Whydoes standard anger management fail so many people, leaving them stuck in acycle of counting to 10, deep breathing, and managing symptoms without fixingthe root cause?

Dr.Mort Orman, M.D. is an internal medicinephysician with 50 years of medical experience and a 40-year anger eliminationexpert. In his 20s and 30s, despite his success as a doctor, Dr. Orman wasvolatile, easily triggered, and at war with the world. Realizing thatconventional anger management was like coping with a broken leg without settingthe bone, he developed a 4-step framework based on brain science to eliminateanger entirely—without drugs, breathing exercises, or coping mechanisms. Today,he is the author of Dr.Orman's Life-Changing Anger Cure and has taught his methods todoctors, nurses, clergy, and the FBI.

In this episode of FailCraft, Dr. Orman joins Ezekiel to unpack the truebiological costs of holding grudges. He breaks down the 4-step model of angercreation, why external triggers aren't the real cause of rage, and howeliminating toxic emotional loops can save marriages and relationships.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        Why Anger Management Fails: Managing symptoms vs. eliminating the root cause.

·        Physiological Toll of Grudges: How chronic anger floods the body with cortisol andelevates blood pressure.

·        The 4-Step Anger Model: Uncovering the two invisible steps inside the brain thatcreate emotional rage [08:46 / 11:01].

·        Breaking Relationship Failures: How understanding emotions helped Dr. Orman celebrate 41years of marriage.

·        The Failure of Emotional Education: Why schools and society teach flawed cause-and-effectmodels.

·        Immediate De-escalation: Practical steps to take when you are hot-headed beforeanalyzing the trigger.

ConnectWith Dr. Mort Orman, M.D.:

·        Website Hub: docorman.com

·        Book: Dr. Orman's Life-Changing Anger Cure: How to Stop Getting Angry,Irritated, and Upset... Without Anger Management (Available on Amazon).

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00:00 Introduction:Dr. Mort Orman & The Anger Cure

02:15 Why AngerManagement Is a Flawed Concept

04:25 Internal Medicine& The Medical Costs of Chronic Rage

06:39 How StressHormones and Grudges Damage the Body

08:46 Inside"Dr. Orman's Life-Changing Anger Cure" Book

11:01 The 4-StepModel: Why "You Made Me Angry" Is a Myth

14:00 From FailedRelationships to 41 Years of Marriage

17:09 The Flaw inModern Emotional Education

18:59 How to HandleHigh-Heat Moments and Defuse Anger

20:59 RedefiningSuccess as Lifelong Healing and Value

Chapters:23:32 Connect with Dr.Orman & Book Information

How do you guide agrieving widow or family through the emotional process of letting go of alegacy home while making smart financial decisions about decluttering, staging,and renovation?

Erica Kalkofen is a real estate agent, interior designer,and founder of Get Your Home Today and EK Kitchens and Design. Holding an MBA in ExecutiveManagement and Strategic Planning alongside over 20 years of construction anddesign experience, Erica operates as a "triple threat" in the realestate industry. She specializes in guiding clients through the emotionalintersections of property sales—helping grieving families purge sentimentalbelongings, avoiding expensive over-personalization mistakes, and executing hersignature 6-step remodeling process to maximize home value.

In this episode of FailCraft, Erica joins Ezekiel for a compassionate andpractical conversation. She breaks down the psychology of physical items, thetop renovation mistakes that decrease property value, and how building momentumthrough simple decluttering habits transforms your living space.

In this episode of FailCraft,you’ll discover:

·        ManagingGrief in Real Estate: Walking widows andfamilies through emotional home sales.

·        RenovationMistakes That Hurt Value:Over-personalizing spaces and using cheap materials that don't match the home.

·        ThePsychology of Sentimental Clutter: Separating physical objects from cherished memories.

·        Designingfor Living vs. Resale:Balancing cost-benefit analysis with long-term family utility.

·        Fail-ProofingConstruction: Streamlining the6-step remodel design process prior to demolition.

·        BuildingDecluttering Momentum:Simple surface-level habits to overcome home overhaul paralysis.

