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Fascination StreetGeoffrey Blake- Actor (Young Guns / Forrest Gump) - Teacher / ScreenwriterGeoffrey Blake Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Geoffrey Blake. You know Geoffrey from such iconic hits as: Young Guns, Forrest Gump, Contact, Midway, and more. In this episode, we chat about almost none of those projects. Instead, we get to know Geoffrey. We find out how & where he grew up, why they moved around so much, how his health is these days, and some crazy stories about his family. Next, we move into some of the acting classes that he was part of when he was just getting started, as well as...2025-07-2852 min
Nobody's NewsPortland Pee Pee, Tom Hanks Dad Of The Year, Trees Adapting To HellSoft-Hitting stories: New Study Shows Trees Can Adapt To Human Created Climate Change, Monica Lewinsky Shares Her Guide To The Perfect April Fool’s Prank, World’s Longest Tongue Plays Jenga, A Portland Pee Mystery Leads Us To Allege It’s Not A Mystery After All, and Oregonians Must Remove Studded Tires Today To Avoid Hefty FinesPlus Today’s Headlines: Stock Market Looking Sad Due To Uncertainty About Tariffs, French Far Right Leader Marine Le Pen Banned From Running For Office After Guilty Verdict, A Stroke Survivor Speaks Again Thanks To Groundbreaking Brain Computer...2025-04-0132 min
Health-FULLThe Sciatica Pain MapAre you struggling with sciatica pain and not sure what’s really causing it? In this episode of Health-Full, we break down true sciatica vs. pseudo-sciatica, helping you understand the real causes of sciatic nerve pain and why some conditions get misdiagnosed.We’ll cover:- What is true sciatica? (Pinched sciatic nerve, herniated discs, spinal stenosis) - What is pseudo-sciatica? (Piriformis syndrome, SI joint dysfunction, trigger points) - How to tell the difference between nerve pain vs. muscle pain- The best sciatica treatment options—from manu...2025-03-2743 min
Kermode & Mayo’s TakeA Complete Unknown divides Simon and Mark – with director James MangoldThe big movie release this week is ‘A Complete Unknown’, but our guest is actually pretty famous... James Mangold, director of the much-anticipated Bob Dylan biopic and Hollywood hits from ‘Walk The Line’ to ‘Le Mans 66’, joins Simon for a chat. They talk about putting Dylan’s iconic and mysterious life onscreen, Timothée Chalamet’s awards-tipped performance as the young songwriting legend—and accidentally creating the Jonny Cash cinematic universe.
Picking up a teenage Dylan—then still Bobby Zimmermann—as he hitchhikes to New York, the film follows his discovery as a once-in-a-generation musical talent and a defi...2025-01-161h 11
Grief 2 Great Day - Christian Grief Support for Women, Questioning God in Grief, Life after Loss, Hope in Grief192.0 Grief & Health: How to Make Great Changes with Small Steps. Zach Lloyd, Lifestyle Coach. (part 2)SHOW NOTES (part 2)
On Sunday, Zach Lloyd was here and shared his inspiring journey with God and how he became a lifestyle – anti-diet – coach.
He told us about struggling with addiction and depression and how his aunt played a role in leading him to God. If you did not hear that episode, please go back and listen to it.
Today, Zach will share his expertise on becoming healthy and it might surprise you since it’s not what you are used to hearing. What you are walking through is incredibly hard and Zach understan...2024-09-2427 minGrief 2 Great Day - Christian Grief Support for Women, Questioning God in Grief, Life after Loss, Hope in Grief192.0 Grief & Health: How to Make Great Changes with Small Steps. Zach Lloyd, Lifestyle Coach. (part 1)SHOW NOTES
So today, you get to hear from our first ‘guy’ on the podcast. :-)
We’re gonna talk with Zach Lloyd. He is a Lifestyle – anti-diet – coach. He emailed me after listening to an episode of Grief 2 Great Day, so he had my attention with that fact. But as we emailed and then met via Zoom, I was excited to share not only WHAT he does with you but WHO he is.
I’ve said many times that after going through grief, I can also tell if someone has been through something in the...2024-09-2223 min
The Nostalgia Test Podcast120. 🛸Independence Day Recast SPECIAL!Dan & Manny recast the 1996 sci-fi action classic Independence Day for the Buzzn The Tower Podcast!
This is the wildest ten minutes of podcasting, EVER! Recorded while Dan was eating lunch at Veggie Grill in Santa Monica and Manny was just getting off of work, this is an old school earbuds-for-microphones Nostalgia Test Podcast. Manny expresses some strong love for Ed Harris, welcomes the Buzzn The Tower boys to the 90s, Dan shouts out Jason Mewes as the most underrated actor of the 90s, thinks Independence Day needs to be rated R, and so much more!
