Philadelphia icon Pat Croce has lived a life defined by achievement — sports medicine pioneer, motivational speaker, New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, martial artist, and former president and co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers.

But after decades of external success, Pat began looking in a completely different direction.

In this episode, we talk about the voice in the head, ego, meditation, awareness, success, suffering, letting go, and the spiritual journey that eventually led him to create Meditation Hill Sangha and write his new book, Enjoy Your Self Now!

The book is built around 66 Sacred Shifts designed to help people move from the limited self toward greater peace, presence, and awareness.

We also get into the question at the center of Pat’s journey:

If you are not your thoughts, then who are you?

Pat Croce:
https://www.patcroce.com/

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In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, Christopher "Kidd" Perry sits down with award-winning author, musician, broadcaster, and host of CBC Radio's The Next Chapter, Antonio Michael Downing.

From his childhood in Trinidad and Tobago, being raised by his deeply influential grandmother, to navigating life after immigrating to rural Canada, Antonio shares an honest and powerful story of identity, race, family, creativity, and resilience.

Together, they explore:

• Growing up in Trinidad and the lessons his grandmother instilled in him
• The culture shock of moving to rural Canada
• Finding purpose through music, writing, and storytelling
• Why belonging is something we create—not something we're given
• The inspiration behind Saga Boy, Black Cherokee, and Stars in My Crown
• What he's learned from interviewing some of the world's greatest writers as host of CBC Radio's The Next Chapter
• How our past shapes us without defining our future

This is a conversation about becoming comfortable in your own skin, embracing your story, and discovering that every chapter—even the difficult ones—has a purpose.

🎙️ Listen, subscribe, and share if this conversation resonates with you.

Antonio Michael Downing

🌐 Website: https://www.antoniomichaeldowning.com

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AntonioMichaelDowning

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoniomichaeldowning

🎵 Music (John Orpheus): https://www.johnorpheus.com

📚 CBC – The Next Chapter:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thenextchapter

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This week, I sit down with Benjamin Wong, founder of Kaizben—a coach, breathwork facilitator, and speaker who helps people better understand the ego, regulate their nervous system, improve communication, and reconnect with themselves through coaching, breathwork, and immersive nature retreats.We talk about the mind-body connection, anger, people-pleasing, emotional regulation, and one of the most memorable lines I've heard on the podcast:"You can't get more free than free."This conversation challenged me, and I think it'll challenge you too.🎙️ The episode drops Monday at 11:11 AM (ET).📺 Watch on The Kidd & Friends Podcast on YouTube.Follow Benjamin:🌐 https://www.kaizben.com/📸 https://www.instagram.com/kaizben/🔗 Stay connected & join the journey:
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In this episode of the Kidd and Friends Podcast, I'm joined by Samuel Chong to discuss The Thiaoouba Prophecy, the book written by Michel Desmarquet after he claimed he was taken from his home in Australia in 1987 on a nine-day journey to an advanced planet called Thiaoouba.

We talk about Michel's life, why Samuel tracked him down in Vietnam years later, and the ideas that have inspired readers around the world. Along the way, we explore consciousness, reincarnation, ancient civilizations, the pyramids, the Bermuda Triangle, and the central message Michel believed humanity needed to hear.

Whether you're skeptical, curious, or already familiar with the story, this conversation focuses on both the extraordinary claims and the timeless questions they raise about how we live and treat one another.

Connect with Samuel Chong / Learn More

• Official Thiaoouba Prophecy / Samuel Chong site: Thiaoouba.com
• Samuel Chong biography, articles & resources: ChinaSona – Thiaoouba Prophecy
• The new edition of Thiaoouba Prophecy: Simon & Schuster / Bear & Company
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For more than 26 years, Robert Verhelst, better known as Fireman Rob, has dedicated his life to serving others. A career firefighter, U.S. Air Force veteran, author, speaker, coach, Ironman athlete, Guinness World Record holder, and founder of the Fireman Rob Foundation, Rob has built a life around resilience, leadership, and purpose.

