Podcast Discontinued episodes:

• November 26, 2025@RaysPod | Farewell Swell, it’s been great.

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  "I'm sure there'll be other things to fill the gap. And what I find. I was talking about this not too long ago. That video is really overtaking everything, even podcasting. Video podcasts are becoming a thing now. People want to just see who's speaking, for lack of a better description. But yeah, but kudos to the developers at Swell for creating really a super great platform. Sorry to hear that it didn't work out."

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• November 19, 2025@RaysPod | The Podcasting Landscape is Evolving

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  "The question for me now is this. How do I evolve while staying authentic? How do I continue to honor the intimacy of audio while exploring the reach, visibility, and growth opportunities that video can offer? I'm realizing that it doesn't have to be one or the other. It can be both, right? Audio for connection, video for expansion. And together, they can create a fuller picture of who I am and what I want to share."

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• November 15, 2025@RaysPod | It’s Marathon Season

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  "Whatever your marathon is, whether it's a goal or passion that you're pursuing, there's real value in showing up, living with intention, doing the hard work, and even when no one's watching. Because while the finish line is a moment, the growth lasts a lifetime. Watching finishers in Chicago, Berlin, New York City, and everywhere in the world and seeing them complete their race reminds me that every finish line sends a message."

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• November 14, 2025@RaysPod | The Journey Continues

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  "Running marathons to me, has always been a metaphor for life. You get out of it what you put into it. My purpose on this journey isn't to impress, but to express, to inspire, to motivate others to pursue their own passions. Whatever that may be for you. Doesn't have to be running. It could be walking. It could be spending 20 minutes twice a week moving your body, working on mobility, or simply choosing yourself in some small but meaningful way."

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• April 17, 2025@RaysPod | Be curious ! Be mindful!

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  "But when these conversations happen face to face, especially with friends, family, or a loved one, we have an opportunity to take a different approach, one that's rooted in mindfulness and curiosity rather than confrontation. Taking this approach, I feel, can also be helpful to our mental health. Here's what I mean. Sometimes, instead of reacting immediately to what someone says, take a pause, take a breath, and then get curious."

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• January 06, 2025@RaysPod | "The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled."- Plutarch, Moralia

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  "We should feel encouraged and empowered to think deeply and seek our own insights about about our world, rather than simply allow sound bites and misinformation to inform our conclusions. Make sense. In other words, let's dig deeper and promote a lifelong love of learning and critical thinking that will inspire ourselves and others."

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• January 04, 2025@RaysPod | A first of the year tradition

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  "Chit chatting and there's an old saying that what you do on the first day of the year sets the tone for the months up ahead and I tend to believe that the race went well. Not a personal best for me, but a strong effort to start the year. After crossing the finish line, there was a get together at the local pub, so we got to meet additional friends and just kind of hung out for a little bit."

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• January 01, 2025@RaysPod | New Year Realization

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  "To realize means to become fully aware of something, to make something you desire happen, or to anticipate what's ahead. That's what I'm leaning into in 2025. Realizations, not resolutions. Besides, nothing you attempt to change is going to stick if the change is not happening within you first. So here's to a year of new realizations. Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and successful 2,025. Let's kick things off right. Cheers."

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• December 17, 2024@RaysPod | Running: Insights, Stats, & Advice for new runners

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  "Roughly 1 to 2% of the global population has ever run a marathon. While this may seem low, it underscores the mental and physical challenge of competing the 26.2 mile distance, making marathoners part of an exclusive group. While running has existed as a natural human activity for thousands of years, it gained mainstream popularity in the 1970s. The rise of figures like Bill Rogers, Frank Shorter, Catherine Switzer, combined with the jogging movement promoted by fitness advocates like Jim Fix, spurred the running boom."

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• December 13, 2024@RaysPod | Why I run…

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  "I run because it reminds me that I'm capable of doing hard things. Every mile is a testament to my determination and grit. Running has taught me how to set goals, stay disciplined, and push through discomfort. Lessons that apply to every aspect of life. Right. I run because it clears my mind. There's something meditative about the rhythmic sound of my feet hitting the ground. On solo runs, I've worked through problems, dreamed up new ideas, and even found peace during challenging times."

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