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Health-FULLVulnerability in a Professional Health SettingIn this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss vulnerable situations that have happened in their personal experiences through their clinical practices. They speak about taboo subjects such as therapists passing gas in the treatment room, comparing themselves to other practitioners, dealing with uncomfortable patient-practitioner dynamics, and much more. We hope you enjoy this fun filled and tender episode! 2024-06-221h 01
Health-FULLThe Struggles of GriefIn this episode, Monica and Forrest discuss their own personal stories related to grief, bereavement, sadness - and navigating life amidst these difficult feelings. They discuss their own journeys in showing up for clinic while mourning loss, and strategies they've learned to support others through the grief process. Transference and countertransference are explained and how they pertain to social interactions while grieving, specifically in a clinic environment. The stages of grief are elaborated on, and real life examples are used to normalize the cycles of grief. What is helpful/ not helpful to s...2024-06-031h 41
Health-FULLThe Wonders of Childbirth ~ How to Stay in Alignment During Labor and DeliveryChildbearing. childbirth, labor, and delivery, are all pivotal stages in a female's life experience. Whether you are expecting a child yourself, or, helping a loved one through the process of birthing - this episode is for you!We are thrilled to host special guest Patti Blomme on this show: a maternal nurse, perinatal educator, private care doula, & postnatal private care consumer advocator. Podcast notes:- Intros- Discussion of quote: "The position of a woman in any civilization is an index of the advancement of that civilization. The position of women is g...2024-05-271h 49
Massage Science with Eric PurvesTouch, Techniques, and the Therapeutic Journey with Monica and ForrestSend us a textForrest and Monica, two therapists from the town of Nelson, BC, join me to discuss the manual therapies like osteopathy, massage, and acupuncture. They share their journey from education to practice. With their stories, we have a look into the art of listening and communicating, and how these skills contribute to effective patient care.Our discussion explores the evidence and anecdotes behind manual therapies, as we consider the challenges of marrying traditional techniques with modern evidence-based practice. With Forrest and Monica's experiences, we illuminate the significant role of human touch in ev...2024-05-0951 min
Health-FULLPoor Posture and Chronic Pain ~ Part 2 in SeriesIn this Health-FULL podcast, we discuss biomechanical chronic pain holding patterns in the body. This is part 2 in the series of Biomechanics, so if you haven't checked out part 1 - we highly recommend it. In this episode, we dive into common compensatory patterns that lead to chronic neck and back pain. We hope you enjoy the episode!For more info about Monica, you can find her at:www.acunelson.comInstagram: @acu.osteo.nelsonFor more info about Forrest, you can find him at:www.rebalancing.caInstagram: @ rebalance_mte...2024-05-081h 09
Health-FULLAlignment and Posture ~ Part 1 in SeriesIn this Health-FULL episode, Forrest and Monica discuss aspects of alignment/body mechanics, and how it leads to chronic pain. Gait is also a prominent topic as it greatly pertains to overall body structure and alignment. Forrest chimes in with some great insight about orthotics, since he has added orthotic design to his list of talents clinically. Thanks for tuning into this episode, and look for Part 2 of this series - which will be released in the next week!For more information about Forrest, check out www.rebalancing,ca IG: rebalance_mteFor more inf...2024-04-1626 min
Volume Up by The TeaseGenius: The Hair Designer Behind MLK/X With Jessi DeanInterview with Jessi DeanChicago native Jessi Dean’s passion for character development along with a highly developed sense of style, color and form has garnered her a budding career as Head Hair Designer for major film and television productions. Jessi was most recently the Department Head of Hair on National Geographic’s critically acclaimed Genius: MLK/X, which chronicled how the early lives of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X shaped the iconic figures. Jessi was also the Hair Department Head on Nia De Costa’s Candyman (produced by Jordan Peele’s Monkey Paw); as...2024-03-2537 min
Health-FULLEmpathy, Sympathy & Compassion DefinedIn this Health-FULL episode, we discuss the differences between Sympathy, Empathy & Compassion. What is a healthy state to deliver care in? Is it good for mental health to be in a constant state of empathy? Being in a position of balanced mental health and wellness is extremely important to avoid the jaws of stress and anxiety. Taking on emotional patterns of others by unknowingly being too empathetic, can be damaging in the long-term. We discuss real life scenarios with our patients that have shaped us into the practitioners we are today. This is a vulnerable episo...2024-03-161h 09
Health-FULLSelf-Care Strategies with Julie PouliotIs your mental health stressed and overloaded? Are you always in a position of helping others, to the point where it is affecting your health - while causing stress, anxiety, and even depression? Do you feel fatigued, overwhelmed, or, on the verge of burnout? Are you looking for strategies on how to care for yourself, while caring for others? In this Health-FULL episode: "Self Care Strategies to Relieve Stress", we uncover ways to build up your mental health amongst the stresses of day to day life. Perhaps you are a health practitioner, therapist, or, the car...2024-03-1459 min
Health-FULLThe Myths of Deep Tissue MassageDeep Tissue Massage is all the rage. "No pain, no gain" has become a term that echoes through the offices of therapists everywhere. When we are talking about acute or chronic pain, are painful treatments the only way we can attain muscle, tendon, and ligament release?In this episode, we discuss our anecdotal and scientific psychology perspectives around deep tissue massage. Why is it so popular? What is a "release"? Can deep tissue massage injure a patient? Is there an emotional component to the amount of pressure a person is able to receive? Podca...2024-03-0157 min
Health-FULLIs Rest Best? Discussing Post-Injury Acute/Chronic Pain, and the Outdated "RICE" ProtocolPain and injuries are terrible and stressful. Whether it's your brain, muscles, ligaments, tendons or bones - our bodies need movement, circulation, and range of motion - in order to heal. Making the decision between resting, or, movement - can massively affect your healing trajectory. In this guest episode, we have scouted out industry professional Josh Lehman - an experienced concussion and vestibular physiotherapist. He gives us answers why the “R” in the RICE protocol (REST), is outdated. We discuss our anecdotal ideas, plus scientific research, to get to the bottom of preconceived ideas about resting, and how thoug...2024-02-281h 21