Behavioral Gravity: Breaking Defaults, Rewiring Habits, and Becoming Your Future Self | The SuccessFlow Podcast

On The SuccessFlow Podcast, the hosts unpack “behavioral gravity”—the invisible pull of habits, environment, and subconscious defaults that keep people stuck in behaviors like social media scrolling, binge-watching, unhealthy routines, and addiction. They discuss how repetition grooves neural pathways, using a ski-slope metaphor and meditation as a way to “smooth the snow” and create new paths. One host shares a practical decision tool—“Should I? Could I? Would I?”—to interrupt unconscious patterns and build evidence of change through disciplined action. The conversation emphasizes identity-based change (e.g., “I’m a runner,” “I’m a non-smoker”), links addiction to underlying pain and coping rather than character flaws, and describes a hypnosis approach focused on subconscious permission, breath-based release, visualization, and reframing. They close by advocating deeper, soul-centered conversations over small talk and inviting listeners to examine what’s pulling them forward or holding them back.

00:00 Identity Over Habit

00:13 Behavioral Gravity Explained

00:55 Dopamine Traps Scrolling Netflix

03:58 Breaking Default Patterns

05:23 Neural Pathways Meditation Reset

06:30 Should Could Would Filter

08:24 Subconscious Triggers And Identity

10:27 Hypnosis For Smoking Cessation

14:30 Silence As A Tool

16:23 Compartmentalizing And Processing Pain

19:59 Beyond Small Talk Meaningful Work

23:01 Your Behavioral Gravity Takeaway 

Key  Topics

• The concept of behavioral gravity and its impact on habits

• How environment and social media reinforce default behaviors

• Neural pathways and how repetition grooves them in the brain

• Using mindfulness and meditation to rework neural pathways

• The importance of identity in behavior change

• The role of the subconscious mind and hypnosis in breaking habits

• Practical tools like thought prompt filters for decision making

• The significance of deep, meaningful human connections

Key Frameworks

• Neural Pathways Metaphor

• Thought Prompt Filter

• Behavioral Gravity Model

Action Items

• Reflect on your current behavioral gravity and identify what pulls you back into old habits.

• Practice mindfulness and meditation to rework neural pathways.

• Use the thought prompt filter to evaluate new actions: should, could, would.

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Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.

This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

Reset Your Nervous System: Polyvagal Theory, the Vagus Nerve, Neuroception, and Co‑Regulation

The hosts shift to why “resetting your nervous system” has become a trend, focusing on the vagus nerve and Dr. Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory. They discuss how safety requires signals, how people oscillate between nervous system states, and why modern conditioning can make regulation harder. The episode explains parasympathetic “rest and digest,” sympathetic fight-or-flight, and ventral/dorsal vagal pathways, using examples like a baby being soothed and the stress spike of seeing police lights while driving. They cover practical regulation tools such as breathwork (five in/five out), humming, yawning, cold plunges, and noticing physiological cues, plus concepts like neuroception (subconscious scanning for danger/safety) and co-regulation through community, friends, pets, gardening, and equine therapy.

00:00 Introduction to Vegas and Nervous System Trends

00:38 What is Polyvagal Theory and Why It Matters

01:29 The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Stress and Calm

02:10 How Meditation and Breathwork Regulate the Nervous System

03:14 The Three Circuits of Polyvagal Theory

04:34 The Importance of Safety and Signal Processing

06:49 The Vagus Nerve and Gut Regulation

08:31 Practical Techniques to Shift to Parasympathetic State

10:11 Recognizing and Managing Nervous System Oscillations

12:21 The Significance of Yawning and Breathing Patterns

14:23 Real-Life Examples of Nervous System Reactivity

16:05 Neurosception and Threat Detection

17:21 Building Neuroception and Handling Stressful Situations

18:30 Co-regulation and Its Role in Nervous System Health

20:04 The Impact of Environment and Relationships

22:49 Key Takeaways and Practical Advice for Nervous System Regulation

23:49 The Importance of Action Over Thought

24:31 Final Thoughts and Next Steps for Nervous System Health

Key Topics:

• Polyvagal Theory and its three circuits
• The role of the vagus nerve in stress and relaxation
• Techniques for shifting from sympathetic to parasympathetic states
• The concept of neuroception and safety signals
• Co-regulation and its importance in social and emotional health
• Practical methods like breathing, humming, and yawning to regulate the nervous system
• The impact of lifestyle and environment on nervous system health
• The importance of awareness and real-time regulation

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding polyvagal theory helps in managing stress effectively.
• Breathing techniques like slow, deep breaths can shift your nervous system.
• Co-regulation with others or pets can help stabilize your nervous system.
• Yawning and humming are natural ways to activate the parasympathetic system.
• Regularly practicing nervous system regulation supports longevity and well-being.