Connect With Erica Kalkofen:

·        WebsiteHub: getyourhometoday.com

·        Design& Kitchen Services:ekkitchensanddesign.com

·        SocialChannels: Connect with Erica onFacebook via EK Kitchens & Design.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction:Erica Kalkofen & The Emotional Side of Real Estate

01:21 Managing Grief& Empathy During Legacy Home Sales

01:21 RenovationPitfalls: Over-Personalization & Cheap Materials

01:21 EmotionalAttachment: Memories vs Physical Objects

01:21 Designing forResale vs Designing for Living

01:21 StreamliningRemodels with Pre-Demolition Design

01:21 Simple Habits toBuild Momentum and Clear Clutter

01:21 RedefiningSuccess as Satisfaction and Simple Living

01:21 Connect withErica Kalkofen & Get Your Home Today

Whatdo you do when your dream of a professional running career is crushed overnightafter being hit by a truck, only for a second metaphorical"truck"—the 2020 pandemic—to dismantle your 25-year corporate career?

RobRené is a faith-based health researcher,author, and founder of ExodusStrong and BiohackingVille.After surviving multiple near-death experiences and a Stage 3 Melanomadiagnosis, Rob walked away from corporate America to expose systemic issues inthe pharmaceutical-driven healthcare model. Today, he empowers people to takeownership of their biology using his 4-pillar "Light Code" protocol:Light Therapy, Frequencies, Molecular Hydrogen Fuel, and Faith.

In this episode of FailCraft, Rob joins Ezekiel for a candid look atrebuilding after tragedy. He breaks down the physical and emotional toll oflosing a core identity, how to implement 7 free daily health habits, and whytrue healing requires addressing root causes rather than masking symptoms.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        The First Truck Accident: Grieving the sudden end of a professional runningcareer.

·        The "Second Truck" Realization: Uncovering corruption and systemic flaws inpharmaceutical healthcare.

·        Symptom Management Traps: Why taking multiple prescription pills fails to solveroot health causes [11:32 / 12:58].

·        7 Free Daily Health Habits: Hydration, sunlight, grounding, Wim Hof breathing,prayer, 96 nutrients, and exercise [14:36 / 15:21].

·        The Light Code System: Combining light therapy, frequency wellness, hydrogen,and faith.

·        Redefining Personal Success: Moving beyond corporate status toward daily service andfaith.

ConnectWith Rob René:

·        Website Hub & Light Code: exodusstrong.com

·        Free Community & Podcast: Join Rob's natural health community and listen to the BiohackingVille podcast at biohackingville.com.

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00:00 Introduction:Rob René & Rebuilding After Tragedy

02:13 Hit by a Truck:Losing a Running Career & Facing an Identity Crisis

04:23 Sitting in theAnger: Why Old Identities Must Die Before Rebuilding

06:36 The SecondTruck: Exposing Systemic Flaws in Modern Healthcare

11:32 TakingResponsibility for Your Biology

14:36 7 Free DailyHealth Habits to Reset Your Body

18:51 The Light CodeSystem & Redefining Success as Faith in Action

20:41 Connect withRob René & BiohackingVille

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Whatdoes it actually take to acquire an operationally distressed senior livingcommunity, turn around its finances and culture, and capitalize on the massivedemographic wave known as the "Silver Tsunami"?

Radhika Rastogi is a former healthcare IT management consultant, real estateinvestor, and Co-Founder of Relik Capital Group. After realizing that scaling single-family rentals wouldn't build thetime freedom or legacy she wanted for her family, Radhika transitioned intocommercial real estate syndications.Today, she focuses on the senior housing sector—turning aroundmismanaged assets by establishing strong operational cultures, improvingresident care, and helping high-earning professionals escape corporate anxietythrough passive investing.

In this episode of FailCraft, Radhika joins Ezekiel to discuss theoperational reality of healthcare real estate. She breaks down how she evaluates struggling facilities, why seniorhousing is a complex operational business disguised as real estate, and how sheredefined personal success around quality time with her family.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        Turning Around Distressed Assets: Evaluating operational mismanagement, expense ratios,and workplace culture.

·        The Silver Tsunami Demographic Wave: Navigating constrained supply, high construction costs, and growingsenior housing demand.

