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Camping on the wild sideHow close do you listen to Nature (Podcast Story)Hello everyoneA different Podcast story A podcast story talking about the sounds of Nature that many of us take for granted. When you are away wild camping do you really listen to sounds and nature.Feel free to get in touch You can follow the You Tube channel Instagram Facebook Thanks to everyone who listens, subscribes and comment i appreciate your time to do so. Anyone wishing to collaborate please get in...2025-04-2716 min
Integrity and JoyFrom Conflict Resolution to Figuring Out Your "Wow!": A Conversation with Nobel Peace Prize Nominee Dr. Paul WilliamsSend us a textEpisode 19 or Integrity and Joy:Dr. Paul R. Williams has spent his career navigating the world’s most fragile moments. A lawyer, negotiator, and professor, he’s been a quiet force behind peace deals, post-conflict constitutions, and the pursuit of justice after war. In this episode, we dive into what drives him and how the spirit of entrepreneurship and service inspired his unique career path. We also discuss the central importance of integrity, developing critical thinkings skills, and figuring out what your "Wow!" is.Paul's story itself is inspirational and...2025-04-081h 31
Integrity and JoyA Conversation About Courage (Bonus Episode)Send us a textA former student of mine, Erica Lazarus, has been working with me on the Integrity and Joy social media presence since last fall. She's a pretty unique and special person — social worker, yogi, powerful spirit — and we talked a bit about how courage was a focal point for her while she was in the midst of a healing journey in Hawaii. Our discussion inspired episode 8 of this podcast, which dealt with courage.At the time, we recorded one of our conversations in case we wanted to share it more broadly. Given ever...2025-04-0458 min
Integrity and JoyLION BABE's Jillian Hervey on Authenticity, Music & Becoming a Mom | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 17:In this soulful and inspiring conversation, Steve reconnects with his former student — the dynamic Jillian Hervey, best known as the front woman of the genre-blending duo LION BABE. Jillian opens up about her creative journey, growing up as the daughter of Vanessa Williams, forging her own artistic identity, and what it’s been like to become a mother herself.Together, they explore:• How LION BABE came to life• The evolution of Jillian’s voice, style, and purpose• The beauty and...2025-03-251h 33
Integrity and JoyEngineering Resilience: Overcoming Discrimination on the Path to SpaceX | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 15: In this deeply personal and thought-provoking episode of Integrity and Joy, host Steve Walker reconnects with a former student, Meharban Singh Sobti, whose journey from a challenging childhood to working at SpaceX is nothing short of extraordinary.Meharban shares candid reflections on navigating identity as a Sikh American, enduring childhood bullying, and wrestling with the weight of familial expectations. He opens up about his early academic struggles, his unexpected love for physics, and the path that led him to one of the most revolutionary aerospace com...2025-03-112h 10
BE THAT LAWYERBelle Walker: The Lawyer’s Guide to Delegation, Efficiency, and Sustainable SuccessIn this episode, Steve Fretzin and Belle Walker discuss:Why law firms struggle with inefficiencies and miscommunicationThe impact of unclear roles and accountability gaps in law firmsHow legal technology and AI are changing law firm operationsWhy structured processes are essential for business growth and client satisfaction Key Takeaways:Lawyers often assume their team understands their expectations, but without clear and explicit communication, misalignment can lead to inefficiencies, missed deadlines, and frustration for both staff and clients.Law firms aiming for maximum efficiency sometimes eliminate too much redundancy, making them less resilient when unexpected challenges a...2025-03-0629 min
CyberPulseSteve Barton's JOURNEY to Becoming a Life CoachIn this podcast episode, Justin ITee Walker interviews Steve Barton about his coaching process called "The Game of 10". Throughout the interview, Steve shares his journey from running a family flower business to becoming a coach focused on helping individuals find inner peace. He emphasizes that people often chase desires and external validation but ultimately seek inner peace, which forms the core of his coaching philosophy.Steve explains how "The Game of 10" helps people consciously evaluate their thoughts and emotions, allowing them to live more present and peaceful lives. He stresses the importance of understanding one's thoughts as 'things' that can...2025-03-0450 min
Integrity and JoyMindfulness Can Change Your Life (For Real!) | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 14: Mindfulness can be a life changing practice. While mindfulness — including meditation — has become tremendously popular in recent years, it is often misunderstood and many people deny themselves the benefits of a mindfulness practice because of the myths and confusion surrounding it.In this episode, Steve shares his own experience with mindfulness and meditation, discusses the benefits of mindfulness, helps debunk the myths, and offers concrete suggestions on how to develop your own mindfulness practice.In this episode, Steve mentions the book Altered Traits, by Dani...2025-03-0438 min
