Nowhere To Go But Up

Adam went down the rabbit hole a long time ago. Debra has been blinded by the mainstream media and the Democratic Party. Join this mother in law/son duo on their uncomfortable quest for the truth.  * In this episode I'm having a conversation with an unusual podcast duo from the "Debra Gets Red Pilled Podcast". Debra is Adam's mother in-law and she is from an affluent part of the San Francisco Bay Area that leans left. * Adam is an alternative media consumer and publisher that has alternative perspectives and subject matter experts on his show to expose Debra to another side of the narrative. * It's a great show! I was a guest on their show back in mid December of 2020. I really love the dynamic of the two hosts. The subject matter of the episodes is engaging as well as the authenticity of the content and hosts is refreshing. Debra's willingness to hear a different side and listen to non MSM ideas gives me hope for the left leaning Boomers out there. * * You can find the "Debra Get's Red Pilled Podcast" here: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/DebraGetsPilled * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW8rgh2tbJUevi761MVKskQ * iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../debra-gets.../id1529830406 * Spotify:

In this episode I have invited one of my fellow Toastmasters to join me on the show to share a comeback story with you. The first time I heard David's story was in his icebreaker speech at one of our meetings and one of his first assignments as a Toastmaster. * David's story was so compelling to me because it told a story that was similar to my own. A young man making bad decisions that have consequences. Some of the choices led to jail and some of them led to homelessness. * Ultimately there was a point in his life when the circumstances didn't direct his choices. His choices started directing his outcomes which led to who he is today. A successful real estate investor, a licensed CA real estate agent, a husband, and a father. * * Here is a short bio: * My story is one of many that you hear so well. I was first arrested at 13, went to jail at age 15. I dropped out of high school, started running the streets, and was a teenage father. I always thought that was the only life for me. Bottom of the barrel. A few years ago things started to change when I made the decision to change. I am now a real estate entrepreneur who invests in emerging markets across the country. I am a licensed CA realtor and started investing in real estate in 2016 by renovating properties and reselling them for a profit. I would like to tell my story to let people know that any dream is possible. You have to believe and accept it with full conviction. Whatever the mind can conceive it can achieve. * * Please Help Support My Vision Here: * If you like what I'm doing and creating and have been wondering how you can get involved and help support my vision. Head over to my Patreon page and check out the perks & benefits you receive by becoming a monthly subscriber. You can also learn more about  the nonprofit organization that my team and I are going to build for transitional age youth in my county re-enter the community from incarceration. As a subscriber you would be helping to build and support my ability to work on this project full time while still being able to bring you the engaging content that you enjoy listening to. * https://www.patreon.com/user?u=19859993&fan_landing=true * * You can find David here: * Website: https://www.happyhomelegacy.com/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013216571979 * https://www.facebook.com/HappyHomeLegacy *

In this episode I will be talking to Paul Kratsas about his story that starts in 1990 when a drug deal went bad. Paul's last drug deal ended in him being shot in the face, robbed, car jacked, and being arrested in the hospital as the perpetrator of a crime. * Paul was sentenced to life with out the possibility of parole for one count of conspiracy to sell 5 kilos of cocaine even though there were never any drugs present at the scene of the instant offense, or anywhere else for that matter. * Paul refused to take a plea deal and went to trial and and lost. He was punished with a life sentence that the judge didn't want to give him, but his hands were tied. In 1994 when the crime bill was passed it doubled the mandatory minimums for drug offenders and took the judges discretion away from them in sentencing. * On February 5, 2021 Paul received a compassionate release from federal prison due to the first step act that was a bipartisan criminal justice bill that was signed into law by President Trump in December of 2018. Below is the section of the law that pertained to Paul. * Title IV makes a variety of sentencing reforms. Section 401 amends the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.) to constrain the application of sentencing enhancements for defendants with prior drug felony convictions by redefining “serious drug felony” and “serious violent felony,” to reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a second violation from 20 years to 15 years, and to reduce the mandatory minimum sentence for a third violation from life to 25 years. It makes similar revisions to the Controlled Substance Import and Export Act at 21 U.S.C. § 960(b). * * Please sign these petitions: * Petition for release:

00:00 Sean introduces(the wrong way) author, speaker, podcaster, performer, creativity coach, and second-time guest on The Nowhere to go but Up Podcast, Adrienne MacIain. Sean calls himself a d*** and Adrienne jokingly calls the whole world a d***. She explains the premise of her book and how it took 20 years to write. Self-victimization, a personal account of an abusive marriage, and helping people out of difficult situations are the main themes of her book. “No matter how far you’ve gone down a wrong road, turn back”. Sean is amazed that Adrienne has been to West Africa and she explains a little bit about her experiences with their hospitable culture. She continues that every culture has its upsides and downsides and where she visited, they don’t treat their women particularly well. She elaborates on the unfair and unbalanced dynamic of men and women there.

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06:50 During her visit to Africa, Adrienne felt like she had to do “crazy things” in order to get by, giving her an enormous amount of empathy for these victimized women. She was able to get out of her abusive situation, but most of the time these women are already stuck from childhood. She further explains the physical and mental abuse they’re afflicted with. Adrienne spreads awareness about the people who think they can’t leave abusive relationships because of the Coronavirus. She lets people know that no situation is impossible and there are people and places that can help.

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11:35 Sean speaks on a man’s tendency to be jealous and manipulative, driving them to control their partner’s friendships, make certain people off-limits, and threaten them with consequences. Adrienne gives an anecdote from her book; she was shocked to have witnessed a friend get hit in the face with a brick by their husband. American culture is tied in and how patriarchy and rape culture are normalized to a bizarre extent. Sean reiterates rumors of sexual deviancy with current and future presidents and how we’re forced to choose between the lesser of two predators.

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16:15 Adrienne elaborates on the cycle of generational trauma that gets passed on with spousal abuse and reflects upon a horrific memory from childhood of her parents fighting. She wants to set the example for her daughter to never see her get disrespected so that precedent can be instilled in her as she grows up. Sean admits to having a past of being verbally abusive and states that mental and emotional abuse can be worse than physical abuse. Adrienne adds to that by touching on gaslighting, violence, and living in a constant state of fear.

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20:25 Sean talks about his last girlfriend, how he would see his own abusive actions similarly depicted in movies they’d watch together and wondered if she was connecting the dots. He breaks down, in layman's terms, how explosive arguments play out and that he was the one that felt he had to end the relationship because of himself. Adrienne points out that “it takes two to tango” but we ultimately are responsible for controlling our own behaviors. She also details confrontations with her ex-husband and the peculiar way in which he would react in certain situations. Sean compares a specific thing he did to the “NBA flop.”

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24:40 Sean admits the guilt he has felt knowing his past abusive tendencies were only continuing the patterns that he witnessed as a child growing up. He emphasizes how the importance of childhood is immensely undervalued and ages 0-13 are the most pivotal times to set a good example as a parent. “You’re raising f***ed up kids that are just going to create more f***ery in society.” According to Adrienne, the best examples that you can set

My story and studies began as a “wounded healer” whose training and experience have also included the necessity of self-love and self-healing which I teach to others. * My original vision in 1997 was to offer dance as a healing art and bodywork to support women to heal themselves and their centers in the divine feminine way. My commitment as a practitioner, conscious performer, and choreographer, is to model and embody this healing with the intention to support and encourage others. * My personal healing journey began in earnest at 23-years- old, in the 1991. I sought help from holistic practitioners and then a spiritual guide to heal personal trauma (spiritually and physically), a dysfunctional relationship, and serious spiritual, emotional, and low back pain. At 27, I began professional healing studies. At 28-years-old, I start

Robert L. Jenkins, Jr., a native of Charleston, South Carolina, is a graduate of historic Howard University located in Washington, District of Columbia. At Howard University, Mr. Jenkins obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in history. * He received his Juris Doctor from the National Law Center at the George Washington University. As a collegiate Mr. Jenkins served as a Capital Hill Aide to the Honorable Arthur P. Ravenel of the United States House of Representatives. * Upon graduation, he served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Ulysses B. Hammond, Executive Officer of the District of Columbia Courts. As Law Clerk to the Executive Officer, Mr. Jenkins served as an intra-governmental liaison between the District of Columbia Courts and the District of Columbia City Council, and the United States Congress. * In addition, Mr. Jenkins duties included assisting the Executive Officer in the day-to-day administrative operations of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. * Mr. Jenkins actively handles a variety of criminal defense matters representing juvenile and adult clients. He has spent his entire career as an attorney principally defending citizens charged with offenses in federal and state courts. He has successfully defended individuals accused of drug-related offenses, sexual assaults, tax violations, as well as capital murder. * In 1998 Mr. Jenkins’ professionalism and accomplishments as a trial advocate were recognized with his election to the George Mason American Inns of Court as a Barrister. Since 2017 he has been listed among the top criminal defense attorneys in the Washington, DC area by the Washingtonian Magazine. *

