty | MHFI 272Doug chats with Rusty about the mental and emotional aspects of committing to leaving traditional work, focusing on mindset and building an identity outside of professional life. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from being highly productive to a more relaxed lifestyle, the importance of taking all allotted vacation time, and asking for what you want from your employer. Rusty also touches on mental health therapies such as body-based trauma therapy and somatic therapy as tools for coping with the stress and trauma associated with demanding careers.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the sh...2025-06-171h 05Mile High FI PodcastMentally Prepare to Retire – Rusty | MHFI 272Doug chats with Rusty about the mental and emotional aspects of committing to leaving traditional work, focusing on mindset and building an identity outside of professional life. They discuss the challenges of transitioning from being highly productive to a more relaxed lifestyle, the importance of taking all allotted vacation time, and asking for what you want from your employer. Rusty also touches on mental health therapies such as body-based trauma therapy and somatic therapy as tools for coping with the stress and trauma associated with demanding careers.
Do you like the podcast and want to support the sh...2025-06-171h 05
Lunch with DadEpisode 10 - Remembering Frederick (Fritz) KolkDoug honors the memory of his friend Frederick (Fritz) Kolk and we close with a song from His Men, a men's chorus that Doug and Fritz helped create
2025-03-0214 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"NEVER HEARD BEFORE: John Lennon's "The Lost Weekend" (The stories only May Pang would know)Doug and Ben Chat with John Lennon's ex lover and girlfriend, May Pang about her new documentary "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" and get clarification on many John stories that were folklore up til this point. "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" is available through streaming platforms October 13th.2023-10-0746 min
I am Driven PodcastEpisode 72: Dorsal FreezeA term that a lot of our Driven listeners have asked for us to break down, Dr. Doug joins Meghan to break down dorsal freeze on today's podcast. In sharing some analogies, as well as some real-life applications, plenty of Drivens should now have a better understanding of a term that gets thrown around quite a bit. Books mentioned in this podcast: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van den Kolk Trauma and Memory by Peter Levine Nurturing Resilience by Kathy Pain & Stephen Terrell2022-12-2140 min
🎙️ The Doug Thompson Podcast: Storytelling, Speaker Secrets & Epic Laughs! 😂🔥🚀Jill SitnickTitleHealing the Invisible Wounds: Jill Sitnick's Journey to RecoveryDescriptionIf you're feeling stuck in your trauma, like you've tried everything and nothing is working, then this episode is for you!Show NotesIf you're feeling stuck in your trauma, like you've tried everything and nothing is working, then this episode is for you!"The research on the website says that two thirds of the people through the clinical trials had no clinical symptoms. I'm willing to roll the dice."Jill Sitnick is a writer and speaker who specializes in sharing her story of overcoming childhood trauma induced PTSD through psychedelic assisted psychotherapy...2022-08-0530 min
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth1851: When Fasting is Making You Fat, Overcoming Back Pain When Deadlifting, How to Know When to Fire Your Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The good news is scientists keep getting closer to designing exercise in a pill. The bad news is you’re not going to get nearly the same benefits you get from exercise! (3:33) The fascinating way people use the suicide hotline. (14:40) The power of saying NO. (16:50) How your body keeps the score. (18:29) The advantage of using tactical empathy. (21:40) The differences between basketball sneakers over the decades. (23:30) If I had Magic Spoon as a kid... (33:04) The unintended consequences of government ma...2022-07-061h 52
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Timothy B. Schmit- (The Eagles, Poco) On Playing with Ringo, Joining The Eagles, The time he met JohnTimothy B. Schmit, bassist of The Eagles, chats his new album , "Day By Day," the influence of The Band, CSN. The process of writing songs for The Eagles, the time he met all 4 Beatles and the genius of Beach Boys compared to The Beatles. 2022-05-3022 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Chris Carraba - (Dashboard Confessional) A student of Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul SimonChris Carraba of Dashboard Confessional talks the new album, his influence from Paul Simon, Dylan, Leonard Cohen and of course, The Beatles and George in particular. He also talks about his love for The Cure and Robert Smith.2022-05-2301 min
