This episode is being released earlier than planned because the message matters more than the calendar.Suicide prevention is time-sensitive.If even one person hears this today and feels less alone, it’s worth sharing now.Grateful to Joel Baptista and the Tyler Joseph Leonard Memorial Foundation for this honest and important conversation.

🎙️ Cracked Open — Season 2, Episode 6Al Gillespie | Williams Syndrome, Faith, Music, and the Power of GratitudeIn this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with my friend Al Gillespie for one of the most heartfelt conversations I’ve had on the podcast.We talk about Williams syndrome — not from a medical or clinical perspective, but through lived experience. Al shares his story of being diagnosed at a young age, surviving serious health challenges, and choosing positivity, faith, and gratitude in a world that doesn’t always understand people who are different.This episode is about:• resilience• faith• music as connection• kindness without ego• being seen and heard• choosing gratitude over bitternessAl has a rare gift for making people feel welcome, loved, and understood. His joy is real, his faith is genuine, and his presence reminds us of what actually matters.The intro and outro music includes “The Terminator Theme”, a song Al loves — symbolic of strength, survival, and perseverance.This conversation isn’t about limitations.It’s about heart.🎧 If this episode resonates with you, please consider liking, subscribing, and sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.⸻🔗 Helpful Links• Learn more about Williams syndrome• Podcast links and resources available belowWhat is William Syndrome videohttps://www.williams-syndrome.org/resource/what-is-ws-videoWilliams Syndrome video #2https://youtu.be/KwIXP1KJY-w?si=g69c0u4x-DRnxo_OAl's Theme song [The Terminator Theme song]https://youtu.be/uVaek2obszM?si=7Zu_CeCtJMElft-u⸻🔥 HASHTAGS #CrackedOpen#WilliamsSyndrome#Faith#Gratitude#Kindness#MentalHealthAwareness#HumanConnection#Podcast#Inspiration#Hope#MusicAndHealing#DisabilityAwareness#realconversations #DisabilityWarriors#GlenNunesMusic#glennunes #musicgives #musicgiveslove

CRACKED OPEN – Season 2, Episode 5: HUMILITYHumility is not weakness.It’s not self-hatred.And it’s not pretending you don’t matter.Humility is what happens when pride cracks… and truth finally gets in.In this episode of Cracked Open, we take an honest, unfiltered look at humility—what it really is, why it’s so misunderstood, and how it becomes the doorway to healing, growth, and real freedom. Pride hardens the heart. Humility softens it. And only a softened heart can be restored.This episode explores:• Why pride quietly destroys relationships, faith, and self-awareness• How humility opens the door to God’s presence and real transformation• The difference between humility and shame• Why being “right” often costs us more than being humble• How brokenness can become strength when we surrender controlSometimes life cracks us open not to break us—but to remake us.🔗 Additional ReflectionDuring the making of this episode, I was reminded of a powerful message on humility from Pastor Jeremiah Steepek at Vertical Church, where he intentionally dressed as a homeless man to reveal how easily we overlook people—and truth—based on appearance.It deeply aligns with the heart of this episode. I encourage you to watch it after listening.👉 [ https://youtu.be/7qftpoMfe08?si=Oto5IcSB1RgY-__F ]Music Featured in This EpisodeThe following songs are woven into this episode because they echo the heart of humility, surrender, perspective, and grace:• Humble and Kind – Tim McGraw[ https://youtu.be/awzNHuGqoMc?si=XEv473hdRk9wJLxJ ]• Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd[ https://youtu.be/sMmTkKz60W8?si=LudOU_0Xq29qjLt6 ]• Live Like You Were Dying – Tim McGraw[ https://youtu.be/OJejCUfdnCM?si=8VtdB67OQ23l31Mi ]• Be Still – The Killers[ https://youtu.be/PDj94a8DwFY?si=dfyggjxG7rAcuny- ] These songs don’t just play in the background — they underline the message, slow us down, and remind us what really matters. If you’re tired of pretending, tired of carrying armor, and tired of fighting battles pride was never meant to win, this episode is for you. Because humility isn’t about lowering yourself.It’s about finally standing on truth.Hashtags: #CrackedOpen #CrackedOpenPodcast #Season2 #episode5 #Humility #FaithJourney #SpiritualGrowth #HeartWork #Healing#BrokenButBecoming #Surrender #Grace #LetGoLetGod #Hope#InnerWork #Purpose #Truth #FaithOverFear #MusicAndMeaning#MusicHeals #GlenNunesMusic #MusicGives #MusicGivesLove🎙️ Cracked Open - Season 2 • Episode 5: Humility

