Just Dumb Enough Podcast

I love writing for my own enjoyment, but many people do it for a living. Some of these people write a dozen books a year, only to put someone else's name on it.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Doug Crowe. Doug founded and runs a company specializing in "ghostwriting". It's not journalism for the dead, although that would also be super cool, it's writing out books and novels for people who have a story and money, but no extra time. These ghost writers work tirelessly to ensure that every book they touch can reach a wider audience and have a meaningful impact.

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Let's either start writing, or start getting paid for our writing!

It seems almost counter intuitive to be a career writer who never gets credit for their own work, but considering the average book sales topping out before you sell 300 copies: It is actually much more profitable to write for people who already have money and a story.

In other news, August is now here and the rankings have updated just a little:

1. The United States, led by New York, Illinois, and California. 

Ghana did beat New Zealand in a last minute victory for July. 

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That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! 

As a global culture obsessed with cults, we know very little about what it's truly like to be in one; much less what it takes to escape and start a normal life for yourself.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Gabriel Milon. Gabriel was born into a very famous Christianity based cult, and by the time he tried to make a normal life: He had to rebuild who he was from the ground up. It's not all black cloaks and daggers with human sacrifice, but it is an absolutely enlightening and engaging story, so stick around!

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This story of escape and a successful life after is really something that makes me feel good and hopeful, but for as much as we touched on: There is hours more content about the darkness and depravity behind the Children of God cult. Honestly, I don't think there is a solid reason for this show to dive into the worst of the worst. If you found this episode entertaining, use it as a springboard to seek out other shows like "Last Podcast on the Left" who did a full five part series on the inner workings.

In other news, July is almost over and the rankings have updated just a little:

1. The United States, now led by New York, California, and Texas. 

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! 

I think the phrase "I'm a little OCD" has been said by most of the people on the planet at some point in time, but it's truly understood by very few. Our expert today will explain why no one has ever been just a little bit OCD.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Chris Mason. Chris struggled with obsessive compulsive disorder for decades before finding a way out. He's here to share what the disorder actually is, how it manifests, and the path he found to escape it.

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Let's try to do an intro!

The amount I learned about OCD in this interview really didn't sink in until I heard it all again while editing. So if there are topics you've enjoyed, go back and re-listen to get even more out of it.

In other news, July is rolling onward and the rankings have updated a little:

1. The United States, now led by New York, Texas, and Pennsylvania.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!

Did you know that legally speaking: Only one group of individuals in a Non Profit Organization cannot make a profit? That seems wrong, but it's just one of the many things which surprised me in talking to our expert today.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

Sorry for the delay in episode from Monday to Tuesday, my original episode had some major audio problems that require more attention.

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Let's work for free... maybe.

It seems so unusual that a board member of a potentially large company cannot get paid, but I feel like it has to be that way in order to keep any honesty in the system.

In other news, July is rolling onward and the rankings have updated a little:

1. The United States, Still led by New York, Texas, and Oregon.

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That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! 

Would you say you're in the top 30% of happy people, the bottom 20% of unhappy people, or somewhere in that middle 50%?

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Teresa Greco. Teresa is a woman of many careers from magazines to counseling, with a heartfelt specialization in helping people to find happiness. She's here today to show how she found her way from the bottom 20 to the top 30, and what that did for her life.

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Let's find happiness!

Let's practice some gratitude now that we know it's so good for us. I'll go first. I'm thankful that my equipment's back to working condition, I'm glad that the weather here has been so warm lately, and I'm grateful for each of you that listens to this show. Quick break now so you can do yours...

Hopefully you did it and I'm not just Dora talking to the silent room. In other news, July is rolling forward and the rankings have updated a little:

1. The United States, now led by New York, Texas, and Oregon.

Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at: Www.MagicMind.Com/JustDumb20 or entering the code JustDumb20 for up to 48% of your first subscription or 20% off any order.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! 