In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, we dive into the realities of life as a first responder, the mental health challenges firefighters face, and why true leadership begins with taking ownership of your life. Rob also shares the mission behind his foundation, which provides books, teddy bears, and life-changing character education to children across the country.

We also discuss why "balance" is a myth, how resilience is developed through adversity, and what schools should be teaching our kids that often gets overlooked.

Whether you're a first responder, parent, coach, entrepreneur, or simply someone striving to become a stronger person, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and inspiration.

In this episode:

• Rob's journey from the U.S. Air Force to a 26-year firefighting career
• The mental health realities of first responders
• PTSD, resilience, and overcoming adversity
• Leadership through ownership and accountability
• Why "life balance" doesn't exist
• Building stronger children through character education
• The Fireman Rob Foundation and its mission
• Helping kids through books, teddy bears, and hope
• Coaching leaders to perform under pressure
• Finding purpose through service

Fireman Rob Links

🌐 Website: https://www.firemanrob.com

📚 Foundation: https://www.firemanrob.com/firemanrobfoundation

🎙️ Forged in the Fires Podcast:
https://www.firemanrob.com/podcast

📘 Books:
https://www.firemanrob.com/books

📸 Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/firemanrob

📘 Facebook:
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💼 LinkedIn:
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▶️ YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@FiremanRob

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Comedian Danny Johnson explains why the "There's just one more question..." screen at checkout might be one of the most annoying inventions ever. From tipping culture to donation prompts, this hilarious conversation perfectly captures the everyday frustrations that inspired his comedy special Everything Bothers Me.

Watch Danny's latest comedy special, Everything Bothers Me, and check out his new YouTube mini-series for more of his signature clean, observational comedy.

🎭 Danny Johnson
Website: https://dannyjohnson.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DannyJohnsonComedy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DannyJohnsonComedy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyjohnsoncomedy

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In this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, Chris Perry sits down with Sarah Lynn Thomas, Co-CEO of Behold Retreats, and senior facilitator Danny Yepez to explore the rapidly evolving world of psychedelic-assisted healing.

The conversation dives into the science, history, legality, and spirituality surrounding medicines like ayahuasca, psilocybin, Bufo (5-MeO-DMT), and MDMA, while separating fact from fiction. Sarah and Danny explain why preparation and integration are just as important as the ceremony itself, how Behold Retreats screens participants, and why these experiences are changing the conversation around mental health worldwide.

Whether you're simply curious or considering a retreat yourself, this episode offers an honest, balanced look at one of the fastest-growing movements in health and personal transformation.

• The resurgence of psychedelic medicine
• Ayahuasca vs. Psilocybin vs. Bufo
• The importance of preparation and integration
• Trauma, PTSD, depression and current research
• Why "set and setting" matter
• The history of the War on Drugs
• Why retreats are held in Costa Rica, Mexico & Portugal
• Safety, screening and choosing the right facilitator
• What actually happens during a retreat
• Common breakthroughs participants experience

🌿 https://www.behold-retreats.com

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In this episode:Learn More About Behold Retreats