THE TRAVIS MACY SHOWEpisode 56 - For High-Performing Men and Those Who Love Them: A Deep Dive Into Psychology with Stacy Nation and Charles Martelli…Plus Why Men Might Want to Consider a Little TherapyStacy G. York Nation, LCSW, wears multiple hats: international speaker, published author, clinician, Service Member, mother, sister, daughter, friend, co-parent with ex-husband. The most important hat she wears: HUMAN. Stacy has worked with families for over 20 years, and her passion lies with working with the "tough" kids and their families. She has intense training in trauma-informed practices and excels at providing real-life, applicable strategies to parents, educators, and mental health professionals. Charles Martelli is a husband, father, ultrarunner, and former University of Michigan wrestler who also happens to be Regional Director of Enterprise Sales a...2022-03-141h 23
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction) - What he loves about Lennon? George Underrated? The future of JaneJane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros Frontman Perry Farrell chats with the guys about his Heaven After Dark concert series, his love for Lennon, why George is underrated and his baby, Lollapalooza. 2022-02-1732 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers) - The Neil Young Approach? Why he's "A Lennon?"Wesley Shultz, founder and lead singer of The Lumineers chats about the unorthodox process of making the band's 4th album, "Brightside." Why his songwriting took a Neil Young approach, admiration for Springsteen and why he's "a Lennon?"2022-01-1533 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Tom DeLonge (Blink 182) - Why Angels & Airwaves when you have Blink 182? Lennon's UFO sightingTom Delonge, co-founder and former member of pop-punk band, Blink 182 discusses the new Angels & Airwaves album, the lack of Beatles in his life, John Lennon's UFO sighting, and why form side project bands when Blink 182 exists?2021-11-1616 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) - Back Together with The BandJeff Ament of Pearl Jam discusses in the studio with Pearl Jam, his new album and influences, back together with the band, why it took so long to play Eddie's Ohana Festival, giving Robert Plant the tour of Montana and The Beatles influence in late 70's punk. 2021-10-0523 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Andy Summers - (The Police) Tension within "The Police," Jammin w JimiPolice guitarist Andy Summers tells us about his new book of short stories titled, "Andy Summers: Fretted and Moaning." Andy uses his mastery of storytelling to give us the dirt on The Police, tell us about an acid trip listening to Beatles', "She's Leaving Home" before it was released. Jamming with Jimi Hendrix and that time George Martin said, No!2021-08-2031 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet) A Beatles superfan! Why Spandau is no more?Founder of Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp digs deep into his Beatles knowledge while discussing his new solo album, "In Solo." He gives incredible insight into the dynamic of a band and why Spandau Ballet was forced to call it quits. 2021-08-0630 minBringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) - "Macca said what about me?!?"Founder, Ed Robertson chats Barenaked Ladies new album, "Tour De Force, recording during covid, his fondness for The Greek Theatre, and shares an awesome story about a Beatles relic he found inside Neil Young's piano bench. Ben had the day off. 2021-07-1825 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Dave Keuning (The Killers) - Back in the band? The Lolapalooza curse? Solo workThe Killers co-founder, Dave Keuning chats about his new solo album, "A Mild Case of Everything," while confirming, he "is back in The Killers." He discusses two new Killers albums on the horizon, why he left, and an answer on touring. His inspiration from David Bowie, his 80's keyboard sound, and George Harrison.2021-07-0227 min
A Frayed KnotEP 066, Vickey Banks, A Frayed KnotDo you know someone going through chronic pain? What about someone dealing with enormous grief? Vickey Banks is our guest today and she gives us such an abundance of wisdom, especially relating to both of those scenarios. Get ready to take some great notes! Vickey is a wife, mom, grandmother, author, blogger, speaker, and Women's Ministry Director. She's doing all the things! She is going to share about a time when she went through years of chronic pain, and also when she lost several family members in a span of 2 months! Some great takeaways are these thoughts: when you have...2021-05-101h 05
