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In this episode, Siobhan speaks to Tom Skinner as he shares the pivotal moments that have shaped his journey across various industries. They delve into the early challenges of navigating the digital market, recounting life-altering experiences that underscore the importance of resilience, adaptability, and breaking new ground. Tom reflects on the invaluable lessons passed down from his mother and how they've influenced his approach to both career and life.

The discussion also sheds light on the often-overlooked historical contributions of women in film editing, contrasting them with the ongoing gender disparities in the industry today. Through engaging anecdotes and insightful reflections, this episode highlights the power of mentorship, the importance of trailblazing, and the enduring value of learning from the past to forge a path forward.

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This week I speak to Leia, business coach and badass. Our discussion includes personal and business growth, cultural exchange, women's health, life challenges, and visualization abilities. We share our personal experiences and perspectives, emphasizing the importance of integrating personal and business growth, cultural exchange, and self-advocacy. We also delve into the intricacies of visualization abilities, exploring its role in memory and healing. Through our  conversations, we highlight the need for a supportive network and the importance of recognizing and respecting individual autonomy.

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Siobhan and Gavin discuss various natural health and wellness practices, including Chaga mushroom, breathwork, and mindfulness. They emphasized the importance of prioritizing oneself through self-care practices for improved mental and physical well-being. They also discussed the role of intuition and inner voice in personal growth, and the significance of embracing one's unique path. Later, they touched on the interplay between perception and reality in various aspects of life, including business and personal growth. Finally, they shared their personal interests and experiences, including Gavin's love for onesies and meeting the Vice President of the United States.

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Siobhan and Matt exchanged their experiences and perspectives on various topics, including the California DMV, Arizona gun laws, finding joy and meaning in life, and personal preferences. Matt shares his thoughts on ancient siege warfare and the validity of accounts of forgotten knowledge. Matt emphasized the value of learning and exploring new topics, with Siobhan highlighting the importance of cultural diversity and Matt underscoring the significance of memory and recall. Throughout the conversation, the speakers exchanged their unique viewpoints and experiences, showcasing their individuality and creativity.

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Join me and my creative partner Ana for a chat and some laughs..  we share personal stories of immigration, identity formation, and cultural exchange. We discuss our experiences with creative writing, personal growth, and loss, highlighting the importance of empathy and mutual understanding. Siobhan and Ana also share our experiences with managing epilepsy, emphasizing the unique challenges of navigating a condition that is different for everyone. Through our conversations, we emphasized the value of seeking proper medical attention, open communication, and mutual support in fostering meaningful connections with others.

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Summary/Time Stamps 

• Boston upbringing and punk scene with artist Dave Sweeney. 0:06
  • Dave Sweeney discusses his experience in the Boston punk scene and his art with host Siobhan.
  • Dave met Siobhan through mutual friends at a bar on the island.
  • Unknown Speaker grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts, a blue-blooded town with summer cottages for wealthy captains of industry.
  • Speaker started gravitating towards Boston's South End, discovering live music at Sunday matinees in the Fort Point Channel area.
• Punk music scene in Boston in the 80s. 5:06
  • Unknown speaker describes how they got into punk rock music in Boston in the late 70s/early 80s, mentioning shows they attended and meeting other fans.
  • Unknown speaker recounts a memorable encounter with a police officer who was hostile towards them and their friends at an IHOP restaurant.
  • Unknown speaker reflects on their experience in Boston's punk scene in the 1980s, mentioning the hate towards goth and punk kids and how it was fueled by the Satanic Panic of the time.
  • The speaker notes that despite the negative attitudes towards them, most punks were normal and were using their appearance and behavior as a way to act out their frustrations.
• Race, class, and identity in Boston. 10:09
  • Siobhan grew up in Bromley Heath, a former housing project in Jamaica Plain, Boston, and now some of her childhood homes are worth millions of dollars.
  • Siobhan's father took her on a drive through South Boston and she didn't recognize half the buildings due to new construction and gentrification.
  • Siobhan shares her experience growing up in Boston and how she perceived the city's reputation for racism (30 words)
  • Unknown speaker reflects on their childhood in Boston and the racial dynamics in their neighborhood, including the Metco program and interactions with white suburban kids (30 words)
• Private school experiences and musical career. 14:49
  • Siobhan attended private schools in Boston, including St. Teresa's in West Roxbury and an all-girls private school in Newton.
  • Unknown speaker attended Fessenden School in Newton, a private school known for its strict environment and emphasis on discipline.
  • Unknown Speaker discusses their experience as a skinhead in the 1990s, mentioning their time in a ska band and their move to Minneapolis.
  • Unknown Speaker clarifies that being a skinhead has nothing to do with race, and is instead a style based on music and old punk and reggae culture.
• Skinhead culture and its evolution. 20:05
  • Siobhan and others reject the idea that skinheads are only working-class white British kids trying to emulate Jamaican style, noting that many were disaffected and felt economically disenfranchised.
  • The fashion resurged in the mid-1970s with the punk explosion, attracting easy fodder for white nationalist groups, leading to a more militarized look and scaring people.
  • Unknown Speaker reflects on their past association with Nazi skinheads, emphasizing the importance of anti-racism and the limitations of the skinhead subculture.
  • The speaker highlights the diversity of individuals within the skinhead scene, including lawyers, doctors, and engineers, while emphasizing the shared values of camaraderie and music.
• Marriage, moving to Los Angeles, and small-town life.&

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This week Rory Shields join us for episode 2 of An Evening with Rory.  