Some people might squirrel away cash in their sock drawer or mattress, or even a freezer if you just moved to the big city. But most people keep the bulk of their hard earned money in either savings or checking accounts. All of these have the same issue however: They don't do anything to protect you from inflation.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is Andrew Parrillo. Andrew is an investment advisor with about five decades of experience, and while this episode shouldn't be considered advice for legal reasons: it is absolutely chalk full of invaluable information. Because we're trying to break down really technical details, it can get a little dry. But make no mistake, I understand money and investing more from this interview than probably any other I've done. Don't be afraid to take notes if you've got free hand.

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Let's make money by saving money!

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It's wild to think that 1% could make such a difference, but even paying that 1% to gain an additional 5% a year would be well worth it versus a savings account that earns you a dollar a year (or less).

In other news, July is upon us and the rankings are all new:

1. The United States, now led by Texas, Illinois, and Virginia.

Special thanks to Magic Mind for their continued support of the show and my new Japanese Ceremonial Grade Matcha cravings. Get yours at:

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! 

So much of this show's audience has been curious about autism, and I'm delighted to bring an expert today who has grown up with autism first hand.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Sam Mitchell. Sam is the host of the Autism Rocks and Rolls Podcast and was diagnosed with high functioning autism at age 4, a diagnosis he wholly agrees with, but dislikes as a term. You'll also hear why he's not pro-cure and what exactly that means in regards to modern treatments.

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Let's not say we need a cure.

In other news, June's rankings have not changed a whole lot:

1. The United States, still led by Virginia, New York, and California.

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That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! 

Have you ever seen anyone with perfectly circular bruises out in public? It might be from a softball, or maybe some freak accident with a big glass orb; but most likely: It's from a medical practice called "Cupping".

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Dr. Tom Ingegno. Tom is a super fun guy with over two decades of experience in various medical practices that date 

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Let's get some weird shaped marks!

As a follow up to the episode, I did in fact buy my own kit for about 20 bucks. It  has been really easy to use and absolutely helpful for me. I thought the bruises it leaves behind would be uncomfortable, but I actually barely even feel them. Give it a shot if you're feeling curious like I was.

In other news, June's rankings are updated:

1. The United States, led by Virginia, New York, and California.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!

Narcissus was born in Ancient Greece, and was one day warned that he would live a long life as long as 'he never knows himself.' As he reached his teenage years, the handsome youth never found anyone that could pull his heartstrings, instead, he left in his wake a long trail of distressed and broken-hearted maidens. Then, one day, he chanced to see his own reflection in a pool of water and, thus, discovered the ultimate 

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Danu Morrigan. We've all met that person who is a little to self-absorbed. The world must revolve around them, whether they have to cry or scream or be silent to get their way. But what exactly is wrong with them? Danu is here today to teach us all about the sneaky Narcissistic Personality Disorder or NPD. She'll tell us what it is, what it means, what it's like to be raised by someone with it, and ultimately how to go no contact. It's a far cry from the fable of Narcissus who was so entranced by his own beauty that he died, but in some ways that story still feels kind of accurate.

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Let's not be self absorbed people!

Do you know any narcissists? I've certainly known a few, and it makes me wonder if I went no contact far later than I should have. Tell me your experience and maybe we'll have successfully learned together!

In other news, June is officially here and the rankings are all new:

1. The United States, led by New York, New Jersey, and California.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!

What is the thing you would do if money wasn't an issue? I know that's an unusual way to lead in an episode, but I'm genuinely curious.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. 

My guest today is Corey Poirier. Corey is the founder of BLU Talks, and a very successful speaker; not to mention a New York Times best selling author. He's here today to share what he found when he embarked on following his passion. This "Vitamin P" as he calls it is the real secret to getting through the horror show that is life. And it might not end up being your purpose, but it's a strong shove in the right direction.

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Let's take our vitamin P!

Feel free to share with me what you love doing, especially now that the interview is over and you have heard how much I love to hear from all of you out there in the audience.

In other news, May is just about over and the rankings are mostly final in this last week:

1. The United States, now led by California, Oregon, and New York.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode!