A Happy Moment

Interview with Jeff Patterson, a martial arts and meditation expert, about the transformative power of martial arts and meditation. Jeff shares his personal journey of how he discovered the benefits of meditation and how it changed his life. He also discusses the different types of meditation tactics and the importance of finding a guide to help with the practice. Jeff emphasizes the five regulations of meditation: regulating the body, breath, mind, energy, and spirit. He also talks about his book, 'The Yielding Warrior,' and discusses the importance of yielding - physically, mentally and emotionally.

In this conversation, Dan and Conor discuss the importance of positivity and humor in everyday life and in the workplace. Conor shares his CHAPS concept, which stands for Compliment, Hear, Address, Positive, and Smile. He explains how implementing these simple actions can improve employee engagement overall happiness. These strategies can be applied not only in the workplace but also in everyday interactions. He also discusses the significance of attitude in interactions and how choosing a positive attitude can lead to better outcomes. Conor shares his experiences at Unilever and his passion for helping job seekers.

Interview with Jed Shaffer, the host of the First Gen Gamers podcast, and we're talking all about wrestling! Jed is a former writer for

JoAnn Fawcett is the author of Midlife Magic and The prince Was Wrong. In this conversation she shares her experiences with ghosts, aliens, and her passion for connecting with otherworldly beings. She recounts encounters with friendly ghosts in English forts and manor houses, as well as her interactions with various alien species. JoAnn discusses the potential for alien disclosure and the different alien races she finds fascinating. She also discusses her seven marriages, including her time as a Mormon and the challenges she faced, and how that led her to the mystical world that she is now a part of.

Holly Cooper is an independent comic creator who writes and illustrates her own comics. She joins me to talk about her series, Restoring the Fourth Guardian, a classic fantasy adventure about underdogs rising up. The story follows two farm boys who meet a dragonfolk on the run from the bad guys. This causes their lives to spiral into chaos and leads them on a thrilling and terrifying quest! Holly also discusses inspiration, future projects, favorite characters, and her favorite werewolf movie!

Bob LeMent is a co-host of the Static Radio podcast, which has been going strong for 25 years! Bob shares some stories and insight from his time in podcasting, and then things take a turn to the paranormal. Bob shares his experiences with UFO's, shadow people and other strange entities. We wrap up by finding out what his favorite fantasy movies are!Connect with Bob:

Interview with Michelle DiFilippo, the creator of 1106 Design, a self-publishing company. Michelle emphasizes the importance of self-publishing the right way and working with professionals to produce a quality book. She offers a full range of services, including editing, cover design, interior design, and ebook formatting. Michelle also discusses the significance of having a well-designed book cover and the benefits of publishing in print as well as digital formats. She advises authors to research the market and learn from successful books in their genre. Michelle concludes by encouraging aspiring authors to start writing and reach out to 1106 Design for assistance.

In this conversation, fantasy author Don Bishop, who writes as T.S. Pedramon, discusses his writing journey and his fantasy novel series, Nightshade Unicorn. He shares how he started writing and the inspiration behind his books. Don talks about the world-building process and the different elements he considers when creating a fantasy world. We also talk about his Grendhill Chronicles project, where children born to the King and Queen are born with weapons that are taken away until they come of age. However, the youngest of the quintuplets doesn't have a weapon, which sets off the plot when the King and Queen are kidnapped. Don also has a podcast, Grendhill Chronicles, where he interviews authors and discusses different aspects of writing and world-building.

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In this episode, Liz Shuler, a transformational coach, yoga therapist, and Reiki master (and geek!), discusses her work in psychedelic integration coaching and the benefits of holistic approaches to mental and physical health. She explains how psychedelics can be used therapeutically and the importance of preparation and integration in the process. Liz also talks about the role of Reiki in healing and the interactive nature of her sessions. The conversation touches on the differences between the medical field in the United States and Belgium, as well as the impact of pharmaceutical advertising. Liz shares her favorite video games and experience with TTRPGs like Dungeon World.

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Clark Lewis, also known as the Rogue Showman, is a multi-talented performer who specializes in juggling and sword swallowing. His performances are full of rock music and jaw-dropping stunts that will leave you amazed! Clark's love for learning skill-based tricks turned into a career that brings happiness to people and he aims to create a genuine and sincere connection with his audience.