Paul Chek has had an immeasurable impact on how I see the world of true health, and that has been especially profound in the realm of competition.

It is easy to be swept up in the hype of winning (and winning by any means) in this world that values it above all else. But what if we were to focus less on the avoidance of losing, in favor of leaning into new discoveries?

This is a massive transition for inner-standing our potential progress in any endeavor. If we appreciate that our most invigorating competition is with ourself of yesterday, then WE NEVER LOSE!

Please follow me on this thought exploration of inspiring WINNERS & LEARNERS

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Imagine a billionaire playboy - the envy of everyone and the ire of their insecurities - in a room that cannot possibly hold his mind or his soul. He holds forth, incredulously passionate in the face of a sinful proclamation, and lets loose a profound response to the inanity he's confronting...

Commonly referred to as "The Money Speech", this excerpt from Atlas Shrugged - produced from the ingenious mind of the author, Ayn Rand - is an experience in and of itself.

When I read this book for the first time nearly eight years ago, I could not even remotely appreciate the depth and wisdom of this philosophy. All these years later, after my own experiences working in the world, earning money, trying to comprehend the ideas of value and effort, the words declaimed by Francisco d'Anconia have grooved an even deeper impact on my education.

I hope that this might spark a fire of curiosity for those who have not read this novel; for those of you who have, I hope I can do justice to your memory of this speech.

For a full transcript of the speech, visit this link to Capitalism Magazine.

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Kate wears many hats on her red-head, but what stands out is her dedication to inner-standing Nature. On her podcast Mind Body & Soil, Kate speaks with profound reverence for natural cycles, our interactions with the Earth, community, self-realization, and importantly, she invites her guests to partake in outstanding conversations of detail and depth.

Her evolution as a person and creator is quite remarkable: From an upbringing in Colorado fraught with anxiety and instability, to a stubborn choice to become vegan at an early age, to finding her husband at twenty-one years old and proceeding to found a butcher shop and then operate a farm, she is a testament to how non-linear our lives usually are. She now channels her lived experience into educating people about butchery, raising ruminants, returning to humble respect for nature's designs, and curating podcasts with people from all walks of life to grow our collective consciousness. 

We aimed to deliver an intimate conversation and exploration of ideas that are mutually interesting, but also universally relevant. I share her keen awareness for the interconnectedness our minds, physical forms, and our natural world; all of which sustain us individually and collectively. In my opinion, her gifts of time and attention surpassed my standards of what makes a podcast really great.

I encourage you to follow Kate's work as host of the Mind, Body, Soil Podcast - available on Spotify + Apple Podcasts. (Other links to her connections and projects can be found here.)

In this edifying and entertaining intersation, Kate and I cover:

• "Something magical happens when we travel outside our comfort zones"
• The many hats Kate wears - and how they're fitting these days
• What is regenerative farming?
• How to cultivate observation
• The cycles of life, bodies, nature
• Kate's childhood embattled by pharmaceuticals and uncertainty
• Infertility of plants, animals, and humans
• Kate's mentors and influences
• Human technologies to aid our digestion
• How Kate defines relationship success for herself
• Lessons of life and death from caring for ruminants
• Plenty of person sharing from both of us!

Further resources to explore from our discussion:

• Kate's inaugural episode
• Kate's podcast with her husband, Josh
• Kate's interview of Brian Sanders, Founder of Sapiens and creator of @food.lies on Instagram, an exceptional nutrition education page
• Maureen Murdock, Heroine's Journey Arc
• Of Boys and Men by Richard Reeves
• Selected Work of Fred Provenza
• Food Lies
• Sapien - True Health through Evolutionary Principles and Modern Science

Thank you for listening to "Who's to Say? with Tom Foolery". This was a terrific start to this new year of more guest-oriented podcasts, and to have Kate as a connection has been a highlight of this endeavor. Please leave a rating for the show and this episode, and subscribe to the channel so you can stay up to date on series, intersations, and solocasts.

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As a student of the game, this year's Australian Open was quite emotional and super entertaining.

The most compelling storyline was Novak Djokovic's path to the Final. Injury, intrigue, and recent history made his path through the draw a phenomenal drama. Now the victor of 10 (!) Australian Opens and TWENTY-TWO GRAND SLAMS, Novak occupies the loftiest heights of the game, alongside his Spanish rival who is also suffering from injury, Rafael Nadal.

I wanted to let my raw emotions run a little bit as I recap and revel in this victory, because simply put: the man deserves to be honored for his strength of character.

From historic statistics to luck of the draw, here is my way of continuing the celebration of tennis' greatest champion.

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Three years ago today, Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gigi, with a group of friends, perished in a helicopter crash. 

This podcast is not a forensic explanation of what happened, nor is it a statistical analysis of Kobe's career... 

My form of tribute is to share the unforgettable lessons that Kobe taught me from afar, during his athletic career, and more importantly afterward, as a father, husband, creator, soul...

Kobe lives on because his impact - on and off the court - was transcendent. 

To learn more about why I think he earned his position as a genuine role model, please listen to this episode of "Who's to Say? with Tom Foolery'

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For once I will give ground to a disclaimer: I am not a doctor/dietician/nutritionist/licensed physician of any variety. What I am presenting in this body of work is a synthesis of the thoroughly investigated and highly effective efforts of Weston A. Price and the foundation in his illustrious name. 

This is not to serve as medical advice, but instead, as a presentation to promote a sustainable perspective of how we can nourish ourselves AND heal the Earth that provides our abundance.

I have to say that the trope to "eat healthy" is much too vague to be worth anything in the arena of advice. What makes something healthy? How often and how much? Where do I find these healthy foods? What is safe to eat in its present forms?