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Paul Williams (Songwriter) - The Oscars, Kermit & That Time He Stepped on McCartney's FootWe speak with Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams ("Evergreen," A Star is Born) about being a 6x Academy Award Nominee, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, how he impacted generations by writing "The Rainbow Connection," (The Muppet Movie) stepping on Paul McCartney's foot and John Lennon's "Lost Weekend in LA"2021-04-2323 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION) From Megalithic Symphony to John and PaulAaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and hit song, "Sail," discuss the 10th Anniversary of his debut album, "Megalithic Symphony," how his earliest influences of Madonna, Prince, and George Michael transitioned into early hip hop, Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine and his take on how no musician can perfect their craft without exploring The Beatles catalog through and through. 2021-04-1625 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Scarypoolparty - New Music and a look back on American IdolSCARYPOOLPARTY aka Alejandro Aranda chats with Doug and Ben about the musicality behind his new EP, reflects back on his time on American Idol and the inspiration behind his music. 2021-03-2622 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Serj Tankian (System of a Down) - "Can Music Change the World?"Serj Tankian, frontman for metal band System of a Down discusses his new documentary, "Truth to Power," a film about the power of music and how his message was used to awaken a political revolution. Serge discusses his role in the Armenian Revolution, the parallels between John Lennon and The Beatles influence on his career. Oh, and we can't forget his love for "The Police!"2021-02-1919 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Little Steven Van Zandt (E-Street Band, Disciples of Soul) "Macca To Mecca"Little Steven Van Zandt (E-Street Band, Disciples of Soul) discusses his Beatles tribute "Macca To Mecca," the difficulties surrounding his famous Cavern Club gig, dinner with Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen after the famous past curfew show in 2012, playing on stage with Paul, back in the studio with Bruce, Sopranos, and much more!2021-02-1327 min
Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"Don McLean (American Pie) - "A Quartet Practiced in The Park?"Singer-songwriter, Don McLean joins us to chat about his new acapella version of "American Pie," recorded with country band, "Home Free." We discuss the impact of the famous tune on music history and Don's love for The Beatles; where he drew inspiration and the Fab Four conspiracy behind his famous lines, "… And while Lenin read a book on Marx,A quartet practiced in the park?"2021-02-0720 min
TeamcastHarry Moffitt, Director of MCTI_Australia & New Zealand Takes the MicEnjoy my conversation with legend and teammate, Harry Moffitt, our MCTI Director, Australia & New Zealand, Psychologist, and Veteran of the Australian Army's most elite unit. Thanks, Harry!The Station Foundation https://thestationfoundation.orgThe COMMIT Foundation https://www.commitfoundation.org/Doug Zembiec https://vimeo.com/169599802Drown Proofing https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/national/navy-video-shows-seal-drown-proofing-exercises/2016/05/12/d4e1615c-1872-11e6-971a-dadf9ab18869_video.htmlPreston Cline - Mission Critical Teams: Towards the Creation of a University Assisted, Mission Critical Team Instructor Cadre Development Program - https://repository.upenn.edu/dissertations/AAI10275988/Rhonda Patrick - https://www.foundmyfitness.com/topics/saunaColeman’s readin...2020-11-021h 08
Your Mental Breakdown20. Drew #20: Mr. Wilson Eats Apples?!This week, Meredith retreats to Lake Tahoe and Doug is entertaining his dog at home. In the session, Drew moves around different stages of grief and loss after his breakup. He acknowledges there’s baggage he’s been carrying with him that pre-dates his ex-girlfriend. He is feeling fragile and raw, and starting to look at the freedom that this stage is offering him. In the breakdown, Doug and Mer talk about the dual role of a therapist in the office and a person walking around in the world. They explain concepts of emotional dysregulation, a disproportionate response, and inco...2020-06-1857 min
Love and RadioRelevant QuestionsA preview of our next season, coming at you NEXT MONTH! Doug Williams has been waging a war for decades against the polygraph machine (aka the lie detector). Produced by Jacob McCleland and Ana Adlerstein.2017-06-1644 min