In this powerful and energizing episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave sits down with Bogdan Roșu—a modern “warrior shaman” whose work blends mindset, intuition, martial arts philosophy, and business strategy.

Bogdan shares how true success is never built on strategy alone. Without confidence, self-worth, and identity alignment, even the best business plans collapse. This episode dives deep into identity shifting, intuition, leadership, and how to collapse time between where you are now and where you want to be.

This conversation bridges the spiritual and the practical—showing how inner strength fuels outer results.

Bogdan’s background in martial arts taught him the balance of yin and yang—inner work and outer action.

Business strategy without mindset creates paralysis.

Mindset without strategy creates confusion.

Sustainable success requires both.

Growth happens when you become the person who can handle the next level, not when you wait to “earn” it.

Confidence is the horse—strategy is the cart.

If you don’t believe in yourself, no amount of resources will save the idea.

Bogdan shares working with a client generating over $100M annually who was still afraid to grow.

Fear doesn’t disappear with money—it changes form.

The work at every level is the same: expand identity.

Bogdan leads a guided exercise helping listeners:

Step into their future self

Feel confidence in the body

Access calm, certainty, and leadership energy now

Act from identity instead of fear

This isn’t visualization for “someday”—it’s embodiment for today.

True leadership is not:

Being the loudest voice

Knowing everything

Forcing people to follow

True leadership is:

Listening deeply

Creating psychological safety

Helping others move closer to their vision

Knowing when to act—and when to step back

“Every coach needs a coach. Every shaman needs a shaman.”

Bogdan emphasizes intuition as a muscle—not a mystery.

Many people trust intuition in one area of life but ignore it elsewhere.

When you learn to listen consistently, intuition guides you to unexpected beauty, alignment, and opportunity.

Bogdan shares a story of intuitively exploring the mountains near his home—leading to a place of breathtaking beauty he would’ve missed by over-planning.

“You’re stronger than you know.”

“Confidence is the horse—strategy is the cart.”

“You don’t need to work harder; you need to become someone different.”

“Leadership starts with listening.”

“Trust your intuition—it already knows the way.”

You are stronger than you think—and more capable than you’ve been told.

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Bogdan shares insights on:

Identity shifting

High-performance mindset

Business growth with soul

Warrior-shaman leadership principles

This episode reminds us that growth is not about doing more—it’s about becoming more.

Bring peace.

In this powerful and purpose-driven episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave sits down with nonprofit powerhouse Vanessa Lindsey to talk about what it really takes to start, build, and sustain a nonprofit organization.

Vanessa brings nearly four decades of lived experience as a nonprofit founder—sharing the unseen struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs that come with answering a calling bigger than yourself. From teen motherhood to building a long-standing behavioral health organization, Vanessa’s story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering service.

This episode shines a light on the unsung heroes of our communities: nonprofit founders.

Vanessa founded her first nonprofit at just 21 years old after becoming a teen mother and seeing firsthand the lack of resources available.

What began as a program for teen mothers evolved into a long-standing behavioral health organization offering drug and alcohol counseling and youth support.

Her work was never about recognition—it was about answering a promise and fulfilling a purpose.

Nonprofit founders often operate behind the scenes, carrying emotional, financial, and spiritual burdens with little recognition.

Sleepless nights, personal financial sacrifice, and constant stress are common—but rarely discussed.

Vanessa emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for founders to be supported, not just supporters.

Vanessa speaks candidly about the territorial nature of the nonprofit world—and why it must change.

No single organization can serve everyone; collaboration multiplies impact.

Partnering with other nonprofits allows for shared resources, stronger grants, and better outcomes for communities.

Vanessa demystifies grant writing and fundraising, sharing her early journey from not knowing what a grant was to ranking #2 in the state on a major application.

Fundraising isn’t about begging—it’s about alignment, storytelling, and meeting real community needs.

Diversifying funding and leveraging partnerships is essential for sustainability.

Many nonprofits are born from personal trauma—but founders often accumulate secondary trauma along the way.

Vanessa stresses that founders must learn to care for themselves as much as they care for their mission.

Healing, rest, and joy are not luxuries—they are necessities.

Vanessa shares a deeply personal insight: seeing herself as a vessel for love and purpose each day.

When founders lead with love—rather than fear or ego—their work becomes sustainable and transformational.

