Humdrumity: Escape Monotony

Matthew Riven: Power and Kink - 50 Shades of OK

Did you ever think the desire to live an empowered life could lead to being more assertive in the boardroom as well as the bedroom? 

My guest today is founder of the STIR Institute where he blends his certification in Transactional Analysis with his training as a professional BDSM Dom (yes, you read that right) to help individuals stop living the life they think they should and start living the life they want. 

Tune in to find out how “switching it up on the dance floor” can make you a better boss.

To find out more about Matthew and his coaching programs, visit https://stirinstitute.com/

Steve McCready: Being Intentionally Not Nice

Do nice guys always finish last? Steve McCready is a self-professed “recovering nice guy” and “chronic adapter” who turned dealing with his own personal issues into his profession as a psychotherapist and coach to help others find their way through life. 

Today we will discuss finding compromise without sacrificing principles, how to plan spontaneity, setting goals with realistic expectations, and redefining success versus failure all without taking the wind out of your sails. 

Tune in for an “off the wall” suggestion to break your humdrumity...

Please check out Steve’s website at stevemccready.com

Tim Walker: Travel Hacking Advisor

Travel is obviously one of the best ways to break out of our daily routines, but if you regularly suffer from humdrumity, this can become an expensive proposition. Tim Walker is a travel hacker extraordinaire who turned his desire for free travel into a side hustle to help others satiate their wanderlust through exponentially collecting travel points.

Tune in to find out about Mrs. Walker’s “surprising” historical interest... 

Check out Tim’s website to find free resources and information on the services he provides at travelmultiplier.com.

Travis Cournoyer: Stupid Is as Stupid Asks?

Have you ever asked a stupid question? Well, my guest literally has written the book on them. Travis Cournoyer claims to move at the speed of stupid questions and promotes finding the courage to ask them as the key to unlocking personal fulfillment. With a PhD in chemistry, his courage to ask questions led him to jobs with upscale EV companies including Tesla, Rivian and Lucid Motors, and now he is the author of the upcoming book “Courageous Curiosity.” 

Tune in to find out if “reasonable ignorance” is stupidity’s vindication...

Please check out Travis’ website at askanyway.org where you can preorder a copy of his book. 

Alex Kain: Change Yourself, Change Society

We can probably agree that self-awareness is the first step to self-improvement, but my guest today believes that self-awareness is in fact the first step to a better society. Alex Kain is the author of “The Philosophy: A Critical Upgrade for Humanity” in which he outlines a methodology to begin changing societal ills by first changing ourselves. 

Tune in to find out about the difference between “true north vs magnetic north” of social values. 

Please visit Alex’s website, thephilosophy.net, to find out more and look to purchase his book on Amazon or listen to the audiobook on most major platforms. 

Ron Kinscherf: Writing Is Not All Child’s Play

Many of us believe we have the material for writing at least one book. But according to my guest today, the writing is the easy part. At the age of 60 Ron Kinscherf decided to quit his job without having a master plan. Fortunately, family life led him to a new passion as a children's author despite not knowing what it takes to self-publish a series of books. Now with 10 books to his name, Ron is going to share his wisdom and inspiration with us. 

Tune in to find out about leaving a big “L” vs little “l” legacy... 

Visit Ron’s website at https://papatellmeabook.com/ to find out more about him and his books. 

Douglas Brouwer and Kerry Damiano: Soulful and Solo Travel

I’m continuing my series on travel and today I’ve got a twofer for you. 

My first guest is Doug Brouwer, author and man of the cloth, whose travels have taken him in pursuit of spiritual and communal enlightenment. My second guest is Kerry Damiano, YouTuber and solo travel influencer, whose wanderlust is a hereditary trait. 

Tune in and find out the one thing you should “never declare” in an airport... 

Please look for Doug’s latest book “The Traveler’s Path: Finding Growth and Inspiration Through Travel” available for purchase on Amazon and other online retailers. 

Also, check out Kerry’s video series by searching “Ms. World Traveler” on YouTube. 

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. Chad Scott is the author of “Beyond the Darkness: Transformative Journeys Through Dark Tourism” and he will be our guide through 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 and his travels, visit his website at https://www.drchadscott.com/. 

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.