“We are more prisoners of our thinking than of our circumstances” -The Zesty One, Dr. Gene Eakin

Guest: Dr. (Zesty) Gene Eakin

Co-Host: Mason McKendry

Topics Covered:

Zest, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Three Principles, Suicide, Abuse, Overcoming a rocky past, and getting a PhD in “Tough.” 

This episode was co-hosted with Mason McKendry. Mason is a student at Ralston Academy. Mason tells more of his story about a recent suicide attempt, past abuse at home, and looking to the future for hope. During our pre-interview microphone check Mason opens up authentically as he describes his early childhood homelife and how he is giving back to the Boys and Girls Club.

Gene Eakin known as “Dr. Zesty” or the “Zesty One” shares his knowledge about motivational interviewing, positive psychology, and the Three Principals of Mind, Thought, and Consciousness. Gene is the former Chair of the Oregon Counselor Association, founder of the Oregon State University Master’s Hybrid Counseling Program, holds a PhD. in Psychology, has been honored with awards such as ORCA Human Rights Award, Esther Matthews Award, and Counselor of the Year Award.

In this episode we cover topics such as getting a PhD. in “tough,” Motivational Interviewing, applying the Three Principles of Mind, Thought, Consciousness, Suicide, overcoming childhood abuse, and staying “zesty.” 

Books Referenced:

“What is a Thought” Jack Pransky and Amy Kahofer

“What is Wisdom” Jack Pransky and Amy Kahofer

Podcast Referenced:

Gary V.

Hip-Hop Artists Referenced:

Mozzy 

Website for The Three Principles:

Threeprinciplesfoundation.org

three-principles.com/category/sydney-banks/

Episode Street Art:

Jon Tyson @JonTyson