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠

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Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠

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⁠Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC.

Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

Charleston Trip Recap: Ghost Stories, Yellow Fever, Fort Sumter & Robert Smalls.

On the SuccessFlow podcast, the hosts recap a summer trip to South Carolina, spending time in Charleston before a family beach stay in Myrtle Beach. They discuss Charleston’s historic wealth and elegance, its role as a major port and early American hub, and visits to sites like the Battery, Fort Sumter, and the USS Yorktown museum. The conversation dives into local ghost lore, including the story of Lavinia and John Fisher and the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon’s harsh conditions. They also cover Charleston’s yellow fever outbreaks, mass graves reportedly built over, and how floods exposed bones. The episode highlights rice plantations and trade, mentions Robert Smalls’ escape on the Confederate ship Planter and his later career in Congress, and closes with trip anecdotes and podcast updates.

00:00 Infamous Last Words

00:14 Back on the Podcast

01:06 Charleston Trip Recap

03:31 Historic Sights and Tours

04:47 Charleston Ghost Lore

05:08 Lavinia Fisher Tale

09:05 Dungeon and Justice

10:21 Arizona Hauntings

11:06 Yellow Fever Trench

14:16 Rice Wealth and Naming

15:33 Robert Smalls Escape

17:55 Myrtle Beach and Firehouse

19:54 Church Brunch Surprise

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠⁠

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Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

The Kybalion Explained: 7 Hermetic Principles for Taking Extreme Ownership. In a solo summer episode, Phil explores Hermeticism through The Kybalion, a modern text that distills the tradition into seven principles, and connects them to Buddhism, Stoicism, Daoism, and ideas like karma and Newton’s third law. The episode walks through mentalism (all is mind), correspondence (as above, so below), vibration (everything moves and “vibes” shape interactions), polarity (opposites differ by degree and can be transmuted), rhythm (tides and cycles that require pacing and neutrality), cause and effect (operate as a conscious cause through accountability and extreme ownership rather than reacting), and gender (masculine/feminine generative forces distinct from biological sex). Listeners are challenged to pick one principle to observe during the week, read the free public-domain Kybalion, and reflect at the year’s halfway point to guide actions in the second half.

00:00 Extreme Ownership Intro

00:23 Why Hermeticism Now

02:05 Seven Principles Overview

03:17 Principle One Mentalism

05:08 Principle Two Correspondence

06:10 Principle Three Vibration

08:59 Principle Four Polarity

10:15 Principle Five Rhythm

11:19 Principle Six Cause Effect

13:11 Principle Seven Gender

15:05 Try One Principle

Key Topics:

• The seven Hermetic principles from the KybalioT

• Connections between ancient wisdom and modern psychology

• Practical applications of mentalism, vibration, and polarity

• How these principles influence mindset and energy

• The role of cause and effect in personal accountability

Key Takeaways:

• The universe is a mental construction, and thoughts create reality.

• Patterns repeat across scales, from atoms to galaxies.

• Everything vibrates; our emotions and energy influence our environment.

• Opposites are two ends of the same spectrum, and balance is key.

• Cause and effect govern all outcomes, emphasizing personal responsibility.

Resource: The Kybalion

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Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

Why Podcasting Is Smart for Business (Not Fame): Trust, Team Culture, and Scalable Relationships.

Steven Harris explains why smart businesses start podcasts to become better businesses, not influencers, positioning a podcast as a business development tool that creates marketing as a byproduct. He outlines key benefits: personal development through consistency, clearer thinking, communication, and storytelling; internal alignment by sharing company philosophy and culture with current teams and new hires; and stronger external relationships as clients, partners, and prospects hear your voice, gain value early, and build trust that shortens the sales cycle. He describes using short 15–20 minute episodes to educate at scale, build authority, and generate referrals, plus simple production and repurposing workflows using Riverside, Descript, and Opus Clip, or outsourcing to Dolphin Podcasting. He also frames podcasting as a legacy asset for family and future listeners.

00:00 Podcasts Build Trust

00:28 Podcasting For Business

02:39 Reason One Personal Growth

04:10 Podcasting Shapes Culture

07:30 Relationships And Referrals

10:25 Simple Recording Workflow

12:04 Measure Real Outcomes

12:59 Repurpose Into Content

13:58 Legacy And Purpose

15:33 Final Encouragement 

Episode Resources:

Virtual Recording Studio: Riverside

Podcast Video Editor: Descript

Podcast Clip Generation and Scheduling: Opus Clip

Podcast Post-Production: Dolphin Podcasting

Key Topics

• Podcasting as a business development tool

• Personal growth through consistent content creation

• Building team culture and alignment via podcasts

• Using podcasts to strengthen client and partner relationships

• Content repurposing and social media strategy

Key Takeaways:

• Podcasting enhances personal discipline and confidence.

