Inner Monster Podcast

I'm on vacation at a cabin rental when something completely unexpected flies out of the sky..

In this week's episode, I introduce the Flying Head, an evil spirit in the Iroquois and Wyandot mythology. It's a biter, and not in a good way, but it's consistency in its actions (even when it leads to its own demise) inspired me to talk about consistency and how we can develop stronger alignment in our words, behavior, and thoughts. Enjoy the tough questions this week!

PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!

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Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," by Al Gilliom.

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The port's a mess, an whole fleet of government dogs are after me, and the only way out I can see is through the ritual...

Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!

PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!

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Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "I. Letting Go" by Al Gilliom.

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Visiting a museum with a mummy, I notice something strange about the bandaged corpse, and then things get interesting..

This week I look at the Egyptian mummy monster myth, a true fact that's more horrific than the fiction, and the idea of what it means to be special and unique and insignificant at the same time. Also, I offer a new way to think about how we're all snowflakes - but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! You can get your copy here!

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Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2" and "IV. Joy" by Al Gilliom.

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Sponsored by:

My Patrons! - First listens without ads, creepy art, and more!  Join today!

The Future is Trust - A practical book on how to build trust. Now on sale on Amazon! 

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I find myself chilling in my room in Tokyo, when a knock comes at my 7th floor window...

This week I share with you the interesting story of the Nukekubi, another Japanese creature which is basically a flying vampire head. Wild! I talk about the need for structures in our lives, and offer a practical guide to solving for systems-level problems. Wowza!

PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! Kindle pre-orders are up (and on sale through June 11) right here. Go buy ten (since it's only $0.99 cents for the pre-order..and the price will go up to $10 afterwards!) 

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Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly" by Al Gilliom.

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A swim in New Zealand takes a turn for the worst when something really, really big emerges from it's cave...

This week's episode looks as Hotu-Puku, a supernatural giant lizard-like thing hailing from Maori mythology. After we talk about the myth of Hotu-puku, I dive into fighting shortsightedness in decision-making through humility, systems, and a few other strategies that widen the lens at which you might look at problems. 

Mark your calendars for Inner Monster Mondays for new episodes every week, or sign up here for email notifications!

PS - I co-authored a book on building trust! Kindle pre-orders are up (and on sale through June 11) right here. Go buy ten!

Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

Tuataras - awesome lizards

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly" by Al Gilliom.

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I hear a noise in my son's bedroom, and find something very, very wrong...

In this week's episode, I'll talk about the terrifying bogeyman from Portugal, El Coco (aka El Cuco and El Cucuy). This shifty creature, featured in HBO's The Outsider, gets me thinking about adaptation and how being flexible can set you up for success. I then offer some practical thoughts on how to improve your adaptability. 

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Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

Wonder Goblin's version of El Cuco

Bogeys - EP 25

La Llorona - Quitting - EP 11 - a deeper dive into sunk costs

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," and "The (Un)Caged Butterfly" by Al Gilliom.

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I'm on a nice hike in the English countryside, when a very upset cow decides it's angry with me...

In this week's episode, we dive into the mythology behind the Dun Cow (cue how now brown cow jokes), a magical, milk-producing, rampaging beast. From there, we'll explore how clarity could have helped the cow survive, and the need for clarity in communication. I'll share three of the biggest barriers to clear communication, as well as how we might think of improving our clarity. 

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Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

EP 28 - The Minotaur and Exclusion

Margo Aaron on The First 10 podcast

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "II. A Place of Peace (Star's Song)" by Al Gilliom.

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I'm on the scene of a huge car crash, when something unexpected pops out of one of the cars...

Today I'll introduce you to Uath Mac Imoman, a side-character in Irish mythology that has a very special power that a very well-known Arthurian story you may have read in English class was based upon. I talk about honor, what it looks like today, and why we should strive to have it. I also raise the question around whether or not others have it and when we should be honorable and when we might want to bounce.

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Show notes:

Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

Through the Woods by Emily Carroll

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "II. A Place of Peace (Star's Song)" by Al Gilliom.

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I'm just trying to get home to eat my pizza when a garden-variety creature turns out not-so-garden-variety..

Big thanks to Greg Knox for the suggestion of doing an episode of Ratatoskr, the unicorn-like squirrel messenger hailing from Norse mythology. This week's episode dives into this smack-talking rodent, which leads me to discuss how to deal with online trolls and general things that provoke you. I share my own history with angry verbal sparring matches online, and share the practical steps I've taken to get better at taking control over not only if I engage but how I do so. 

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Want a topic or creature covered in the podcast along with a shout-out?  Let me know: [email protected]

Episode 3 - Kuchisake Onna - Narratives

Rain Dove on Instagram

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2," "IV. Joy," "The (Un)Caged Butterfly," and "II. A Place of Peace (Star's Song)" by Al Gilliom.

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Gather round the campfire, as I've got a story to tell that, cross my heart, is 100% true, and I barely lived to tell the tale...

In this episode, I look at the fearsome critter known as the Hidebehind, which, no surprise here, hides behind things. I dive into the origins and the larger collection of fearsome critters and the magic of storytelling as a transition into the topic of today - finding happiness in the process. I share my mindset around being an elite Skee-Ball competitor and how I stay positive even in the face of defeat. From there I look at all the ways focusing on the process can improve happiness in life.  

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Brewskee-Ball - the Skee-Ball league I roll in

Mastering the Basics - book by Dean Karrel

"The Inner Monster Podcast theme v.2"and "IV. Joy,"  by Al Gilliom.

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