·        High-Earner Anxiety & Golden Handcuffs: Overcoming lifestyle creep and corporate goldenhandcuffs.

·        Senior Housing Reality: Why senior living is a hospitality and healthcare business first, andreal estate second.

·        Passive Syndication Strategies: How high-earning professionals compound wealth without managingsingle-family rentals.

·        Designing Business Around Personal Fit: Establishing personal success metrics focused on familytime and presence.

ConnectWith Radhika Rastogi:

·        Website Hub: relikcapitalgroup.com

·        LinkedIn:Connect with Radhika directly on LinkedIn or listen to her podcast, Rich Roots.

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00:00 Introduction:Radhika Rastogi & Relik Capital Group

01:54 FixingOperational Mismanagement in Senior Living

03:23 Red Flags:Financial Ratios vs. Facility Culture

05:15 The SilverTsunami: Supply Constraints and Demographic Demand

06:45 EscapingCorporate Golden Handcuffs and Lifestyle Creep

07:59 Why SeniorHousing Is Healthcare First, Real Estate Second

10:15 ShiftingStrategy: From Single-Family Rentals to Commercial Syndication

12:00 CompoundingWealth Through Passive Real Estate

14:41 RedefiningSuccess as Personal Fit and Family Time

Chapters:16:22 Connect with RadhikaRastogi on LinkedIn

Whydo so many high-achieving women get stuck treating their anxiety, chronic pain,and past trauma as problems that constantly need to be fixed?

Dr.Rochelle Vogt, Ph.D. ("Dr.Ro") is a clinical psychology mindfulness researcher, trauma resolutionspecialist, and creator of the MidlifeAlchemy Method®. Drawing on advanced neural reprogramming tools likethe MAP Method®, Dr. Ro explains why traditional talk therapy and constantself-fixing loops keep people trapped in hypervigilant survival mode. Byaccessing the superconscious mind—a part of the subconscious unaffected bytrauma—she helps individuals resolve deep emotional burdens without relivingpast pain.

In this episode of FailCraft, Dr. Ro joins Ezekiel to redefine midlife notas a crisis, but as a biological and spiritual initiation. She breaks down thephysiological shifts behind hormonal transitions, how to shift from survivalmode to creator mode, and simple mindfulness techniques to quiet the internal"something is wrong with me" narrative.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        The "Fix-It" Addiction: Why viewing emotions as projects to manage reinforcesthe belief that you are broken [01:44 / 02:09].

·        Midlife as an Initiation: Understanding how biological and hormonal shifts act asa system reboot.

·        Survival Mode vs. Creator Mode: Identifying signs of adrenal fatigue and autopilotliving [09:19 / 09:43].

·        Accessing the Superconscious: Utilizing the MAP Method® to rewire emotional traumawithout reliving past events.

·        Window of Reconsolidation: Releasing the intensity of stored emotional memories inminutes [13:38 / 15:29].

·        Interrupting Anxiety Loops: Using beginner's mind questions and presence as medicine[17:56 / 20:16].

ConnectWith Dr. Rochelle Vogt:

·        Website Hub: drrochellevogt.com

·        Free Resource: Download a free guide featuring three nervous systembreathing techniques at drrochellevogt.com/gift.

·        Private Consultation: Schedule a session for healing, purpose, and power at drrochellevogt.com orconnect on Instagram @drrochellevogt.

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00:00 Introduction:Dr. Rochelle Vogt & The Fix-It Trap

01:44 The Problem-FixingLoop: Why High Achievers Get Stuck

05:55 Midlife as anInitiation: Hormonal Shifts and System Reboots

09:19 Survival Modevs. Creator Mode: Exhaustion and External Validation

13:38 The MAP Method& Accessing the Superconscious Mind

17:56 Practical Toolsto Interrupt Morning Anxiety

20:38 RedefiningSuccess as Nervous System Presence and Body Awareness

22:30 Connect withDr. Ro & Free Breathing Gift

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Whathappens when you spend years as a stand-up comedian making audiences laughwhile privately battling severe drug addiction, PTSD, and anxiety—only torealize that traditional rehabs and pills were treating the symptoms ratherthan the root cause?

