"I think, like many, we should use this as national time of reflection. We need to acknowledge moving forward that we need to do better. As a nation, as individuals, we need to do better. I am appalled and offended by the actions of those who came before us, that they could commit such atrocities..and how our country silently condoned, covered up and closed a blind eye to this genocide all these years. 

I will never understand our need to extinguish the light and the language and essence of other humans so ours may shine brighter and grow bigger."

-Jan Larsen (retired Social Worker - Ashcroft, BC, Canada)

#everychildmatters #everynamecounts 

post script :

This was a tough episode to record.

I would like to acknowledge the community of Lytton, BC - who all had to evacuate their community due to the forest fire nearby. I don't feel I brought enough attention to this in the episode ...my thoughts and prayers are with you all, as well.

Part 2 of the convo with the one and only "Rock Doctor" Mike Schwartz!

I help musicians solve their problems through the magic of movement, breath and a rock star mindset. I founded the Music Fit Collective, the Official Optimization Station of the Music Industry where we're changing the game of Musician Wellness and rewriting the rules of Rock & Roll one musician at a time from the inside out. I'm the creator and facilitator of The Music Fit Method©️, and I authored “The Musician’s Guide To Surviving The Rock Star Lifestyle”. With over 15 years as the Trusted Authority of Musician Wellness, I've got some stories to share.

A funny story with these episodes with Mike :

I was set to be a guest on HIS podcast ..but we ended up just completely hitting it off and riffing for 3 straight hours! Such a wicked guy, safe to say we became instant friends. This episode is literally the first conversation we've ever had.

I really dig what this guy and his crew is doing - his site is a must-see :

https://unicorns.musicfitcollective.com/landing?from=https%3A%2F%2Funicorns.musicfitcollective.com%2Fprivacy-policy

This is more of a free form conversation but I feel it strong enough to put on my 'cast! Hope you enjoy as much as I did!

Thanks Mike!

I help musicians solve their problems through the magic of movement, breath and a rock star mindset. I founded the Music Fit Collective, the Official Optimization Station of the Music Industry where we're changing the game of Musician Wellness and rewriting the rules of Rock & Roll one musician at a time from the inside out. I'm the creator and facilitator of The Music Fit Method©️, and I authored “The Musician’s Guide To Surviving The Rock Star Lifestyle”. With over 15 years as the Trusted Authority of Musician Wellness, I've got some stories to share.

Dustin Gruss, CEO of 'Step Up To Greatness', joins the show today.

We get into his background and upbringing, as well as his current family situation that sees him and his wife as foster parents of 2 young children. Dustin is based out of Cleveland, OH.

Gruss is both a Personal Trainer and a Life Coach, bringing the 2 elements together to create his brand of Greatness Facilitator.

Lots of great mindset advice and discussion on this episode!

Check Dustin out at his hub :

https://www.stepuptogreatness.com

Here is unedited cut of my interview on CJ Plain's podcast - 'The Noize Report' !

about the show : 

'The Noize Report brings you all things LOUD!

https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-noize-report-1857529

Jon Morgan is a child of the 90s - and it shows with his picks.

Very solid list here, Jonny! ..always enjoy talking this era of music..

Jon is a drummer and was in numerous bands here in the local Edmonton music scene over the years, as well as a supporter of the local bands albums - he has been known to set up at Flea Markets and other such vendors with bands' CDs and vinyl, helping them sell their music and get the word out.

#10albums :

Rage Against the Machine - 'Evil Empire'

Gate - 'Lost'

Ace of Base - 'The Sign' (his first album he ever owned, so cut him some slack)

Tool - 'Lateralus'

Soundgarden - 'Superunknown'

Massive Attack - 'Mezzanine'

Sublime - '40oz to Freedom'

Mr. Bungle - 'California'

Daft Punk - 'Musique Vol.1'

Radiohead - 'The Bends'

#guiltypleasures :

The B-52s - 'Time Capsule'

Batman Forever Soundtrack 

Part 2 of the interview with Jon Morgan, following his big announcement :

He has officially announced his candidacy for City Council of Treaty 6 Territory (Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi)

Jon has been a frontline public servant - working for the past 14 years in the Transit Dept for the City of Edmonton; Jon is also the President of the Community League for Heritage Point.

We get into why Jon chose to take this on at this point in his life, as well as the challenges the current state of the world are bringing to his campaign ..we also talk about what may show up as some of the pillars of his platform.

Listen in to this 2-parter as Jon and I get into his story, his past and how his path led him to this announcement!

https://www.jonmorgan.ca

**tune in for Part 3 - which is an episode of '10 Albums' (https://www.spreaker.com/show/10-albums)

Jon Morgan has a BIG announcement to make today!! 

He has officially announced his candidacy for City Council of Treaty 6 Territory (Ward Ipiihkoohkanipiaohtsi)

Jon has been a frontline public servant - working for the past 14 years in the Transit Dept for the City of Edmonton; Jon is also the President of the Community League for Heritage Point. 

We get into why Jon chose to take this on at this point in his life, as well as the challenges the current state of the world are bringing to his campaign ..we also talk about what may show up as some of the pillars of his platform.

Listen in to this 2-parter as Jon and I get into his story, his past and how his path led him to this announcement!

https://www.jonmorgan.ca

Todays episode is the Dogcast!

I am joined by Dog Advocate and Author - Cara Sue Achterberg.

We discuss her heroic efforts in fostering dogs (she is now over 100 dogs fostered), her latest dog-book based on those experiences  '100 Dogs and Counting' , her collaboration with a filmmaker as they prep the release of a documentary that aims to shine a light on the saddening animal shelter and dog homelessness situation in the USA.

Cara and I also discuss adopting from a breeder or puppy-mill vs. adopting a rescue dog. (There is an amazing stat that will blow your mind on this part of the interview!!)

**apologies for some of the connectivity issues - some of Cara's answers are a bit glitchy and choppy.

We look forward to having her back on closer to the time of the documentary coming out!!

Thanks for all you do, Cara!!

http://www.carawrites.com/books 

http://WhoWillLetTheDogsOut.org

Ladies and gentlemen - I hope you brought your notepad for today's episode!!   If you didn't, I would suggest going and grabbing it before you start.

Debora (or Debbie to her friends and clients;) brings her beautiful and concise way of explaining what you can do to change your mindset for the better.. as well as how she can help you do so.

**There are a TON of mic-drop quotes in this episode!!

The energy behind her presentation is very contagious, and you can hear how Life Coaching is a true passion and calling for Debbie.

We cover the backstory, as to how Debbie got in to Life Coaching - pivoting out of the Pharmaceutical industry. We then delve into her specialized categories of Coaching.. and then we get into the mysterious powers of the human brain and how we can reset and change certain aspects of ourself, one thought at at time.

"Live the life you were created for, not the one you have been given."

Find Debbie :

https://www.deborakeeganlifecoach.com