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Break The Chains, Find Your FlameSeason 3 Ep 2: Building Community Through Service- Jennifer Faulkner & Dr. Jim Mugfordhttps://belchertowneducationfoundation.org/Formed in May of 2016 in response to the ongoing fiscal constraints experienced by our public school system, the Belchertown Education Foundation (BEF) is now a charitable organization with non-profit, 501(c)3 status governed by a board of directors. The organization is self-funded and dependent upon generous contributions from community members, businesses, school alumni and families.Our MissionThe mission of the BEF is to support Belchertown public schools in providing an enriching educational experience that supports the academic, artistic, and athletic pursuits of Belchertown’s students as they develop into well-educated and w...
2025-04-2148 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 80: Food Is Medicine- Chandra HartChandra is a 43yo mother of two daughters, ages 16 & 20. She is a healer by nature, a certified health and wellness coach, herbalist, and juice bar owner operator. Chandra and her fiancé Janice are the owner operators of Kwench Juice Cafe of Amherst, MA. Instagram: @kwenchamherstFacebook: @kwenchamherst
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Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 79: Post Traumatic Growth - Dr. Christopher WillardWebsite: https://www.drchristopherwillard.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchriswillard/?hl=enFacebook: https://web.facebook.com/drchriswillard?_rdc=1&_rdrDr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and...
2022-09-1251 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 78: Zen and HRV - Rolando Garcia IIIRolando Garcia III is a recognized leader in the fitness industry, having served as both coach and mentor to some of the top fitness teams and most recognized brands in the world. His certifications include - RKC Level 2, PN2, Masters in Service and Hospitality at Cornell University, Full Instructor in JKD/FMA, and Coach at Boxe Francaise Savate. Through his father he inherited the Dizon system of Filipino Martial Arts. He is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt. Lastly, he is the author of “Intrinsic Excellence”, published by Dragondoor and foreword written by Dan John!Instagram:@rol...
2022-08-2954 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 77: "Soft Serve"-ing You Gems Of Knowledge- Jen Niedich Turner & Brad TurnerSoft Serve Podcast:We met in 1996 in a college poetry club, and got married in 2001. Even after all these years, we just like being around each other, talking, and laughing together.We’re not like a lot of those married couples (you know the ones) who morph into versions of the same person. Our unique interests and differences are what make us and the Soft Serve Podcast fun to listen to.Stomping Jen:Stomping Jen got her podcast name from her propensity to stomp her foot on the ground when she is...
2022-08-151h 07
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 76: Cogs In The Voltron Of Life - Manny L of Heaven's PantryInstagram: @heavenspantry
2022-08-0158 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 75: Human Connection Is Good Medicine - Niki FeinNiki Fein, LICSWpottedwithpurpose@gmail.comwww.pottedwithpurpose.comInstagram @pottedwithpurpose Niki is a clinical social worker currentlyemployed as a stay-at-home mom. Pre-baby she was working as a psychotherapist,predominantly with older adults and middle-aged adults living with chronic orterminal illness. In the stressful time of the ongoing pandemic, the role-shiftinto becoming a mother, and stepping back from her clinicalpractice, Niki found gardening and plant care to be very therapeutic…fromwhi...
2022-07-1850 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 74: Neurplasticity and Transformation- Bob DoyleBob Doyle is best known as a featured expert in the film and book “The Secret.” He now focuseshis coaching and training on NeuroPlasticity and your ability to rewire your brain so that youliterally become the person who creates the results you want in life without having to adopt anyunusual belief system.Social links:WEBSITES: https://www.meetbobdoyle.com/ , http://bobdoyleshow.comFACEBOOK (PERSONAL): http://www.facebook.com/boundlesslivingFACEBOOK (BUSINESS): http://www.facebook.com/bobdoyleshowLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com...
2022-07-0548 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 73: Moving Through Survival Traits - Micaela MaloOur Guest today is Micaela Malo!Micaela is an amazing individual who loves riding her motocycle, hiking, going to the beach, and being OUTSIDE!She shares alot about her journey- her trials and tribulations, the chains that have bound her, and how she has broken these chains and is pursuing her passions! She talks about Complex PTSD, addiction, and relationships- as well as how she has 17 years sober, is active in the recovery community, and is currently in a Master's program for Clinical Social Work!
2022-06-201h 02
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 72: Embracing All Parts Of Self- Zoë RuhfZoë Ruhf is the creator of Life Ceramics, where she sells her unique pottery and runs a one-of-a-kind art program for women called “ART and SOUL– where women’s circle meets art class.” This program guides women through meaningful exploration of clay art that is rooted in self-discovery and self-expression. Zoë’s mission through Life Ceramics is to provide a creative and inspiring experience for the hearts and hands of people everywhere. She also works at The New England Learning Center for Women in Transition (NELCWIT)- a domestic violence crisis center in western MA.Zoë...
2022-06-0650 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameSupplemental Episode C: Light Spectrum Meditation TechniqueGuided Meditation - EMDR Light Spectrum Technique
2022-05-2611 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 71: To the Grinders, Go-Getters, and The Champions - Philemon ThomasPhilemon Thomas from Albany Ny 36 years old. A very affable , personable, and gregarious man. He is also a fitness enthusiast and multiple time Calisthinecs champion. Philemon also went on to become the first Black chess master from Albany Ny. You can follow him on TikTok @philspeaks or on Instagram @philemonspeaks for daily motivation
2022-05-2342 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 70: The Spectrum Of Mental Health - Johnny CrowderJohnny Crowder is a 29-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, mental health and sobriety advocate, and the Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world.But in the years leading up to these incredible leaps in advocacy, every day was a battle against schizophrenic hallucinations and suicidal ideation. After a lifetime of resisting professional care and shying away from sharing his story, Johnny’s curiosity flowered, and the healing slowly began.Armed with 10 years of clinical treat...
2022-05-0952 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 69: Monsoon Roastery- Andrea & Tim Monsonhttps://www.monsoonroastery.com/Monsoon Roastery is an environmentally conscious, community coffee roaster. We believe in 3 things: Finding sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to produce coffee that has less of a carbon footprint and working towards being zero wasteBuilding social capital among our community and with other businesses Bringing high-quality, freshly roasted coffee to our local residents, businesses and partners We strongly believe in reducing, reusing and recycling. Everything inside our roastery is made from repurposed materials, we establish composting programs with our wholesale partners, run on 100% wind power energy and use compostable materials at our...
