Here For The Moment

Here For The Moment

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Here For The Moment episodes

  • S2 Ep34: Eric Atria Lets Go Of Expectation For The Moment with Collin
    Our guest today is Eric Atria. Eric is a man of many talents—you may know him as the supreme bassist and showman in bands such as Morningbell, The Adult Boys Thunderband, and The Shitty Beatles (who happen to have a show coming up at The Wooly on Saturday, August 8, 2026 so mark your calendars). Eric is ambitious, he’s bold. During the pandemic he decided he’d learn Japanese woodworking, a huge endeavor--not only did he learn it, he got pretty damn good at it. He also makes mini documentaries just for fun—he made one recently about the music scene here in Gainesville in the early 2000s, which his band, Morningbell, helped build. Eric and his wife and bandmate Stacie (who will one day join us on the podcast if I have anything to say about it), are fantastic parents, always putting forth energy and enthusiasm to stoke the fires of their children’s passions, creativity, and imagination. Eric also believes in giving back to his community. For as long as I’ve known him, he’s been a public defender here in Alachua—that is, up until about 6 months ago when he announced he was running for Alachua County judge. That election is in August, so keep your eyes peeled for Eric’s name on your ballot. 
    Thank you so much for finding your way to be here for this moment with us today. Enjoy. 
    1 hr 1 min
  • S2 Ep33: Leo Castronovo Finds A Way To Be Here For The Moment with Collin

    This is Here For The Moment, a podcast that gives me an excuse to have and record conversations with my community of friends, family, and neighbors. We may not be intergalactically famous, but we’re no less inspiring and no less impactful on the world. Plus, I have my own selfish reasons. I know that one day, when I’m old and tired of TV and the news, hopefully wise enough to avoid scrolling myself into oblivion, I will dig up these recordings—some of which I’ll never share on the podcast—and I will delight in their beauty. So really I’m like a squirrel, hoarding away nourishment for winter, leaving myself a trail of episodes to help me find my way back to these precious moments with my community. Right here and right now, I am Collin Whitlock of the Show & Tell Neighborhood, and this podcast is Here For The Moment. 

    Our guest today is Leo Castronovo, an inspired creative with the rare and coveted gifts of ambition and follow through. He’s a sculptor, painter, designer, stop-motion animator, writer, dungeon master, baker, who knows what else? Also, he’s 12 years old. This kid is a real piece of work, and I should know—I’ve had the pleasure of tutoring/mentoring Leo for the last five years or so and we’re still teaching each other something new every week. This moment you’re here for is a brief glimpse into the sort of teaching environment Leo and I have crafted for one another. 

    A warning to the listener, our discussion delves deep into spoiler territory for quite a few shows—Stranger Things, mostly, but also at least one major spoiler for The Wire, a few minor plot points of Lost, and finally, spoilers for Shera and the Princesses of Power. Thank you for finding a way to be here for this moment with Leo and me today.  

    1 hr
  • S2 Ep32: Find A Way Finds A Way To Be Here For The Moment, with Jenna Horner, Katie Levy & Mike McVicar, Maggie Clifford, Ian Buhler, Andre Anderson, and Collin Whitlock
    Welcome to the first episode of Season 2... which is the last episode of Find A Way... but also the first episode of Here For The Moment. Confused? To make it plain and simple, we've changed the name of the podcast. Find A Way has found its way to a new name--Here For The Moment. In this episode, I have a few brief conversations with former guests Jenna Horner, Katie Levy & Mike McVicar, Maggie Clifford, Ian Buhler, and future guest, Andre Anderson, in which we discuss the change, reflect on the moment, and journey forward into Season 2 together. 
    58 min
  • S1 Ep31: Hailey Hillman Finds A Way To Carry The Light of the Divine Within With Collin: Part 2
    This is part 2 of my conversation with Hailey Hillman--an open book, an impassioned advocate for the divine light inside us all, a natural born nurturer, a birth doula and photographer with a love for the outdoors and therapeutic horticulture. To her children, River and Ike, Hailey is a stouthearted protector and loving mom. To her husband, Chris (whom she married two months after this conversation), she is a beacon of light and long awaited soul mate. To me and our community, Hailey is a supportive friend who has no desire for small talk if there’s a chance to dig deep into what’s really important and that alone makes me feel safe in my own skin. It is my pleasure to share a beautiful conversation we had together back in March of 2025. This episode marks the end of the first Season of Find A Way with Collin Whitlock. Thank you for finding your way here this year. Season 2 arrives in January of 2026. 
    1 hr 45 min
  • S1 Ep30: Hailey Hillman Finds A Way To Carry The Light of the Divine Within With Collin: Part 1
    Our guest this week is Hailey Hillman--an open book, an impassioned advocate for the divine light inside us all, a natural born nurturer, a birth doula and photographer with a love for the outdoors and therapeutic horticulture. To her children, River and Ike, Hailey is a stouthearted protector and loving mom. To her husband, Chris (whom she married two months after this conversation), she is a beacon of light and long awaited soul mate. To me and our community, Hailey is a supportive friend who has no desire for small talk if there’s a chance to dig deep into what’s really important and that alone makes me feel safe in my own skin. It is my pleasure to share a beautiful conversation we had together back in March of 2025. Thank you for finding your way here today. Enjoy.
    58 min
  • S1 Ep29: Dr. Maggie Clifford Finds A Way To Have A Multifaceted Intellectual Resonance With Collin, PART 2
    Our guest today is Dr. Maggie Clifford. Singer, songwriter, teacher, producer, writer, musician in residence at the Arts in Medicine program at UF Shands, and a passionate and trend bucking mother, Maggie’s brilliance travels at the speed of wonderment. She is a delightful companion on any exploration of curiosity, as you will soon find out for yourself.