JustinL. Shaw is a "mysticalcomedian," Doctor of Divinity, "Sourcerer" (spelled with a"U" to signify Source energy), and author of Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness.After being chewed up by what he calls the American "sick-care"system, Justin discovered that chronic emotional, mental, and physicaladdictions don't stem from chemical imbalances alone—they stem from spiritualbankruptcy. Today, he blends comedy, shadow work, and shamanic healing toempower individuals to break free from phone addictions, food dependencies, andsocietal distractions.

In this episode of FailCraft, Justin joins Ezekiel for a candid andhumorous conversation on spiritual recovery. He breaks down why traditional12-step programs can feel limiting, how phone scrolling acts as a modernpain-ducker, and how meditation and shadow work restore balance when your soulis in the red.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        The "Sick-Care" System: Why traditional medical models focus on symptoms overroot spiritual causes.

·        Leaving Stand-Up Comedy: Navigating sobriety, temptation, and shifting to a"mystical comedian" identity.

·        Identifying Spiritual Bankruptcy: Recognizing phone scrolling, overeating, and anxiety assigns of soul distress [07:07 / 08:12].

·        Why 12 Steps Aren't Enough: Moving past the "powerless" mentality towardinnate inner strength.

·        The Phone as a Pain-Ducker: How hyper-focusing on the material world disconnects usfrom source energy [15:18 / 17:07].

·        Practical Shadow Work: How to access the subconscious through meditation torelease limiting beliefs [19:09 / 20:41].

ConnectWith Justin L. Shaw:

·        Website Hub: awakenthesourcerer.com

·        Book & Audiobook: Find Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousnesson Amazon, Spotify, and Audible.

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00:00 Introduction:Justin L. Shaw & The Sourcery Framework

01:59 The Sick-CareSystem: Symptoms vs Root Causes

04:40 Walking Awayfrom Comedy for Sobriety and True Growth

07:07 DefiningSpiritual Bankruptcy in Modern Life

11:29 Why the 12Steps Weren't Enough: Reclaiming Your Inner Power

15:18 FunctioningAddictions: Phones, Food, and Material Distractions

19:09 How Shadow Work& Meditation Heal Subconscious Trauma

21:55 RedefiningSuccess as Feeling & Acting in Alignment Today

24:07 Connect withJustin L. Shaw & Sourcery 101

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Whathappens when a decorated U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with 23 years of serviceand four combat deployments realizes that suppressing his emotions andmaintaining "Captain America" strength was actually destroying himfrom the inside out?

RyanT. Reichert is a retired U.S. ArmyLieutenant Colonel, Foreign Service Director, Fortune 500 executive leader, andfounder of Our Protector Development. Behind his militaryachievements, Ryan fought a silent war against alcohol addiction andprescription drugs to mask emotional trauma. Experiencing what he terms the"Icarus Effect"—flying high in his career while his personal lifemelted—Ryan reached a turning point at age 45. By surrendering the need forcontrol and embracing his faith, he transformed his rock-bottom moment into anopportunity to coach overwhelmed leaders and advocates in recovery.

In this episode of FailCraft, Ryan joins Ezekiel for a raw, deeplypersonal conversation on emotional armor, vulnerability, and leadership. Hebreaks down the pressure men face as "protectors," why corporateenvironments can feel like a purpose-less wasteland, and how surrenderingcontrol opens the door to genuine inner peace.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        The "Built to Break" Mindset: Suppressing military trauma until reaching a breakingpoint [01:39 / 02:15].

·        The Protector’s Silent Burden: Why fathers and leaders struggle with shame and fearwhen asking for help.

·        The Icarus Effect: Managing emotional peaks and valleys to preventdevastating personal crashes.

·        Surrender vs. Command: Shifting from giving orders to surrendering control indaily life.

·        Corporate Culture vs. Military Purpose: Navigating the civilian sector after decades of service.

·        Functioning Addiction & Idolatry: Breaking free from the trap of luxury status symbols toprotect family health [11:22 / 14:50].

ConnectWith Ryan T. Reichert:

·        Website Hub & Development Resources: ourprotectordevelopment.com

·        Social Channels: Connect with Ryan on Facebook and Instagram.