2022-04-2551 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 68: The Hands of Fate - Jackey Neyman JonesJackey Raye Neyman Jones is a former child star known for appearing in Manos: The Hands of Fate, which was the subject of Mystery Science Theatre 3000’s most infamous episodes. She has written a book about her experience working on the movie, called Growing Up with Manos, and is also currently working on a web series where she plays the grownupversion of her character from Manos called Manos: The DebbieChronicles. Additionally she has also acted in two fan sequels based off of Manos, Manos Returns and Manos: The Rise of Torgo. She is al...
2022-04-1153 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 67: Porn To Purpose - Matt SinkovitzMatt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher ofpersonal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student ofmindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School ofMindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in BuddhistMinistry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019. In this capacity, he now services as aspiritual guide and interfaith chaplain in prisons and hospitals. Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as ayoung adult, seeking resolution t...
2022-03-2854 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 66: The Next Step - Michelle LaVecchia OdendahlHi, I’m Michelle at Health Yeah with Michelle.As Certified International Health and Wellness Coach, I will support you to tap into your full potential, find direction and accomplish your goals with a positive mindset.I started my own soul search during our worldwide pandemic. As I yearned for more challenge and insights within my personal life, I knew there was a new venture out there. I became extremely passionate in both holistic health and wellness practices and decided to become certified through a world recognized educational program, IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition)....
2022-03-1452 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 65: Camp Equity - Alex La Torre & Mandy Bynum McLaughlinWebsite: https://campequity.com/Instagram: @campequityMe And My White SupremacyDr. Ibram X KendiN. K. Jemisin Fantasy WriterMandy Bynum Mc Laughlin (she/her):Mandy is an entrepreneur, investor, and founder of The Race Equ(al)ity Project, a mission-driven innovation studio that builds solutions to drive approachable, transparent, and actionable accountability for equity, inclusion, and social responsibility.Mandy is a well-known thought leader and influencer within the Silicon Valley tech/startup ecosystem and partners with high-scale growth companies to design strategies for e...
2022-02-2852 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 64: Our Modern Love- Ron Molina-Brantley and Kelvin Molina"Our Modern Love believes in finding moments to celebrate the richness of our collective pride and diversity, one candle and/or craft at a time. Whether it’s a gift to self or to another, we appreciate the opportunity to help you express your love.
Our story begins with our ‘Love Tart’, our idea in creating a more versatile experience for all candle lovers. These heart-shaped soy wax melts are added to our candles for that extra splash of Pride and Love. They can be melted with the candle or used in a separate tart warmer you can pl...
2022-02-1453 min
The Soft Serve PodcastSteven Opalenik from The Promethean Project.On the show is Steven Opalenik from The Promethean Project, a non-profit wellness center whose mission is to create a one stop shop for peoples’ physical, mental, and holistic health needs and goals.
You can find Steven and The Promethean Project on the Web and Socials at:
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2022-02-021h 08
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 63: Cycle Of Lives- David RichmanOver the last 10 years, David has completed over 50 triathlons, including 15 Ironman-distance triathlons (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run), more than 50 runs longer than marathon distance, including several 24-hour runs, running 85 miles in Mexico in the heat of the summer, running 104 miles straight from Santa Barbara to Manhattan Beach, and most recently biking 4,700-miles in just six weeks as he met with the participants of his upcoming book exploring the emotional side of cancer.
As a former sedentary, over-weight, smoker, David knew that he needed to focus not on what others wanted out of him, but on what...
2022-01-311h 01
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 62: Runs On Batteries - Angela IrwinANGELA IRWIN, MBA
Angela Irwin is an international Life & Confidence Coach, TEDx speaker, and the founder of
Joyful Life Solutions (www.joyfullifesolutions.com) which specializes in helping women
reprogram their self-esteem & self-acceptance to build lasting confidence.
Prior to that, Angela spent 15 years in the corporate medical device field, holding various
positions in marketing, management, and clinical education in the U.S., Australia, and
Europe.
During the pandemic, Angela launched the Joyful Life Cochlear Implant Fund
(www.jlcif.org) to help ensure her fellow...
2022-01-1754 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Boundaries - Rebecca Fidler, LMHCBecky has been practicing Master’s level therapy since 2005 in a broad range of settings which has created her dynamic background. Her work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and School Districts keeps her inspired and creative. In addition to her clinical work, Becky has done trainings and talks for programs and agencies in varies parts of the United States.
Becky began her private practice in 2014 and has been focused on providing her local communities with resources and clinical support, aiming to help all people know that they matter in this life and that they are witnessed an...
2022-01-0454 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Masculinity Is What You Make Of It - Rolando Garcia III & Steve OpalenikRolando and Steve talk about Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing
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2021-12-201h 22
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 61: Weaving With Light - Tara WosiskiTara Wosiski is an artist, author and art educator. She teaches mindfulness to children and adults, and creates large scale community artworks designed to produce experiences of awe. She received her MAT through the University of The Arts and was trained to teach mindfulness through the Center for Resilience. She is deeply connected to nature and loves learning about the brain. Tara is always working on many types of creative endeavors.--
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2021-12-0644 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 60: Clergy, Coffee, And Conversations - Tim SchenckThe Rev. Tim Schenck serves as rector of the Episcopal Parish of St. John the Evangelist in Hingham, Massachusetts, on Boston’s South Shore. He is the author of five books full of humor and faith, including, most recently, Holy Grounds: The Surprising Connection Between Coffee and Faith— From Dancing Goats to Satan’s Drink (Fortress Press). When not tending to his parish, drinking single-origin coffee, desperately seeking material for his syndicated “In Good Faith” column, or blogging at clergyconfidential.com, Tim is likely hanging out with his family that includes his wife, Bryna, two young adult sons, Benedict and Zachar...
2021-11-2253 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Pouring From An Empty Cup: Compassion Fatigue- Jo-Ann Venezia PhillipsJo-Ann Venezia Phillips is a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist currently running a private practice in Medway Massachusetts. Jo-Ann’s interests fall heavily on the somatic and depth psychologies, mindfulness, meditation, and the emerging field of relational neuroscience. Educated in social work at both the undergraduate and graduate levels at Salam State University, she believes in a holistic view of the self, looking at a person from a bio-psych-social- and spiritual perspective.
