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Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodMelissa Mahon IIToday I sit down with Dr. Melissa, for the second time! This time we discuss the multiple books she's written. A children's book on how to deal with anxiety, and an adult book about eliminating anxiety. At the time of recording she is putting together a proposal for her third book, so we discuss that also!10 Tips For Overcoming Anxiety: A Pocket Guide For KidsAlchemizing Anxiety2025-07-071h 04Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodErica DillenburgToday I sit down with my friend Erica. Having "fun" at prom, growing up in Boulder Hill, shifting friends, second thoughts about school, degree in photography, working in the mall, CNA, job at a dealership, crochet, small town living, pressure of being what you're supposed to be? Appreciating where you are, releasing expectations, being an amazing self made person, recognizing how far she's come!2025-06-301h 23Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAmaya AskiaToday I sit down with Amaya Askia, who is my cousin (pretty sure 2nd cousin technically), and is only eighteen... but I was curious what her perspective and experience has been like in life so far, for instance; being the oldest of six inter-racial kids, being second mom, growing up in an abusive house, etc. I'm honestly and genuinely excited to say that while Amaya can't speak for her generation as a whole, if she is any indication of how the current youth is processing the unfortunate reality of generational physical, mental, and emotional trauma... then the future is...2025-06-231h 59Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKatie BoekeToday I sit down with the amazing Katie Boeke. K9 Drone search and rescue, coming up in Boulder Hill, searching for bodies in the river, not becoming a vet, not becoming a chiropractor, car accident, inspired by fire fighters, thinking girls can't be a fire fighter!? Working at a bank, becoming a fire fighter and paramedic, working twenty four hour shifts, horse training, keeping super busy, maintaining mental health, trying to maintain or have a personal life.2025-06-161h 53Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJenni WatgenToday I sit down with the wonderful Jenni Watgen! Growing up in Boulder Hill, being a good student, a little shy, volleyball, coming out of her shell, following the rules. I teach Jen how to use reverse psychology on her phone, neighborhood friends, becoming a psychologist, getting married, starting a family, co-parenting, betting on herself, moving forward!2025-06-091h 57Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAlex TaylorToday I sit down with my friend Alex, a fellow bass player! Church, making friends, making music, ska band, party house, mental health, getting better, video games, and of course a couple good friends getting emotional about comic books!2025-06-022h 16Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKatie Lieser IIToday I sit down for the second time with one of my favorites, Katie. After a short catch up we jump right in and talk about the journey she's been on since we last spoke, which is...framed...or anchored, I guess around what I'm going to call an in depth look at my astrological identity and birth chart!!2025-05-262h 34Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJenny ScaraToday I sit down with my friend Jen! Barely growing up in Jersey, a life time in Batavia, becoming a D1 athlete, making music, starting a band, substitute teaching, relating to teenagers, video games, recording/releasing music (I obsess over my favorite song), playing shows constantly, and the final words of wisdom... (I'm not gonna tell you here, give it a listen!)Checkout Jenny Scara on Spotify!2025-05-192h 24Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodRaya PageToday I sit down with my oldest friend Raya, who has known me since the day I came home from the hospital as a baby. We have not seen or spoken to each other since we saw Jurassic Park in the cinema together well over thirty years ago! Anyway, in utero projection, being the baby, close neighborhood, moving away, not feeling right in your own skin, growing up, getting married, starting a family, tired of hiding, unfortunate and unfair consequences, being unapologetically yourself!2025-05-124h 13Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodZack WilliamsToday I sit down with one of my oldest friends Zack. Disclaimer; we definitely spent the first twenty five to thirty minutes talking about wrestling... so enjoy that, or skip it! Childhood tragedy, amazing stepdad, amazing sister, more tragedy, never feeling like he belongs, becoming a social chameleon, being a polarizing person, taking responsibility for his actions, taking his life in a new direction!? Also, I don't think Zack understands how microphones work, because he kept throwing his head back and covering his face when he talked... it's probably fine?2025-05-052h 17Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodTaylor DillonToday I sit down with my friend Taylor. Playing football, body transformation, being a Marine, sustaining an uncomfortable amount of concussions, factory shenanigans, becoming a fiancé! I also couldn't let him leave without discussing his recent win in a strong man competition! 