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A Peace of My MindSOBR - Vanessa WeyausVanessa Weyaus is a member of the Lynx clan of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Her name in Ojibwe translates as The Shining Light in the Sky Woman. Vanessa spent years in addiction, eventually living on the streets and running from the law. When she tired of it all, she turned herself in during a routine traffic stop. She was offered treatment, but chose to serve her prison sentence instead and has now been clean and sober for more than six years. Her recovery date is January 8, 2019. She now works as a substance use disorder counselor f...2025-05-0938 min
A Peace of My MindSOBR - John GerberJohn Gerber is a graphic designer and a fine artist in Minneapolis. He describes himself as someone who thinks and feels deeply. He has had an on again / off again relationship with alcohol. He stopped drinking completely between the ages of 30 and 40, but when his 40th birthday came around, he decided to celebrate. He describes it like this: "Then between 40 and 60, I think I drank probably to make up for those 10 years."John never hit a rock bottom but he noticed things about himself that he wanted to change. He said, "Between 40 and 60, I think some things...2025-04-231h 00
A Peace of My MindSOBR - Casey PytleskiCasey Pytleski is a mother, a wife, and a recovering addict. Although she had experimented with my substances as a youth, it was an unexpected introduction to meth as an adult that led to a quick addiction and unraveled the idyllic life she and her husband had created. At the time of our interview, it had been 89 days since her last use. Many thanks to the Minnesota State Arts Board and the arts and cultural heritage fund for supporting this work.John Noltner is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a...2025-03-3047 min
A Peace of My MindA Peace of My Mind - SOBR TrailerWelcome to A Peace of My Mind, a project that uses storytelling and art to rediscover what connects us. I’m John Noltner, the founder and director of A Peace of My Mind and I have the good luck to travel the country and the world interviewing people to help reveal the beauty and wisdom that is all around us….if we choose to see it.This new season of the podcast is called Sobr. S-O-B-R and we are exploring stories of addiction and recovery. I stopped drinking on August 10, 2022. It was the day I tu...2025-02-0901 min
Side by SideEpisode 11: John Noltner challenges stereotypes and fosters dialogue by helping communities tell their storiesIn the final episode of Side by Side's first season, Ellen talks with photographer John Noltner, founder of ‘A Peace of My Mind,’ a storytelling project that captures personal stories and portraits to foster dialogue across divides. John discusses the human tendency to avoid challenging preconceived notions and how storytelling deepens our understanding of each other and breaks down stereotypes. John reflects on his experiences from Skid Row in Los Angeles to the deep South of Mississippi and border towns in Texas, highlighting the interconnectedness of rural, urban, and suburban communities and the immense pride that individuals have for thei...2024-11-0436 min
The Facing ProjectLessons on the Road to Peace with John NoltnerHost J.R. Jamison sits down with award-winning photographer, author, and peace activist John Noltner to talk about photography as a form of storytelling that explores the common humanity that unites us, and they discuss Noltner’s latest book, Lessons on the Road to Peace, that covers his 45,000-mile journey across the U.S.2024-04-271h 03
Rethinking CommunicationEp 116: John Noltner | The road to peace is paved with our storiesI am thrilled to welcome John Noltner back to the show for another conversation on what it means to intentionally seek out and create peace. After John and I first connected in the fall of 2021 for episode 62, John and his wife sold their home, moved into a van, and set out on the road interviewing people from all walks of life to uncover their stories — the stories that reveal the common ground we share. John has a new book about to be released that documents these travels called "Lessons on the Road...2023-11-2750 min
Authenticity, Belonging, CommunityS5 Ep8: Find Beauty and Wisdom Everywhere | John NoltnerJohn Noltner is an award winning photographer who is the founder and creator of A Peace of My Mind — a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us. A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, an...2023-10-3041 min
The Journey of My Mother's SonJohn Noltner – A Peace of My MindIn this episode of “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with John Noltner. John has spent his career learning how to ask better questions, connect deeply across difference and share stories to bridge divides and build community. He and his wife sold their house in October of 2020, bought an RV and are traveling the country interviewing people who are finding creative solutions to our most challenging issues. A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialog...2023-10-2745 min
Conversations from the BarnA conversation with photographer John Noltner and musician Darren GarveyJohn Noltner is a freelance photographer based in Minneapolis. For 25 years, he has created images at home and around the world for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations. His images have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Smithsonian, Forbes, Health, Midwest Living, New York Daily News and more. He is the author of two award-winning books from his series A Peace of My Mind. His work exhibits regularly across the country and he leads lectures and workshops around the idea that art and storytelling has the ability to transform hearts and communities. www.noltner.com...2023-06-2224 min
Follow Your CuriosityReplay: Portraits of Peace with John NoltnerEvery year at the holidays, I feature one of my favorite episodes from the past year. I hope you find encouragement in my conversation with John Noltner of A Peace of My Mind.