Jo-Ann’s approach integrates developmental, psychoanalytic, and relational psychologies incorporating contemplative, meditative and mindfulness-based approaches to her practice. Over the last 20 years Jo-Ann has trained and...
2021-11-081h 18
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Restriction Is Not A Lifestyle- Lacey McClure, LMHCLacey McClure is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Massachusetts. She has worked with diverse populations across the lifespan in the greater Boston area. She spent the majority of her early career working in community mental health in leadership roles and as a therapist. She owns and operates a private practice where she specializes in treating Eating Disorders that she started in 2018. At the end of 2020, Lacey left her position as Director of Behavioral Health at Steward Health Care to travel the country on a yearlong road trip while working full time with private practice clie...
2021-10-1859 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 59: How To Think - Marvin QuinonesMarvin is a Holyoke resident, teacher, musician, and dharma practitioner.
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2021-09-271h 02
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: I Am Here- Stigmas, Myths, and Biases of Suicide - Ysabel GarciaA suicide prevention and social justice educator, Ysabel Garcia founded Estoy Aqui, an initiative that focuses on the sociocultural factors contributing to suicide risk in Latino/Latinx and Black communities via training, dialogue, and outreach. Garcia’s experience as a first-generation Dominican immigrant, as well as her lived experience as a former psychiatric patient, has influenced her work to dismantle the myths and sanism surrounding mental health and suicide. Garcia regularly collaborates with the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the United Suicide Survivors International Council. Additionally, she often advocates for community care al...
2021-09-071h 13
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Sexism- Societal & Individual Biases - Dr Priya PanditDr. Pandit is a Licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York, currently working with patients in skilled nursing, subacute rehab, and assisted living facilities engaging patients in individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological and cognitive assessments. She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts in 2016. She completed my post-doctoral fellowship at the Pace University, Westchester Campus, Counseling and Personal Development Center in 2017; and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the SUNY Oneonta Counseling Center in 2016. Dr Pandit's prior experiences have included college counseling, community mental health, in-home behavioral management, and outpatient hospital settings. She is...
2021-08-191h 08
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Systemic and Racial Barriers to Mental Health - Whitney Dodds, LMHC, LPCWhitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts.
Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within communities, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment.
2021-08-0255 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Risk, Resilience, and So Much More - Trans and Nonbinary Mental Health and Wellbeing - Dr. Sebastian BarrDr Barr has nearly a decade of experience as a therapist and is fortunate to have trained with many brilliant and respected clinicians. His PhD is in Counseling Psychology, from University of Louisville, where he received in-depth academic and clinical training on mental health, psychosocial development, the process of psychotherapy, and more; and engaged in research on a variety of aspects of psychology and human experience. He completed three additional years of advanced clinical training as a health service psychologist and psychotherapist at Cambridge Health Alliance under the auspices of Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry. He opened his...
2021-07-191h 14
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 58: Embracing Our Differences - Dr. Priya PanditDr. Pandit is a Licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York, currently working with patients in skilled nursing, subacute rehab, and assisted living facilities engaging patients in individual psychotherapy, as well as psychological and cognitive assessments. She earned her doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College in Massachusetts in 2016. She completed my post-doctoral fellowship at the Pace University, Westchester Campus, Counseling and Personal Development Center in 2017; and completed her pre-doctoral internship at the SUNY Oneonta Counseling Center in 2016. Dr Pandit's prior experiences have included college counseling, community mental health, in-home behavioral management, and outpatient hospital settings. She is...
2021-07-0556 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Are You Anxious At The Right Time? De-Mystifying AnxietyOur 4th Stigma Is Curable Event based on de-mystifying Anxieties, and challenging concepts and stigmas related to this emotion.
Presented by Steve Opalenik
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2021-07-011h 01
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameSupplemental Episode B: Shortened Progressive Muscle Relaxation Guided MeditationSome listeners and clients asked me to release just the Progressive Muscle Relaxation guided meditation, without the 20 minute explanation. Here it is, simple and plain, just the guided meditation for your listening pleasure.
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2021-06-2331 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 57: Wellness For The Culture- Whitney Dodds MA, LMHC, LPCWhitney Dodds is the founder of Wellness for the Culture, a mental health practice in Springfield, MA. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, as well as a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from American International College. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Connecticut and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts.
Whitney is passionate about the well-being of people. Her approach is tailor-made to encourage engagement, within communities, all the while dismantling the cultural stigma that hinders black and brown people from receiving treatment.
2021-06-2145 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 56: Healing to Happy - Laura MartinLaura Martin is a Certified IBS Nutrition Consultant and founder of Healing to Happy – an online holistic, gut-brain focused company that helps women suffering from IBS and Anxiety to get back to eating normally without fear of FODMAP's.
After battling her way through IBS, hypothyroidism, anxiety, hormonal imbalances, and skin issues... she found herself with an unhealthy relationship with food and knew there had to be a better way...
After many failed attempts and lessons learned, she came up with this one method known as the F.R.E.E. method that put her symptoms into remission without following restrictive di...
2021-06-0743 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 55: Barbells For Bullies - Alexander CastiglioneAlexander Castiglione is the founder and executive director of Barbells For Bullies, a national 501(c)3 non-profit established in 2016 that leverages fitness to raise money and awareness for animal rescues around the US, with an emphasis on bully breeds. He runs the organization as a volunteer with the support of his wife, Lindsay, and his two rescue bullies - Moxy and Slater. To date, Barbells For Bullies has conducted over 35 events around the US, and donated over $150,000 to local animal rescues. In addition to spaying and neutering over 250 dogs via their Ruck Your Balls Off Initiative since 2019, and directly sponsoring over 100 u...
2021-05-2856 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 54: Choose Your Own Adventure - Steve "Coach Fury" HolinerSteve "Coach Fury" Holiner is the Owner of Speakeasy of Strength in Brooklyn, NY. Steve got into fitness in his mid-thirties with the singular goal of becoming a strong parent.
Speakeasy of Strength offers Personal Training and Online Coaching.
As a DVRT and Original Strength Master Instructor, (when not in a pandemic) Fury travels the world teaching certifications and workshops.
During the pandemic, Steve partnered with Tina Morin (owner of MSC Strength) to create Die Mighty Method: A Non-dogmatic and Practical Guide to Teaching the Big 6 Kettlebell Movements.
Fury is also...