I may not answer the depths of those questions in this first episode, but suffice it to say that this exploration into these principles will be a reliable roadmap for any journey toward vitality and long-life.

My recent visit to a local regenerative farm was a delightful mirror to this endeavor: connecting with the humans who invest their money, sweat, wisdom into cultivating the genuine nutrients that give us more than energy. I will be sharing more about this visit, but it was a special experience to be in the element of an organic, regenerative farm that honors these traditions set forth by Dr. Price.

In this episode, I cover:

• The origins of Dr. Price's conclusions
• Timeless dietary principles, courtesy of WAPF
• Dangers of modern food production
• Hierarchy of sourcing
• The essential vitamins
• Grocery shopping + cooking recommendations

Resources to take advantage of:

• Weston A. Price Foundation's Informational Booklet (PDF)
• How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy
• Selina Delangre (Selina Naturally): The Salt of the Earth on Living 4D with Paul Chek
• Selina Naturally: Sea Salts, Spices, Supplements and more

Thank you for listening to Who's to Say? with Tom Foolery. This topic is ongoing and will include even more useful takeaways as we dive deeper into the soil and source!

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This 2023 season has a wealth of intrigue and drama yet to unfold...

The year "begins" in Melbourne Park with the first Grand Slam, the sensational Australian Open. While a handful of tournaments will have already take place by the time the AO main draw kicks off on Monday January 16th, the players and fans all feel as though the two weeks Down Under light the fuse for the fireworks that will last all year long (and literally throughout those two weeks).

I often steer clear of predictions, but with a surfeit of young players poised to breakthrough into the Slams and elite competitions, I am willing and able to lay out my favorites and anticipate some key maturations. In addition, I address some of the complexities the pros must navigate throughout any season, as well as the classic debates surrounding the Greats and who will be brazen enough to dethrone them.

Some highlights in this episode:

• Impact of injuries/last year's schedule
• Elo Rankings > ATP rankings
• Young guns DOMINATING the top tier
• Americans poised to rise and reclaim the stage
• What Adelaide showed us
• Rafa, Novak, and the field

Shoutout once more to Jeff Sackmann at tennisabstract.com for the data + Elo rankings. (Check out my interview with Jeff, Episode #20 / Tennis Show #3). As always, thanks for sharing my interests and following these topics.

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I beseech YOU - informed, rational, free, curious people - to consider the facts re-presented in this series with an open mind. If instead of saying "This isn't true!" you asked, "Is this true? How do I know if it's true?", then you might surprise even yourself with what the possibilities are in reality...

This episode begins with commentary on the adversarial relationship between scientific materialism and nature, as well as the possible explanations for why some of the most influential people in public office made such poor choices in the face of decades of evidence. Furthermore, I cover the sequence of events beginning in January 2020 - the first reported cases in U.S. of c19 - to support the arguments against the emerging cry: "We didn't know any better at the time!" In fact, there were those who knew better, or who at least offered some skepticism and willingness to contend with the prevailing suggestions, and were consequently silence and discredited.

My only disclaimers are that 1) I do not claim these facts as first-hand knowledge, and 2) I do not seek any reprimands or restitution for  malign or ignorant actions of people of influence. This is all about expanding our field of our awareness so that we can learn from our mistakes, together.

This series is primarily sourced from the work of Peter Breggin, MD and Ginger Ross Breggin, COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We are The Prey. Their book is the singular, comprehensive account of the complex layers of the C19 Theater. It was published in 2022 with a remarkable scope of background information on the recent history of gain of function research, vaccine developments, and public health initiatives that became the soap box for much of the narrative. I am so grateful to people like the Breggins who have committed their valuable time and expertise to the enlightenment of people kept in the dark about their health choices.

Please enjoy this second installment of Hindsight in 2020.

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I beseech YOU - informed, rational, free, curious people - to consider the facts re-presented in this series with an open mind. If instead of saying "This isn't true!" you asked, "Is this true? How do I know if it's true?", then you might surprise even yourself with what the possibilities are in reality...

This episode is dedicated to the recent context surrounding research and the evolution of C19, as well as the introduction of several key players in this drama. In addition, the sequence of events that led up to January 2020 are tied together in an effort to display a bigger story than a novel pathogen rearing its ugly head out of nowhere...

My only disclaimers are that 1) I do not claim these facts as first-hand knowledge, and 2) I do not seek any reprimands or restitution for the malign actions of people of influence. This is all about expanding our field of our awareness so that we can learn from our mistakes, together.

This series is primarily sourced from the work of Peter Breggin, MD and Ginger Ross Breggin, COVID-19 and the Global Predators: We are The Prey. Their book is the singular, comprehensive account of the complex layers of the C19 Theater. It was published in 2022 with a remarkable scope of background information on the recent history of gain of function research, vaccine developments, and public health initiatives that became the soap box for much of the narrative. I am so grateful to people like the Breggins who have committed their valuable time and expertise to the enlightenment of people kept in the dark about their health choices.

Please enjoy this first installment of Hindsight in 2020. 

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This is a preview of my upcoming series, Hindsight in 2020.

It is said that to know where we are going, we must first know where we've been. But what happens when we cannot agree on where we've been OR where we want to go?

This (somewhat) brief preview sheds light on the dis-ease that has preoccupied our collective consciousness since early 2020. What we knew, when, and how have been topics of great debate, and I would like to toss my notes into the ring...

Please share this episode to ignite the interest of others. I am always open to feedback and suggestions to help this lesson resonate with as many as possible.

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