Rory is never short of something to say, and this can be a safe place for him to get it off his chest. The last time we spoke, there was a little bit of a theme that was focused on how Rory got here and his experience From a young age he would read a lot of Sunday newspapers for content and was a sponge for information. He would watch carefully overseas politics. He has always been interested in the political structure, how it works and how it affects people. On these special edition of podcasts Rory and I will talk about his thoughts and opinions about current affairs and random thoughts. 

Summary/Time Stamps 

• The legend of the tree guy. 0:11
• The importance of listening to the numbers. 2:32
• A safe place to get your thoughts on politics. 4:41
• A universal social charge. 10:08
• California is a basket case in many respects. 15:13
• The geopolitical knock-on effects of a Trump presidency. 17:53
• Rudy Giuliani and Trump. 22:54
• Finding the right news sources. 28:20
• Polarization of the political landscape. 30:37
• Colombia is an amazing country. 33:30
• The cult leader is a cult leader. 39:34
• Trans bathrooms and accessibility. 42:58
• The submarine that exploded. 45:26
• Having a digital camera. 51:41
• How can we fix the political system? 56:15
• A cutthroat political environment. 1:01:30
• Is democracy really democracy? 1:04:55
• A note of optimism. 1:08:03
• Greyhound Racing and gambling. 1:14:48
• A wild story about a dog track. 1:18:17

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Host of Ducking Realitea talks about why there have been a lack of episodes and what's to come. 

Summary

• What's up to the decking reality world? 0:19
• We are not alone when we go through hard things. 1:27
• Finding our joy and asking for help. 2:57
  • Join us in the duck reality world every Tuesday when new episodes drop and look for the social media and Patreon to follow.

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This week I sit down with a Raymond Moore, musician and world traveler to talk about what it was like to move to Norway and raise a family. Our conversations covers the uncomfortable subject of racism and the difference between racisms in Norway compared to racism in the US. Raymond has continued to smile and spread love instead of hate. I hope this conversation helps inspire others to get to know themselves more and maybe look at the world a little different. A little more like Raymond. 

Check back for links to Raymond's music which will be dropping soon. 

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Amos and I talk trees and he breaks down how we can help save our environment and ourselves by planting trees. 

https://www.100ktrees4humanity.com/

Summary/Time Stamps: 

• How did you get involved in trees? 0:00
  • Welcome to the duckling reality world.
  • Amos is passionate about trees.
  • Sugar maple in columbus, ohio.
  • The story of the first seedling.
• The story of the tornado tree. 3:08
  • The story of the tornado tree.
  • Trees have always been part of her life.
  • The hurricane in Puerto Rico.
  • Climate change is the single largest driver of capitalism.
• What is climate change like? 9:15
  • The number one killer in climate is urban heat.
  • The global strike for climate in 2019.
  • Climate change and climate anxiety.
  • Putting a tree in everyone's hand.
  • Dopamine and oxytocin have a motivational and healing effect.
  • One tree at a time, at scale.
• Rinse and repeat. 15:46
  • There is no planet B until 2032.
  • 100k trees for humanity, a neurobiological theory of change.
  • Cool phenomenon of volunteers getting halfway through a hole.
  • Dopamine effect.
  • Nothing is ever simple.
  • One tree at a time, one person, one tree.
• How many trees per person per day? 21:20
  • Scientists give us till 2030 to plant 1 trillion trees.
  • Trees per person per day.
  • The 80/20 rule in operation and why it happens.
  • West oakland and Fremont.
  • Climate emergency declaration in the city of alameda.
  • One new tree per capita resident.
• We have to center nature first. 27:28
  • We have to center nature first.
  • How standing rock got its name.
• Planting 100,000 trees per urban community. 29:32
  • Planting 100,000 trees per urban community.
  • Planting trees per 75,000 people.
  • 1200 trees a month, 1190 trees a week.
  • How many trees per hour.
• Why are you chasing philosophy when you already have the answer? 34:37
  • Government is not throwing money at climate change.
  • Climate anxiety is still on the rise.
  • Planting a tree is the most important thing to do now.
  • Trees provide ecosystem services.
  • Evapo transpiration and microclimates in the bay area.
  • The microclimate in the Bay area.
• Trees can lower temperatures by absorbing heat. 41:16
  • 400 gallons of water a day from ground water.
  • Latent heat and climate change.
  • Trees can lower urban heat temperatures 60 to 90 degrees.
  • Trees reduce air pollution.
• What do trees do for our health? 45:49
  • Trees are the most treat communities.
  • The wealthiest zip codes have better health indicators.
  • The ashland area has the highest teenage maternal mortality rate in the bay area.
  • Maternal mortality.
• This is an emergency for public health a

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Thanks for hanging in the pond, my ducks 🐤

Where we keep it honest, casual conversations about serious sh*t, and somehow still find a way to laugh through it.

If you felt something, send it to someone you love… or someone who might need a little push.

Follow along:
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And go out there and find your joy, even if it’s a little chaotic.

Stay curious, stay joyful…
you’re deeply loved, my ducks.