2021-05-241h 17
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 53: Tend To The Fire - Didier SylvainDidier Sylvain is an experienced life alignment coach and consultant specializing in leadership effectiveness, team facilitation, personal development and thought leadership strategy. Through his private practice, he leverages his training in intentional change theory, appreciative inquiry, adaptive strategy and somatics to develop customized approaches to his client’s individual coaching and leadership development needs.
Didier has coached and served as a leadership consultant in a variety of fields including telecom, media and entertainment, labor, healthcare, electoral politics, education, philanthropy, and the social sector. He has worked with numerous teams to facilitate effective team alignment and capacity building, helping those teams gr...
2021-05-1046 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 52: The Weakest Step Forward, Is Stronger Than The Fiercest Storm - Caroline CollinsCaroline Collins work creates a true expression of the scientific art of mental and physical fitness. She promotes a lifestyle, not a trend. She is a Science Educator, 2x World Ranked Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Brown Belt, an Entrepreneur, and a leader in fitness and health.
After being physically attacked and fearing for her life over 10 years ago, She realized she knew nothing about how to use her body to protect herself. She sought after a martial art and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu found her. After completing her Master’s in Science Education, she moved out to California from Massachusetts to tr...
2021-04-261h 01
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: Into The Unknown- A Journey of Addiction and Recovery w/ James GarnesThe Promethean Project’s 3rdmeeting of Stigma Is Curable is focused on the stigma related to addiction & recovery. We are honored to host our Guest Speaker, James Garnes.
James Garnes was born and raised in Springfield, MA. The son of two public school teachers, and a multi-instrument/band musician, his journey has taken him from UMass Amherst to prison and back again. James has made a point to engage with his community through speaking engagements in local recovery programs, for the Springfield's District Attorney's Drunk and Distracted Driving program, and for podcasts such as the “Healing Broken Hearts”, and “B...
2021-04-191h 12
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 51: 1 Percent Better Every Day - Amy PuchiniAmy is a ball of energy and knowledge! She has her BS in nutritional sciences from Merrimack College and is now getting her MS in holistic nutrition from Hawthorn University. She's a certified personal trainer through NASM, and works with clients online through, AMPed Up Coaching where she guides people through nutrition, fitness, and mindset work.
You can find her on instagram @amy_puchini where she is always posting helpful tips, healthy recipes, and inspiration.
Her website is: ampedupcoaching.weebly.com
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2021-04-1251 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 50: Small Steps to Big Change - James DesmaraisEpisode 50!!! So glad to have my cousin, James, on for this episode to talk about his health journey and the small steps he is taking to make a big change in his life!!!
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2021-03-2952 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 49: The Fulcrum of A Warrior - Rolando Garcia IIIBuy The Book "The Successful Body" here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08X3V7F53/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_JGBZBR3VVTDP5VJNX91M?fbclid=IwAR03L7ceBgkvvhZXlutgUdjfFhMT45DDao2CDfaxeiX7ooX3rJYGE-yl5RY
Rolando Garcia III Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rolando-garcia-iii-48341715/?fbclid=IwAR3jqC-MklyFWLKbAsmWUvD4TUmzqVSzNFmnaTUxTCH7EySpYRlBTwEHHiE
Erik Seversen Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-seversen-56ab9b10/?fbclid=IwAR0La-g5TrmSGD9FeLNh7CU_5icdC0HpDJX_fNY80r08qoEauoaY8NMRJYE
Erik Seversen website:
https://erikseversen.com/?fbclid=IwAR0La-g5TrmSGD9FeLNh7...
2021-03-1558 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 48: Trust Your Utility Belt - Imani SeunarineImani Seunarine (she/her) is Multiracial Latina mother, wife, daughter, and avid sewist. She combines her experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and love of sewing on her sewing blog www.pintuckpress.com. Imani and her family navigate life with chronic illnesses through the integration of traditional and modern medicine. This journey changed the course of their lives and helped to shift her perspective on pathways to healing.
She holds a Master’s degree from Northeastern University in Counseling Psychology with concentrations in Gender, Culture, & Political Psychology and Health Psychology. In her career she explores how trauma, hea...
2021-03-0156 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: The Criminalization of Trauma In Black and Brown Communities with Dr. Khadijah TuittOur Presentor:
Dr. Khadijah Tuitt is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her terminal degree at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She in an alumna of the Partnership Fellow’s Program for emerging Leaders of Color and received honorable mention for the prestigious National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award.
As a child Khadijah experienced homelessness and neglect and by the time she reached adulthood she was a convicted felon. She is often invited as a panelist or keynote speaker and uses her story of trials to triumphs to he...
2021-02-1944 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 47: Honor The Journey - Addison BrasilCrisis Hotline : 1-800-273-8255
or Text GO to 741741
Addison Brasil is the Co-Founder, VP, Head of Brand Impact & Strategic Partnerships at tethr. tethr is the world’s first online, peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Check out the app on Apple App Store or Google play.
Tethr
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2021-02-1541 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable: The Myths and Strengths of ADHDLorri Comeau, M.Ed. & Tabitha A. Mancini, M.A. co-founded Collaborative Learning Services. They have been colleagues in the field of disabilities for the past seven years and have utilized their expertise and experience to create a company that serves the needs of a wide range of learners. Their work with students, parents and educators strategically integrates education and learning tools that support successful outcomes and incorporates transforming the way we view learning differences.
Website: https://www.mycollaborativelearning.com/
Email: info@collablearning.com
Facebook page:
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2021-02-1058 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameStigma Is Curable Miniseries TrailerTrailer for our new Miniseries Podcast of Stigma Is Curable- Our programming of community conversations on how to battle against mental and physical health stigmas.
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2021-02-0902 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 46: Keep Hammering That Rock- Tanner Kernhttps://www.instagram.com/tannerkern/
https://www.tannerkern.com
https://afsp.donordrive.com/campaign/100-Mile-Treadmill-Run- - Link to donate to 100 mile treadmill run for suicide awareness
Tanner Kern is a former Division I football player at Lafayette College. Due to suffering too many concussions, Tanner's career ended earlier than he expected. This put Tanner in a dark place for a significant period following him hanging up his cleats. When Tanner finished playing in 2017, he weighed 340 pounds. Through weight loss and fitness, he found a new passion for himself. Since 2017, Tanner has lost 140 pounds...