    This conversation was recorded on St. Patrick’s day in 2025, a criminally long delay to reach you, for which I apologize. Please accept this wonderful conversation as my peace offering with the added bonus of the Find A Way exclusive release of Maggie's new single, "I Can Pretend."

    Thank you for finding your way here today. Enjoy.  

    You can find more Maggie Clifford here:

    www.maggieclifford.com

    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IvJt1Qqw6f8sYeOSjbEPb?si=9PEtHJCRQNSE1JQO-A_DWw

    Apple Music
    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/maggie-clifford/661807144

    Instagram
    @dr_mags2witches_2u
    47 min
  • S1 Ep28: Dr. Maggie Clifford Finds A Way To Have A Multifaceted Intellectual Resonance With Collin, PART 1
    Our guest today is Dr. Maggie Clifford. Singer, songwriter, teacher, producer, writer, musician in residence at the Arts in Medicine program at UF Shands, and a passionate and trend bucking mother, Maggie’s brilliance travels at the speed of wonderment. She is a delightful companion on any exploration of curiosity, as you will soon find out for yourself.

    This conversation was recorded on St. Patrick’s day in 2025, a criminally long delay to reach you, for which I apologize. Please accept this wonderful conversation as my peace offering with the added bonus of the Find A Way exclusive release of Maggie's new single, "I Can Pretend."

    Thank you for finding your way here today. Enjoy.  

    You can find more Maggie Clifford here:

    www.maggieclifford.com

    Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/2IvJt1Qqw6f8sYeOSjbEPb?si=9PEtHJCRQNSE1JQO-A_DWw

    Apple Music
    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/maggie-clifford/661807144

    Instagram
    @dr_mags2witches_2u
    1 hr 11 min
  • S1 Ep27: Larsen McBride Finds A Way To Wonder If He’s Totally Wrong With Collin, Part 2
    This is a conversation for the record. This is a travel log documenting a community on a hero’s journey through a dark wood, and it begins and ends with curiosity. This is a podcast, but really, it’s just an excuse for me to dig in and connect with somebody. This is Find A Way. 

    Welcome to part two of my conversation with Larsen McBride. In about ten minutes, I'm about to have my mind blown. Thankfully, Larsen helps me pick up the pieces and journey onward. 

    Thank you for finding your way here today. Enjoy! 
    50 min
  • S1 Ep26: Larsen McBride Finds A Way To Wonder If He's Totally Wrong With Collin, Part 1
    This is a conversation for the record. This is a travel log documenting a community on a hero’s journey through a dark wood, and it begins and ends with curiosity. This is a podcast, but really, it’s just an excuse for me to dig in and connect with somebody. This is Find A Way. 

    Our guest this week is my friend and neighbor, Larsen McBride. Aside from being an enlightened music aficionado as well as a gifted musician, Larsen is a professional natural scientist—his job title is literally Scientist III, and the jury’s out on whether he ever wants to be a Scientist IV because he belongs out in the woods and the fields, not behind a desk. In my phone, Larsen’s nickname is "Planta Claus" because of his penchant for gifting friends and neighbors various trees, herbs, and native flora, all for the good of the network. He’ll help you plant them, too. Buckle up folks, because after this conversation, you just may never think about your relationship to nature the same way again. 

    Thanks for finding your way here today. Enjoy.
    57 min
  • S1 Ep25: Clark Durant Finds A Way To The Pathless Path With Collin (Part 2)
    Welcome to the second part of my conversation with musician, entrepreneur, political/peace scientist, and teacher, Clark Durant. Clark is a wonderful soul to explore with. He’s chock full of wisdom, both ancient and modern. He’s a thoughtful dad who models self care and curiosity to his children. He’s energized and energizing, which makes him an invaluable member of our community. Through his company, Thrive Circle, he helps others tread the path of self-improvement one step at a time. Thank you, Clark, for sitting down with me. And thank you, listener for finding your way here today. Enjoy.  
    1 hr 20 min

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This is Here For The Moment, a podcast that gives me an excuse to archive important moments and conversations with my community of friends, family, and neighbors. We may not be intergalactically…