My guest today is John Noltner, a writer and photographer whose project, A Peace of My Mind, has produced three books, the latest of which is Portraits of Peace: Searching for Hope in a Divided America. John’s freelance photography career took him all over the world for a variety of national magazines, but the 2008 recession, along with his increasing awareness of the growing di...2022-12-211h 07
The Brainwave Podcast with Gail Hulnick🔒 Portraits of Peace, searching for hope in a divided America, and photographer/author John NoltnerSubscriber-only episodeJohn Noltner is an award-winning photographer who has driven 40,000 miles across America to collect stories and images for a book titled Portraits of Peace: Searching for Hope in a Divided America. It is published by Broadleaf Books.We talk about creative solutions to the problems facing us, the stories of people who have overcome adversity, and the meaning of peace. You can find out more about John's books, his presentations, and exhibits at www.apomm.netTo subscribe for access to this and other bonus and Premium Content episodes, please visit2022-06-0636 min
A Little Less Fear Podcast with Dr. Lino MartinezEpisode 90: A Peace of My Mind; Social Justice Using Photography as Art With John Noltner!A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us.A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. A Peace of My Mind reflects his belief...2022-06-0227 minFollow Your CuriosityPortraits of Peace with John NoltnerMy guest today is John Noltner, a writer and photographer whose project, A Peace of My Mind, has produced three books, the latest of which is Portraits of Peace: Searching for Hope in a Divided America. John’s freelance photography career took him all over the world for a variety of national magazines, but the 2008 recession, along with his increasing awareness of the growing divide in American society, called him to explore both the breadth of human experience and the things that we have in common but tend to lose track of thanks to the relentless news cycle. I th...2022-05-111h 07
A Peace of My MindEpisode 88 - John WeisheitJohn Weisheit grew up with a love for the Colorado River and has worked as a river guide for more than four decades. In the year 2000, John co-founded Living Rivers, an advocacy group that seeks a path to restoring the ecology of the Southwest, balanced with meeting human needs.I interviewed John in the cool shade of his backyard boathouse in Moab, Utah just after he returned from a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon.We talked about working in harmony with nature, the ability of time in the wilderness to eliminate some of life's...2022-05-1036 min
Ordinary people's extraordinary stories & Everyday Conversations Regarding Mental HealthFortune 500 companies John NoltnerSend us a textThe Tim Heale Podcasts S3 E61 John NoltnerIn this episode I chat with John about his life. John Noltner has spent his career learning how to ask better questions, connect deeply across difference and share stories to bridge divides and build community. He and his wife sold their house in October of 2020, bought an RV and are traveling the country interviewing people who are finding creative solutions to our most challenging issues.“In a world that asks us to focus on the things that can separate us, A Pe...2022-05-041h 03
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A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us.