2021-02-0148 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 45: Men To Heal- James HarrisJames Harris, attended St Paul’s College (which no longer exists), he has a BA in Psychology.
After his freshman year, he joined the Army. James has eight years of service with an honorable
discharge. He also has two deployments one to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. After his military
duty, he earned a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) from South University. He
is soon to be a License Professional Counselor (LPC). He is a member of Chi Sigma Iota, ACA,
RACA and sits on the board of...
2021-01-1843 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 44: Holistic Learning - Lorri ComeauLorri Comeau, M.Ed., is an ADHD Parent Coach, Learning Support Specialist, and Educational Consultant. She has over 20 years of experience working with students, parents, and educators in the field of ADHD and learning disabilities. She recently co-founded Collaborative Learning Services which provides ADHD parent coaching, academic support, and educational consulting. In addition, Lorri has co-authored The Essential Six, A Parent's Guide: How to Pave the Road to Self-Advocacy for College Students with Learning Differences, published through the Association in Higher Education and Disabilities.
https://fb.me/e/gB4KBydv0 - Event
Website: https://www.myco...
2021-01-0445 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 43: Little God Moments - James GarnesOur guest today is James Garnes.
James is a Musician in the bands BROTHER and James and the Low Rollers. He is originally from Springfield Ma. and went to UMass Amherst majoring in Communications. He is a self proclaimed lifetime student and bear enthusiast. But more importantly he is one of the most solid people I know. His strength and grace are infectious, and if you get to bend his ear for five minutes, he will challenge your perceptions on life. We talk about addictions, positivity, connection, community and recovery, as well as where science meets spirit c...
2020-12-211h 11
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 42: Black Ice - Jake Miskin & Chris RobertsThis episode deals with themes related to suicide. If you or anyone you know are having thoughts of suicide, whether passive or active, please use the resources provided below:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
Free 24/7 support at your fingertips
US and Canada: text 741741
UK: text 85258 | Ireland: text 50808
**** A quick note! I reference a proof of concept short video for Black Ice in the podcast, it currently is not available as it is being reworked and edited**** In the film, Black Ice – We follow Will Mankus, a star high school hockey player, deal with th...
2020-12-0746 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 41: Celebrating Your Symptoms and Differences - Rhana HashemiRhana Hashemi is a Master's student in the Community Health Prevention Research Program (CHPR) at the School of Medicine. She is studying how to enhance the effectiveness of public health drug prevention and education strategies for youth. Rhana graduated with a B.A. in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley with Honors and was the President of their Students for Sensible Drug Policy chapter. In 2016 she co-founded the Center for Political Drug Education where she today designs compassionate, engaging, and empowering drug education programs for school districts and community partners such as Oakland Unified School District, Berkeley Student Cooperative, and S...
2020-11-2349 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 40: Living Your Yoga - Angelica LopezAngelica was drawn to the beauty of yoga in her early teenage years. However, it wasn't until college while struggling with grief from the death of her brother and a history of sexual trauma at the hand's of her father that she learned the healing power of yoga. After a decade of committed practice, Angelica decided to pursue yoga teacher training in order to assist others in finding tools to heal themselves. She is a graduate of Yoga Sanctuary's 200-hour yoga teacher training program. She has also completed teacher training certification programs with the Veteran's Yoga Project, Yoga 4 Cancer...
2020-11-0946 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 39: Disordered Eating - Shaun Herr (Collaboration Episode with Nutri-IQ Radio)This episode features conversations between Shaun and Myself regarding our own history of disordered eating, and eating disorders. The contents in this episode may be triggering for some, please use your own discretion when listening to this episode.
If you are in need of any help, please reach out to any loved ones, professionals, or hotlines in your area.
You can reach Shaun at : shaun@nutri-iq.net
You can reach Steve at : steven.opalenik@theprometheanproject.org
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2020-10-121h 15
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 38: Ragingly Extroverted - Bryna RogersBryna Rogers, MS is a Senior Director at Bay State Community Services, overseeing the Quincy Family Resource Center (QFRC), The Dianne DeVanna Center, and serves as the agency's Infant Specialist. Bryna works with youth and families to insure they have the services, supports, and resources needed for success in school, at home, and in the community. This often involves working with schools, the juvenile court system, and various state agencies and providers. Prior to becoming a Senior Director at Bay State, Bryna spent over 15 years working with youth in school, home, and therapeutic settings. Since 2017, Bryna has served on th...
2020-09-2847 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 37: Mind, Body, Life- Aimeé BoettcherAimeé Boettcher is the owner of Two Moons Creative, a graphic design and social media marketing company. She works with small businesses, coaching and helping create authentic and successful marketing campaigns to connect local businesses with their community on social media. Her goal is to take the technicality out of marketing and branding, so you can focus on the heart of your business and do what you truly love!
https://linktr.ee/Twomoonscreative
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2020-09-1453 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 36: You Don't Need A Problem To Connect - Dr. Hollee McGinnisHollee A. McGinnis, MSW, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Social Work. She is a prominent scholar, policy expert, and community organizer on adoption and child welfare. Her research examines social and cultural determinants of children’s mental health, with a focus on improving outcomes for youth and adults with histories of childhood trauma and involvement in systems of child welfare locally and globally. Her current study will explore adult outcomes of adopted and foster care alumni. Prior to obtaining her doctorate in social work at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. McGinnis wa...
2020-08-3149 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 35: Welcome To The Village - Dr. Khadijah TuittDr. Khadijah Tuitt is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who completed her terminal degree at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. She in an alumna of the Partnership Fellow’s Program for emerging Leaders of Color and received honorable mention for the prestigious National Compassionate Caregiver of the Year (NCCY) Award.
As a child Khadijah experienced homelessness and neglect and by the time she reached adulthood she was a convicted felon. She is often invited as a panelist or keynote speaker and uses her story of trials to triumphs to help organizations understand the ba...
2020-08-1759 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 34: Your Longest Weapon, Your Nearest Target- Rolando Garcia IIIRolando Garcia III is a recognized leader in the fitness industry, having served as both coach and mentor to some of the top fitness teams and most recognized brands in the world. His certifications include - RKC Level 2, PN2, Masters in Service and Hospitality at Cornell University, Full Instructor in JKD/FMA, and Coach at Boxe Francaise Savate. Through his father he inherited the Dizon system of Filipino Martial Arts. He is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt. Lastly, he is the author of “Intrinsic Excellence”, published by Dragondoor and foreword written by Dan John!
