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Actually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomRSD, Guanfacine, and the Internet Diagnosis: Why It Matters for ADHD TreatmentRejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) has become one of the most viral labels attached to ADHD online. Psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, explains why RSD is not a psychiatric diagnosis, why it matters for anyone trying to get effective ADHD treatment, and what happens when internet labels follow patients into the exam room.This episode argues that rejection sensitivity is a human experience, not an ADHD symptom, and looks at how a viral label can steer treatment toward guanfacine and away from first-line extended-release stimulants. It covers media literacy, the silent majority, and why your goal is...
2026-10-2518 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomGetting Started on ADHD Medication: Concerta, Ritalin, Adderall XR & Vyvanse (How to Get It Right)Actually ADHD is ranked #1 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for ADHD medication. In this episode, Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, ADHD-CCSP, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with more than 20,000 clinical hours treating adult ADHD, gives an off-the-cuff brain dump on how to start ADHD medication the right way, from the first dose through the first month.If you're about to start a stimulant for the first time, just got a new prescription, or started medication and aren't sure it's working, this episode walks through what a prescriber actually looks for and how to set yourself up for the best...
2026-10-2431 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomFrom a 1.3 GPA to the Prescribing Chair: ADHD, Imposter Syndrome, and CHADD's Attention MagazineA crumpled copy of CHADD's October 2026 Attention magazine on the garage floor becomes the starting point for the longest Actually ADHD yet. Psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, tells the full story: falling asleep in class in fourth grade, graduating high school with a 1.3, crashing out at 22, finding the psych unit, and the imposter syndrome that followed him all the way to writing his first prescription.Then he reads the magazine. "Everyone Has ADHD, Really?" opens up the language of neurotypical and neurodivergent and where it comes from. David Palmiter, PhD's "Guide for the Perplexed ADHD Consumer"...
2026-10-2334 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomWho Gets to Talk About ADHD Medication Online? A Public Service AnnouncementA JAMA Network Open review published March 23, 2026 found that prescription drug promotion by social media influencers comes with weak regulatory oversight and missing disclosure of paid promotion, and that platform algorithms may amplify it. Psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, explains what that looks like from the inside.Nearly 120 clinically produced videos on adult ADHD medication, behavioral strategies, complex PTSD, and autism. No sponsors, no paid promotion, a full private practice, and a YouTube health source application that has been pending for 233 days. Meanwhile, influencers with no license hold up pill bottles and go viral. This episode...
2026-10-2210 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomHabit Formation After ADHD Medication: Make It Stupid SmallYour ADHD medication is optimized, so what comes next? Psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, walks through how to build habits that actually last with ADHD: one at a time, stupid small, and never through pain.Starting with a consistent wake time and building out from there, this episode covers how behavioral science explains habit formation, why the novelty phase is a trap, and how to plan for the moment the dopamine wears off.This episode covers: ▸ What to do after medication is optimized ▸ B.F. Skinner, behaviorism, and why behavior can be engine...
2026-10-2110 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomAuthority, AI, and the Lost Art of Reading: A Monday Morning RambleWhat does it actually mean to have authority in 2026? When the word "doctor" is wielded like a weapon, when grifters put credentials in front of their name to sell supplements, and when the people actually doing the work are suppressed by the platforms designed to elevate them, how do you figure out who to trust?In this episode of Actually ADHD, Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, reflects on credentialism in the age of content creation, why the title means less than the work behind it, and what it took to train his own mind after years of shortcuts.
2026-10-2015 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD Treatment Around the World: What Your Country Won't Tell YouA viewer commented "should I just give up and wait till I move to a country that can treat my ADHD?" The answer is no. In this episode, psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, pulls up the analytics from the Focus Path YouTube channel and goes country by country through the ADHD treatment landscape for his international audience.131,000 people are waiting for ADHD assessments in the UK. Some waits reach 8.5 years. In Australia, GPs were just allowed to prescribe stimulants for the first time in 2025. Adderall is banned across the entire EU. Germany schedules methylphenidate alongside morphine...
2026-10-1926 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomThe 3 Most Dangerous Lies Started By Reddit's r/ADHDA psychiatric nurse practitioner breaks down the three most damaging pieces of ADHD misinformation spread by r/ADHD, from the Vyvanse orange juice myth to RSD.Description:Psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, takes on the three most dangerous pieces of misinformation spread by Reddit's r/ADHD. Not opinion, mechanism. Why each one falls apart the moment you put it next to how ADHD is actually diagnosed and treated, from someone with 20,000 clinical hours who has prescribed these medications thousands of times.This episode covers: ▸ Number three: the Vyvanse orange juice myth, whe...
2026-10-1710 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomWhat Does ADHD Medication Actually Feel Like?A psychiatric nurse practitioner answers the most-searched question about ADHD medication, and explains why OCPD so often gets mistaken for ADHD.Psychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, takes the question people type straight into the search bar: what does ADHD medication actually feel like? The honest answer is that it depends on who you are. This episode walks through what the medication does across different ADHD presentations, how you know it's working, and the comorbidity most likely to be mistaken for ADHD in the first place.This episode covers: ▸ Why there's no...
2026-10-1615 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomDear ADHD Influencers: It's OverPsychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, walked onto YouTube to teach ADHD medication and found a room he didn't recognize: influencers holding up pills for the algorithm, kids narrating their diagnoses for millions of views, and Reddit standing in for a prescriber. This episode of Actually ADHD is the reckoning. Why Google's YMYL policy throttles the qualified voices it claims to protect, why a license should still mean something when the subject is your health, and why the fix isn't louder content, it's better consumers.This episode covers: ▸ The new media landscape, from AOL chat rooms to...
2026-10-1432 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomHow to Get a Prescription for ADHD MedicationActually ADHD is now ranked #1 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for ADHD medication. To mark it, Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, does the episode people keep asking for: how to actually get evaluated and treated, what to say, and what to watch for.Largely US-applicable, though the language of advocacy translates.In this episode:▸ How made up your mind should be before you walk in ▸ The duplicity trap: believing you have ADHD and believing society just drugs people ▸ What happened to the kids who were medicated consistently vs. the ones who weren't ▸ Why undiagn...
2026-10-1228 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomAdvanced ADHD Medication Optimization (Microbeads, Crashes, and What to Switch To)You've already watched everything on YouTube about ADHD medication and you still have questions. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, goes deep on optimization — how the formulations actually work, what to assess and when, and what to switch to when something isn't landing.In this episode:▸ Why extended release over immediate release, and what the half-life problem actually is ▸ Microbead capsules: the ratio of immediate-release to extended-release beads ▸ Where the medication goes — stomach as a non-permeable membrane, absorption in the small intestine ▸ Food on board vs. empty stomach, and how to use that deliberately ▸ Why duodenal pH br...
2026-10-1212 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomRe-introduction & My Holistic Philosophy Regarding Psychiatric MedicationJonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, on where Focus Path came from, what he's learned building 114 videos, and then the long version of how he actually thinks about psychiatric medication.Part backstory, part media literacy, part clinical framework.In this episode:▸ Why the practice is called Focus Path ▸ YMYL, Your Money or Your Life, and what it does to creators in health and finance ▸ Why most listeners turn out to be seasoned healthcare professionals ▸ Being reinforced into the outsider role, and what that costs and buys ▸ Self-regulation after 25, and why dysfunctional families dysregulate to...