Loving yourself first allows you to truly serve others.

📅 July 12–14

The Fearless Fundraising Summit brings together 10–12 experienced speakers to help nonprofit founders:

Raise money with confidence

Learn creative fundraising strategies

Build strong foundations with limited resources

Avoid burnout while growing impact

Designed specifically for nonprofits with limited time, funding, and staff.

Nonprofit founders are not selfish for needing support.

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Vanessa offers mentorship, education, and community for nonprofit founders who want to build legacy-driven organizations without burning out.

This episode is a reminder that real change starts at the community level—with people willing to show up, sacrifice, and serve without applause.

Bring peace.

In this inspiring and energizing episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave sits down with Mike Brennan to explore creativity as a way of living—not just something reserved for artists.

Mike breaks down what it really means to make fun a habit, how creativity shows up far beyond drawing or painting, and why curiosity, play, and presence are essential tools for mental wellness, problem-solving, and personal growth.

This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck in routine, burned out by “efficiency,” or disconnected from joy—and wants practical ways to reconnect with themselves through creativity.

Mike reframes creativity as problem-solving, curiosity, and expression, not just artistic skill.

Everyone is a creator—whether through business, organization, storytelling, leadership, or innovation.

Creativity doesn’t have to look “artistic” to be valid.

Mike shares how live event sketching grew out of simply being present in the moment.

Creativity thrives when we slow down and pay attention to what’s happening right now.

Being present allows us to capture meaning in the midst of noise and busyness.

Mike opens up about stepping away from creative work for nearly a decade—and how suppressing creativity contributed to depression.

Reconnecting with creativity wasn’t about career—it was about identity and well-being.

Creativity became a lifeline, not a luxury.

A daily 10–15 minute creative habit led to massive long-term change.

Consistency matters more than intensity.

Showing up imperfectly every day builds momentum and self-trust.

Fun doesn’t belong only at the end of work—it belongs inside the work.

Introducing play lowers pressure and opens access to deeper insight and innovation.

Curiosity is often the doorway to breakthroughs we weren’t actively searching for.

Mike shares practical ways to reset when creativity or motivation stalls:

Try a new tool (even a “bad” one)

Change your route home

Break routine intentionally

Allow yourself to experiment without needing results

Failure, in this context, is information—not defeat.

Mike’s book, Make Fun a Habit, is a practical, encouraging guide designed to:

Help people reconnect with joy

Shift mindset around work and creativity

Introduce simple, daily actions that build momentum

Replace burnout with curiosity and engagement

Each chapter offers stories, reflections, and actionable prompts to help readers bring fun back into everyday life.

“Creativity isn’t just artistic—it’s how you solve problems.”

“Fun doesn’t have to wait until the work is done.”

“When pressure is removed, insight appears.”

“Consistency beats inspiration.”

“You don’t need more time—you need intention.”

Take time to imagine where you want to be—then take one small action today.

🌐 Website:

From there you can explore:

Live event sketching & visual storytelling

Creative coaching & speaking

Books & resources

Podcast: Creative Chats

Creativity isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Bring peace.

In this raw, courageous, and deeply human episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave sits down with Doug Ferrer to talk openly about men’s mental health, grief, addiction, loss, and the quiet battles men often fight alone.

Doug shares his powerful life journey—from losing his father at age 12, to years of substance abuse and emotional avoidance, to standing on the edge of a roof in his darkest moment, and ultimately choosing to step back and rebuild his life with intention.

This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s about what happens after the smile, after the success, and after the pain—when a man decides to stay, heal, and become the anchor he never had.

Doug speaks honestly about how men are conditioned to suppress pain instead of processing it.

Losing his father at 12 created an emotional wound that went unaddressed for decades.

Without positive male role models, Doug turned to drugs and alcohol as a way to escape pain.

Avoidance didn’t erase the pain; it redirected it into relationships, addiction, and self-sabotage.

Doug explains how unresolved grief quietly shaped his choices well into adulthood.

Doug shares the moment he stood on the edge of a roof, overwhelmed by failed relationships and emotional exhaustion.

What stopped him wasn’t fear—it was remembering the pain of losing his father and refusing to pass that pain onto his children.

Suicide doesn’t end pain—it multiplies it.

Doug describes how part of him did die that day—but not through suicide.