• A weekly podcast creates deep insights into your business.

• Podcasts serve as a scalable way to educate clients and partners.

• Consistent content builds trust and shortens sales cycles.

• Outsourcing podcast production makes it accessible for small businesses.

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠

⁠Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

Cold Plunges, World Cup Buzz, a White House UFC Night, and SpaceX’s IPO MomentThe hosts jump between summer routines and big cultural moments, starting with why sauna sessions should end with a cold plunge to boost calorie burn, improve mental clarity, and trigger dopamine, alongside jokes about oppressive heat and backyard power washing. They discuss getting back into the World Cup with help from AI, Ireland’s long absence since 1994 and theories about its athletes being spread across other sports, Norway’s Viking-themed photoshoot, and the unifying feeling of global competition as North America hosts a larger 48-team tournament with complex groupings. The conversation turns to a UFC event at the White House, reactions to its appropriateness, and the possibility of a symbolic US–England matchup on July 4 during America’s 250th anniversary. They also touch on SpaceX’s S1, milestone IPO implications for capital markets, and a perspective on millions vs billions using seconds to illustrate scale, ending with reflections on insignificance and uniqueness.00:00 Sauna to Cold Plunge02:18 Backyard Heat Hacks03:10 World Cup Buzz and Ireland05:28 Vikings Photo Shoot06:08 Why Global Sports Matter07:03 Tournament Format Talk07:44 White House UFC Debate10:22 SpaceX S-1 and IPO Ripples12:10 Mission Mindset and Work14:50 Million vs Billion Perspective17:38 Specks of Dust Philosophy

Key Takeaways

• Always end with a cold plunge for better health and calorie burn

• Messi’s record setting hat trick in the World Cup

• SpaceX's IPO was a milestone that could reshape markets

• Elon Musk's strategy involves borrowing against stock to fund ventures

• The scale of billionaires' wealth is almost incomprehensible

• Space exploration is accelerating and may be in our lifetime

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠ ⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠

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Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠

LinkedIn: @PhillipCrawford

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Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠⁠

Halftime 2026: Make the Adjustments and Finish the Year Strong. In this halftime 2026 episode, the hosts use a sports analogy to prompt midyear reflection and planning, emphasizing that the second half is about “halftime adjustments” and getting back to fundamentals rather than chasing shiny objects. They discuss reviewing Q2 and preparing for Q3, refocusing on a word for the year (“focus”), saying no to protect priorities, and recommitting to basics in business (revenue, delivery, retention) and in personal health despite travel. They highlight summer as a slower season for reconnecting with family, resetting, and being present, while still recognizing there is plenty of time left to build momentum and hit goals. They recommend tracking metrics, finding accountability, asking for help, and using a third-person “head coach pep talk” exercise to clarify what needs to change for the rest of the year.

00:00 Halftime Check In

01:08 Sports Mindset Reset

02:06 Midyear Audit Pivots

03:25 Year Of Focus

05:26 Say No More

06:59 Accountability Crew

08:05 Summer Slowdown Reset

09:09 Six Months Is Plenty

10:44 Family Unplug Recharge

12:08 Coach View Exercise

13:26 AI Mirror On Humanity

15:59 Ask For Help Together

17:35 Wrap Up Action Steps

Key Topics:

• Midyear reflection and adjustment
• Importance of fundamentals in achieving goals
• Personal growth and health focus
• Professional pivoting and strategy changes
• The power of accountability and community
• Balancing work, family, and self-care during summer
• Using visualization exercises for self-improvement
• The role of connection and relationships in success

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠@successflowpodcast⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠

Instagram: ⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠

X: ⁠⁠@PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠

Instagram: ⁠@flowstatecrawford

⁠Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton. This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com⁠

Life Chapters, Pivots, and the Time Trap: Identity, Purpose, and Parenting Reflections.In this second round of the conversation, the hosts build on a prior discussion about adapting to parenthood and explore how people move through different “chapters” of life, from childhood simplicity to adulthood responsibility and midlife reflection. Phil describes a major pivot influenced by the Steven’s dad that shifted him from law school into software at Master Tax, alongside a personal behavioral shift tied to identity and asking what he really wants from life. They discuss common decade-based arcs (20s figuring it out, 30s choosing direction, 40s earning years, 50s/60s enjoying the results) and the “seven-year itch” pattern in career changes and creative growth. The conversation also examines Zimbardo’s time perspectives, balancing present living with future planning, memento mori, purpose through work and service, the speed of time in parenting as kids grow, and the need for self-grace and ongoing course corrections.00:00 Mirror Question Reset00:23 Life Chapters Setup01:36 Pivots Midlife Identity03:26 Seven Year Chapters06:25 Escaping The Time Trap09:11 Memento Mori Balance10:02 Purpose Structure Work13:32 Parenthood Time Clocks17:28 Grace Check In19:29 Wrap Up Listener Questions

Exploring the chapters of life, how they shape us, and the importance of adaptation, purpose, and reflection at different ages.