2026-10-1127 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomThe Internet Is Not Real Life: Gatekeeping, Social Media Ethics, and the Performance of AuthorityJonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, gets feisty. Media literacy, the performance of authority online, and why he's been documenting everything.Part catharsis, part warning for any clinician thinking about doing this.In this episode:▸ Why clinicians and social media ethics needs an actual conversation ▸ Representing yourself as your license, and what scope of practice means online ▸ The duty to educate first — and why the goal isn't the money ▸ A LinkedIn exchange about rejection sensitivity dysphoria as an online-origin diagnosis ▸ Neurodiversity as an identity and activism term vs. neurodevelopmental disorder as individual psychopathology
2026-10-0823 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomWhy I'd Tell Most Clinicians Not to Start a YouTube ChannelJonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, on his path from private practice to 113 videos, and why he'd steer most licensed professionals toward a microphone instead of a camera.This one is for clinicians, nurse practitioners, lawyers, bankers, and anyone with a license and an audience they can't reach. Part origin story, part warning.In this episode:▸ The duality between practicing in the real world and what the scroll looks like ▸ "You need to get this out there" — the thing patients say to every practitioner ▸ Why making content for content's sake is the wrong starting point, and...
2026-10-0822 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomShould You Take ADHD Medication Every Day?Should you take ADHD medication every day? Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, answers the most common question he gets in practice, and explains why "as needed" dosing undercuts the thing that actually makes the medication work.Short answer: yes. The explanation is the part that matters.In this episode:▸ The objection answered up front: no, this isn't telling people to take speed every day ▸ The Stimulation Gap — the distance between dopaminergic stimulation in the brain and what the environment provides ▸ High-stimulation vs. low-stimulation environments, and why both are a problem ▸ What stimulants and non-stimu...
2026-10-0408 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomReacting in Real Time to the Lindsay Clancy Medication List | A Prescriber's First ReadJonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, reads through the Lindsay Clancy medication record for the first time on mic, reacting in real time as he goes. No script, no preparation, no edits. Just a psychiatric nurse practitioner who prescribes these medications daily working through the list chronologically, from the first Zoloft prescription in September 2022 to the toxicology on the day of the crime.This is a first read, not a considered analysis. Thinking out loud, including the parts where he's unsure.What comes up, in order:▸ Sertraline (Zoloft) 25mg, September 2022 — why the dosing ladder is clunky and...
2026-09-2616 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomWhy the Lindsay Clancy Case Spread Like It Did (It's Not a PSYOP)People keep asking whether the Lindsay Clancy case is a psyop. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, grew up in Duxbury, and his answer is no — it looks organic. What's worth understanding is why a local tragedy became a national fight, and what that says about how anything spreads now.This episode covers:▸ What people actually mean when they say "psyop" ▸ Why this one appears organic rather than manufactured ▸ Duxbury, the image of the perfect seaside town, and what sits underneath it ▸ Why the case disappeared from the news and then came back much bigger ▸ The con...
2026-09-2410 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomHigh Masking Autism: The Most Misunderstood Psychiatric DiagnosisAutism spectrum disorder is the diagnosis Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, sees the most confusion around — from patients and clinicians both. People get evaluated, spend a lot of money, and come back without much.This is what he actually looks for, and what high masking autism looks like from the chair.If you're a late diagnosed adult, or you've wondered whether you're autistic and the evaluation didn't give you an answer, this one is for you.This episode covers:▸ Why a diagnosis only has to be documented when you need to access something outs...
2026-09-1518 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomGot Adderall From a Friend? Here's What a Prescriber Wants You to KnowIs it illegal to share ADHD medication? What happens if you got Adderall or Vyvanse from a friend? Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, answers both the legal question and the one that matters more clinically: what borrowing a controlled substance does to your relationship with a medication you may eventually need.Covered in this episode:The legal exposure on both sides — giving and receivingWhy ADHD stimulants are Schedule II and what that classification meansThe difference between a drug and a therapeuticWhy "as needed" dosing creates a behavioral problemWhether to disclose prior use to a prescriber, and what a pr...
2026-09-1011 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomUnderstanding Creativity and Critical TheoryAfter the Clancy deep dive I was in a bad mood, and the antidote is always nerding out. So I pulled some books, took notes, and thought out loud about why the things we look at run us more than the things around us.Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, on Walter Lippmann's pseudo-environment, why stereotypes are cognitively necessary rather than simply bad, and what any of it has to do with a frontal lobe that isn't fully online.This episode covers: ▸ Why the screen is the problem for a creator whose work is about mental health...
2026-09-0815 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD and Creativity: Build the Structure FirstCreativity can be the difference between depression and feeling motivated for someone with ADHD. It can also blow up your life, because the ADHD brain goes all or nothing and the hobby you barely picked up becomes a new career by Thursday.Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, on why structure has to come before creativity, what the music industry sold us about who gets to make things, and what thirty years of trying to write songs taught him about the actual creative act.This episode covers: ▸ Why creativity destabilizes ADHD brains without structure in self-care, emotional, and...
2026-09-0514 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomLindsay Clancy DSM 5-TR Deep DiveJonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, opens the DSM-5-TR and works the Lindsay Clancy case the way a clinician actually works a differential, starting with the forensic cautionary statement at the front of the book that almost nobody covering this trial has read.This episode covers:What the DSM-5 actually is, including its function as a billing and coding system and why "it's all made up" misses the pointThe manual's own instructions on use, and why criteria are not meant to be applied in cookbook fashionThe cautionary statement for forensic use and why a diagnosis carries no necessary...
2026-09-0434 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomMedia literacy amid true crime mobs and ADHDPsychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, connects the dots between true crime consumption, mob psychology, and ADHD executive function. In this episode of Actually ADHD, we discuss how information bypasses logical thought, why intelligent people lose rationality inside mobs, the DSM-5-TR definition of trauma through media exposure, the difference between the Karen Read and Lindsay Clancy cases, and how law tubers pivoting from one trial to the next reveals more about the business model than the justice system.This is not a true crime breakdown. This is a mental health professional explaining what consuming true crime...
2026-09-0121 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomLindsay Clancy Part 2: Mental Health, Law, and Narcissism ReflectionsPsychiatric nurse practitioner Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, returns to the Lindsay Clancy case for a deeper clinical perspective. In this episode of Actually ADHD, we move past the media circus and into the clinical reality — what psychosis actually looks like, why personality disorders are the more logical differential diagnosis, and why the mob's narrative keeps stretching further from the facts.After twenty years in psychiatry starting from one-to-ones with psychotic patients on a 27-bed acute unit to prescribing medication in private practice, this case is not about the system failing a patient. The question is straightforward — did she know...
2026-08-1807 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresBig Bad Goes Back to School (Classic) | Back to School Anxiety Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailIf your child is experiencing back to school anxiety, this story for kids will validate their feelings and build confidence before a new school year begins. We explore first day of school worries and share gentle ways to help anxious kids conquer their fear of the unknown. Big Bad Wolf is starting a new school year and he’s having back to school jitters. He’s worried his wolf classmates will continue to make fun of him over his embarrassing incident during last year’s howl-at-the-moon final exam. Enter his Folktale Forest...