Depression doesn’t always look like despair.Sometimes it looks like exhaustion. Silence. Going through the motions while feeling empty inside.In this episode of Cracked Open, we talk honestly about depression — not as a label, but as a lived experience. The heaviness. The isolation. The quiet battle that so many carry alone.This is not a clinical conversation. It’s a human one.If you’ve ever felt numb, stuck, or weighed down by something you can’t quite explain, this episode is for you.You’re not weak. You’re not broken. And you’re not alone.You can add this at the bottom if you want consistency across episodes:Cracked Open is a podcast about faith, struggle, healing, and what happens when we stop pretending we’re okay.Song links noted in the episode:Chris Stapleton: I’m Okay (That’s a Lie) | Hiding the Hurthttps://youtu.be/ypvoDJjZPYs?si=nBSw9_QlxrKdGz5AR.E.M. Everybody hurtshttps://youtu.be/FfggUztyO00?si=lxJXL28CkMH2PV8yMetallica: Fade to blackhttps://youtu.be/lPmu90kQLTw?si=uEZw_AKHyFlixwtb✅ TAGS #Cracked Open podcast #faith and mental health #depression#emotional healing #Christian podcast #hope #mental health awareness#real conversations #GlenNunesMusic #musicgiveslove #MusicGives#encouragement #awareness

Cracked Open – Season Two, Episode Two: Make the MoveSome moves change your life forever.In this episode of Cracked Open, Glen Nunes talks about the moments when staying still costs more than moving forward. Whether it’s a relationship, a career decision, a relocation, a dream you’ve been delaying, or a choice you’ve been afraid to make — this episode is about recognizing when the waiting season is over.“Make the Move” explores:The cost of pride and fearThe difference between waiting and avoidanceTrusting your heart, mind, and soul when they’re trying to alignLetting go of control and stepping forward in faithHow one decision can quietly shift everything This is not about having all the answers.It’s about listening to what’s already been speaking to you.If you’re standing at a crossroads, feeling stuck, or knowing deep down that something has to change — this episode is for you.🎵 Music Referenced in This Episode:This episode references the following songs, used as thematic and lyrical touchpoints within the conversation:Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield[ https://youtu.be/vRQb_-mRcAc?si=l4iGokH5unFSlkj_ ]Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros[ https://youtu.be/DHEOF_rcND8?si=_DUpUUAbqh0hKJxC ]Boston – Augustana[ https://youtu.be/UnUNoCrJOCs?si=jvnom_GDqSS8y9hm ] All music mentioned is referenced for discussion and commentary purposes only.🎧 Listen when it speaks to you.📌 Share with someone who might need it.Cracked OpenA journey through faith, growth, loss, healing, and the courage to move forward.

Cracked Open – Season 2, Episode 2: RegretRegret is something we all carry at some point in life.Not just regret over mistakes, but regret over words not spoken, chances not taken, and love not fully understood.In this episode of Cracked Open, we talk honestly about regret — how it forms, how it lingers, and how it can quietly shape the way we live if we let it. This is not about shame or self-punishment. It’s about awareness, responsibility, and the possibility of growth.Regret does not always mean something was wrong. Sometimes it means something mattered. Sometimes it means we loved deeply. And sometimes it becomes the doorway to wisdom, humility, and change.This episode explores:Why regret often comes from what we didn’t doRegret in relationships, loss, and missed opportunitiesThe difference between guilt and growthHow faith can meet us in reflection without keeping us stuck in the past Songs Referenced in This EpisodeGo Rest High on That Mountain – Vince Gill[ https://youtu.be/6jXrmAKBBTU?si=nchpZSZFv58IxenX ]The Dance – Garth Brooks[ https://youtu.be/3ienkA-6G9I?si=QkUbDG4cr_QclDby ]Whiskey Lullaby – Brad Paisley & Alison Krauss[ https://youtu.be/dQugRzfD4N8?si=1GCba1c-kbuAUI34 ]Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) – Phil Collins[ https://youtu.be/UjDRcVJB-78?si=La4afTK-vgE6CtBd ]Regret does not have to define your future.It can refine it.🎧 Listen with an open heart.

