Good People

Good People

By Joel ShermanEducationSelf-Improvement
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Good People episodes

  • #20 - Jake Johnson - The Truth Behind the Cannabis Industry

    Today I was joined by Jake Johnson. He is an owner and founder of Pure Shenandoah - a family owned health and wellness company that specializes in Hemp and Cannabis production.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Jake's family, his time playing sports, his introduction into the world of hemp and cannabis, the differences between CBD and THC, common misconceptions in his field, his ultra endurance running goals, and more.


    Connect with Jake and Pure Shenandoah:

    Website: https://pureshenandoah.com/

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

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pureshenandoah975/featured

    Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnso_jakey0/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 2 min
  • #19 - Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman - What Death Teaches Us About Life

    If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health emergency (e.g., suicidal thoughts) support is available 24/7 through: the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call 988), and the Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741741). Find more information here: https://988lifeline.org/


    Today I was joined by Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman. She is an Associate Professor at James Madison University in the School of Communication Studies and also leads the Terror Management in important work on suicidality and other work in social psychology.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Dr. Harvell-Bowman's work with the Terror Management Lab, what creates death anxiety, tips to go about overcoming it, her studies on suicidality, and more!


    This is Part Two of my conversation with Lindsey; to listen to Part One, click here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joel-sherman9/episodes/18---Dr--Lindsey-Harvell-Bowman---How-To-Avoid-Joining-a-Cult-e28fpdt


    Rachel E. Menzies - Free Yourself from Death Anxiety: A CBT Self-Help Guide for a Fear of Death and Dying: https://www.amazon.com/Free-Yourself-Death-Anxiety-Self-Help/dp/1787758141

    Connect with Dr. Harvell-Bowman:

    JMU Profile: https://www.jmu.edu/commstudies/people/all-people/harvell-lindsey.shtml

    Terror Management Lab: https://terrormanagementlab.com/


    Get in touch in the comments or: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman

    56 min
  • #18 - Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman - How To Avoid Joining a Cult

    If you or someone you know are experiencing a mental health emergency (e.g., suicidal thoughts) support is available 24/7 through: the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call 988), and the Crisis Text Line (text “HOME” to 741741). Find more information here: https://988lifeline.org/


    Today I was joined by Dr. Lindsey Harvell-Bowman. She is an Associate Professor at James Madison University in the School of Communication Studies and also leads the Terror Management in important work on suicidality and other work in social psychology.


    In this episode, expect to learn about Dr. Harvell-Bowman's personal interests, how she chose her area of study, her work and expertise in communications and persuasion, and all about cults!


    Next weeks episode we will be releasing part 2 with Dr. Harvell-Bowman where we discuss her work in existential psychology, what she's doing with the Terror Management Lab, their findings on suicidality, and other topics related to death anxiety.


    Connect with Dr. Harvell-Bowman:

    JMU Profile: https://www.jmu.edu/commstudies/people/all-people/harvell-lindsey.shtml

    Terror Management Lab: https://terrormanagementlab.com/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    49 min
  • #17 - Dave Bess - Helping and Serving Others, Looking Good Naked, and Chicken Sandwiches
    Today I was joined by Dave Bess. He is the Co-Creator of Greenlight Personal Training, PT Legends Head Coach, and loves chicken sandwiches and the Tonal.
    In this episode, expect to learn about Dave's entry into the world of fitness, the importance of making small marginal changes to enact big lifestyle overhauls, how his mom gave him a reason to help and serve others, what High Intensity Training is, his love of chicken sandwiches, and much more.
    Connect with Dave:
    Dave's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachdavebess/
    Dave's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GLCoachDave
    PT Legends Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptlegends_coaching/
    Get in touch in the comments or: 
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/ 
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 
    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 
    1 hr 3 min
  • #16 - Bill Strang - Building a $100 Million Company: Lessons in Leadership from the American Dream

    Today I was joined by Bill Strang, the founder and former President and CEO of TSSi.


    In this episode, expect to learn about his 41 year long career turning a small $500 investment out of his garage into a $100,000,000 company.


    This episode is FULL of little tidbits on lessons in leadership, the importance of saying "yes," establishing core values, and so much more. Enjoy!


    Get in touch in the comments or:

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman

    58 min
  • #15 - Darin Douglas - Leading Teams and Developing Organizations

    On today's episode of Good People, I was joined by Darin Douglas. He is the Graduate Assistant Men's Soccer Coach at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana and former Division 3 Athlete at Ferrum College.


    In this episode, expect to learn about his roles as a leader on the soccer staff, some of the things he has implemented during his time working with the team, strategies he uses to develop the organization, and tips for young coaches that are just getting started.


    Connect with Darin:

    Earlham Men's Soccer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earlhammenssoccer

    Get in touch in the comments or: 

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 9 min
  • #14 - Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt - Bullying: What It Is, Why We Do It, and How to Fix It

    Today I was joined by Dr. Tracy Vaillancourt. She holds the Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention and researches the links between bullying and mental health.


    In this episode, expect to learn all things bullying: how to define it, common characteristics of bullies and bully victims, examples of bullying and bullies in todays world, why we bully, and how we can fix it.


    More On Dr. Vaillancourt:

    University of Ottawa Profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-education/tracy-vaillancourt

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/vaillancourt_dr/status/1529435410635575296


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 6 min
  • #13 - Q&A 02 - Your Life is Not the NBA Championship, What I Fear, and My Secret Morning Routine

    In this episode, Joel answers questions from an Instagram Q&A. Expect to learn about a few of his favorite books, his love of cooking and baking bread, some of his fears, what he enjoys about coaching people in fitness, his secret morning routine, and a perspective shift on the seriousness of life.


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    34 min
  • #12 - Ame Wren - Spiritual-But-Not-Religious: Finding Meaning in a Non-Traditional Way

    Today I was joined by Ame Wren. She is currently studying to receive her PhD in American Religion from the University of Virginia and is the owner of Boston Yoga School.


    In this episode, expect to learn what the Spiritual-But-Not-Religious community is, some of the key differences between seeking spirituality outside of organized religion, how spirituality is different than seeking wonder, and different ways an individual can search for spiritual connections.


    Connect with Ame:

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

    Boston Yoga School: https://bostonyogaschool.com/


    Get in touch in the comments or: 

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

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman 

    Threads: @coachjoelsherman 

    1 hr 14 min
  • #11 - Athan Schindler - 3 Pillars to Find Your Purpose
    Today I was joined by Athan Schindler. He is the Veteran, Fitness Coach, owner of Bastrop Fitness Project and Strive Strength and Conditioning, host of The Doing the Work Podcast, and an all around amazing human being. His Purpose is to find optimal health, deep connection, and self actualization for himself and the people in his life.
    In this episode, expect to learn about the challenges that Athan faced in his youth, how his military career gave him direction in life when he needed it most, how he found a love for fitness and helping others, and all of the projects he currently has going on!
    Connect with Athan:
    Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/athanschindler/
    Strive Strength & Conditioning: https://www.strivebastrop.com/
    Doing the Work Podcast: https://www.doingworkpodcast.com/
    Get in touch in the comments or:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachjoelsherman/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachjoelsherman
    Threads: @coachjoelsherman
    57 min

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Welcome to Good People. A show where good people tell us how to make the world a better place and we try to listen.