In this episode, Tor discusses his interesting path to academia. He also describes his work and its application to our everyday lives. He works as a  professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder. He focuses in brain mapping and understanding how the brain processes pain. Tor is most notable for his groundbreaking research into underlying expectations and placebo effects, and their influences on brain systems involved in pain, emotion, and motivation. His work has been highlighted in the New York Times, LA Times, Science Magazine, and National Geographic. He earned his PHD from the University of Michigan and became an assistant professor of psychology at Columbia University in 2004. In 2010, he became a faculty member at the University of Colorado Boulder and this fall he will be joining  the faculty at Dartmouth. You can find Tor on twitter @torwager or at https://canlabweb.colorado.edu/. 

In this episode, Sean discusses how his career started at a small publishing company and ascended to one of the best commercial photographers in Australia. Sean also talks about the Pool Collective and how he operates a successful creative business. Sean tells interesting stories throughout the interview including his favorite moment during his career, photographing rugby. Sean also highlights the differences between American and Australian culture and the importance of traveling abroad! You can find Sean online at www.seanizzard.com or www.thepoolcollective.com

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In this episode, Adam discusses the life of a college basketball player. He explains his diet, workouts, and the time management needed to be successful as a college athlete. He details his everyday routine and some small goal setting strategies he uses that keep him focused and present. As a motivating voice, the Adam Thistlewood interview is essential for listeners who want to "improve 1% each day". Check out our website at www.reimaginingintent.com and social media pages @reimaginingintent for more information or to get involved!

In this interview, we explore the many different aspects of Audrey’s life. We talk about how important family is to her, her acting career, and making her dreams become a reality. She discusses her new business “Talk to the Camera” where she details social communication skills in our society and that everyone deserves an opportunity to do something special. The idea of not caring what others think is one lesson among many that you can learn from this episode. Be sure to check out our website at www.reimaginingintent.com and follow us on social media @reimaginingintent.  

In this interview, we get into the brain and how we deal with fear, especially in the education world. Nate shares stories of shootings that have happened and how the families of these communities have dealt with these horrific incidents. We discuss the drama/trauma culture around young adults and some great information on mental health and social media. He gives great advice on being in the middle when it comes to our stigma surrounding mental health as well as a tactic called "2 weeks, 2 months, and 2 years" when dealing with the death of a loved one. This interview is so informational and gives some great tips that people can use in their own life so please listen and take it all in. Be sure to check out our website at www.reimaginingintent.com and follow us on social media @reimaginingintent.

In this interview, we get deeply dissect the education system. Andrea also details her involvement with Jessica Ridgeway and a student committing suicide in front of her very own eyes. We discuss the effect this can have on communities, people individually and the power of human resilience. Be sure to check out our website at www.reimaginingintent.com and follow us on social media @reimginingintent. 

In this episode, we dive deep into Chris’ history of teaching and his love for the outdoors. You will hear one of the craziest hiking stories ever from a man who was face to face with death. He also discusses the tough mental challenges he felt as a young adult and the long grueling journey of entrepreneurship. His tips on finding passions and living with freedom and through experiences is a great thing to learn from in this episode. For more information, be sure to check out our website at www.reimaginingintent.com and follow us on social media @reimaginingintent.

In this episode, Matt goes in-depth about mental health. He talks about how essential risk taking is in the mental health field, the goals and steps his own foundation is doing to take on mental health issues, comedy in his life, and the Ted Talk he recently gave. He recalls different heart wrenching stories including his own suicide attempt. He also gives listeners tips that they can use in their own life to help others. This is one of our longest interviews but is very funny and informational. For more content, be sure to check out our website at www.reimaginingintent.com and follow Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @reimaginingintent.

Show Notes:

7 Cups Emotional Support Network

Matt Vogl Ted Talk

Matt's Foundation-National Mental Health Innovation Center

In this first episode, we discuss his very interesting viewpoints on being a lifelong learner, losing your ego, and separation of job and identity. Brinton talks about failure, detailing a hike in Japan that gave him numerous fits as well as some of his new passions like beekeeping. Listen throughout because there are some absolute gems that really make you think. For more content, be sure to check out our website at www.reimaginingintent.com and follow Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @reimaginingintent