He consciously let go of the version of himself that was driven by avoidance, addiction, and self-destruction.

Doug didn’t “snap out of it”—he rebuilt intentionally:

Eliminating toxic inputs (substances, negative habits, reactive behaviors)

Developing daily routines that support mental clarity

Learning to respond instead of react

Creating space to check in with himself regularly

Doug emphasizes a powerful principle: not everything deserves a response.

Triggers lose power when you recognize them instead of engaging them.

Peace is often found in walking away—not winning.

Doug stresses the importance of meeting people where they are, not where we think they “should” be.

Real support doesn’t lecture—it listens.

Men need spaces where honesty is safe and vulnerability isn’t weakness.

“Suicide doesn’t stop the pain—it multiplies it and passes it on.”

“I lost my first superhero at 12 years old.”

“A bad moment is not a bad life.”

“Happiness is an inside job.”

“Not everything—or everyone—deserves a response.”

Your body and brain respond to simple physical cues. A smile can shift your internal state and create momentum toward healing.

You don’t have to react to every comment, criticism, or trigger. Walking away is not weakness—it’s wisdom.

Men carrying grief they’ve never spoken about

Anyone struggling with addiction, anger, or emotional numbness

Fathers who want to break generational cycles

People who feel like they’re “fine” on the outside but falling apart inside

Anyone who needs to hear: you’re not broken—you’re human

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Doug is passionate about creating safe, grounded spaces where men can talk honestly, rebuild self-worth, and choose life—every day.

This episode is a reminder that staying is an act of courage.

Bring peace.

In this deeply honest and reflective episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave sits down with bestselling author and storytelling guide Carrie KC West to explore how our lives are shaped by the stories we tell ourselves—and how rewriting those stories can lead to healing, freedom, and fulfillment.

Carrie shares her journey through trauma, loss, forgiveness, and self-discovery, explaining how narrative therapy, storytelling, and conscious reflection helped her transform pain into purpose. This episode dives into accountability, emotional truth, family dynamics, forgiveness, and how becoming the author of your own life can unlock lasting peace.

Carrie introduces the idea that our lives function like stories, with characters, villains, heroes, plot twists, and themes.

When we recognize ourselves as the protagonist, we regain agency over our future.

Seeing antagonists as characters—not life sentences—loosens emotional grip and resentment.

Carrie blends psychology and storytelling to help people reorganize their experiences in healthier ways.

Shifting perspective can reduce emotional attachment to trauma without denying the pain.

Rewriting your story does not erase the past—it reframes it.

Forgiveness is not approval; it’s release.

Holding onto blame keeps us trapped in a prison of our own making.

True forgiveness allows us to stop recreating old wounds in new relationships.

Carrie emphasizes the importance of owning your mistakes without self-loathing.

Healing deepens when we acknowledge how our own actions affected others.

Accountability builds intimacy, trust, and emotional freedom.

Many of our beliefs are inherited—not chosen.

“Shoulds” are often signs of someone else’s story running our life.

Questioning old scripts is the first step toward authenticity.

Carrie asks a powerful question: Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Many people discover they’ve been playing background roles in their own story.

Growth begins when you choose to step into the lead.

“Forgiveness sets you free—it doesn’t excuse what happened.”

“Should is always someone else’s story.”

“I didn’t want my ending to be ‘life sucks and then you die.’”

“We aren’t human doings—we’re human beings.”

“You can’t rewrite the story if you won’t read it honestly.”

Fear of the unknown keeps people stuck—but growth lives on the other side of discomfort.

Fear is not a stop sign—it’s an invitation.

Amazon #1 Bestseller

Part memoir, part psychology, part practical guide

Helps readers:

Reframe trauma

Identify personal story arcs

Recognize inherited beliefs

Rewrite their internal narrative with intention

Carrie is currently working on her next book, Love Rewritten, which continues this journey into relationships, self-worth, and emotional healing.

🌐 Website:

📚 On her site you’ll find:

Life Rewritten

Podcast episodes

Writing and coaching resources

Tools for personal growth and story healing

This episode reminds us that we don’t have to stay trapped in the stories we inherited.

Bring peace.

In this powerful, heart-centered episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave sits down with two inspiring women, Julia Payan and Caramie Ann Baker, to explore entrepreneurship, financial empowerment, resilience, and living authentically through adversity.

This conversation blends fire, wisdom, vulnerability, and practical insight—touching on single motherhood, starting a business from scratch, redefining success, financial literacy, mindset shifts, and trusting your inner compass when life demands courage.

Julia shares her journey of launching The Gold Spa in Salem, Oregon and the realities of starting a business as a single mom.

Entrepreneurship isn’t just about passion—it requires resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to keep learning.

Success isn’t instant; it’s built through persistence, self-belief, and growth.

Both guests highlight adversity as a gift—a catalyst for strength, clarity, and purpose.

Julia reflects on reaching a crossroads after divorce and choosing an unconventional path aligned with freedom, family, and fulfillment.

Caramie emphasizes that losing everything can become the foundation for rebuilding something even greater.

Caramie discusses the importance of financial education, especially for entrepreneurs who must build their own legacy.

Wealth is not just about money—it’s about confidence, vision, self-worth, and alignment with values.

Investing in yourself is the first and most important investment.

Being your authentic self is not optional—it’s essential for long-term success and peace.

Julia describes authenticity as feeling at peace in your work and surroundings.

Caramie defines authenticity as being rooted—grounded in who you truly are, regardless of external circumstances.

Entrepreneurs must be willing to reassess, recalibrate, and change direction when needed.

Small, achievable goals create momentum and confidence.

Growth often requires humility—being willing to be a beginner again.

Like a plane constantly correcting its path, success requires frequent check-ins and realignment.

Daily practices—gratitude, reflection, vision—keep you moving toward your North Star.

“I was given the gift of adversity—and instead of breaking me, it built me.” – Julia Payan

“If you can’t be willing to be a beginner again, you’ll never reach the next level.” – Caramie Ann Baker

“We don’t get to the life we want by pressure—we get there through alignment.”

“You’re not behind. You’re becoming.”

“Rise. Root. Rebuild.”

Each guest shared a powerful R-word to anchor the episode’s message:

Julia’s R-word: RISE

Caramie’s R-word: ROOTED

Ask for Support – You are never a burden. Growth accelerates when you allow help.

Change the Pattern – If you keep making the same choice, you’ll get the same result. Choose differently.

Trust Yourself – You already have what you need to build the life you want.

Website: www.caramieannbaker.com

Platforms: Facebook & Instagram

Offers complimentary clarity and wealth strategy sessions

Instagram: @thegoldspa

Facebook: Julia Payan

Founder of The Gold Spa in Salem, Oregon

This episode is a reminder that success isn’t about perfection—it’s about courage, authenticity, and choosing growth even when it’s uncomfortable.

Bring peace.

On today’s powerful episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave welcomes Rob Wentz, a dynamic speaker, podcaster, and advocate of living authentically. Rob shares his deeply personal journey of transformation, highlighting his path from feeling stuck and insecure to embracing his genuine self with confidence. Dive deep into how recognizing internal barriers, embracing mentorship, and practicing intentional self-love can lead us all to become unstuck and thrive.

Key Takeaways:

Memorable Quotes:

“Don’t worry about where you’re going—just love people.”

“Every second is a new chance to start over again.”

“Put your name at the top of the list of people you need to love better.”

Connect with Rob:

Website: Lead Impact Transform

Facebook: Rob Z Wentz

Join Uncle Dave and Rob Wentz as they inspire you to step into authenticity, embrace your inner strength, and swing for life’s sweet spots.

Peace, Love, and Always Be Authentically YOU! 🌟

On today's Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave dives deep into the fascinating world of spiritual alchemy with wellness expert Eva Vennari. Eva shares her incredible journey of overcoming chronic illness and discovering how to truly listen to what our bodies and spirits are trying to tell us. Together, they explore how mineral balancing, emotional intelligence, and ancient wisdom can create transformative healing experiences.

Key Takeaways:

Memorable Quotes:

“If you give your body what it needs, it can heal itself.”

“Until we make the unconscious conscious, it will rule us, and we’ll call it fate.” (Carl Jung, quoted by Eva)

“Solutions are just as unique as your thumbprint.”

Connect with Eva:

Website: The Elevate Institute

Free Discovery Call available!

Join Uncle Dave as we transform health, embrace emotional intelligence, and tap into the ancient wisdom that lies within us all.

