Humdrumity: Escape Monotony

Chad Scott: Dark Tourism Enlightenment

Most of us have participated in dark tourism whether we know it or not. My guest today is a psychotherapist who turned to travel during his own dark times to discover that personal growth can be gained by visiting emotionally powerful and historically significant places. Dr. Chad Scott is the author of “Beyond the Darkness: Transformative Journeys Through Dark Tourism” and he will be our guide on a voyage of understanding.  

Tune in to find out what is causing Oscar Wilde to turn in his grave... 

To find out more about Chad, his travels, and book, visit his website at https://www.drchadscott.com/. 

Special thanks to my two callers R.M. and Kevin Barclay for sharing their personal adventures into dark tourism. 

Jack Kammer: Toxic Sexism?

Sometimes you just need to agree to disagree even when you somewhat agree. Jack Kammer has good intentions about men breaking free of stereotypes to become more empathetic and engaged parents. However, as the creator of “Male-Friendly Media” Jack’s opinions on what is holding men back from reaching their potential is going to make this podcast get a little spicy. 

Tune in to find out what my guest views as “the most sexist idea of all...” 

To find out more about Jack and his views, visit his website at: https://www.malefriendlymedia.com/ 

I’d would love to hear your comments on this episode, but please do so with respect to both the host and guest. 

Emily Guerra: Anything Not Everything

My guest today believes we can achieve anything as long as we are not tempted to achieve everything. As a Productivity Life Coach, Emily Guerra will guide us through breaking free of the Hustle Culture, surviving the Loneliness Epidemic, and how to find Work-From-Home Life Balance. 

Tune in to the end to hear if Emily will soon “fulfill her dream” for herself... 

If you’re looking for tips, trick and tools to help you become more productive in your daily routines, I’d highly recommend visiting Emily’s website at https://theproductivityflow.com/. Be sure to check out the blog section for free workbooks and resources to help you get on track. 

Peter Reek: Shift Your Mid-Life Mindset

It’s always great to meet someone who not only talks the talk but also walks the walk. In mid-life, Peter Reek sold his successful leadership recruitment agency, obtained his master's degree in Applied Positive and Coaching Psychology, then founded InHabit – a multi-facetted service company that encourages individuals to find their potential and passions then helps guide them to thrive in the second half of their lives. 

Peter is a true advocate of Generation-X and its power to embrace change even in the face of pressure to maintain the appearance of traditional success.  

Tune in to find out why the “mid-life crisis” has become a myth...

Be sure to visits Peter’s websites InHabit.Life and InHabit Magazine for more inspiration. Keep your eyes open for his upcoming book “Shift - 7 Mindsets for an Inspired Midlife” being published this fall. 

Nikki La Croce: Your Same Kind of Weird

People are people unconditionally - we all have the capacity to be both good and bad, but we all can also find ourselves in relationships with others both good and bad.

As a podcast host, Nikki La Croce used the power of conversation to help herself discover the courage to leave a toxic and abusive relationship. Her online authenticity led her to find healthy love with a new life partner, then to share their experiences and dialogues together with an online audience. Despite her trials and tribulations, Nikki continues to practice gratitude and find joyous moments in daily delights no matter how big or small.

Tune in to find out about the “Hognoggle” and if you should be doing it...

Watch episodes of "Healthy Love with Nic + Nik" here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrAj72rqtg_nMm9REE5xOA

Check out Nikki's professional website at https://personalizedpodcastservices.com/

David Funk: Circuitously Fabulous

Today I chat with my dear friend David Funk about his life journey and how it’s never too late to zig when life tries to make you zag. David took a long and winding road to find himself and arrive at his current self both personally and professionally – he exemplifies the Humdrumity quest to always better yourself by trying new things even in the face of adversity.

Tune into the end for a “defining moment” on this podcast...

Visit the SF MOMA website at https://www.sfmoma.org/

Guest appearance provided by Dan Michaud.

Christina Wenman: Observationalist Zoomer

Ah, to be young again! But is that to be young again in bygone days or would that be to be young again growing up in this day and age? Every generation faces its own challenges and obstacles - though we may try to understand it, only those maturing in it can ultimately describe navigating their way through the modern era. 

Finding worldly knowledge and inspiration then turning it into tangible action has been a lifelong passion of my guest. Christina Wenman is an author, podcast host, and burgeoning documentarian exploring life as a Zoomer in an era fraught with digital trappings. She will be our guide today as both a participant and observer of her generation’s journey of self-discovery.

Tune in to find out about the “Humdrumity Line” being coined on this very episode... 

Listen to Christina's show "Learning From Your World" on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/learning-from-your-world/id1675543366) or on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/2kPq9YWtPQ1yNfNkbbtHrz). 

Search up “Success Through Your Eyes” to purchase her book on Amazon. 

Deborah Heiser: Mentorship Demystified

Mentorship is traditionally imagined as wise sages imparting wisdom from on high to eagerly engaged young disciples. But in the modern era, this perception needs to be demystified and redefined. 

As an Applied Developmental Psychologist, Dr. Deborah Heiser began researching the positive mental outcomes of aging. This work led her to the revelation that giving back is the ultimate means to achieve life fulfillment. With this understanding, she went on to found The Mentor Project which provided her with the insights to author the book “The Mentorship Edge.” 

Today she will discuss how hierarchical mentorship, while still relevant, is no more meaningful than lateral mentorship; why it is equally important for the old to learn from the young; and how the mentor/mentee relationship needs to be organic for best results. 

Tune in to find out why “Ok Boomer” signaled the demise of ageist sagacity... 

To find out more about my guest and her work, please check out her website at: https://deborahheiser.com/. 

For details and programs offered by The Mentor Project, please follow this link: https://mentorproject.org/. 

David Beckemeyer: Doomscroll Overload

Are you a victim of the “at-all-hours” doomscroll? Do you snap out of endlessly looking at your online feeds to find yourself no less uninformed and feeling a whole lot more anxious, stressed and helpless about the world around you? You are not alone.

Today we are in luck as I am joined by David Beckemeyer host of “Outrage Overload” - a podcast that explores political polarization and focuses on reducing toxic outrage by promoting civil discourse. In our discussion, David will help us understand the mechanics behind outrage media and offer practical strategies for fostering media literacy and understanding in a divided world.

Tune in and find out about my “old timey” take on my podcast in this modern era…

Listen to David’s podcast “Outrage Overload” by visiting his website: https://outrageoverload.net/

For links to the curated news sources mentioned in the episode, check out 1440 News (https://join1440.com/) and Other Web (https://otherweb.com/)

Dana Harvey: Are You Experienced?

There is a lot of talk about psychedelic healing and the power of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to help overcome a myriad of mental and personality issues. At the same time, there are a lot of questions about finding knowledgeable and experienced practitioners in this field. 

To misquote the great Jimi Hendrix, “Are you experienced? Or have you ever been experienced? Well, my guest has.”

Dana Harvey previously spent over three decades working in high-level corporate communications and investor relations before finding her true calling to become a facilitator of psychedelic-based healing. She is the founder of The Flourish Academy where she works to provide evidence-based education and guidance to help break the stigma surrounding microdosing therapy.

Tune in to find out what "surprising thing" often makes the best dance partner...

To find out more about this topic and the services provided by my guest, please check out her website at https://www.theflourishacademy.org

For further information on advancements in psychedelic therapy and advocacy visit the Therapsil website at https://therapsil.ca

** This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal health or medical advice.