Instagram:
@rolandogarciaiii
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2020-08-0359 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 33: What If... Steve Wasn't The Host??- Steve OpalenikSteve is a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in working with people who are seeking to make a change in their health. He has a background in personal training, and utilizes his experiences with mindfulness, meditation, playful movement, and calisthenics to create action plans for those seeking to find/maximize/fuel their inner potential. Steve is a certified Y12SR Instructor ( Yoga as a 12 step recovery program), a certified PCC Instructor (Progressive Calisthenics Certification), and a CMHIMP (Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider).
Steve is one of the founders of The Promethean Project, and is currently...
2020-07-201h 31
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 32: You are what you think - Dr. Rob RobinsonRob is the Founder of Family Care Counseling Associates in Wilbraham Massachusetts. He is a Fellow in the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, a graduate of the Authentic Happiness Coaching Program taught by Dr. Martin Seligman and a graduate of the Eckhart Tolle School of Awakening.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FLXjP3X1YU
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2020-07-0647 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 31: Genuinely Being Yourself, In All That You Do - LeRoy Watkins IIILeRoy J. Watkins III is a dad of 3 lovely children, husband to an exceptional woman, and the CEO & Co-Owner of Viking Sports. His life journey has been anything but traditional. Instead it’s been a collection of spectacular failures combined with unbelievable achievement with lots of character building experiences mixed in.
From the way he started his first company, to his first job out of college, to becoming a dad, it’s all become part of this incredible story of who he is.
Find him here:
Viking Sports
Face...
2020-06-2240 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 30: Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy- Ruby MaddoxRuby Maddox is the creator of Direct Your Purpose, a coaching and consulting business, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations cultivate their potential for meaningful contributions to society. She has spent more than 15 years working in the field of nonprofit management and philanthropy. She is the co-founder of two nonprofit organizations focused on social justice, leadership, and equity (Gardening the Community & Leaders of the Free World) She is a 40 Under 40 Business and Community Leader's award recipient and a 2018 TEDx Speaker.
Outreach to her here:
Direct Your Purpose
Leaders Of The F...
2020-06-0844 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 29- When Life Has You In Side Mount- Rolando Garcia IIIRolando Garcia III is a recognized leader in the fitness industry, having served as both coach and mentor to some of the top fitness teams and most recognized brands in the world. His certifications include - RKC Level 2, PN2, Masters in Service and Hospitality at Cornell University, Full Instructor in JKD/FMA, and Coach at Boxe Francaise Savate. Through his father he inherited the Dizon system of Filipino Martial Arts. He is also a Brazilian Jiujitsu Purple Belt. Lastly, he is the author of “Intrinsic Excellence”, published by Dragondoor and foreword written by Dan John!
Inst...
2020-05-2552 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 28- Everything Is Temporary- Shelby Dwyer, LMHC RYTShelby (she/her) is a licensed mental health counselor and certified 200-hour yoga teacher. She uses an integrative and holistic approach to seamlessly blend yogic philosophy in an accessible manner into her clinical practice. In addition to working full-time with college-aged students, she hosts a podcast called “The Yogi Therapist Podcast“ which features candid interviews from professionals in the fields of health, yoga, and psychology. She lives in Boston with her husband and three cats.
Check her out on instagram at:
@yogitherapist
or her website:
yogitherapist.net/
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2020-05-1153 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 27: Giving Yourself Permission to Laugh- Trevor SmithTrevor Smith is a passionate, vibrant facilitator and theater-based trainer. He believes in the power of laughter and Improvisation and he uses it well to educate and enlighten his clients.
Trevor spent the first fifteen years of his career as a Recreation Therapist in the social services sector using laughter and creative, improvisational techniques to bring about transformation in those whom he counseled. In recent years, Trevor has turned his focus on supporting growth in the legal profession and the banking industry. He is further expanding his training opportunities to meet the professional development needs of a...
2020-04-2743 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 26: Community, Communication, and Connection - Shatoyia JonesShatoyia Jones, reigning Ms. Massachusetts 2019 AWOS, is a social systems entrepreneur and educator, motivational speaker, social good lifestyle blogger, budding podcast host, philosopher and model.
Growing up in a small, poor city in Louisiana where the ¨hustle and respect¨ is more important than financial stability and self-development, she is forever grateful for being privileged to attend one of the most elite colleges in the U.S. With a newfound passion for providing access to basic needs and education, as well as facilitating profound discussions on humanity, poverty and poverty alleviation, and holistic health - mental health, her ph...
2020-04-1342 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 25: Bringing Awareness to the Present Moment - Megan ChristensenMegan has a deep understanding and experience in recovery, stemming from her own spiritual journey and transformation following her struggles with alcohol and addiction. Megan spent years in the harrowing clutches of alcohol addiction and battled an eating disorder during a time in her life that she refers to as her dark night of the soul. Megan has been in recovery for nearly four years and she integrates adventure and nature into her recovery practice, as she finds both to be incredibly healing and influential. Megan is passionate about helping individuals navigate through their own dark night of the s...
2020-03-3051 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameSupplemental Episode A: Progressive Muscle RelaxationHey Guys!!!
During this trying time we thought we would put together an episode that will help you find space, grace, and healing. This is an episode of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation. It explains the process and gives an introduction to what it is, and how to utilize its body relaxing potential.
After the introduction, you will be led on a 20 minute meditation and guided through the process of slowly contracting and relaxing your body.
Please enjoy!!
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2020-03-2450 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 24: The Power of Being Transparent- Perry O'HearnEpisode 24 features our good friend Perry O'Hearn. Perry owns a gym in Philadelphia called Philly Phitness.
Through Perry’s studies in Electrical Engineering and over 20,000 of hours of experience as a Certified Personal Trainer through the American Academy of Personal Training, he has been able to put together a training facility like nowhere else in Philadelphia.
Philly Phitness runs on a platform of training that combines a balance of strength training, nutritional support, mindset support, supportive and rehabilitating techniques (chiropractic, massage therapy, mindset support, etc), and recreational activities that encourage a healthy lifestyle and positive out...
2020-03-161h 21
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 23: The Importance of Saying Hi - Annie VoAnnie Vo is one of New York City’s most successful and sought-after personal trainers. As PCC Team Leader, RKC Team Leader and Level III Gym Jones Instructor she has taught certifications and seminars all over the world.