Peace, Love, and Always Hit Your Sweet Spot! 🌟

Today on Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat, Uncle Dave sits down with the dynamic Paul McFadden to explore the next level of human evolution: Human 2.0. Paul shares profound insights into integrating mind, body, and spirit, emphasizing the power of self-awareness, authenticity, and intentional living. Dive in as we discuss leadership, resilience, the transformative power of purpose, and how to evolve personally and professionally without losing touch with our true human essence.

Key Takeaways:

Memorable Quotes:

"Mastering others is strength, but mastering yourself is true power."

"Purpose is simple: grow yourself and give to others. How you do that is your calling."

"Authenticity is the ability to show up fully as yourself, unapologetically."

Connect with Paul:

Instagram: @IMPaulMcFadden

Join Uncle Dave as we hit another episode out of the park, and learn how upgrading ourselves can lead to upgrading our lives.

Peace, Love, and Bring Your Authentic Self! 🌟

Join host David Chametski as he welcomes decluttering expert Kitty Andrews on an empowering episode of Peace, Love, and Bring a Bat. Together, they dive deep into how decluttering our physical spaces can profoundly impact our mental and emotional health. Kitty shares personal stories, practical tips, and heartfelt insights on why we hold onto clutter and how releasing it can transform our lives.

Key Highlights:

1. Meet Kitty Andrews:

Founder of Declutter the Brain, helping people clear both physical and mental clutter.

Pioneer in virtual decluttering since 2018, years before virtual sessions became mainstream.

Passionate about helping individuals uncover emotional blocks hidden behind physical clutter.

2. The "Why" Behind Our Clutter:

Kitty explains how clutter is often tied to emotional baggage, trauma, and unresolved feelings.

Shares personal client stories highlighting how clutter connects deeply with past experiences, family relationships, and hidden emotional wounds.

3. Emotional Attachments & Sentimental Items:

Discusses the difficulty of decluttering sentimental items and the guilt associated with letting go.

Offers powerful questions to ask yourself, such as, “Do I really need this, and how will it serve me moving forward?”

4. Kitty’s “ONE” Method for Decluttering:

One Room at a Time: Focus on a single space to avoid overwhelm.

One Area of that Room at a Time: Break the room down into manageable sections.

One Item at a Time: Make mindful decisions to avoid guilt and overwhelm.

5. Handling Overwhelm & Procrastination:

Kitty addresses common overwhelm that prevents people from starting decluttering projects.

Advises patience, reminding listeners: "Clutter didn't appear overnight, and it won’t disappear overnight—give yourself grace."

6. Giving with Love & Releasing with Respect:

Discusses how shifting the language from "getting rid of" items to "passing them forward with love" changes the emotional dynamic and eases the decluttering process.

Highlights practical and meaningful ways to donate or repurpose items to benefit others and add positivity to letting go.

7. Practical Tips for Maintaining Clutter-Free Spaces:

The Five-Minute Desk Cleanup: Tidy your workspace at the end of each day for a positive start every morning.

The Waitress Rule: Never leave a room empty-handed; always carry something that belongs elsewhere to maintain order effortlessly.

8. Personal Stories & Experiences:

Kitty and David share heartfelt anecdotes about decluttering sentimental belongings and the emotional journey involved.

They discuss the concept of "Swedish Death Cleaning," focusing on proactively decluttering to spare loved ones later challenges.

9. Decluttering Mindset & Energy:

The episode emphasizes decluttering as a spiritual and emotional practice, not just physical organization.

Kitty shares how decluttering physical space can open up new paths in life, including improving relationships, health, and overall mental clarity.

Memorable Quotes:

"Clutter is defined as anything that no longer serves you." – Kitty Andrews

"Don't rush through decluttering; every item deserves mindful attention."

"Transform your clutter into love by giving items new life and purpose."

"Decluttering your physical space frees your mental and emotional energy."

How to Connect with Kitty Andrews:

Website: declutterthebrain.com

Facebook Group: Declutter the Brain

YouTube Channel: Declutter the Brain (with over 1,100 videos!)

LinkedIn & Facebook: Kitty Andrews

Download her free guide: 7 Easy Steps to Conquer Your Physical and Mental Clutter available on her website.

Final Thoughts from Host David Chametski:

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Episode Length: Approximately 40 minutes

Thank you for listening!