2025-04-281h 35Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAshley LaurenToday I sit down with my amazing friend Ashley. Being grateful for being born, raised by a single mom, growing up, becoming a masseuse, an uncomfortable amount of college, having a family, the benefits of not getting married to your partner, being a nurse, first hand opinions about the medical field, insurance, and covid? 2025-04-212h 44Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodSilver SiemaskoToday I kick off season three by sitting down with the wonderful Silver Siemasko! Growing up, making friends, high school pregnancy!? Listening to me explain what I've decided has happened in her life, mental health, physical health, co-parenting, insane job, settling down, merging families... way too many children!2025-04-141h 42Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodDan TerracinaToday I sit down with Annie, Jason, Andy, Yunker, and Walsh. We share stories and memories of our beautiful friend T. Kindergarten Circus '89 - Mrs. Krase's Kindergarten Class The Infamous Photo by the Pool Super Joystick Radio2024-10-282h 29Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJason Kerry IIToday I sit down (for the second time) with the very handsome Jason Kerry. Losing his mother, having no idea what to do, trying to figure out why we're so mean to ourselves and each other, the Nebraska story, rating the most handsome men in Hollywood, wondering if intent is ignored in our current society. Needless to say, this conversation is all over the place! Also, I was a little sick when we recorded so I apologize for coughing into the mic periodically!2024-09-232h 41Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAimee BlazeToday I sit down with my newest friend, Aimee Blaze! Being the baby, and the only girl, willingly moving to Joliet, getting married, getting divorced but genuinely staying close friends, getting in to stand up, dealing with "being funny for a girl" bs, eventually running the show with her brother, seeing the scene evolve, running a weekly live podcast (thehappycornerpodcast), trying to find balance, being ready to write and perform again!2024-09-161h 45Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodMeg StickneyToday I sit down with the wonderful Meg! Cheerleading, recognizing depression early, seeking help, not enjoying school, finally feeling seen...at least by one person. Horrific accident, mental struggles, seeing the man she wants to marry, ten years later... meeting the man she wants to marry! Getting married, building a life, profound loss, slowly returning to herself. Mindfully moving forward and excited for the future!2024-09-092h 30Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodGina HalderToday I sit down with my friend Gina! Close family, Catholic school, moving to Oswego, making friends, taking care of siblings, moving to the other side of Oswego, going to college, getting engaged... getting less engaged, silly drama, getting married, starting a family, unbearable loss, comfort through faith. Putting family first, moving forward together!!2024-09-022h 50Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodSasha LoomisToday I sit down with Sasha Loomis...in person! Which is a real rarity to catch her here in town! Moving around, raising siblings, lack of supervision, running the "party" house, moving to Wisconsin, moving to Arkansas, focusing on mental health.2024-08-261h 26Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodRob WyngardToday I get to sit down with my friend Rob, who I haven't seen since we graduated high school. Starting in California, bouncing around for a bit, showing up in Oswego in 8th grade, back to California after high school. Meeting his wife, starting a family, collecting odd information, starting a new chapter in Michigan!2024-08-191h 09Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodMike & Sara WalshToday I sit down with The Walsh's! Growing up, older brothers, moving around... a little serendipity? Meeting in high school, late nights at Denny's, car stuff? Embracing being boring, awkward/adorable proposal, planning a wedding, buying a house, building a life on their terms... a beautifully boring one!2024-08-121h 57Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodMaggie KeelerToday I sit down at my computer to chat with the wonderful Maggie! Bouncing around as a kid, ending up in Oswego, country music, social butterfly, growing up religious... in a good way? Starting to rebel, partying through high school, art, graphic design, being part of a decent size group that migrated to Chicago, finding a job in pizza!? Becoming a badass woman in the trades with the plumbers union! Chicago Women In Trades2024-08-051h 08Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodSarah StarnesToday I have a virtual conversation with my friend Sarah! She joins us from her place in the mountains of Washington, which while being beautiful is not great for internet chats! I did my best to edit this one (yes, I actually edited it) but there may be a few minor hiccups here and there, apologies! More importantly, Sarah! Deciding to leave school in 2nd grade, taking herself to Europe at 13, moving out the day she graduated!? Traveling the world teaching and learning yoga in a cult!? Living in Chicago vs living in