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Daniel Tolson returns to The Kidd & Friends Podcast for his third appearance to analyze my latest voice biometric assessment and compare it to my previous results.We dive into how voice biomarkers may reveal patterns in physical health, emotional well-being, stress, burnout, sleep quality, and overall performance. Daniel explains how changes in vocal patterns can potentially identify health risks years before symptoms appear and how personalized sound protocols are designed to support the nervous system.We also discuss sleep, emotional processing, courage, the vagus nerve, frequency-based interventions, and the surprising ways personal growth can show up in both our voices and our lives.Topics include:• Voice biometrics and predictive health• Parkinson's markers in speech• Stress and burnout detection• Sleep quality and recovery• Emotional suppression vs emotional balance• Personalized sound protocols• Vagus nerve activation• Frequency and nervous system regulation• Courage and personal transformation• Spiritual experiences and personal growthGuest:Daniel TolsonFounder, Alignment Assessments & The Tolson InstituteWebsite:⁠https://www.alignmentassessments.com⁠Follow Daniel:⁠https://www.instagram.com/danieltolson⁠🔗 Stay connected & join the journey:📍 TikTok: @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 Instagram: ⁠@dynamokidd⁠ | ⁠@thekiddandfriendspodcast⁠📍 X (Twitter): ⁠@dynamokidd⁠📍 LinkedIn: ⁠Christopher Perry⁠💥 Support the podcast & explore these awesome resources:AMENTARA — ⁠https://www.amentara.com⁠Amentara is an ethnobotanical marketplace and education hub focused on ethical sourcing, transparent info, and helping you make informed choices. Explore botanicals like Blue Lotus, Kanna, Kava, and more.💥 10% off: use code KIDD10 at checkout.🎬 World of Literature and Film Festival – Explore groundbreaking films & literature:🔗 ⁠Wolf Media Festival⁠🍄 Cultivating Wisdom – Microdosing & mushroom-inspired apparel (use code Perry for 20% off!):🔗 ⁠Shop Now⁠🎶 MuseFlow – Learn how to sight-read music & play piano (use code Kidd50 for a special discount!):🔗 ⁠Start Playing Today⁠25% OFF All ETHA Kratom ProductsCode: KIDD25Shop: ⁠https://www.ethanaturals.com/discount/kidd25⁠Premium, lab-tested kratom.🔥 Tune in, subscribe, it would mean the world to me! 🔥

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Dr. Marina Smirnova joins The Kidd & Friends Podcast for a fascinating conversation on transpersonal psychology, consciousness, spirituality, music, and the extraordinary experiences that can transform a person's life.

Born on Sakhalin Island in Russia and originally trained in music education, Marina shares the profound childhood experience that sparked a lifelong journey into the study of consciousness. We explore Exceptional Human Experiences (EHEs), mystical states, spiritual emergence, ego transcendence, altered states of awareness, and the deeper questions surrounding human potential.

If you've ever wondered what lies beyond the everyday sense of self, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Dr. Marina Smirnova: Transpersonal Psychology, Consciousness & Exceptional Human Experiences

About Dr. Marina Smirnova:
• Professor of Psychology at Saybrook University
• Director of the Consciousness, Spirituality & Integrative Health Specialization
• Transpersonal Psychologist
• Researcher of Consciousness, Mystical Experiences, and Exceptional Human Experiences
• Author, Speaker, and Educator

Connect with Dr. Marina Smirnova:

• Ascension Oracle: https://www.ascensionoracle.com
• Saybrook University: https://www.saybrook.edu/faculty/byname/marina_smirnova/
• Crescent Roots Psychology: https://www.crescentrootspsychology.com/team-member/marina-a-smirnova/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-a-smirnova-phd-562b35338

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In this powerful conversation, I sit down with visionary artist and 22nd Canvas founder Atif Munir to explore his remarkable journey from Lahore, Pakistan to the United States. Atif opens up about growing up gay in a traditional culture, finding acceptance from the women in his family while struggling to connect with many of the men around him, and the profound influence of his grandmother, who experienced channeling and spiritual phenomena long before he fully understood their significance.

We discuss immigration, cultural expectations, arranged marriage, identity, spirituality, and the unexpected path that eventually led Atif to discover his artistic voice. Through art, healing, and self-discovery, Atif found a way to transform pain into purpose and create a space where others can do the same.

This is a conversation about belonging, authenticity, spirituality, creativity, and finding yourself when the world expects you to be someone else.

• Growing up in Lahore, Pakistan
• Family acceptance and rejection
• Being gay in a traditional culture
• His grandmother's channeling experiences
• Moving to the United States
• Arranged marriage and cultural expectations
• Discovering art later in life
• Spirituality, healing, and consciousness
• Building 22nd Canvas
• Using creativity as a path to transformation

Website: https://22ndcanvas.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/22nd.canvas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/22ndCanvas

📍 22nd Canvas Gallery & Creative Space
Washington, D.C.

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