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00:00 Introduction:Ryan T. Reichert & Built to Break

01:39 SuppressingEmotion: The Reality of Military Service and Trauma

03:56 FightingAddiction, Shame, and the Protector Identity

06:30 Understandingthe Icarus Effect: High Performance and Crashes

08:37 Learning TrueSurrender After Decades of Command

10:10 Military Combatvs Corporate Wastelands

11:22 FunctioningAddiction: The Lie of Material Success

14:50 Taking theFirst Step: Asking for Help and Changing Your Circle

16:37 RedefiningSuccess as Peace, Faith, and Simplicity

18:05 Connect withRyan & Our Protector Development

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Whatwould compel an engineering technician to liquidate his house down payment savingsto fund a 3,700-mile solo bicycle ride from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

TeddyBloom is an engineering technician,cyclist, and civil rights advocate from Santa Fe, New Mexico. Alarmed bygrowing political polarization, censorship, and the erosion of due process inthe United States, Teddy launched Ride4Rights—a coast-to-coast bike packing protestadvocating for free speech, equal justice, public education, and communityunity. Battling 104-degree heatwaves, 30 mph headwinds in Kansas, dust storms,hamstring injuries, and constant equipment failures, Teddy pushed his body tothe absolute limit to deliver a message of civic responsibility.

In this episode of FailCraft, Teddy joins Ezekiel for a candid look attrading personal comfort for a cause. He breaks down the physical and mentalrealities of solo bike packing, how daily routines overcome doubt duringpainful setbacks, and why protecting constitutional rights for everyone onAmerican soil safeguards our collective future.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        Liquidating Savings for a Cause: Trading house down payment money for a coast-to-coastbicycle protest [01:31 / 02:08].

·        Overcoming Early Injury: Rehabbing a torn hamstring in Nevada while maintainingmomentum.

·        The Routine of Resilience: Using strict daily habits to push through 104-degreeheat and brutal headwinds.

·        Dealing with Mechanical Breakdowns: Using duct tape, bike shop logistics, and patience onthe road.

·        Justice Regardless of Citizenship: Why constitutional due process protects society as awhole.

·        Measuring Protest Impact: Shifting focus from social media numbers to inspiringreal-world action.

ConnectWith Teddy Bloom:

·        Website Hub: ride4rights.com

·        Video Documentaries & Updates: Follow the Ride4Rights journey, educational videos, and updates onYouTube, Instagram, Reddit, and BlueSky @ride4rights.

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00:00 Introduction:Teddy Bloom & The Ride4Rights Protest

01:31 Trading Comfortfor Cause: Liquidating Savings for a 3,700-Mile Ride

02:08 BattlingInjuries, Desert Heat, and Doubt in Nevada

04:39 The Power ofRoutine: How Daily Structure Beats Burnout

07:24 MechanicalFailures & Duct Tape Survival on the Road

10:51 Advocating forConstitutional Due Process & Equal Justice

13:36 DefiningSuccess Beyond Social Media Numbers

15:15 Taking Action:Moving Beyond Online Complaints

17:03 RedefiningSuccess as Living Authentically & Community Safety

18:34 Connect withTeddy Bloom & Ride4Rights

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Aregreat leaders born with innate charisma, or are they built through deliberatepractice, struggle, and personal adversity?

JimCarlough is a leadership identityarchitect, executive coach, Forbes Councils member, and author of The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success.With over 30 years of experience developing high-performing teams, Jimchallenges the myth of the "born leader." Drawing from his ownchildhood tragedy—losing his brother in the Vietnam War—he learned early onthat leadership is a developed craft rather than a genetic trait. Today, heteaches executives how to lead with non-negotiable integrity, reduce workplaceattrition, and utilize self-deprecating humor to diffuse high-pressureenvironments.

In this episode of FailCraft, Jim joins Ezekiel to unpack why traditionalcorporate promotion models fail individual contributors. He breaks down whyintegrity is the first pillar to crack in toxic work cultures, how empathy andcompassion overcome imposter syndrome, and why the pillars of effectiveleadership apply just as much at home as they do in the boardroom.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        Debunking the "Born Leader" Myth: Why leadership is a learnable skill rather than agenetic predisposition [01:43 / 05:33].

·        Overcoming Personal Tragedy: How early loss shaped Jim's drive to succeed and mentorothers [01:43 / 04:03].

·        The Six Pillars Framework: Moving from a micro-managing mindset to true executiveleadership.

·        The Non-Negotiable Pillar: Why lack of integrity causes team attrition and corporatecollapses [08:09 / 09:12].

·        Humor as a Leadership Tool: Using self-deprecating humor to diffuse tension and openteam discussions.

·        Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Practicing empathy and compassion to build authenticauthority [14:09 / 15:10].

ConnectWith Jim Carlough:

·        Website Hub: jimcarlough.com

·        Book: The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership: A Roadmap to Success(Available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Audiobook on Amazon).

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00:00 Introduction:Jim Carlough & Leaders Are Built, Not Born

01:43 OvercomingChildhood Tragedy & Finding Direction

05:33 Debunking theBorn Leader Myth & Encouraging New Managers

06:32 Inside The SixPillars of Effective Leadership Framework

09:12 The FirstPillar to Crack: Why Integrity Matters Most

11:33 StrategicHumor: Diffusing High-Stakes Workplace Tension

14:09 EssentialSkills: Developing Empathy and Compassion

15:10 BeatingImposter Syndrome & Applying Leadership at Home

19:23 RedefiningSuccess as Helping Others Grow

19:54 Connect withJim Carlough & Leadership Courses

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Whatdo you do when you are co-leading one of Tucson's most popular mid-60s garagerock bands, only to break it up and gamble everything on a move to thecompetitive music scene of Los Angeles?

MannyFreiser is a songwriter, musician,former record executive, lawyer, and author of the memoir Tracks in the Sands of Time (Volume 1). As the drivingforce behind The Grodes, Manny penned garage rock classics like"Let's Talk About Girls" and "Cry a Little Longer"—songsthat later resurfaced as underground hits on legendary compilation albums like Nuggets. After navigating the highs and lows of the LAmusic industry, Manny earned an MBA and a law degree at age 50, proving it'snever too late to reinvent yourself.

In this episode of FailCraft, Manny joins Ezekiel for a nostalgic journeythrough the 1960s rock scene. He breaks down the anatomy of band breakups, theharsh realities of studio recording committees, and why loving the creativeprocess matters far more than chasing fleeting stardom.

Inthis episode of FailCraft, you’ll discover:

·        Leaving Local Fame for LA: Taking the ultimate risk to move from Tucson to LosAngeles.

·        The Process vs. The Charts: Why loving the craft of songwriting outlasts commercialsuccess [05:04 / 09:27].

·        The Birth of "Let's Talk AboutGirls": How a forgotten 1967 trackbecame a 1980s underground classic.

·        Door-in-the-Face Moments: Dealing with rejection when LA producers tried to splitup duet partners.

·        Going to Law School at 50: Proving that career reinvention has no expiration date[14:30 / 15:12].

·        Inside Tracks in the Sands of Time: Real stories from mid-60s gigs, motorcycle gang venues,and rock history.

ConnectWith Manny Freiser:

·        Memoir & Audiobook: Find Tracks in the Sands of Time (Volume 1) in Paperback,eBook, and Audiobook on Amazon.

·        Music:Listen to classic tracks by The Grodes and Manny Freiser on Spotify, YouTube, andApple Music.

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00:00 Introduction:Manny Freiser & 1960s Garage Rock

01:55 The ArizonaScene: Why The Grodes Broke Up for LA

05:19 Did LA Make YouRegret Leaving the Garage?

06:46 StudioCommittee Traps: Preserving Raw Music Production

09:27 The Story of"Let's Talk About Girls" and Underground Legacy

13:05 Facing HardRejections in Los Angeles

14:30 Starting Over:Earning a Law Degree & MBA at 50

16:00 Inside"Tracks in the Sands of Time" Memoir

21:41 RedefiningSuccess as the Act of Writing and Creation

Chapters:22:36 Where to Find Manny'sBook, Audiobook, and Music