Washington. Plus, creating a safe space...2024-07-291h 42Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJordan CookToday I sit down and talk to my friend Jordan, who I met through the band (Absolutely Perfect) when he was a teenager. Growing up in Iowa, making friends anywhere he can, incorrectly thinking the members of AP are cool, sharing a passion for wrestling with myself and Jay, getting married, three kids, getting divorced, getting sober (July 21st was one year sober!!), learning to wrestle, bowling, girlfriend... ...juggling way too much, new lease on life through sobriety, looking forward to the future!2024-07-221h 12Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJordee McGarryToday I virtually sit down with my friend Jordee, this is our first face to face conversation, we met through playing video games like ten years ago! Growing up in Vancouver, getting pulled out of school...just to be interjected in to a different school, leaving a job making tons of money to take a job making barely any...but being able to snow board daily! Learning a trade, meeting his wife, going to Japan to meet her family, starting a family, being made fun of by his daughter for not speaking Japanese correctly!2024-07-151h 45Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKristen DeslerToday I sit down with my friend Kristen Desler!! Being an athletic kid, graduating high school a year early, art history degree, getting married and starting a family, traveling, some how working at the park district for twenty years at 34 years old!? Plus, being a guest on a famous comedians podcast, and being part of a team dedicated to building a strong local community!2024-07-081h 35Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJessica PunzoToday I sit down with the amazing Jessica Punzo! Being the first generation born in America. Not being pushed, but having a deep desire to succeed. Changing majors from Law to Psychology. Eventually ending up with her high school crush, and creating a family. Creating a successful private practice (https://middlepathpsychotherapy.com/). Becoming a "crystal" person. Exploring psilocybin and the role it can play in emotional and mental recovery. Also, I don't think I pronounce psilocybin correctly one time!? I'm not smart...2024-07-011h 36Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodLiz McCarronAfter much rescheduling on both our parts, I finally get to sit down and talk to my friend Liz! Growing up in Sierra Leone during a civil war over diamonds, being seperated from family with no contact for years at a time, having to bounce around and live in the woods for a few years after being forced out of her home by armed men. Eventually making it to America, coming in at a 2nd grade education level but being put in 8th grade because of her age, going to college, becoming a Packers fan because of a propsal!? Having...2024-06-241h 01Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodNickie ElizondoToday I sit down with the amazing Nickie Elizondo! Moving to Oswego, growing up in the family business, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, establishing a strong work ethic, running the local bar where all us jerks always were for a time, motherhood, co-parenting, trauma bonding with me, and eventually heading out to Florida to build something new!2024-06-171h 16Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodNoah WrightToday my friend Noah and I meet out at the lake at Silver Springs to have a nice little chat! Growing up in Aurora, coming up through alternative/opportunity school, working random jobs, moving to AZ, starting a successful business, co-parenting, letting go of anger. Plus, the super awesome addition of not one but two people coming along cutting the grass as we're talking... it's mostly in the background, builds a nice ambiance, you'll feel like you're there with us!2024-06-101h 23Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKate PlayerToday I sit down with the wonderful Kate Player! Third generation Oswego resident, watching surgeries as a kid... but in a good way? Schooling in Urbana, a summer in Colorado, learning behaviors and training in Denmark? Leaving a job for not being allowed to listen to music, trying to date... which of course leads to the ol' "if he calls me back after this date I'm gonna marry him" routine! Starting her own practice, opening her own clinic (check out Bristol Veterinary Clinic and their FB Page). Plus showing and breeding dogs! We talk about so much in this episode, and...2024-06-032h 24Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAnthony SorberaToday I sit down with one of my newest friends! Anthony Sorbera and I essentially have our first conversation where we talk about; climbing rocks, his deceptively interesting job, shirts being optional, living in the "Illinois" of Caliornia? Plus growing as a partner, effective communication, setting up a proposal... which of course leads to him being married to one of my favorite people in the world, Amie Langus!2024-05-272h 04Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodSam HermansenToday I sit down with one of my favorite people that I unfortunately don't see that often, Sam Hermansen!! As you may have presumed, we talk about her life growing up. We also discuss the lack of enthusiasm for school, moving to Chicago, the reverse commute of living in the city and working in the burbs, learning improv, acting!? That's right, apparently our amazing Sam has done some acting. The conversation eventually takes a sharp turn to conspiracy theories, which we talk about in jest more than as a serious conversation... we're not completely crazy!2024-05-201h 19Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKristen Jones HughesIn this episode, I sit down with Kristen Jones, who shares her unique journey, from being adopted four days after being born, to meeting her birth mother. She offers valuable insights, highlighting the importance of pursuing one's passions (like dancing) and embracing the complexities of blended families, as well as co-parenting. Her story is a testament to love, resilience, and the beauty of having those things genuinely reciprocated!2024-05-131h 30Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJoe & Kelly DegandIn this episode I talk to Joe and Kelly, who give us a glimpse into their dynamic lives. Joe, juggling a full-time job while pursuing a career in stand up comedy, and Kelly, working in tech support, share the ins and outs of dating, marriage, and starting a family together. Their unwavering support for each other underscores the importance of standing by one another through life's ups and downs.2024-05-063h 03Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodEmily SchwertfegerToday I sit down with one of my favorites, Emily "I'm good at everything I try the first time" Schwertfeger! Growing up in Utah, ending up Colorado, tragedy and trauma of loss, being inspired to create, slinging coffee, being a school nurse!? They literally let her be a school nurse... ...with zero training or knowledge! Colorado is definitely different.2024-04-291h 06Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodNikki OsterlohToday I sit down with the amazing Nikki Osterloh! Advocating and showing up for kids with no one, working with special needs kids, being a surrogate...twice! Having kids of her own, doing the family thing... co-parenting, betting on yourself! Plus a little reminiscing about simpler, crazier times!2024-04-221h 14Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodShogerToday I get to sit down with Shoger, even caught him in Illinois randomly! As you would expect, we talk about his journey and reminisce about some fun times. As you may not expect, we also talk about... ...let's call it...his entrepreneurial mindset, and how he built an empire...while still some how staying one of the best guys you could know!2024-04-152h 08Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodShort Of AllWe kick off season two with a Short Of All take over!! I get to sit down with all the boys from Short of All and talk about each of their crazy musical journeys leading to the formation of SOA. Writing processes, life after the band, delusions versus illusions! I had a great time talking with these guys, I hope you enjoy the episode! Listen to Short of All on Amazon Music or Spotify!2024-04-083h 04Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodFelice JernstadToday I sit down with one my besties Felice. There is definitely a trigger warning in effect for this episode. We talk about all kinds of things, her nomadic life, abuse, trauma, taking the positive things and leaving the negative, putting yourself through school as a single mother, sex, drugs, and ...raves!? We pretty much laugh uncontrollably through the whole thing also. Literally one the best people you could know! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2024-02-261h 48Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJason KerryOn this final episode of season one I sit down with my best friend Jason Kerry. We put some lo-fi hip hop on in the background that hopefully isn't too noticeable to set the mood. Jason slowly works his way through a fifth of captain while we talk about his journey and tell stories. We also end up accidentally endorsing a pizza chain, which turns out Jason use to work for, and we get interrupted by Alexa... who just wants to help, I guess. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-12-182h 44Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodShannon WrightVery excited to sit down with another one of my cousins, Shannon Wright!! Maywood to Sandwich to San Diego to Spain!? Chosen family, culinary school, having twins in a foreign country, co-parenting, finding happiness for what feels like the first time! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-12-1159 minEmpirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAdam BinkleyToday I have a virtual chat with my friend Adam Binkley, who is yet another musician that I brought on the show! Wouldn't you know it he just happened to recently released a new solo album too! In all seriousness though, I love the album. He's one of my favorite people, and I really admire his journey to where he is now (a journey that includes biking to Montana on a whim). Also, I let him have full audio control over the episode, so we'll see how that goes! Self X Iste - In Mind --- Support this podcast: https...2023-12-041h 09Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAmie LangusI sit down for a chat with one of my closest friends. I even happened to catch her in town! Schooling, serving, trying to find yourself in your twenties, real estate, running yoga studios... selling yoga studios, being a badass entrepreneur and making things work on your own terms! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-11-271h 56Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodCristian SaenzIn this episode I sit down with my friend Cristian. Making music, coming up in Aurora, giving back to the community, family life, restaurant pop ups (RKN TCO), plus a quick crash course in cultural appropriation! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-11-201h 25Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodRandy AssellThis week I sit down with the handsome Randy Assell. BMX, throwing discs, too many surgeries, stepping away from what you love, singing, writing plus much more. I could talk to Randy for hours, but don't worry, I didn't! Still, great chat, love this guy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-11-131h 39Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKim SchatzI sit down with my friend Kim and, as you would expect, we talk about her life and experiences along the way. You know, just some standard fare such as; being unapologetically your self, making it out of our younger years alive, raising kids, starting and running a successful photography business, and also her love of billiards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-11-061h 30Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodGuy TiberioTeaching himself guitar, working on and building cars, playing in a band, an amazing family, plus teaching at both a high school and college level! I sit down with Guy Tiberio and talk about where he's been and potentially where he's going! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-10-302h 22Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodRob BalchunasThe Mac Daddy himself! Today I sit down with one of my oldest friends, Rob Balchunas. The "good" old days, retro gaming, being a walking calamity, losing parents, becoming a parent, growing as a mindful person, pretty good chat. Plus, at some point Rob's neighbor decides to rip his RC Car around the cul de sac and it's absurdly loud... ...so, you know, enjoy that! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-10-231h 37Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKatie KirbyOn this week's episode I sit down (virtually) with my wonderful friend Katie Kirby! We talk about living in Chicago versus New York versus Los Angeles. Finding yourself and creating your own identity. The LGBTQ+ community, including embracing culture and creating safe space while also being an ally for acceptance. Plus her experience working in the music and entertainment industry including releasing her own Christmas album called KRBY's Christmas Special, which you should definitely check out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-10-161h 43Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJosh DieckmannI head out to Josh Dieckmann's house to have a chat and learn that Josh can't follow simple rules mentioned before recording! We talk about his upbringing and those amazing transitions from delinquent, to goth kid, to husband, to full on family man with two kids... and no eye liner in sight! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-10-091h 29Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodCourtney DeLeoI sit down with the amazing Courtney DeLeo where we learn some crazy truths about her life! Prison, Co-parenting, almost losing a limb, crystals, and of course 311. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-10-021h 17Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodDave HughesI sit down with the wonderful Dave Hughes! We talk about music... I mean we talk a lot about music. His journey from band guy to sound engineer to family man is also discussed. Plus fun little tidbits from years of him playing shows with us (Absolutely Perfect) and being critically involved with our last two album recordings! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-09-251h 31Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodLizzy LeeI get to sit down with Liz Rediger, who hijacks my show twice during our time together! This is a long one, but I loved every minute! We talk about her journey, including; her amazing crystal business, and taking the struggle of endometriosis and turning it in to a concept album. We have what I feel is a beautiful conversation full of sincerity, rants, laughter, frustration, but most importantly loving friendship! Side Note: If you or someone you know is dealing with or suspect you are dealing with endometriosis and feel like you're getting nowhere please reach out to NancysNookEndo...2023-09-182h 35Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodNafeesa AskiaI sit down with my amazing cousin Nafeesa (surrounded by her children also). As you would expect, we talk about her journey. More than that though we talk about betting on yourself and not just accepting what isn't working. Also we talk about her amazing accomplishments... it's easy to raise six kids while working full time and earning a master's degree right!? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-09-111h 03Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodDan WalshGrowing up, getting educated, reading fantasy books, AI, holograms, toxic fandoms, and Walsh's true colors! Just a couple of nerds talking about nerd stuff, and loving every second of it! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-09-041h 33Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodVicky HektorThis is pretty exciting! I get to sit down (virtually) with my friend Vicky who is joining me from Germany. We talk about her experiences as an au pair and travelling around not just America, but the world... you know, over booked flights, lost luggage, and sleeping like... ... ...an embryo? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-08-2857 minEmpirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKate BamrickI get to sit down with the wonderful Kate Bamrick and learn a bit about her life! Road trips! Car wrecks! Lake houses! Falling off a roof!? I was so enthralled just listening that I completely spaced on being the host of this show, hopefully it's still good! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-08-211h 05Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJason YunkerJason Yunker stops by the imaginary studio for a sit down and a chat! So much fun to reminisce about great times and we talk about his time working at Disney World. Plus we have a little chit and chat about faith and trying to stay young at heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-08-141h 07Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodLaura WilsonI have the absolute privilege of sitting down with my friend Nicole Wrobel to talk about one of the most amazing people we were lucky enough to have known, Laura Wilson. Still hard to speak about her in the past tense. We love you and we miss you, but we will never stop talking about you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-08-071h 00Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKatie TiffinAfter multiple attempts to get a decent recording together I finally get to sit down with Katie Tiffin, who is amazing! Also, we recorded this at a state park, so it was awesome to be in such a beautiful location...good luck with that wind blowing through the mic! As you would presume, we talk about her journey, and her multiple projects like Killer Pencil and her children's book Don't Sweat The Tall Stuff! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-07-311h 01Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodAnnie ClarkIn this episode I sit down with my friend Annie! We talk about her journey to where she is presently, including running two businesses (Q and A's Beignet Cafe and APEX Paintless Dent Repair) and starting her first year of teaching after this summer. We're joined by the good girl Angel, who really makes her presence felt when the mail person shows up! 2023-07-241h 34Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodMelissa MahonI sit down with my friend Dr. Melissa Mahon. We talk about where her journey has taken her, plus of course, psychology and access consciousness. We also discuss money, and our attitudes toward it. Pretty sure at one point I even have a personal revelation that I try to deal with while keeping the show going! https://journeytopresent.com https://www.drmelissamahon.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-07-171h 04Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodJay SchwertfegerI sit down (virtually) with one of my best friends Jay Schwertfeger. This meant a lot to me as Jay lives out of state so we don't get to talk face to face as often as we would like, even doing so through the internet was awesome! We talk about how he ended up out of state and his various ventures (like jay on the drums and kids freeze dance) and adventures. Plus we talk about our love for Professional Wrestling and what it means to us. https://www.jayonthedrums.com/ https://www.kidsfreezedance.com/ --- Support this podcast: https...2023-07-101h 05Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodKatie LieserI sit down and talk to one of my favorite people in the world, Katie Lieser! For me this episode genuinely embodies what I hope to capture with this podcast. Close friends having real conversations. We talk about her journey to where life has taken her the last few years, we discuss living the sober life, and of course you can't talk to Old Lady Katie without talking about the stars and crystals! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empiricalpeapod/support2023-07-031h 15Empirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodBut Um...In this first episode of the Empirical Peapod podcast I set the stage for what I want to accomplish with this podcast and the point of even attempting it in the first place. Along with that I get in to the first solo topic that I've been contemplating lately which is this idea of "home" and what that means. This is of course the first episode, and as such I reckon it's pretty rough. I promise I'll get better, or at least stop bothering y'all! Appreciate you coming by and checking this out. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https...2023-06-2637 minEmpirical PeapodEmpirical PeapodEmpirical Peapod Trailer!!Empirical Peapod launches on Monday June 26!! Here's a little trailer I put together to hopefully build some buzz. Check it out! Please subscribe or follow, whatever we're suppose to do! Please Share and help build the buzz! Thank you!!2023-06-2200 min