Coffin Talk

Paul Long is a student, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He spent most of his life in Catholic Ministry as a Youth-Minister and as a Registered Nurse, all while living under the direction of his Personal Permanent Vow of Non-Violence. He is a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and lives in the Franciscan Tradition. Having retired, he now dedicates his time to study, teaching, and sharing with others while walking the road of life.  Check out his podcast: Our Walk Together.

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Christine Malek is the founder and creator of SASSI® Coach and an International Advocate for Women Against Abuse & Domestic Violence based in Knoxville, TN. Her unique approach brings out the strength and the light that shines in each woman, especially those that have survived abuse. She also treats men. Please visit her website for help.

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WARNING - This Episode contains extremely graphic descriptions of domestic violence and medical trauma. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please seek help at https://www.thehotline.org or call 800.799.SAFE (7233).

Ben Parker considers himself a citizen of the world, having lived in, traveled to, and interacted with many different cultures and the biomes they share. He views the world through an interconnected lens, trying to understand how people from various backgrounds engage, perceive, and "log-in" to the systems based on their life circumstances. Through his law degree, international development work, and most recently his attainment of an LLM, he hopes to impact the trajectory of existential threats, such as the overarching impact of climate change, by making his best personal contribution as part of a worldwide effort to meet these challenges.

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Judi Schindler headed an award-winning public relations and marketing firm for more than 40 years, and is now an actor/author and speaker on marriage, relationships and aging. She recently turned 81. Want more? Please visit www.judischindler.com

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This woman saved my life. She not only helped me cope with the abduction of my son, but she helped me find the love of my life, and single-handedly saved our wedding from utter doom. Intrigued? You $%#ing should be! I want you to meet Lynn Bunch.

From a very early age, Lynn realized that her life path was to educate people on how to use their intuition. Lynn spent most of her formative years as an experiential student, learning from the immutable laws of intuition. It was only after overcoming many personal hurdles with her intuition that Lynn was able to found Intuitive Development in 1996. In 25+ years, she has authored two books and spoken to thousands of individuals and companies at various events. Her most gratifying accomplishment as an Intuitive Educator is developing a curriculum called the ID Blueprint. Help yourself and check out Intuitive Development!

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Born and raised in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, Valentina Carlini studied medicine in Geneva for one quarter before studying classics in Zurich, and has never looked back. As a philologist, she deeply believes we could have a better world if people would cultivate dead languages, handwriting, arts with movement of the body, brain, soul and feelings. She also believes we can ask anything, but shouldn’t lecture.

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Kristen Johnson currently serves as the Director of Development and Community Engagement for REAL LIFE, a nonprofit organization providing holistic support and services to individuals impacted by incarceration, homelessness or substance use disorder. Kristen is also the President-Elect of the Junior League of Richmond and was recognized as one of Style Weekly's Top 40 Under 40. In her spare time, she loves cheering on the Washington Capitals and Nationals, photography, reading, and building Lego. Kristen currently resides in Richmond with her partner, Myke, and their two cats, Marauder and Wilson.

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Author Vic Ferrari is a retired New York City Police Department detective with the hamstrings of a twenty-year-old. A survivor of an Irish father and Italian mother, Vic loves a cold beer and insists on you removing your shoes when entering his home. When he's not writing, he's picking up after his neurotic Irish Wolfhound. Did we mention he’s a writer, and his books are fun to read? Buy them here!

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Becky Arthur Dewey is a small-town Pennsylvania girl living in the Pacific Northwest with her 9 year old daughter. She loves her friends and family, and going outside to enjoy what this plane of existence has to offer! She just started a new chapter in her professional career, offering bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative support to local businesses. Becky is also Kate Arthur’s twin sister, whom we interviewed in Episode 82, so be sure to check out both for a unique “stereo experience!”

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This episode features conversations about suicide.  If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1800-273-8255. 

Kirk rose to international prominence as the lead counsel for the infamous Jodi Arias. The stress of that case brought cancer into his life. And with cancer came big changes – a whole new life. A life wherein happiness is his beacon.

With this beacon in view, Kirk has written for the New York Daily News and authored eight books.  Kirk has also appeared o…