
Humdrumity explores ways to escape the monotony of modern life. Your host, a self-proclaimed nobody, interviews far more insightful and engaging guests for practical ideas and inspiration on bringing enjoyment back into everyday life. If you want to rout your rut or gut your grind, tune in for some upbeat discussions to defeat the daily doldrums.
Episodes

5 days ago
5 days ago
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.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Deborah Heiser: Mentorship Demystified
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
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/.

Sunday Mar 09, 2025
David Beckemeyer: Doomscroll Overload
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
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/)

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Dana Harvey: Are You Experienced?
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
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.

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Sandy Gerber: Not Small Talk
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Do you fear small talk? Does meeting new people make you uncomfortable?
Fortunately, my guest is a professional Speaker, Certified Communication and Emotional Intelligence Coach, Podcast Host, and Award-Winning Author. Her mission is to empower people to become masters of effective communications in their professional and personal lives: from her we will learn some tips and tricks on how to be more approachable and confident when engaging in those dreaded first conversations.
Tune in and find out just how far I’d go to find value...
You can discover more information on my guest's offerings and services, as well as a link to the “Magnetic Communication Podcast” by visiting her website: https://sandygerber.com/

Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Sam Macmillan: You Win Some
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Game on! Press play and listen as I talk with my guest about gamification and how we need to set our own yard markers in the tournament we call life.
Tune in to find out about playing mini games within the grand game itself…

Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Thoughtcast: Resolutely Unresolute
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
The first in an ongoing series coined "Thoughtcasts." Today I discuss the topic of New Year's Resolutions and why you shouldn't make one. Instead, make a checklist of ten attainable assignments to complete throughout the year.

Monday Dec 16, 2024
Annette Sharpe: Mind Your Beeswax
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
School is in! Today’s guest is a life-long teacher: from childhood play to high school and university tutoring, to her professional career as a personal mentor and coach for individuals, business owners, corporate groups, and those in the C-Suite.
She will instruct us on why work doesn’t have to be hard and how leadership and co-worker interactions should always remain playful.
Tune in to find out whether I “pass the test” on the six basic human needs…
Please follow this link to my guest’s website: https://growingforsuccess.com/

Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Alistair Moes: Lose Your Temper
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Sunday Dec 08, 2024
Do you ever get so mad you could punch a hole in the sky? Or are you someone whose gaze burns holes through those around you for days? Hey, we all deal with anger in different ways. Luckily, my guest will discuss anger and how to cope with it, as well as explain why anger can make us assertive and move us to be happier people.
Tune in and find out why parents and family can “push our buttons” like pros...
To visit my guest's anger management websites, please go to either https://angerman.online (men) or https://healinganger.ca (women), and be sure to check out the sites for books or to register for online sessions.

Monday Dec 02, 2024
Paul Underhill: The Air We Breathe
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
My guest's story of inspiration is itself advice to take responsibility for personal motivation – if listening doesn’t make you go get your daily steps in, then all that’s left is a cattle prod.
Being born with Cystic Fibrosis never slowed him down as a child and he went on to get a law degree, worked as a civil servant, founded the nutritional drink Rumble Supershake, and survived a double lung transplant all while almost never losing his smile.
Tune in to find out which "Dragons' Den" Dragon (the OG "Shark Tank") gave him a handshake deal and if he got burned...