Over the last decade, Ms. Vo has honed her skills through fully immersing herself in a multitude of training disciplines, from bodyweight, to kettlebells, to power lifting and more. She has been featured in The New York Post, NPR and Mademan.com.
Annie Vo continues to work with clients from numerous backgrounds, including athletes and celebrities, as we...
2020-03-0247 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 22: Listen for The Knocking- Shannon AlgeoShannon Algeo is a life coach, motivational speaker, and yoga:meditation teacher. He is the host of the iTunes Top Podcast SoulFeed and interviews iconic wellness leaders in the wellbeing space like Deepak Chopra, Gabby Bernstein, Marianne Williamson, Caroline Myss, and many more. Shannon works with clients to heal old patterns of trauma and negativity so they can powerfully show up in the world to live a life of power, presence, and purpose.
Shannon was named one of the 2019 “35 Under 35 in Wellness to Watch” by Wanderlust and named one of the “Nicest Instructors in New York City” by RateY...
2020-02-1754 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 21: Being of Service, Through the Pursuit of Strength- Tony Steward Jr.Tony Steward is a fitness professional based out of New York City. After struggling with his own weight issues through most of his childhood and adolescence, he became motivated to become both a student and teacher of fitness, strength, and wellness
Tony uses a multifaceted, holistic approach to training, striving not to fall into fitness dogmas and always puts his clients’ goals and aspirations at the forefront of the process.
Follow him on Instagram @trainmetony
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2020-02-0352 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 20: Stigma is Curable -Lorenzo LewisLorenzo Lewis is a social entrepreneur, professional speaker, and founder of the widely acclaimed The Confess Project, an initiative that centers on mental health and wellness for young men of color. A master storyteller, Lewis has spoken at numerous venues around the country about his journey turning pain into purpose—from narrowly escaping the school-to-prison pipeline and obtaining a master's degree to his current work building a national mental health movement. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Confess Project is committed to building a culture of mental health for boys and men of color through capacity bu...
2020-01-2052 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 19: Walking in the Woods- Dr. Christopher WillardDr. Christopher Willard (PsyD) is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston specializing in mindfulness. He has been practicing meditation for 20 years, and has led hundreds of workshops around the world, with invitations to more than two dozen countries. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. He has presented at TEDx conferences and his thoughts have appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, mindful.org, and elsewhere. He is the author of Child’s Mind (2010) Growing Up Mindful (2016) Rai...
2020-01-0647 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 18: Enter the 37th Chamber- Susan PiverI am beyond happy to have had sat down with today's guest, Susan Piver!!
Susan is the New York Times bestselling author of nine books, including The Hard Questions, the award-winning How Not to Be Afraid of Your Own Life, The Wisdom of a Broken Heart, and Start Here Now: An Open-Hearted Guide to the Path and Practice of Meditation. Her newest book is The Four Noble Truths of Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships.
Susan has an international reputation for being an exceptionally skillful meditation teacher. She teaches workshops and speaks on mindfulness, innovation...
2019-12-2348 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 17: Adapting is Our SuperpowerWe got to sit down with Andrew Morse for today's podcast... and boy was it a great experience. Andrew is one of the most genuine souls that there is! He is open, engaging, inquisitive, and not afraid to have some deep conversations about the societal and religious chains that he has had to break to find his own flame!!
Andrew works in academic support at Holyoke Community College where he helps students find their writing voice and encourages them to think critically about their writing. He has a Communication degree from UMass where he studied how people...
2019-12-0956 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 16: Social Media for Philanthropy and Community - Robyn LeeWe got to sit down with our friend Robyn Lee!! The conversation touched upon a number of different topics, however the fruit of the conversation really focused on the positive role that social media can play with community building and philanthropy. We often hear about the negative affects of social media and technology, it was quite refreshing to talk about the positive side of social media and how we can use it to empower individuals and communities!
Robyn Lee is the proud owner of MorningBird Media- a social media company that goes beyond the metrics to express...
2019-11-2647 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 15: What Lies Beyond Happiness...We recently got to catch up with our friends, Aaron and Maire, from Beyond Happiness!! Catching up was fantastic, and we were even blessed with a visit from a 3rd essential member of their company!! The episode is packed with great information on self care, perspective, and empathy (and Aaron also channels his inner Hulk Powers!!).
Aaron was diagnosed with Itchy Dry Skin and has struggled ever since to find products that work for him. During his time in high school, he began to make his own body butters and soaps to help with his skin. After a teacher told...
2019-11-1257 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 14: Finding Comfort in the Ish - Heidi YoheIn this episode, I got to sit down with my dear friend, Heidi Yohe, and talk about all the awesome things she is doing, and how her life has transformed since last we saw each other, 10 years ago. Heidi and I worked together for the LACES program at Springfield College. There we helped youth learn leadership skills and how to utilize these skills to help their community. I am proud to say that Heidi is continuing to do so, as she has works in two non-profit organizations, one of which she created to help empower young women through volleyball.
Heidi...
2019-10-281h 00
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 13: You can be completely amazing, even in imperfect moments- Mike GilletteEpisode 13 features someone I have been a long time fan of, and am in awe of... Mike Gillette.
Mike Gillette has a life story that reads like an action-adventure novel. A life which has proven to be his own best case-study for goal attainment.
He was a poor, scared and scrawny kid who grew up amidst a backdrop of extreme violence and substance abuse. A kid who would ultimately become an Army Paratrooper, SWAT Commander, Government Counter-Terrorism Consultant, Bodyguard to Fortune 500 CEOs and a Record-Breaking Motivational Strongman whose feats have been documented by Guinness World R...
2019-10-151h 15
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 12: No Advert Needed - Shaun HerrWelcome back!!!
Today's episode is with Shaun Herr, a good friend of mine from the UK. Shaun and I met three years ago at Dragon Door's PCC. Since then Shaun has been busy with helping people break the slimming cycle. He has his own podcast, The Shaun Herr Show (yours truly was lucky enough to be on an episode), his own online training program "The Shaun Herr Academy", and his own book "Finding Balance".
We get into how he helps people break the slimming cycle and how important nutrition is to the game of health...
2019-10-0153 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 11: Mangoes and Massages - Martin DubovicWelcome back guys!!!
Episode 11 starts off with a bang!! We don't even introduce our guest "officially" until towards the end of the episode. No worries though, I won't keep you waiting in these here show notes, our guest today is Martin Dubovic… Aka Barstruck Martin … Aka Kalisthenics Nomad … Aka E-Ratic Madman.
Martin and I first met at the PCC three years ago... as you'll hear, we started talking over our love for healthy snacks. We get into nutrition early in the episode, and Martin has some amazing thoughts on health, cleanliness, and spiritual well being of the...
2019-09-171h 19
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 10: AND...- Nikki Myers
I was so honored to be able to sit down with Nikki Myers and talk about her experiences with addiction, recovery, Y12sr, somatic experiencing and much more. It truly was a breath of fresh air to speak with her and get to pick her brain on so many subjects. She shares with us some great gems of knowledge, I can't even pick my favorite one, I will leave it up to you to decide what her most pertinent thought in the podcast is!!!
An accomplished speaker, teacher and practitioner, Nikki Myers is an...
2019-09-0255 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 9: Aggressively Empathetic - Danny KavadloOur guest for this episode, is the one, the only, Danny Kavadlo.
This was an amazing episode as we got to sit down with Danny and talk about everything and anything. From calisthenics, to therapy. From traveling the world, to balancing empathy. We had a blast catching up and talking about ways people can get outside of their comfort zone and really challenge themselves, and in the process grow stronger.
I do have to warn you, this episode is packed with some explicit language- we get passionate, and it brings out some colorful language. It's...
2019-08-1949 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 8: Positive Higher- Michele HeywardToday we got to sit down with my fellow geek, Michele Heyward. And boy, let me tell you, she is a blast. I first met Michele in the VVM Start Up Accelerator- much like Episode 6 guest Oscar. Michele blew my mind early on. Her warmth, charisma, humor and caring are all evident from the minute she says hello to you. She can conversate with the best of them, and she holds your interest. But what you don't see until you get to know her, is her extreme want to help create a world of equal opportunity, equity, and respect...
2019-08-0549 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 7: Manifesting Resilience and Happiness- Jillian ManusWe were very fortunate to sit down with an amazingly empowered and awesome lady for this episode. Jillian and I dive deep into theories of self care, happiness, and resilience.
Jillian Manus is an experienced entrepreneur, technology investor, and banking and media executive. She is currently a Managing Partner of Structure Capital VC, a seed and early-stage venture fund providing capital and marketing strategy to companies exploiting under-utilized assets and excess capacity. Jillian sits on numerous board including Stanford University Digital Health, Stanford University School of Medicine Board of Fellows, Advisory Board of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at...
2019-07-2250 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 6: The Power of Positive Thought- Oscar PedrosoToday we got to sit down with my good friend, Oscar Pedroso. In this episode we dive deep into Oscar's passions to help youth gain access to hands on engineering kits and models. We deeply talk about his approach to life and positive thinking, and we hear about his early life, his struggles, and what it took to get him through the obstacles in his life that were put in his way. We also have some great shout outs to Oscar's Dad, and other friends of ours in the Valley Venture Mentor crew.
Oscar is founder / CEO...
2019-07-0847 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 5: Accepting Your Gifts - Hermoine Hamlin Our guest this episode is our good friend, Hermoine Hamlin. Hermoine and I used to work as Therapists at a mental health clinic out by Boston. We bonded over talks of hip hop and energetic work/healing.
Hermoine Hamlin is a Usui Reiki Master, Angel Messenger and Intuitive with years of experience in energy work, connection with spirit, mediumship and angel readings. She maintains the ultimate belief that healing and connection can take on many forms. Hermoine is truly passionate about assisting others with “transcendent empowerment through intuitive action,” with the belief that assisting others with making infor...
2019-06-241h 07
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 4: Sobriety From Distraction - Grace KavadloWelcome to Episode 4!!!! Today we got to sit down with the amazing Grace Kavadlo!!!! Grace is badass!! Whether she's teaching yoga, waxing philosophically about comics, getting tattooed, or just busting out Human Flags, Grace brings the energy, and she did not disappoint on this episode!! We got to check in with Grace about mind and muscle, and how to combine both in your workouts and goal settings. We talked about her recent challenges around getting back into her fitness routines and goals, after giving birth 9 months ago. She has an awesome outlook on life, and it is contagious!! We h...
2019-06-0445 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 3- The Importance of Community - Jonny TranWelcome to Episode 3!! Our guest is Jonny Tran; a man of many talents. He is a local trainer, leader, Marine, and all around awesome guy. I first met Jonny when he was a senior in high school. He participated in a youth leadership group, LACES, that I was running at Springfield College. Upon first meeting Jonny, it is evident that he stands out from others. He is funny, caring, charismatic, and positive. We dive into some of these qualities and how he is able to maintain these, even in times of strife and negativity. We also talk about his general...
2019-04-2953 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 2: No Breath Left Behind- Marcus OpalenikMarcus Opalenik is a Co-Founder of the Promethean Project, and an insightful martial artist. He has been practicing martial arts for the last twenty years, and has spent 6 of those years in Taiwan studying with world renowned Martial Artist , Luo De Xiu. Marcus is great thinker, philosopher, and problem solver... and he is not afraid to make an inappropriate joke from time to time. We dig deep in this interview, and talk a little bit about his journey with martial arts, how he became interested in them, and what are their real world practical uses besides just the martial...
2019-04-201h 02
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameEpisode 1: Making a Change - Caitlin LangoneWe got a chance to sit down with one of our Founders, and a future host of the podcast, Caitlin Langone!!! Caitlin and I spoke about her journey towards a wellness focused lifestyle, some of her struggles along the way, and her current status on her wellness infused lifestyle. We had some great laughs, talked about The Promethean Project, comics, wellness, and ideas that drive us towards our passion of a community based wellness model. Take a listen, share, hit that 5 star button, and subscribe for more interviews by people who are working on reaching their potential, and having fun i...
2019-03-1539 min
Break The Chains, Find Your FlameBreak The Chains, Find Your Flame- Episode 0- TeaserWelcome to the Promethean Project's Podcast, Break The Chains, Find Your Flame!!!! This is Episode 0- or as we like to call it, Our Awkward Introduction. This is our teaser trailer to get you hyped up for the upcoming interviews, guests, and gems of knowledge that we hope to send your way. So buckle up, and enjoy the next couple of minutes.
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2019-02-1404 min