Integrity and JoyPursuing Your Passion and Achieving a Flow State With Organizational Psychologist Jared Weintraub | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 13: Dr. Jared Weintraub is a former student of mine and an Organizational Psychologist who explores the practical applications of generative AI, workplace nudges, mindfulness, and Flow Theory to help people and organizations flourish. Jared is a researcher, People Analytics Professional, coach, Founder of the Flow Group LLC, and Adjunct Professor at New York University, where he teaches undergraduate and graduate-level Industrial-Organizational Psychology courses.In this episode, Jared and I discuss his passion for music and how he initially pursued that path — including an appearance on natio...2025-02-251h 04
Just Call Dad11: Courage Can Change Your Life with Steve WalkerCourage Can Change Your Life with Steve WalkerCheck out this episode with Steve Walker, life coach, educator, and dad. Sean and Steve discuss being dads through all seasons of our daughter’s lives. We look into the idea of building emotional support, empathy, and having courage for life’s challenges.This episode is especially helpful for anyone who has been diagnosed with anxiety, or is having difficulty understanding how to balance life. We discuss both Steve and Sean’s journey to better understanding their mind body connection in regard...2025-02-1643 min
Integrity and JoyFounder and CEO Helaine Knapp | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 11: Helaine Knapp is incredibly impressive and inspirational! Founder and CEO of CityRow and author of Making Waves, Helaine is a successful entrepreneur and consultant whose story will captivate and inspire.Helaine is a scrappy and successful founder and CEO, from startup to Series A (and beyond), who advises founders and consults with businesses to see them through the turbulent waters of growing a company, navigating side-by-side with them from the beginning to pivots to exiting. She also just published her first book, an inspirational memoir call...2025-02-1156 min
ILLUMENATEEpisode 003: Embracing Integrity and Joy with Steve WalkerIn this episode of ILLUMENATE, Chris Tidrick sits down with Steve Walker—certified transformational life coach, meditation teacher, and host of the Integrity and Joy podcast. A former U.S. diplomat, activist, and educator, Steve shares his journey from international diplomacy to teaching and, ultimately, to coaching. He discusses the values that drive him, the importance of mindfulness, and the transformative power of vulnerability and connection.
Steve reflects on pivotal moments in his life—from serving in the State Department during historic global events to navigating personal challenges and career transitions—and offers insights into b...2025-01-2953 min
Integrity and JoyWill Richardson on the Future of Education | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 9: Education will be a recurring theme in this podcast because it is so central to our own development and to our society as a whole. I was fortunate to teach in and, eventually, run an innovative lab school, but most students go through schools that are not preparing them adequately for the world we live in, never mind the world they will live in five or ten years from now.I wanted to start this ongoing conversation about the future of education by speaking with one...2025-01-281h 08
Integrity and JoyScott Zumwalt on Being an Innovator in Digital Marketing for Presidential Campaigns, LGBTQ Rights and More! | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 8: Scott Zumwalt was impressive as a 10th grader in my European history class, foreshadowing his tremendous success as a digital marketing innovator on presidential and senate campaigns, in the LGBTQ rights movement, and for Fortune 500 corporations. He's impressive, thoughtful, and incredibly humble.We talk about Scott's work in politics, the evolution of his ground-breaking career, the impact of AI, and his own personal journey and how coming out affected his personal and professional lives. It's an inspirational story on many levels.Scott Zumwalt is...2025-01-141h 10
Integrity and JoyTwo Hikers, Two Journeys — Life on the Appalachian Trail and Beyond | Integrity and JoySend us a textIntegrity and Joy — Episode 5: Navigating your 20s can be challenging — so why not throw in a five-month thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail?!Do you like stories of adventures and big life lessons? Are you or is someone you know in your/their 20s? Have you ever wondered what it's like to hike the Appalachian Trail? If any of those are true, this episode is for you!Adam Bayer and Ben Sackler are former students of mine whose stories and friendship are guaranteed to entertain and inspire. We discu...2024-12-312h 11