In the past few years, billions of dollars have been spent on homelessness in the LA county alone, yet the impact is questionable at best. The numbers have not changed and the root cause is missed by many.



In this episode we dive into a topic near and dear to my heart, trauma, recovery and in particular, homelessness, the root cause and what each and every one of us can do about it.



About Jason

Jason Robison is the Chief Program Officer for SHARE! the Self-Help And Recovery Exchange and has over 17 years of experience in Peer Services, education, recovery, housing and health.



SHARE! provides safe places for people to recover, including two self-help recovery centers which host 130 self-help support groups each week, a Peer-run Respite Home, SHARE! Collaborative Housing - affordable, resident-run houses - and referrals to more than 12,000 self-help support groups in Los Angeles County. Jason helped design SHARE!’s Advanced Peer Specialist Training which has trained and placed over 500 Peers in Peer Specialist positions in 28 California since 2016. SHARE worked with OSHPD, SAMHSA and the University of Texas El Paso to implement the Supervision of the Peer Workforce Project which trained supervisors of Peer Services.



Jason also serves on the Board of Directors for CAMHPRO and is the Co-Chair of the National Recovery Month Steering Committee.



SHARE! Web

SHARE! on Instagram

SHARE on Facebook

SHARE! on YouTube

SHARE Twitter



Thank you,

Robert De Pinto

Traver Boehm is the author of Today I Rise, and Man UNcivilized. He’s a two time TEDx speaker, men’s coach and the founder of the UNcivilized Men’s Movement. This movement is radically redefining the way men around the globe experience their masculinity by uniquely blending both primal elements of manhood with massive doses of consciousness.



Drawing upon an eclectic background ranging from professional bodyguarding and Mixed Martial Arts to Traditional Chinese Medicine and meditation, Traver also teaches people to skillfully use the inevitable pain of their lives as fuel for growth and positive change.



After publishing Today I Rise and receiving an influx of calls specifically from men, Traver began guiding men through their own journey into an actualized version masculinity by asking them these two questions:



“Are you leading or being led?” And, “What are your wounds and what are you doing to heal them?”



And the movement was born.



Now men all over the world have deemed themselves UNcivilized as they wake up to meditate, feel into their hearts, and train their bodies. Men who can fight, f**k, feed, and feel. And do all four well.



You can learn more about Taver and Man UNcivilized here:

Man UNcivilized

Traver on Instagram



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Robert DePinto

Brett Sutton may be the greatest living coach in sport today. 



- 4 Olympic Medalists (including multiple gold)

- 27 World Champions

- 105 Champions at 70.3 distance

- 93 Champions at Ironman distance



And the numbers continue to grow.  Brett has been a professional boxer, professional squash player, rugby league player and started coaching at the age of 10. Everything from swimmers (including national swim teams), greyhounds, racehorses and for the past 20+ years, he has focused on the sport of triathlon. Now he's been asked to coach China's national triathlon team.

Few, if any, have his background which enables his unique insight to the nature of animals (including humans) and what makes champions.

In this short, yet potent episode, we get a dose of the truth about our early programming, work, hardship, sacrifice, mentality, building strengths AND weaknesses, and the role of fear, from one of the best in the world.

Brett, thank you for your time. Much appreciated. Loved it.

You can learn more Brett and his training programs at:

TriSutto Web

TriSutto Instagram

TriSutto Twitter

TriSutto Facebook



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Robert De Pinto

Prior to Covid, Sherry was an international keynote speaker, television host, and multi-media expert on wellness. She was the Victorian Chair of Nutrition Australia, Melbourne President of Slow Food, and sat on boards that consulted to the Australian government on public health policy.



She moved to Northern Alberta in Nov 2020 to help care for her disabled and aging parents so that they didn't go to a nursing home. Since arriving she has become the Alberta Director for Children's Health Defense conducting over 80 interviews with doctors, nurses, scientists, and victims of mandates. She is the National Wellbeing Director for Life Force Canada and is working on a new multi-media program called Gettin Strong - For Our Kids which she would call her most critical work to date.



Sherry and I dive into her simple food philosophy and the impact this simple way to view things works and heals in the modern world.





We Are Meant to Eat Together

Eat with people whom you love and respect, who love and respect you, and who love and respect food.

Eat with people who are learning to cook, with sincerity of heart; children are a great example of this.

Eat with all your senses, masticating textures, smelling sensuous aromas, tasting luscious flavours.

Eat with people who aren’t afraid to make noises like

ummm, ahhh, and oohh.

Eat with people who aren’t afraid to make a mess, lick their fingers, clean out the bowl, and eat with their hands.

Eat after the perspiration of a rigorous jog, invigorating walk, in the lusty afterglow from a roll in the hay; it’s much healthier than smoking a cigarette.

Eat with people who laugh and smile a lot,

people who tell stories and spin yarns.

Eat with people who are generous and share. Full stop.

Eat with all your fondest memories, triumphs through tragedy,

and memories of love.

Eat with people who love to cook and eat.

Eat with people who are gracious and grateful.

Eat with people who are nonjudgmental and forgiving, who can see both sides of the story and still have an opinion.

Eat with love, passion, compassion in your heart,

and while searching your soul.

Eat with people who love life and are genuinely interested in you and the world around you.

And finally, if you eat like this and with people who do and are all these things, pleeease ... invite me for dinner.



Learn more about Shery and her programs here:

Return to Food

Return to Food ebook

Living Immunity

Sherry's interviews for CHDC



Thanks,

Robert DePinto

Rimma Boshernitsan is the Founder and CEO of DIALOGUE, a multi-disciplinary strategy advisory working at the intersection of people, technology, and society. Helping leaders make sense of the cross-sector forces acting on their business and shape them into meaningful action for growth.

