Today I was joined by Dr. Chris Skurka. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Film Production and Media Studies in the Penn State Bellisario College of Communications.

In this episode, expect to learn about how Dr. Skurka became interested in studying media communications, what it means to assume that “News Finds Me,” characteristics of NFM individuals, outcomes of NFM, the kinds of news articles NFM individuals come across, the willingness of NFM individuals to engage with a news source, long term implications of NFM, how to find quality news sources, the importance of being well informed, and more. 

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https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news 

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In this episode, Joel discusses his experience of not drinking alcohol for an entire year. He answers questions about his motivation, the effects on his sleep and physical health, and the impact on his social life. Joel shares his insights on building a healthy relationship with alcohol and the importance of setting short-term goals for self-improvement. He concludes by emphasizing the benefits of moderation and the value of challenging oneself in various aspects of life.

The key takeaways from this weeks episode: Not drinking alcohol for a year can lead to improved sleep, physical health, and mental clarity. Building a healthy relationship with alcohol involves being mindful of consumption and setting boundaries. Short-term challenges and goals can help improve overall wellness and self-mastery. Moderation is key when it comes to alcohol consumption, and it is important to find a balance that works for each individual.

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Today I was joined by Linda Hancock. She is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner with a PhD in Education. She works to help educate young people on what she calls the "S's" of health: Sex, Substances, Stress, Social Norms, and Spirituality.

In this episode, expect to learn about Linda's career, why she helps educate young people on health, the lens that she looks through when teaching about health, the importance of having no judgement towards people when they are sharing trauma or asking for help, the main issue young people struggle with, why mental health is becoming such a big problem, the importance of finding a group or community to work for or with, the need for mental training or meditation practices, the truth about substance use in young people, how young people use substances, how to help young people internalize education without having to go through it themselves, what it means to be a good person, and much more.

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Her Website: https://www.lindagivesback.com/

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Today I was joined by Athan Schindler for the third time on Good People. He is the Veteran, Fitness Coach, owner of Bastrop Fitness Project and Strive Strength and Conditioning, host of The Doing the Work Podcast, and most importantly, now the honorary CoHost of Good People.

In this episode, expect to learn all that Athan is currently working on in his local community with the Bastrop Team Fit Challenge, his view on people needing to make fitness the number 1 priority even when it seems impossible, his views on creating content online, the current "Creator Revolution," why everyone wants to be a content creator, how easy it is to create content, my experience interviewing Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt before her recent appearance on Modern Wisdom, how it boosted our episodes performance, the gift of having something to compare your performance to, the difference between goodness and greatness, and so much more. It's always a pleasure to chat with Athan - enjoy today's episode!

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Bastrop Fitness Project: https://www.bastropfitnessproject.com/

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Today I was joined by Jonathan Harned. He is an EMT based out of California and the founder of Die Tired Co.

In this episode, expect to learn about Jonathan and Joel's thoughts on The Creative Act by Rick Rubin, the origin story of Die Tired, Jonathan's life outside of Die Tired as an EMT, how he came up with the name "Die Tired," the importance of living intentionally, the phenomenon we are experiencing in todays society where everyone seems to have ADHD, how he came up with the new-Americana art style for Die Tired, what owning a small business has taught him, how modern examples of masculinity aren't great, what it means to be a Good Person, and much more.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietiredco/

Buy his stuff: dietiredco.com (Code "GP15" at checkout)

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Today I was joined by Adrian Bozman, best known for his role as Competition Director for the CrossFit Games. Adrian is also a cohost, alongside Pat Sherwood, on his podcast, Varied Not Random, and has long been immersed in the world of physical culture and CrossFit. He's a former CrossFit Training Staff member and was the Head Judge at the CrossFit Games before filling his role now.

In this episode, expect to learn about the great people within the CrossFit community, how doing hard things makes you a better person, how a few assholes make their way into any group or organization, how Adrian got started in the world of physical culture, his motivation for training over the years, when and how he got involved with CrossFit, advice for aspiring fitness professionals, how the only reason you need to commit to something is that "it feels like the right thing to do," how Adrian became interested in program design, the keys to a simple and effective program, how his other interests like music, motorcycles, and tattoos affect his programming decisions, what he thinks it means to be a Good Person, and whether or not he reveals any Easter eggs to the 2024 CrossFit Games season

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apbozman/

Varied Not Random Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/variednotrandom/

Most Recent Varied Not Random Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkyYiY3dBnE&t=7s&ab_channel=btwb

Varied Not Random on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5gh0M0mY9oRWBibu1UOULf

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In this episode, we recorded another Q&A. Make sure you follow Joel on Instagram so your question can be featured in our next Q&A episode!

Joel covers: what kind of coffee he drinks, the best coffee he had this year, how much he likes Blind Blend from Bloodhound Provisions, how deep dish pizza almost killed him, his writing habits, his desire to write books, what he has learned from over a half year of recording Good People, what makes him cringe about Good People, the difference between Goodness and Greatness, great quotes to live by, and much more.

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Dr. Jennie Rosier is a professor of Communication Studies at James Madison University. She studies communication in interpersonal relationships, romantic relationships, attachment, marriage, parent-child relationships, and much more.

In this episode, expect to learn about the unusual dating habits of Gen Z and why they participate in them despite preferring other methods of engaging in relationships, what the dating norms are for this group of people, how online dating affects our willingness to engage in meaningful long term relationships, what hookup culture is, how much hookup culture has been influenced by online dating and other societal changes, why people use online dating as opposed to approaching potential partners in person, how the Me Too movement affected male comfortability in approaching potential partners, how the fix to all of these issues is Courage, and much more.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationshipslovehappiness/

Love Matters Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jennie-rosier

Digital Workbooks: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RelationshipAcademy

The Who Does More War Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1716935644

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC18z8hKcW9U0YdBqf_ptecQ

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Today I was joined by James Lancaster. He is the owner of Deep River Fit, a founding member of the nonprofit Kings of Grit, the Brand Manager for his coffee company, Bloodhound Provisions, and a GORUCK athlete.

In this episode, expect to learn all about James. We talk how James inspired my proposal, about his roots, the importance of family history, his interest in things like: fitness, boxing, photography, woodworking, guitar playing, coffee, service for others, and hunting, how he first got into sports, when he opened his gym, Deep River Fit, his goals with the gym, how CrossFit as a sport is not the same as getting a good workout, the need to train for real life, his life as a hunter, what hunting means to him, how they don't make things like they used to, how he expresses himself creatively, what his nonprofit, Kings of Grit, does to serve others, how to cultivate simplicity in others, and much more.

This conversation with James was one of my favorites on the show, please check out all of the links below to support all the cool things he has going on.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jlancaster_/

Deep River Fit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deepriverfit/

Deep River Fit: https://www.deepriverfit.com/

Kings of Grit: https://www.kingsofgrit.org

Bloodhound Provisions (coffee): https://bloodhoundprovisions.com/

Bloodhound Provisions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloodhound.provisions/

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