2026-08-1319 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomPMHNP-BC Talks About Lindsay Clancy (My Hometown)Psychiatric nurse practitioner and Duxbury native Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, breaks down the Lindsay Clancy trial from a clinical and local perspective. In this episode of Actually ADHD, we discuss how misinformation spreads through echo chambers, the difference between postpartum depression and personality disorders, why the mob mentality around this case is dangerous, and what it's actually like to live in Duxbury, Massachusetts — the Pine Barrens, not the South Shore. Includes discussion of group psychology, media literacy, and how to filter information during high-profile criminal cases.This is not a true crime breakdown. This is a mental health pr...
2026-08-1120 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD Medication Generic Drug Problems & ShortagesHow to actually navigate the current ADHD medication shortage and the generic manufacturing variability underneath it. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, walks through what the Reddit narrative gets wrong, why Adderall XR generics have the least reliable quality control, and how to work the pharmacy system to find your medication.This episode covers:The August 2026 ADHD medication shortage compared to the 2020-2021 shortage and why this one is harder to work aroundWhy the "I can't function" Reddit echo chamber distorts the actual choices patients haveWhy medication optimization matters more than any specific generic manufacturer and what optimization would...
2026-08-0316 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresAlice’s Birthday Bummer | Alice in Wonderland Stories for Kids PlaylistSend us Fan MailIn Wonderland, nothing is ever quite what it seems, including Alice’s birthday. The White Rabbit, who promised to celebrate with her, keeps darting off in all directions. Even the Mad Hatter deflates her hopes for a special day when he un-invites her to tea—because it’s not her unbirthday. Feeling lost and forgotten, Alice wonders if anything can turn the day around—until the Cheshire Cat appears with a curious new path to follow. In a land where left is right and up is down, a day full of bummers might just bou...
2026-07-3015 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomExtended Release Stimulants for ADHD | Side Effects Ride Out or Bail?The Ride Out or Bail framework for the first month on an extended-release ADHD stimulant. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, reads from The Process and walks through the eight most common side effects, week by week, so patients and prescribers know when to hold the course and when to switch.This episode covers:Why the first four weeks are the assessment window and how to think about tolerable side effects inside "all good, no bad"Dry mouth: ride out weeks one and two, bail at week four, and why prolonged dry mouth signals overstimulation
2026-07-2807 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomVyvanse is the OVERHYPED (but still might be right for you)Why Vyvanse became the internet's favorite ADHD medication and what patients and prescribers should actually understand about it. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, walks through the pharmacology, the Reddit hype cycle, and how Vyvanse fits into the real optimization pathway.This episode covers:Why extended-release stimulants became first-line and how insurance approval finally caught up to clinical realityThe two stimulant chemicals: amphetamine and methylphenidate, and why roughly half of adults respond best to one over the otherWhat "zombification" on methylphenidate signals and what "tweaking out" on amphetamine signals
2026-07-2513 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresJabberwock This Way | Alice in Wonderland Stories for Kids PlaylistSend us Fan MailOH NO! Alice accidentally summoned the Jabberwock who’s causing chaos across Wonderland. She’s frantic to banish the bullying beast when the Cheshire Cat pops in to lend a paw or… tail? Can this feline mischief-maker help Alice and her friends find a way out of this monster jam? Purrrhaps. Or, maybe what’s called for is a little curiosity and self-discovery to show Alice she already glows with the power to send the creature back to his home.This reimagined Lewis Carroll portal fantasy tale, Jabberwock This Way, is a Dorkta...
2026-07-2316 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD Reddit, Groupthink and the Guanfacine ControversyWhy guanfacine keeps getting mistaken for a first-line ADHD medication. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, walks through the clinical reality of guanfacine, the Reddit dynamics that promoted it, and the groupthink pattern that keeps patients on medications that don't actually treat their condition.This episode covers:What guanfacine actually is: an antihypertensive with pediatric ADHD approval, not adult approval, not first-lineWhy guanfacine gets prescribed to adults with ADHD anyway, and what that says about prescriber bias against stimulantsDr. William Dodson's rejection sensitivity dysphoria article, its amplification through How to ADHD, and how it entered the Reddit ADHD tribal...
2026-07-2012 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresAlice in Slumberland | Alice in Wonderland Stories for Kids PlaylistSend us Fan MailAfter tumbling down the rabbit hole, Alice and Redge find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Queen of Hearts’ kingdom. Seeing the queen’s subjects so sad over her very bad temper and impossible expectations, the two come up with a clever croquet challenge to help her learn that winning isn’t everything. Can the queen learn that good sportsmanship makes every game more fun, or will she keep sending everyone… OFF TO THEIR BEDS?!This reimagined Lewis Carroll portal fantasy tale, Alice in Slumberland, is a Dorktales Classic.WEB...
2026-07-1616 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomFriction and Flow Talk Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, returns to the Focus Path YouTube channel with the 101st video and processes the launch of the Friction video — the underlying formula for building capacity, the medium-is-the-message principle for video creation, the Gatekeeper commenter archetype, and why accessible teaching serves the audience the academic monolith alienated.This episode covers:The return to weekly uploads and the new Shows format on the Focus Path YouTube channelThe Road to 100 playlist as a narrative thread through 25 videos on the creative and educational journeyThe Friction video walkthrough: how bureaucratic busy work drains the energy battery so nothing rec...
2026-07-1012 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomCreating the Focus Path YouTube ChannelCreating the Focus Path YouTube Channel. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, reflects on the first 100-video sprint of the Focus Path YouTube channel — the market gap that made the work necessary, the YMYL suppression that has capped distribution, the LegitScript certification process, the coiled spring of 100 videos awaiting verification, and the Healthy Gamer documentary that closed the first arc.This episode covers:The one-month production break after 100 videos in eight months and what it revealedThe catalog composition: 40-50 medication optimization videos, survival modality material, habit formation theory, and the journey from early videos to the book releaseThe Process: An...
2026-07-0208 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD, Trauma, and Developmental HealingADHD, Trauma, and Developmental Healing. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, tells the origin story of Developmental Reinforcement Theory and the survival modalities, tracing the clinical, personal, and intellectual journey from failed behavioral instruction to the framework that now anchors the Focus Path YouTube channel.This episode covers:Ten years specializing in adult ADHD treatment and what the work turned out to be versus what was expectedThe behavioral instruction approach from the first book Cheat Codes and why teaching habit formation worked for the author but failed with many patientsThe personal habit formation story: athletic transformation from age 35, guitar...
2026-06-3015 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD Clinical Accountability on LinkedInA Practical ADHD Clinician's Perspective. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, drops the filter and speaks directly to peer clinicians about bias, deskilling, the OCPD differential, the patently false claim that stimulant response doesn't confirm ADHD, and the four types of providers patients actually encounter.This episode covers:Why the podcast is now operating in the off-camera register and what that means for the audienceThe 20-year clinical trajectory from psychiatric hospital floor to specialized adult ADHD practiceA recent LinkedIn exchange about stimulant prescribing tension and what was missing from the original postThe OCPD differential as the diagnostic move clinicians...
2026-06-2511 min
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.32 - From Gridiron to Boardroom: Jonathan Perry on Leading with Purpose, Faith, and ResponsibilityWhat does it actually look like when someone builds a career around purpose rather than just achievement? In this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, hosts Roy Richardson and Sean Murphy sit down with Jonathan Perry, co-managing shareholder and co-chair of the real estate practice at Greenberg Traurig's Orlando office — one of the most prominent commercial real estate attorneys in the country.Jonathan has led multi-billion dollar transactions, including a $2.3 billion real estate investment trust deal and complex cross-border work spanning the Middle East. But what makes his story compelling is the through-line that connects all of...