We dive into the impact artists have had on life, how they are 5-10 years ahead of business innovations, and the opportunity they bring for horizontal awareness and looking at ecosystems in a whole new way, and how to cultivate the collective genius.

We also touch on dealing with censorship via personal agency, curiosity and active engagement, with personal responsibility to do the research. And optimism for the future. 



Rimma founded DIALOGUE with the conviction that connection and empathy are fundamental forces for how business shapes society. She believes that when we engage in dialogue across difference, true transformation--of business, culture and the self--is possible. DIALOGUE’s cross-disciplinary think tanks provide executives at Fortune 100 companies with deep insights, unique partnerships, and concrete tools to stay relevant today and make impactful decisions in the long-term.



Learn more about Rimma and her work at:

DIALOGUE



Thanks,

Robert DePinto

Monica has been on the front line of Australia's fight for freedom since August 2020. Most recently she is internationally recognized as Australia's first political prisoner. She spent 22 days in solitary confinement for refusing to sign draconian bail conditions. The conditions were appealed and revoked. She is now free to continue her work.

She founded an organization called 'Reignite Democracy Australia', which now offers a business directory, a social media platform, 100 community groups around the country and keeps Australians informed every day with current news and resources.

In this interview, she opens up about her personal journey of youthful mistakes, forgiveness, family, community, Church, journalism and empowering you in the fight for freedom.  



She also shares RDA's change in strategy, focused on - community, connection and building the new, including the bold ambition to create a new WHO, WEF and the like. All of which are non-elected bodies that seem to govern our lives and take our freedoms.



Naturally, you will form your own point of view, and at least here you can see more of the real Monica Smit, some of what's happened to Australia and an exciting future for us all - if we take action.

She's also working closely with political parties who respect human rights in the upcoming federal election. You can read more and connect to the reignite freedom community here.

reignitedemocracyaustralia.com.au

reignitefreedom.com

Thanks,

Robert DePinto

Life Beyond Thinking®

LifeBeyondThinking.com

Billy gives us insight to how he interprets and applies the principles of Buddhism to work and everyday life. Something he's been doing for over 20 years as a consultant and executive.

What is skillful means and how do we use that to influence the world?

Compassion, presence and wisdom.  What do they really mean and how can we use them to make our life and the lives of people around us better?  We also dive into ways to navigate the divisive 'fear' agenda pushed by today's media, as well as the upside of social media.

You can listen to it on Spotify, Apple and Stitcher and most other podcasting platforms.

Billy's bio and links to the books and media resources referenced in the podcast are below.

Upcoming podcasts include the leader of the freedom movement in Australia, as well as simple life lessons from arguably one of the most successful sporting coaches of all time.

Please contact us for any feedback, questions or requests.

Thanks,

Robert DePinto

Founder, Life Beyond Thinking®

LifeBeyondThinking.com



Books and resources referenced in this podcast:

From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life by Arthur C. Brooks

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell

Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming by Paul Hawken

The Ken  A new and balanced tech media publication

Heterodox Academy  Driving diverse thinking and ideas in education and academia

Life Beyond Thinking® A visual guide to healing, transformation and living in the freedom to flourish

Billy's favorite books that influenced how he thinks of spirituality in everyday life:

Being Dharma: The Essence of the Buddha's Teachings by Ajahn Chah

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks On Zen Meditation And Practice by Shunryu Suzuki

The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan Watts

Taming The Tiger Within: Meditations on Transforming Difficult Emotions by Thich Nhat Hanh

True Love, A Practice for Awakening The Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh

How the Swans came to the Lake - A Narrative History of Buddhism in America by Rick Fields

The Three Marriages: Reimagining Work, Self & Relationship by David Whyte



Contacting Billy

You can find him on twitter @billyb or bikemood for bicycle travel inspired photos.

Food coach, CC Consalvo and I get together again to discuss obsessive eating, food craving and breaking that pattern. 

An episode packed with real stories, lived experience and practical ideas to break the anxious eating patterns and return us to health. 

"Food is pleasure, it’s our connection to the natural world and it’s also self-care. Each time we eat we’re given an opportunity to bring into sharp focus the things that actually matter to us most. The way we feel, how we look and our overall energy levels."  CC Consalvo

You can find CC here...

Website: WellRestored.com

Instagram: @well_restored 

Enjoy,

Robert DePinto

Ashley Conrad, has transformed some of the biggest names in Hollywood, through to people like you and me.

Athlete, outspoken health & fitness coach, entrepreneur, and spiritual maven, Ashley Conrad brings her truth loud and clear.

We cover her personal journey (lived experience of failure, identity crisis and health), through to the bottom line of transformation, responsibility, forgiveness and God.

A conversation packed with insights.

I'm so grateful for her time, her word and her work.



Follow Ashley on Instagram @ClutchCEO

And please subscribe, forward this to anyone you feel might need the message and support.

Enjoy

Robert DePinto

It started with a vision, a vibe and stickers.

In 1991, Troy Eckert was employee #1 at Volcom and over a 20 year period, helped build it to be the international action sports brand it is today.

Troy then stepped away and experienced what he viewed as profound personal failure, heartbreak and hurt - leading him on a healing journey, deep spiritual work, coaching entrepreneurs and elite athletes as well as mens work, a new eco clothing brand and spiritual retreats just to name a few of the gifts that unfolded on his journey to heal.

It's a great story full of insights and honesty about what happened, 'the work', definitions of success, rock bottom and what worked and what did not in the path to awaken / see whats really going on.

It was a privilege to chat with Troy and you can connect and find more about his current work here:

Radical Voyage  

Kozm clothing  

@radicalvoyage

Enjoy

Robert

p.s. this episode contains the odd swear word.