🎧 Cracked Open - Season 2 Episode 1: Faith

Faith is easy when answers come quickly.

Faith is harder when silence stretches on.

In this first episode of Season 2 of Cracked Open, I talk aboutfaith—not as certainty, not as slogans, and not as blindoptimism—but as something lived when outcomes are unclear and trusthas been tested.

 This episode explores:• The difference between faith in God and misplaced faith in people• Why faith is not passive, and never meant to replace action• How waiting exposes what we truly trust• Why discernment matters just as much as belief• And how real faith grounds you instead of breaking you

 This isn’t a religious lecture.

It’s an honest conversation about trust, responsibility, awareness, andlearning how to move forward without losing yourself.

 If you’ve ever prayed and still felt unsure…

If you’ve ever trusted and been let down…

If you’re trying to believe without lying to yourself…

This episode is for you.

🎵 Songs referenced in this episode:

– The Waiting — Tom Petty

https://youtu.be/uMyCa35_mOg?si=j-JURR5sHkTwVIT8

– You Found Me — The Fray

https://youtu.be/jFg_8u87zT0?si=ZbggZzJau9TaCUjT

– Only God Knows Why — Kid Rock

https://youtu.be/0DQup4hd1_o?si=CIoqDQWy6Rurnt4x

 Cracked Open — Season 2 begins here.

In this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with Pastor Brian Dube for an honest, grounded conversation about faith, truth, hope, and navigating life when it feels uncertain or heavy.This isn’t about having all the answers or pretending life is easy. It’s about reflection, perspective, and staying rooted when life cracks you open.Topics include: • Faith in real life, not theory • Finding steadiness in difficult seasons • Hope without denial • Growth, humility, and truthThank you for listening and being part of the conversation.Cracked Open is a podcast about life — the struggle, the meaning, and the moments that shape us.

In this episode of Cracked Open, I sit down with Eric Caron for an honest, in-studio conversation about life, creativity, and what happens when we allow ourselves to be truly open.Eric shares his journey, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and the moments that shaped who he is today.This is Episode 16 of Cracked Open.

✅ Cracked Open Podcast — Episode 15Title: Healing (Part Two)with Glen Nunes Healing isn’t simple, clean, or fast. It’s layered. It comes in waves. And sometimes… it takes a second chapter.This episode picks up where the first “Healing” episode left off, diving deeper into the emotional, spiritual, and personal work required when life cracks you open. In this episode, we explore:• How healing actually works (not the Instagram version)• Why emotional wounds return when you think you’re “over it”• How trauma, heartbreak, grief, and loss resurface• Physical healing and the body’s recovery process• Spiritual healing when faith feels thin• The hidden progress you never notice happening• What it means to take small steps even when you feel stuck This is a honest, raw conversation about heartbreak, disappointment, rebuilding trust, your nervous system, your spirit, your habits, your patterns—and how healing is not a moment…it’s a process. If you’re walking through pain, confusion, loneliness, or emotional exhaustion, this episode is for you.🔥 Upcoming Live InterviewsI’m excited to announce the first Cracked Open live studio interviews are coming soon: These are the links to the Previews on Cracked Open on Facebook.• Eric Caron — former federal agent, author, speakerhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/19TKNNNPTN/• Pastor Brian Dube — pastor, survivor, and powerful testimonyhttps://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CgegitXwS/Stay tuned for official trailers and release dates.💔 If this episode helped youPlease LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE — it helps more than you know.Share this episode with someone who needs encouragement today.🔗 Follow Cracked Open🎙 Spotify: (https://open.spotify.com/show/4SeuXMVFBxc6Cckx6u00kL?si=5da8dd8dde604113 )🎧 Apple Podcasts: ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cracked-open/id1839284097 )📘 Facebook: ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582048480396 )#healing #heartbreak #growth #faith #mentalhealth #crackedopenpodcast #glenNunes #recovery #healingjourney #hope #pain #movingforward #MusicGives #musicgiveslove #GlenNunesMusic #CrackedOpen