2026-06-251h 24Actually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD Matrix and Digital Distractions UnveiledThe ADHD Matrix. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, names the false reality of ADHD as it exists on the internet and breaks down how smartphone technology is specifically designed to exploit the ADHD brain.This episode covers:The ADHD Matrix as the false reality constructed by online ADHD discourseWhy the ADHD brain's reliance on external stimulation makes the smartphone a unique problemThe slot machine mechanic at the core of smartphone design: variable reward schedules, multi-modal stimulation, anticipation as dopamine driverWhy reaching for the phone first thing in the morning makes everything else in the day harderThe 2019 flip phone...
2026-06-2410 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomThe ADHD Identity and Attachment on the InternetNavigating ADHD, the internet, and identity. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, steps back from the medication optimization material to address the broader context patients are navigating — the cultural moment where ADHD became an online identity, the attachment system dynamics underneath identity-driven engagement with mental health content, and what actually helps versus what makes things worse.This episode covers:Why the clinical experience of an adult ADHD specialist is rare and what that means for the public conversationThe early ADHD internet creators and the TED Talk that helped turn ADHD into an identity rather than a diagnosisThe difference between be...
2026-06-2208 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomSeven Reasons ADHD Medication Fails YouSeven reasons your ADHD medication isn't working. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, walks through the clinical patterns that show up when adult ADHD medication fails to deliver the expected response — and what each pattern actually points toward.This episode covers:Why daily consistency matters more than the cultural narrative around "as needed" stimulant useWhy ADHD is a disorder of inconsistency and how consistent medication produces a different person over timeThe diagnostic question hiding underneath medication non-response: do you actually have ADHDThe OCPD distinction — patients who don't fluctuate in attention but instead narrow their perception of what's possibleWhy patients with...
2026-06-2011 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomHow to Know You're On The Correct Dosage | ADHD Medication Goldilocks GuideHow to know you're on the correct dose of ADHD medication. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, breaks down the Goldilocks Zone — the framework for identifying the right dose of stimulant medication for an adult with ADHD. Not too little, not too much, just right.This episode covers:Why there is no universal "right dose" or "best medication" for ADHDThe Goldilocks Zone: too low means tired, too high means tweaking out, just right means calm and functionalDuration as part of the optimization equation and what a crash actually signalsWhy side effects and poor toleration are not necessary parts of AD...
2026-06-2010 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomAdderall XR v. Ritalin (Amphetamine v. Methylphenidate)A deep dive into the extended-release ADHD stimulant medications. Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, walks through every major option in the methylphenidate and amphetamine categories, the clinical reasoning behind choosing one over another, and the specific patient presentations that point toward each medication.This episode covers:The two stimulant categories: methylphenidate and amphetamineOROS technology in Concerta versus micro-bead technology in newer extended-release formulationsWhy Concerta's absorption can be spotty and when to move to Ritalin LAThe methylphenidate bead ratios: 50/50, 60/40, 70/30 and what each one does clinicallyAptensio, Metadate, and Jornay PM as alternatives within the methylphenidate familyFocalin (dexmethylphenidate) as the second-line...
2026-06-1812 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomADHD Medication Optimization for AdultsThe Optimization Blueprint — the algorithm Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, uses to find the right medication and the right dose for adults with ADHD.This episode is for two audiences simultaneously: clinicians refining their adult ADHD prescribing practice and patients trying to understand whether their current treatment is optimized.This episode covers:The three medication categories: methylphenidate, amphetamine, and non-stimulantWhy extended-release stimulants are first-line and why the "controlled substance" framing misleads prescribersThe standard adult starting doses for the major medicationsThe response and toleration framework for assessing the first prescriptionWhen to start with amphetamine versus methylphenidate based on...
2026-06-1712 minActually ADHD | Medication Strategies & Clinical WisdomWhy Listen to Me? ADHD Medication History & PhilosophyThe first episode of Actually ADHD.Jonathan Murphy, PMHNP-BC, board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with 20,000+ clinical hours specializing in adult ADHD, opens the show with the conversation the internet hasn't been having.This episode covers:Why the book The Process: An Adult's Guide to ADHD Medication exists and why the field needed itThe clinical history of ADHD from 18th-century behavioral observations to the modern DSMCharles Bradley's 1937 discovery at the Emma Pendleton Bradley Home that changed the fieldThe pharmacology evolution from immediate-release amphetamine to modern extended-release formulationsWhy adult ADHD treatment is in some ways newer than...
2026-06-1615 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresDavid Unaipon | Aboriginal Inventor, History Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailA story of big ideas and bold curiosity! David Unaipon was an Aboriginal Australian inventor, author, preacher, and lifelong learner who never stopped asking “what if?” His invention of mechanical sheep shears helped farmers go from shearing 30 to 300 sheep a day. It was life-changing! He used scientific thinking and Aboriginal knowledge to create solutions far ahead of his time, including concepts for rotary-wing flight before helicopters existed. David traveled across Australia, sharing ideas about science, storytelling, and culture, inspiring people wherever he went. Today, he appears on Australia’s 50-dollar note, a tribute to his...
2026-04-3016 min
Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian KidsHow do I fit in God’s story? with Jonathan MurphyWelcome back!Have you ever wondered if you fit in the story of God? Maybe you’re reading your Bible and just wonder how it all works together. As Christian parents, it’s important to wrestle with these types of questions. These questions will certainly come up as your kids take their faith journey. My guest today is Dr. Jonathan Murphy and he helps us tackle questions of faith. He is the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church, a seminary professor and author. Most importantly, he is a wife to my friend Sarah-Jane and they have...
2026-01-1535 min
The Marketing MatrixThe Intersection of Psychology and Business with Jonathan Bonanno : TMM 134SummaryIn this episode, Lisanne Murphy interviews Jonathan Bonanno, a multifaceted leader in organizational development and talent management. Jonathan shares his journey from aspiring plastic surgeon to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the healthcare sector. He discusses his work with ZIA, focusing on talent and organizational development, and the importance of psychological safety in leadership. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI in the healthcare industry, the unique value proposition of his services, and his personal passions, including running and maintaining boundaries for mental health. Keywordsleadership, organizational development, psychological s...
2025-12-2933 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresLair of the Rat King | Train Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailRedge takes Jonathan on a wild ride through the city of Litropia, heading straight through a brick wall into the hidden tunnels of a secret lair. Deep beneath the streets, they meet Rat King Cam M. Bert, a cheese-loving, pun-tastic ruler who keeps Once Upon a Time’s magical trains running on schedule. From the buzzing Bee-Train to the groovy Bandstand Train and the twinkling Jolly Holly Express, every ride is full of surprises. But when a jolly jam threatens to derail the fun, Jonathan and Redge join the Rat King to keep th...
2025-11-2016 min
The Marketing MatrixGood Authority: A Guide to Authentic Leadership with Jonathan Raymond TMM : 118What happens when AI meets authentic leadership? Host Lisanne Murphy sits down with Jonathan Raymond, founder and CEO of Ren AI, to explore how technology can elevate human development. They unpack the challenges of integrating AI into coaching, the role of authenticity in leadership, and the lessons behind Jonathan’s book Good Authority.KeywordsAI, human development, coaching, leadership, authenticity, personal growth, professional growth, Good Authority, tech founder, workplace conversations TakeawaysAI can enhance personal and professional growth.Authenticity is crucial in leadership and coaching.Real conversations are needed in the...
