Inner Monster Podcast

Someone killed my dog, and I've got a rifle and anger to deal with it. Then, I find who's to blame, and things get ugly..

In this episode, I dive into the Scottish mythology of the Nuckelavee, a terrifying horse-human hybrid from your nightmares. We'll look at this frightful spirit as well as its weakness, which brings me to the topic of boundaries. I'll share how my lack of boundaries has hampered my life, and why boundaries can be such gifts - even when you're telling people no. We'll look at the importance of boundaries in our lives, and I'll share a framework about how to think about boundaries with those you're seeking to serve. 

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Show notes:

Show Up Hard - book by Shannon Weber

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

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I'm wasted after my bachelor party, and my friend is filling up with gas when I hear something in the tree line..

I don't know why I'm drunk again in this episode's story, but today I explore a monster from the Philippines, the manananggal. It's another take on belonging, but more so how by separating ourselves into compartments, we're actively attacking spaces of belonging. I dive into what it means to code-switch, when it might be necessary, and how we can create a world where everyone can be their whole selves.

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Codebreakers - where we're creating spaces of belonging for youth

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

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It's late, I'm drunk, and I'm lost in Greece when I stumble upon a stranger who looks a bit off..

This episode I explore the minotaur, the half-man, half-bull creature from Greek mythology fame. Not only do I dive into the myth and potential origins for this creature, but I use it to frame the theme of exclusion. I differentiate between bad exclusion and potentially good exclusion, and how clarifying who and how you're excluding people can be beneficial as a company or brand.  

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Show notes:

Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore

Diffusion of Innovation, explained

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

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I'm out hiking in the forests of Japan, when I come across a BBQ that I don't want to be a part of..

This episode I take a peek at the stock villain from Japanese mythology, the oni. I think oni are generally misunderstood, which brings me to the topic of the day, which is empathy, especially for those who you might disagree with. I differentiate between empathy and sympathy, and talk about why empathy is so hot in the personal development sphere these days, and how powerful it can be. 

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Show notes:

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

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Exhausted from the concert, I drive my friends home on a deserted highway late at night when something appears in my headlights...

This episode I share a true story about my run in with something mysterious, and we dive into the realm of uncertainty. I share some background on why uncertainty scares us, as well as new ways we can think about uncertainty, decision making, and running experiments. 

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Show notes:

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

Barthes' codes

Thinking in Bets by Annie Duke (on Amazon)

Simon Sinek's talk on Starting with Why

Spotlight Trust

Lisa's blog on Dabbling vs. Experiments

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Exhausted, I crawl into bed, but find a sinister surprise waiting for me in my closet..

This week we take a look at the long line of bogeys - the creatures that inhabit scary stories told to children to scare them into good behavior. I share some of my favorites and then dive into the very essence of why these stories are so pervasive - fear. I then talk about the evolution of fear, how it plays out in our day-to-day lives, and explore one of my greatest fears and how I got over it, and what courage might look like. 

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Show notes:

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

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It's time for a different type of horror story - one that's real...

In this week's episode, in celebration of International Women's Day, I'm encouraging you to go listen to podcasts or other media by women creators. Dudes, if that's too much of a lift for you, you're going to have a BLAST with my rant if you stick around. Seriously, go support women and donate to great causes linked below!

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Show notes:

World Economic Forum Gender Gap 2020 Report

The Will to Change by bell hooks (support your local library or bookstore!)

La Casa De Las Madres

RAINN

Asian Women's Shelter

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

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I find some weird, creepy spiders in my basement, and I realize that those are the least of my problems...

In this week's episode, we'll look at the ancient Roman myth of Arachne, the first spider ever. After we go into the actual myth of Arachne, I'll dive into the idea of enrollment - getting others onboard with your ideas. With practical advice on how to get better at changing the minds of others, I'll also introduce something I call identity assets, which are key to understand when negotiating or selling or generally interacting with people. 

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Show notes:

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

Episode 7 - The Lambton Worm

Episode 2 - Demonic Pacts

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I'm awaken by the eruption of a volcano, which is even worse than it initially sounds..

In this week's episode, we'll venture into the myths and legends of Peru, where we'll look at the giant volcanic creature known as the cherufe. I talk human sacrifices, how hot magma is, and also why I hate summer as a season. This brings me to talking about how much our environment impacts us, and I offer up not only why thinking about our environment is so important, but some processes to start changing challenging environments into supportive ones. 

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Show notes:

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

Earthquake, goats, and explosion SFX by Mike Koenig via soundbible.com

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I'm on a yacht excursion this time (I guess I'm into boating or something) when I'm confronted by a new passenger..

In this week's episode I'll share the Japanese mythological tale around the samebito - aka sharkman, and we'll explore why it's human nature to judge things based on their appearances. I also take a jab at paying for marriage via bride price (I mistakenly refer to it as a dowry), talk about my own prejudices and shortcomings, and offer a simple first step in trying to eliminate our biases and assumptions.

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Show notes:

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

Water and foghorn SFX by Daniel Simon via soundbible.com

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