Brian Carpenter, Former Washington Football Team player was recently convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and was sentenced to 6 months home confinement and 50 hours of community service. * He admits he made a bad choice and would love to candidly talk about his case and life moving forward after his sentence - his plan of redemption and commitment to refocusing his life on the positive. He wants to warn people about how making a poor decision can affect your life forever. * Brian Carpenter is a native of Flint, Michigan where he was an All- American athletic in track and football. He attended the University of Michigan (1978-82) and after his college career he was drafted into the NFL. He has played for the New York Giants (1982), Buffalo Bills (1984) and the Washington Football Team (1983-84). * After his career in football Mr. Carpenter opted to start his own janitorial products business. He developed high quality cleaning supplies that he named after common football terms: Wolverine, Safety, Locker Room, Spot Check, Overtime and Blitz… * The quality products and service provided by Mr. Carpenter helped to build and expand his business around the Washington Metropolitan area. He is a businessman that stands behinds the products and services he provides and develops true partnerships with everyone he serves. He brings with him 30 years of experience in service and sells. His motto is “I eat what I kill.” * In 2004, Brian Carpenter started The Flintstone Group, LLC a janitorial service and supply business, servicing the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Flintstone group currently serves several entities throughout the metropolitan area. *

Monica Perez is co-host of the Propaganda Report podcast which brings listeners not only fascinating interviews with principled thought-leaders, but also delivers the Drivetime News Blast, a daily show bringing you news of the day from a perspective of truth, liberty & justice. * Monica was the host of The Monica Perez Show for 8 1/2 years on WSB in Atlanta and prior to that was an investment banker. From that previous life, Monica is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the bar of the State of New York. * Monica now resides in Los Angeles where, in addition to podcasting, she focuses on her number one job, being a wife, homemaker and mother of three teens. * * Live-Stream Links: * Facebook Live-Stream Link: https://www.facebook.com/nowheretogo.butupnow.9/videos/765142084404240 * YouTube Live-Stream Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2g83-wcEmA&t=14s *

In this episode I will be reviewing the last 99 episodes in blocks of 10 with a couple of friends that are also listeners. I will be addressing a couple episodes that I personally didn't like but released anyway. I will be talking about how my thought process has changed and what I have learned about myself through this process. * My friends joining me will give their perspectives as to what they liked and didn't about the show up to this point. Maria Daniels from the "Successfully Chaotic Podcast" and Tina Marie Trimpert from " The Psyche-Delic Podcast" will be the scheduled panelists with me. * I will also be giving an update about the show and the direction it is heading. I will be giving everyone a peak into my episodes that have been recorded and waiting to publish. I will be sharing my goals and aspirations for the show for the next 100 episodes. * * If you like the streaming platform that I am using called StreamYard use the link below to sign up with and receive a $10 credit for signing up. I will get a credit as well and that of course will help the show. * StreamYard Affiliate Link: https://streamyard.com?pal=5045291231739904 * * Live-Stream Links:

Kayla's Bio: * My story isn't exactly pretty, or glamourous, just real and raw! I was a young parent who let my childhood trauma consume me (who hasn't at some point) and I ended up hitting my rock bottom. I was severely depressed/anxious, did a lot of drinking and drugs, very unhappy and feeling like life happened to me. After a whole week of thinking about suicide I listened to a podcast(over and over) and it truly changed my life. after that I started taking my life back and taking Action. I became a happier, healthier, less depressed /anxious, mompreneur who truly believes life happens FOR us, not to us! * * From letting my past define me and really learning that I control me and taking my life back, I now help others take ACTION of their life! I provide them with tools and resources to do this and become the best version of themselves. For the longest time I let my depression and anxiety take complete control over my life, not getting out of bed, not sleeping or sleeping too much, not showering or showering all the time, you name it I did it (including drinking and drugs -when I didn't have my daughter there). With all those negative thoughts that came along with depression/anxiety, I never understood that other people don't think about suicide. I actually thought we all thought about it. I also never realized how powerful our mind truly is until I started studying the brain. The more I studied the more I changed my life and I just knew I had to help more people, that is when I created Action Coaching. I am an empowerment coach who helps others create the confidence they need to become the best version of themselves by recognizing those negative underlying beliefs and retraining the brain on how to make new healthy lifelong habits. I focus my coaching on routines, and daily habits while working with other coaches to be able to help in all areas of life! * * Action coaching led me to join a second business venture to help others even more. I am a co-founder in the Women Rise Collective with my best friend Jody. We help empower other women to RISE together. We have a private online community where others share their stories in a judgment free place of safety and share all the incredible things we have to offer to help each other grow. We have a group of amazing ambassadors who provide content