2025-11-0437 min
Michael Easley inContextThe Story of God and Us with Dr. S. Jonathan MurphySummary:
In this episode, Dr. Michael Easley welcomes back Dr. S. Jonathan Murphy, senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church and author of The Story of God and Us. Dr. Murphy shares how his book was written to give believers a clear framework for understanding the Bible from beginning to end, while also highlighting the relevance of each book for everyday life. He and Dr. Easley discuss how faith produces obedience—not through guilt or “shoulds” but through the Spirit’s work within us.
Dr. Murphy explains how God births new desires in His people as they spen...
2025-10-2139 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresYe Olde Fairy Faire | Fantasy and Folklore Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailDon your finest mythical attire and set off for a day of frolic and festivity at Mythdom’s annual Fairy Faire. Let the Fairy Godmother, Fey, be your enchanting guide on a grand tour through stalls brimming with splendid finery and magical wares crafted by the fair folk of Fairie. Meet a pint-sized blacksmith who forges armor fit for legends, wander the lanes in search of joyful jousting and jesting, and take your best shot with Rapunzel’s Accurate Archer 5000 at the archery competition. Then, cheer for the Kings and Queens at their Roya...
2025-10-1618 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purposeEpisode 113 Bible Beyond VBS: Why God’s Story Still Matters with Jonathan MurphyYou are going to love today’s conversation. First of all, my guest has an Irish accent, which already makes him sound way smarter and more trustworthy than me. But you’ll also leave saying “faith” like “fifth” and telling everyone not to have a “car” (which, in case you’re wondering, is actually a cow).I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jonathan Murphy, the senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church and the author of a new book called The Story of God and Us: Finding Our Place and Purpose in God’s Plan for the World.
2025-08-2749 minMichael Easley inContextMinistry, Mentorship, and Following God’s Call with Dr. S Jonathan MurphySummary:
In this episode, Dr. Michael Easley interviews Dr. S Jonathan Murphy—professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and new lead pastor at Stonebriar Community Church—about his remarkable upbringing and ministry journey. Dr. Murphy shares how he grew up immersed in a culturally Spanish world while rooted in a Northern Irish evangelical home. His early faith was shaped by the tight-knit church his father pastored and the missionary stories he heard as a child. By age seven, Jonathan had come to a personal faith in Christ, a decision that would shape his life’s calling.
After...
2025-07-1541 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresAlice’s Birthday Bummer | Alice in Wonderland Adventures for KidsSend us Fan MailIn Wonderland, nothing is ever quite what it seems, including Alice’s birthday. The White Rabbit, who promised to celebrate with her, keeps darting off in all directions. Even the Mad Hatter deflates her hopes for a special day when he un-invites her to tea—because it’s not her unbirthday. Feeling lost and forgotten, Alice wonders if anything can turn the day around—until the Cheshire Cat appears with a curious new path to follow. In a land where left is right and up is down, a day full of bummers might just bou...
2025-06-2615 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresRiddle of Red Herring Reef | Little Mermaid Adventure Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailWhile exploring the Fantasea in their magical minivan-submarine, Jonathan and Redge discover Red Herring Reef, a vibrant underwater village. Just in time for the annual Jubilee of the Sea art show, they meet Ariel the mermaid, who dazzles as the MuSEAum’s lively curator. While on the School of Fish tour, they find one of the frames is mysteriously empty! Their curiosity turns into a full-blown caper, as our friends flip their fins and dive into detective mode to crack the case. What they uncover may reveal more than just the whereabouts of th...
2025-06-1221 min
Skip the Lines Podcast, with Jonathan Mitchell$50K Mistake Turned Million-Dollar Lesson—Gray Murphy’s Greatest Lessons!Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to long-term success is simply refusing to quit, no matter how many times you start over?In this special episode of Skip the Lines Podcast, Jonathan Mitchell sits down with Gray Murphy, a world traveler turned real estate mogul, to unpack her unique journey from flight attendant in Dubai to co-founding a thriving property management company in San Diego.Inspired by Gray’s story? Share this episode with a fellow go-getter!Highlights00:00 From Dubai Skies to San Diego St...
2025-06-0255 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresJourney to Slumberland | Bedtime Sleep Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailHesper, the Fairy of the Evening Star, casts a dream-traveling spell to take Redge on his long-awaited journey to Slumberland. With her moth companion, Vesper, by her side, the trio soar along the starry brick road to explore the dreamy realm’s enchanting destinations—from a visit to the Shut Eye Shopping District, a cuppa at Forty Winks Tea House, and a run through the clouds to catch some Z’s at Catnap Castle. Let the stardust of this story work its magic and slip you into a lovely sleep. Your dreams will be swe...
2025-05-1518 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresSimon Tam | Asian American Rock Musician and ActivistSend us Fan MailAn inspiring story that will rock your world! Meet Simon Tam, the visionary founder of the Asian American band, The Slants. Follow his path from a young music lover to a trailblazing activist who stood up for free speech and fair representation. His desire to reclaim a hurtful term and turn it into something positive and empowering became a groundbreaking case at the U.S. Supreme Court. Discover how his fight for the band’s name became a victory for artistic expression. Simon’s story shows us that resilience, courage and using one’s voic...
2024-10-1717 min
Create. Share. Engage.Jonathan Murphy: Demonstrate skills and competenciesJonathan Murphy, FCA, is Head of the Apprenticeship Department at Griffith College in Ireland and is passionate about portfolios for his degree apprentices but would also take it beyond his own department. In his interview, Jonathan outlines who students at Griffith College use portfolios, demonstrate and track their skills and competencies and how the portfolio helps bridge the apprenticeship with the academic rigour.Click through to the episode notes for the transcript.Connect with Jonathan on LinkedInResourcesGriffith College case studyUniversal Design for LearningFundamentals of SmartEvidenceMore power...
2024-09-1739 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresRapunzel’s Hopscotch Hypothesis | STEM Princess Fairy TaleSend us Fan MailMr. Redge starts acting strange after a mysterious encounter in the garden. Jonathan grows worried because his best hedgehog friend has lost interest in their day of adventure. To solve this mystery, Jonathan asks his STEM princess friend Rapunzel for help. What could be causing Redge’s unusual behavior? With her love for science, Rapunzel proposes a hypothesis and sets up a hopscotch experiment to get to the root of Redge’s strange behavior. Will they solve the mystery and hop Redge back into his energetic, fun-loving self?Episode webpage: https://joni...
2024-08-2220 min
Adventurous EntrepreneursJonathan Baktari - Startup Success Secrets and Building Fortune 500 Partnerships, Key Strategies for Aspiring Leaders, Essential Skills for CEOs and Entrepreneurs, and a Controversial Take on Work-Life Balance for Young ProfessionalsJoining TJ on the Adventurous Entrepreneurs Podcast today is Jonathan Baktari.Dr. Baktari is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers and brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine. Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washington Post, USA Today, Forbes, Barron’s, and many other national publications. He is also an opinion writer for The Hill and the Toronto Star. He is the host of a highly-rated pod...
2024-08-0938 min
Hero Of The Hour60 | Jonathan Keyser | From Cutthroat to Compassionate: A Journey to Selfless SuccessIn today's episode of The Hero of the Hour podcast, Mark Murphy talks to Jonathan Keyser, managing Partner and founder of Keyser Commercial Real Estate and author of the book “You Don’t Have to Be Ruthless to Win: The Art of Badass Selfless Service.”During this episode, Jonathan shares insights into his journey from a cutthroat mindset to one of selfless service, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal values with professional success. He discusses the transformative power of serving others and how it has not only shaped his business philosophy but also impacted the commercial real estate...
2024-08-0638 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresTicket to a Strange New World | Portal Fantasy Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailEnter the portal to Reginald T. Hedgehog’s Write Your Travel Tale Travel Agency, where your golden ticket for a tour of Once Upon a Time awaits! Every corner of this realm brims with wonder, and the world’s best tour guide is ready to take you on an epic journey through this strange new world. Breathe in the enchanted forests, sing sea shanties on pirate islands, and immerse yourself in the culture of the big city. Come and discover the magic of interdimensional travel and learn how to be a respectful and curio...
2024-06-2718 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresCinderella and the Dough Ball | Cinderella Fairy Tale Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailCinderella has finally been invited to the biggest event of the year for Once Upon a Time’s most talented bakers and treat makers—The Dough Ball! Feeling hopeless over what to wear, her Fairy Godmother, Fey, conjures up fantastical outfits for her to try on. The choices are fashion-tasticly fabulous—from mermaid inspired gowns to cyber-chic ensembles to sprinkle-frosting frocks—but nothing feels quite right. Her friends and Fey help her choose an outfit that will make her feel her best at the Ball and stay true to who she is, no matter t...
2024-05-1619 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresThe Disobedient Dream | Bedtime Sleep Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailRedge is worried about leading his team, the Quizzical Quizzards, in the Folktale Forest’s upcoming trivia tournament. His tossing and turning troublesome dreams release the glittering Night Mare who clomps and stomps its way into the waking world. He and Jonathan call upon Hesper, the Fairy of the Evening Star, and her trusty moth companion, Vesper for help. Together they saddle up and unleash their sleepy time power and calming exercises to lure the Night Mare back into a sweet dream once again.This episode includes the lullaby, Any Dream Yo...
2024-05-0219 min
Artificial Intelligence Podcast: ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney and all other AI ToolsUsing AI in Partner Marketing with Bridget MurphyWelcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast, where we explore the innovative intersections of AI technology and various industries. Your host, Jonathan Green, a best-selling author, brings insights into how AI can transform business processes and operational efficiency.Today, we're thrilled to have Bridget Murphy with us, a visionary who integrates AI into partner marketing to streamline and enhance business collaborations. Bridget's expertise lies in harnessing AI to sift through vast data sets, ensuring partnerships are strategic, beneficial, and aligned with client objectives. Her work exemplifies the power of AI in identifying optimal partnership opportunities, enhancing decision-making, and...
2024-04-2922 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresOwen and the Order of the Ancient Cedar | Fantasy Quest Stories for KidsSend us Fan Mail"Big breath, magic at my fingertips, and a quest in my heart!” Owen, a spirited sorcerer, leaves the safety of their beloved library to begin a brand new, boundless adventure. With courage and curiosity, they head deep into the Great Forest and face puzzling challenges to find fellow sorcerers at the Ancient Cedar. Owen uses their wit, grit, and the encouragement of enchanted creatures to discover how to listen to the beat of their own magic and become the legendary Owen the Wayforger--Creator of Paths and Empowerer of Others!Owen and th...
2024-04-1126 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresSnow Time! | Jack Frost Winter Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailAre you ready for some festive fun? Follow Jack Frost, your easy-freezy emcee, for your VIP entrance into the Folktale Forest’s Jolly Holly Day celebrations. Experience the treasured tinsel traditions, winterberry bush wishes, and the happy folk with their hand-decorated parasols on parade. You have an all-access pass to this year’s Grand Feast for Mr. Redge’s quill-tingling speech, stories of gratitude and the most delicious holiday snacks. Then it’s off to your beds, where the Fairy of the Evening Star will send you to the land of dreams where you’ll r...
2023-11-3021 min
Legacy Dads with Dave and Dante"Authentic Influencer" with Dr. Jonathan MurphyIn this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Murphy, author of "Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives." Jonathan is a blessed husband and a happy dad. He is also a professor, pastor, and author. Jonathan is the Department Chair of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary, a board member of Chuck Swindoll's Insight for Living Ministries, a writer with Sacra Script Ministries, and a teaching pastor. While born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was raised in the Canary Islands, Spain, as a missionary kid, and then educated in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh (Scotland), and Dallas, Texas! Such...
2023-09-2554 minLegacy Dads with Dave and Dante"Authentic Influencer" with Dr. Jonathan MurphyIn this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Murphy, author of "Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives." Jonathan is a blessed husband and a happy dad. He is also a professor, pastor, and author. Jonathan is the Department Chair of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary, a board member of Chuck Swindoll's Insight for Living Ministries, a writer with Sacra Script Ministries, and a teaching pastor. While born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was raised in the Canary Islands, Spain, as a missionary kid, and then educated in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh (Scotland), and Dallas, Texas! Such...
2023-09-2554 minLegacy Dads with Dave and Dante"Authentic Influencer" with Dr. Jonathan MurphyIn this episode, we interview Dr. Jonathan Murphy, author of "Authentic Influencer: The Barnabas Way of Shaping Lives." Jonathan is a blessed husband and a happy dad. He is also a professor, pastor, and author. Jonathan is the Department Chair of Pastoral Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary, a board member of Chuck Swindoll's Insight for Living Ministries, a writer with Sacra Script Ministries, and a teaching pastor. While born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, he was raised in the Canary Islands, Spain, as a missionary kid, and then educated in Northern Ireland, Edinburgh (Scotland), and Dallas, Texas! Such...
2023-09-2554 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresOnce Upon a Lullaby | Bedtime Sleep Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailNighttime has fallen and starry skies are twinkling and that means it’s go time for Hesper, the enchanting fairy of the Evening Star, and her talking moth companion, Vesper! They’re off on their evening’s journey to bring restful sleep and wondrous dreams to all the creatures of the Folktale Forest. So, tuck your dear ones under the covers and get ready for a slumber time adventure filled with stardust magic and the sweetest bedtime traditions, all bundled up in a beautiful lullaby.Dorktales sleep story: https://jonincharacter.com/once-u...
2023-09-2116 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresBig Bad Goes Back to School | Back to School Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailIf your child is experiencing back to school anxiety, this story for kids will validate their feelings and build confidence before a new school year begins. We explore first day of school worries and share gentle ways to help anxious kids conquer their fear of the unknown.Big Bad Wolf is starting a new school year and he’s having back to school jitters. He’s worried his wolf classmates will continue to make fun of him over his embarrassing incident during last year’s howl-at-the-moon final exam. Enter his Folktale Forest...
2023-09-0719 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresLewis Latimer | Inventor and Patent DraftsmanSend us Fan MailA story of innovation and self-determination! Lewis Latimer was an American inventor, patent draftsman and artist whose work included the detailed drawings for Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone. He improved Thomas Edison’s light bulb so it could last longer and be accessible to more homeowners. He earned seven patents for his own inventions that helped people with their day-to-day lives and, in his personal life, he enjoyed painting, playing the flute and creative writing. Lewis Latimer left behind a brighter world for us all!Go to the episode webpage: https://joni...
