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Becoming WilkinsonA journey of self-discovery, coming out and navigating love and loss within the gay community, with author John Giarelli.CHAPTERS:00:00Introduction and Setting the Scene03:03John's Journey of Self-Discovery06:07College Life and Relationships08:55Love and Loss: The Story of Ted12:11Reflections on Coming Out14:58Life After Antioch: Moving and New Beginnings18:05The Impact of the AIDS Epidemic21:01Family Dynamics and Acceptance23:57Final Thoughts and Reflections24:20Coming Out and Family Dynamics28:32Life in New York and the Search for Belonging32:53Embracing Identity and Personal Growth36:30The Journey of Writing a Memoir41:43...2025-05-1140 min
Five Minute MotivationBreak clean away.This episode features a quote from naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States of America..."Keep close to Nature's heart... and break clear away, once in awhile, and climb a mountain or spend a week in the woods. Wash your spirit clean."John MuirWe hope you enjoyed the episode, and continue to enjoy our podcast. Please be in touch, and share with friends and family! Thanks so much for listening, and we'll see you in 5 minutes!
2021-09-2716 minFive Minute MotivationI still find each day too short.The quote from this episode is:"I still find each day too short for all the thoughts I want to think, all the walks I want to take, all the books I want to read, and all the friends I want to see.”John BurroughsWe hope that you make the most of the time you have on this earth...we're thankful that you have decided to spend some of it with us, and look forward to more.See you in five minutes!
2021-08-2309 minFive Minute MotivationMy life's most defining maxim.From the extremely insightful, powerful, motivational mind of John Wooden:"This is my life's most defining maxim: Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming."Patrick expands on his idea of what "success" means to him, and what it does not.Brian talks about building your life as a highlight reel. If they were showing your greatest moments on ESPN, would you make the Top 10, or the "Not Top 10"?Thanks so m...2020-08-1816 minFive Minute MotivationBe Stronger.In this episode we discuss the impactful words of JFK. His quote:"Do not pray for easier lives, pray to be stronger men."John F. KennedyBrian talks about how life in general seems to be getting easier and easier through technology and time-saving inventions, but that may not be the answer to all of our problems. Pat discusses the benefits of hard work work work work work (Rhianna style) and how it can create stronger people. Thanks so much for listening, and we will see you in 5 Minutes!
2019-12-0910 min