A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human coura...2022-04-1320 min
Happiness Solved67. A Peace of My Mind: Interview with John NoltnerHappiness Solved with Sandee Sgarlata. In this episode, Sandee interviews John Noltner. A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us. A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and...2022-02-2127 min
Listen and Let Your Mind Roam Free With Full AudiobookPortraits of Peace: Searching for Hope in a Divided America Audiobook by John NoltnerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 552293
Title: Portraits of Peace: Searching for Hope in a Divided America
Author: John Noltner
Narrator: Rick Adamson
Format: Unabridged
Length: 07:44:52
Language: English
Release date: 12-28-21
Publisher: Tantor Media
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Essays & Travelogues, Religious & Inspirational, Travel Tips
Summary:
Frustrated with an increasingly polarized social landscape, award-winning photographer John Noltner set out on a 40,000-mile road trip across the United States to rediscover the common humanity that connects us. He did so by asking people one simple question: 'What does peace mean to you?' Through difficult conversations...2021-12-287h 44
Postcards to the Universe with MelisaConversation w/ Photographer & Storyteller John Noltner - A Peace of My MindJohn Noltner - A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us.A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resilience. He has produced projects for national magazines, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. A Peace of...2021-12-0351 min
Postcards to the UniverseJohn Noltner - A Peace of My MindJohn Noltner – A Peace of My MindAir Date: Wednesday, 1 December 2021 at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM ETJohn Noltner – A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, on-site studios, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized world rediscover the common humanity that connects us.A gifted storyteller, Noltner has worked on four continents, gathering stories of human courage, grace, and resi...2021-12-0256 min
Cut Through the Noise with Dave TuranoHow do you trust a person like me? with John NoltnerDivisive content is all around us. In our history, in our social media, and in our news, we see stories that highlight our differences and polarize us as humans. Today, we speak with John Noltner, photographer and storyteller, who has for years been on a mission to find what connects us. Shortly after the election of President Obama, Noltner felt troubled by our nation’s racist rhetoric, which uncovered how much work we have left to do in the wake of justice and humanity. So he did what all good journalists do: he set out to find as many stories as...2021-11-2357 min
Cool TalksA Peace of My Mind | Cool Talks with John NoltnerThis week we talk about we talk about author John Noltner's new book A Peace of My Mind and the journey he has been on to piece the together the stories of so many. John Noltner is a photographer, speaker, author, and peace advocate. He has been all around the country recording the stories of individuals. Today we learn about what all those folks had to say.2021-11-2150 min
The Stuph File Program#0638: Petri Hawkins Byrd; John Noltner; & Loren StephensThe Stuph File Program
Featuring actor Petri Hawkins Byrd; photographer John Noltner; and Loren Stephens, author of All Sorrows Can Be Borne
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Petri Hawkins Byrd who is best known as Bailiff Byrd on the show, Judge Judy. The Judge has a new show, but he wasn’t asked to be on it. Petri also hosts a YouTube show with his wife, Makita, called Bonding With Byrd.
John Noltner, an award-winning photographer, who sold his house, bought an RV and along with his wife travels around the United States gathering stories for a project called A Peace Of My Mind.
Lor...2021-11-0759 min
Our Spiritual LifeS2E24 - A Conversation with John Noltner, Professional Photographer, Storyteller, and AuthorThis episode is definitely a bit different from most in this podcast series in that it does not touch directly on "spirituality" per se. But beneath the surface, it does indeed contribute to the theme of how we can wake up (or grow up) to what's going on in the world and do something about the increasing division and polarization. My guest, John Noltner, is an award-winning photographer, storyteller, journalist, and author who was deeply concerned about the divisiveness in the world and looked for a way to do something about it. He ended up undertaking a 40,000-mile road...2021-10-1856 min
Pastor Life22. Bonus: A Peace of My Mind—Interview with John NoltnerPastor Life welcomes John Noltner on this bonus episode. John is an award-winning photographer and storyteller who is traveling around the country collecting stories in a project he calls "A Peace of My Mind." John discusses how story and art can help bridge divides between people.2021-10-1139 minRethinking CommunicationEp 62: John Noltner | Ask gently and continue to show up in the search for peaceWhen you hear the word peace, what comes to mind? For this week’s guest, John Noltner, the meaning of peace has come out of some pretty uncomfortable moments. In the wake of the 2008 recession John's freelance photography gigs were too few and far between to keep the bills paid, so he had to come up with a plan. And so, John began a project that came to be called A Peace of My Mind, where he traveled the country gathering stories and portraits of people 2021-10-0459 min
A Humanistic PerspectiveA Humanistic Perspective Ep. 54 Expedition Peace ft. John NoltnerJoin us this week as we sit down with authors, photographers, creative and peace activists John Noltner. We explore Johns's upbringing to understand the background and experiences that helped shape his perception and want to connect with others in a humanistic manner. In addition to sharing his life's story, we explore his recent book "A Peace of My Mind," which connects and shares stories that focus on the common humanity that connects us. I can not thank John enough for sharing his warm energy and unique perspective on connecting writing and visual arts in a physical medium that's repurposable...2021-09-2454 min
Linda's Corner: Inspiration for a Better LifeLinda's Corner - The common humanity that connects us with John NoltnerJohn Noltner is an award winning photographer, author, activist, artist, and speaker who has spent his career sharing stories to bridge divides and build community. He and his wife sold their house in October of 2020, bought an RV and are traveling the country interviewing people who are finding creative solutions to our most challenging issues.During a 40,000 mile road trip, he has searched for the common humanity that connects us by asking people one simple question: "What does peace mean to you?" You can reach John and access his books "A Peace of My Mind" and "Po...2021-09-2327 min