2023-07-2716 min
GOLD SHIELDSGOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 30, DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY, US ARMY VETERAN, CANDIDATE FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY, JONATHAN HATAMIWe hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did.On this EPISODE (30) of GOLD SHIELDS, Dan and Tom were honored to have on the show, JONATHAN HATAMI. Jonathan Hatami is currently a Deputy District Attorney in Los Angeles County, and is a Candidate for Los Angeles County District Attorney. Jonathan talked about his impressive career, and also what he had to endure growing up with an abusive Father. After being Honorably Discharged from the United States Army, Jonathan decided to attend Law School. After passing the BAR exam in four d...
2023-07-221h 29
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresNichelle Nichols | Star Trek Trailblazer and NASA AdvocateSend us Fan MailA story of boldly going where no one had gone before! Nichelle Nichol’s role as Lieutenant Uhura in the original Star Trek series was groundbreaking. Civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. praised her work for defying stereotypes and revolutionizing portrayals of Black individuals on television. Her influence and advocacy for more diversity at NASA sparked new interest in space travel and helped to recruit brilliant STEM talents like Dr. Sally Ride, Colonel Guion Bluford, and Mae Jemison.SUMMARY: While Jonathan and Mr. Redge are at the On...
2023-06-1514 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresWhere’s Wabbitson? | Sherlock Holmes Mystery Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailThe game's afoot again, but this time the great squirrel detective, Sherlock Nettlesbee, is feeling too frantic to solve an important mystery. His trusty companion, John Wabbitson, is missing! Presuming the worst, Sherlock is convinced that it’s the fiendish work of the evil Moray-eel-arty. Can he remain calm and follow the clues to the right conclusion? Or will worry slither him into his scariest thoughts?PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This original tale takes young listeners into the Dorktales version of a Sherlock mystery. There is a lesson on wh...
2023-05-1814 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresJabberwock This Way | Alice in Wonderland Adventures for KidsSend us Fan MailOH NO! Alice accidentally summoned the Jabberwock who’s causing chaos across Wonderland. She’s frantic to banish the bullying beast when the Cheshire Cat pops in to lend a paw or… tail? Can this feline mischief-maker help Alice and her friends find a way out of this monster jam? Purrrhaps. Or, maybe what’s called for is a little curiosity and self-discovery to show Alice she already glows with the power to send the creature back to his home.WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/jabberwock-this-way/FAN PAGE FUN...
2023-03-2316 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresRedge’s K.N.I.G.H.T. School | Brave Knight Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailWelcome to Redge’s K.N.I.G.H.T. School, the Knowledgeably Noble Institution for Gallant Hero Training! Here Hedge Knights in training discover their own inner powers, cultivate their courage, celebrate everyone as they are, defend the realm from darkness, and BRAVELY bring about the light. Young Archie doubts he has the right stuff, afraid that he will never be worthy enough to take such a hedge pledge. He’s ready to leap when he learns that he already possesses exemplary knighthood qualities—a kind heart, the curiosity to learn, and the po...
2023-03-0915 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistrySalt & Light for a Skeptical World - Jonathan Murphy - 46 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeHow do we live as salt and light in a world that is growing increasingly skeptical toward all things of the Christian faith? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Jonathan Murphy, department chair of pastoral ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary. Jonathan is also a teaching pastor and the author of Authentic Influencer. Together, Jonathan and Jason explore ways to overcome some of the challenges that society presents to us in ministry. They also look at how a specific biblical character models a way to release ourselves and our people to live as...
2023-02-2841 min
The Professional Winner PodcastFRED MURPHY: THE PROFESSIONAL WINNER PODCAST EPISODE 26Today on Episode 26 of The Professional Winner Podcast we have Fred A. Murphy. Mr. Murphy is a retired teacher living in New York City. He taught for 36 years, 34 of which were in Harlem and the South Bronx. Mr. Murphy graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo New York in 1982 and did his graduate work at Fordham University, attaining his MA in History in 1987. Mr. Murphy taught English and History at Rice High School in Harlem from 1986 - 1997 and at All Hallows High School in the Bronx from 1997 - 1999. He then worked as a history teacher at Th...
2023-02-201h 27
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresGroundbreaking Music Makers | Cultural Music Pioneers in HistorySend us Fan MailWe’ve got stories of chart-topping trailblazers! Ritchie Valens broke cultural barriers with his musical style, and sparked the game-changing Chicano rock movement. Carol Kaye was the only woman on the famous ‘Wrecking Crew’. Always in high-demand, she laid down iconic bass tracks during 10,000 recording sessions. Sister Rosetta Tharpe crossed boundaries in sound and performance to become the Godmother of Rock and Roll, and creator of one of the very first recorded rock tracks. These three groundbreaking music makers played to the beat of their own drums and changed the tune of music histor...
2023-02-0919 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresA Winter's Tail | Jack Frost Stories for KidsSend us Fan Mail“Poppycock, nonsense and hedge-hogwash!” declares Mr. Redge when he learns winter is responsible for all the cold white stuff making his wallaby friend’s toes and tail freeze. Before emotions heat up to a high degree, the magical weather pixie known as Jack Frost pops in to share what’s so cool about the chilly season. Can he ultimately prove to the Folktale Forest’s creatures that there’s no business like snow business?PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This story was inspired by the tale of Jack Frost, a personificat...
2022-12-1514 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresTwas a Night Most Jolly Holly | Twas the Night Before Christmas StorySend us Fan Mail‘Tis the season of good cheer and you, dear listeners, are our reason to be merry! Once Upon a Times’ traditional hedgehog holiday has almost begun—but before the festivities commence, Mr. Redge has invited the Folktale Forest’s Society of Bards and Balladeers to give you a glimpse into the magic of Jolly Holly Day. So, with narrative expressions of joy and great glee they present the poem, ’Twas a Night Most Jolly Holly. PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This episode was inspired by “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” to describe a h...
2022-12-0105 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresAlice in Slumberland | Alice in Wonderland Adventures for KidsSend us Fan MailAfter tumbling down the rabbit hole, Alice and Redge find themselves smack dab in the middle of the Queen of Hearts’ kingdom. Seeing the queen’s subjects so sad over her very bad temper and impossible expectations, the two come up with a clever croquet challenge to help her learn that winning isn’t everything. Can the queen learn that good sportsmanship makes every game more fun, or will she keep sending everyone… OFF TO THEIR BEDS?!WEBPAGE: https://jonincharacter.com/alice-in-slumberland/FAN PAGE FUN: https...
2022-11-0316 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresOnce Upon a Time Theme Song | Stories for Kids PodcastSend us Fan Mail“It’s a beautiful day for a story, adventure and glory, new friends, and old ones too!” We’re very excited to bring you, dear listeners, our original theme song, performed by the Folktale Forest’s resident bird band, the Branch Sisters. The lyrics are a tribute to YOU, our dork squad, who join Jonathan and Mr. Redge each episode as they set sail on adventures through the imagination—taking you to a “brand, new world with twists and turns and lessons learned, and journeys most exhilarating.” Thank you for helping us bring joy, magic, and...