Key Topics:

• Life chapters and their significance
• Pivoting and adapting through different life stages
• The concept of time and its impact on personal growth

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠⁠⁠

Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.

This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com

Adaptability vs. Pivoting: How Preparation Helps You Handle Curveballs. The hosts discuss adaptability as a core value, contrasting it with pivoting: pivoting changes direction and perspective while keeping a planted “foot,” whereas adaptability is a continuous recalibration to fit current circumstances without necessarily changing them. Using sports analogies (basketball pivots, golf adjustments), they emphasize that open-mindedness and a strong core identity enable effective adaptation without losing oneself. They reference Jocko Willink’s idea of “disciplined adaptability,” arguing that preparation and doing hard things create confidence to handle curveballs frictionlessly. They also cite James Clear’s ice-cube analogy from Atomic Habits to show how small changes compound, touch on Bruce Lipton’s views on environment shaping gene expression, and discuss adapting in fast-changing tech and AI, setting boundaries around phones, and the life-changing need to adapt when becoming a parent, teasing a future part two.00:00 Why Preparation Matters00:40 Adaptability vs Pivoting03:18 Pivoting Explained in Sports04:35 Basketball Pivot Framework06:51 Biology and Habit Change08:52 Disciplined Adaptability11:10 Updating Your Worldview12:30 Adapting in Work and Tech13:48 Nostalgia Phones and AI18:02 Boundaries Growth and Parenting20:27 Part Two Teaser Wrap-Up

Key Takeaways:

• Adaptability. The key to thriving in an ever-changing world. It's not just about survival, but a powerful core value.
• Pivot like a pro. Discover the art of adaptability and why it’s a crucial skill for personal and professional growth.
• Embrace change and evolution. Learn how adaptability is encoded in our very DNA and why preparation is key to conquering life's curveballs.

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠⁠

Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.

This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com

Intrapreneurship: Think Like an Owner and Transform Your Career. Steven Harris records a solo episode on intrapreneurship—thinking and acting like an owner inside an organization—to boost career growth, influence, and happiness at work. He contrasts “ownership avoidance” with an ownership mindset, arguing that intrapreneurs focus on possibilities, see problems as opportunities, and become indispensable through initiative, curiosity, and follow-through. Steven introduces the OPPO FLOW opportunity cycle: keeping an open mind, defining purpose, preparation, opportunity awareness, action, and assessment. Drawing from his Phoenix payroll franchise, he explains how purpose fuels engagement, why preparation must come before leadership, and how opportunity awareness can be trained by spotting inefficiencies and customer frustrations. He emphasizes taking action, bringing solutions instead of complaints, learning through reflection, and spending 30 days thinking like an owner by focusing on retention- and revenue-driving activities.

00:00 Intrapreneurship Intro

01:22 What Intrapreneurs Do

02:55 Escape Ownership Avoidance

05:11 Spot Opportunities Daily

06:21 Purpose Fuels Initiative

08:53 Preparation Before Influence

11:45 Opportunity Awareness Example

14:39 From Ideas to Action

17:57 Reflect and Improve

19:18 30 Day Owner Challenge

Key Topics:

• Intrapreneurship and ownership mindset
• Opportunity cycle: awareness, action, assessment
• The importance of purpose and connection to work
• Building trust and credibility through solutions
• The role of preparation and continuous learning

Follow the SuccessFlow Podcast on ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠⁠@successflowpodcast⁠⁠

To connect with Steven and ways he can help:⁠

Founder/Creator: ⁠⁠⁠www.oppoflowmindset.com⁠⁠⁠

Small Business Payroll - PHX Franchise Owner: ⁠⁠⁠www.journeypayrollhr.com⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@steven.oppo.flow ⁠⁠

To connect with Phil and contact directly: ⁠⁠⁠https://phillipcrawford.com/⁠ ⁠⁠

X: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PhillipCrawford⁠ ⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@flowstatecrawford⁠⁠

Acknowledgements:

The Intro and Outro Music credit to Holden Peyton.

This podcast episode is produced and published by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC. Launch your podcast today at ⁠⁠⁠www.DolphinPodcasting.com