2022-10-1307 min
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Reach Your Financial Goals and Increase Your Happiness Dividend with Jonathan DeYoeToday's guest, Jonathan K. DeYoe, tells us how to save, invest, pay off debt, and fund our retirement and goals by creating a lifetime income stream and how to develop a unique financial plan based on our most cherished values.Jonathan DeYoe is a best-selling author, public speaker, financial consultant, and angel investor. Moreover, he is a Buddhist practitioner. His basic underlying message restores order and tranquility to our financial life by bringing order to the economic chaos. He highlights in his book 'Mindful Money' that money is a tool that can be used to sustain your...
2022-08-281h 30
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresMary Had a Little, Yes And | Mary Had a Little Lamb Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailIt’s the perfect day for pure play! Sherlock Nettlesbee, the great deducing squirrel detective, joins Jonathan and Mr. Redge in an afternoon of imagination and good old-fashioned make believe. When their cloud gazing doesn’t cut it, Sherlock declares that “the Improv Game is afoot!” Can the trio find inspiration from Mary and her little lamb, Lula? Yes and…they’re sure to find a whole-lotta playful, floofy fun everywhere they go!PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This story is about making time for imaginary play! Improvisation, or improv, is when you...
2022-07-2815 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresWhy We Created Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids PodcastSend us Fan MailWe’re 50 episodes in so Molly Murphy, writer, producer and composer for Dorktales Storytime—and our host, Jonathan Cormur’s sister—has a special message about why storytelling and imagination are so incredibly important to the Dorktales’ Team:“We love making this podcast because we can tell all kids that everything they’re feeling is valid. We can give them tools for navigating the world, and stories to turn to where they can hear that they matter and they’re enough. We want to be that community for young people. We want Dorktales t...
2022-07-0504 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastRE-AIR: Jonathan Bernstein (TPAP) on Creativity & Risk Taking (From 2/9/2021)In this Artist Exploration, Jonathan and Charlie discuss exercising your creativity muscle, bravery, YouTube’s trap of emulation, and The Performing Arts Project (TPAP). Jonathan encourages students to divorce themselves from "shoulds". See if you can beat Jonathan in Charlie’s rendition of a favorite TPAP game, Jonathan LearnsteinIf you want to join Charlie and Jonathan next summer, learn more below!Click HERE to watch a 36-second YouTube video about The Performing Arts Project.For more information about Blueprint, Compass, and Panorama, including audition infor...
2022-06-291h 38
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresBig Bad’s Big Feelings | SEL Mindfulness Stories for KidsSend us Fan MailAnnoyed and anxious and angry, oh my! Looks like our friends from the Folktale Forest are on an emotional roller coaster, especially the Big Bad Wolf. He's so upset, he just wants to howl at the moon! Luckily, they encounter a caring capybara who patiently helps them sort through their big feelings and calm themselves down. Join Jonathan, Redge, and Big Bad as they learn how to understand one another, and huff and puff their stress away. PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: Recognizing overwhelming feelings is one of the first s...
2022-06-1616 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresRapunzel | STEM Princess Fairy TaleSend us Fan Mail“Question everything!” That’s Rapunzel’s motto. The princess from Mythdom breaks all fairy tale stereotypes when she tells the story that her time in the tower was for scientific innovation and experimentation. Her patented, three-step, hair strengthening system could win her a STEM scholarship! Can she shimmy down the tower’s trellis and make her way through the peat bog path to get to the science fair in time? PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS:This is our reimagining of the fairy tale “Rapunzel.” The character, Rapunzel, breaks traditional princess stereotypes, de...
2022-03-2418 min
Dorktales Storytime | Stories for Kids Who Love Big AdventuresPura Belpré | Puerto Rican Bilingual LibrarianSend us Fan MailA tale of storytelling magic and handmade puppets from the Bronx to the Lower East Side! Pura Belpré was the very first Puerto Rican librarian hired by the New York Public Library. She was an advocate for Spanish-speaking communities and was responsible for introducing bilingual story hours, authoring children’s stories in Spanish, and releasing the first book of translated Puerto Rican folktales in the U.S. Ms. Belpré was a visionary whose literary programs kept new generations connected to their Hispanic culture and showed all children that their stories matter!¡Una h...
2022-03-1015 min
Mapping The College Audition: An MTCA PodcastJonathan Bernstein (TPAP) on Creativity & Risk TakingIn this Artist Exploration, Jonathan and Charlie discuss exercising your creativity muscle, bravery, YouTube’s trap of emulation, and The Performing Arts Project (TPAP). Jonathan encourages students to divorce themselves from "shoulds". See if you can beat Jonathan in Charlie’s rendition of a favorite TPAP game, Jonathan LearnsteinIf you want to join Charlie and Jonathan this summer, AUDITIONS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PROJECT ARE HAPPENING NOW!Ignite your curiosity with The Performing Arts Project this coming summer as you train to be the artist that only you can be. A...
2022-02-091h 38
Peak | The Psychology of Performance[Excerpt] Dr Jonathan Murphy on WorkOver lockdown, I had been considering formats for some new content on work. Settling on an audio series, the loose plan was to meet up with people from diverse backgrounds and record our conversations around the question; how do you feel about daily work?
So as restrictions eased last month, I nabbed Dr Jonathan Murphy, a former psychology lecturer of mine and now senior executive learning and development at Enterprise Ireland for a chat. Cumiskey's Pub, Dublin 7 was the venue and over several hours we discussed topics such as social media and free speech, Chomsky on academic freedom, the meaning...
2021-07-2804 minPeak PerformerDr Jonathan Murphy on WorkOver lockdown, I had been considering formats for some new content on work. Settling on an audio series, the loose plan was to meet up with people from diverse backgrounds and record our conversations around the question; How do you feel about daily work?
So as restrictions eased last month, I nabbed Dr Jonathan Murphy, a former psychology lecturer of mine and now senior executive of learning and development at Enterprise Ireland for a chat. Cumiskey's Pub, Dublin 7 was the venue and over several hours we discussed topics such as social media and free speech, Chomsky on academic freedom, the...
2021-07-2804 min
Succeed Under StressDr. Marie Murphy | Finding Freedom from Stress in Infidelity and Romantic RelationshipsDr. Marie Murphy is a Relationship Coach who specializes in helping people who are having affairs assess their situation and develop a path forward—without shame. Dr. Murphy holds a Ph.D. in Sociology with an emphasis on Sexuality from the University of California, San Diego. She also hosts the podcast, Your Secret is Safe With Me, where she talks about infidelity and other challenging relationship situations from a non-judgmental perspective. In addition to this, Dr. Murphy is also a proud dog mom, a lover of great food and fiction, and a dedicated Yoga Instructor at Breathe Sa...
2020-12-0346 min
Berkreviews Movie ClubBerkreviews.com Movie Club - Murphy's RomanceLast month, Corey (@coreyrstarr) and Jonathan (@berkreviews) decided to watch movies featuring Jeff Bridges, an actor who they love but had major gaps in their viewing history. To follow that up, April's theme is Best Actress goes to Sally Field! She is a tremendous actress, but both Corey and Jonathan are missing some of her most iconic films.
Each episode features an in-depth review of the movie for the week initially spoiler free and then diving in completely after a spoiler warning. Before getting into the review Jonathan and Corey discuss what other movies they've seen since th...
2019-04-2836 min