The Soul Anarchist Podcast

Nick Pollard is a recovered alcoholic and people pleaser; he helps people overcome both. We discuss people pleasing, addiction, and his journey in turning his experience into a business. Check out the show notes for the bonus episode: https://soulanarchist.com/nick-pollard-people-displeaser/

Hausman (aka Devon Ausman) is a progressive House producer & Dj based in Denver, Colorado. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, he brings serious musical chops to the craft. He's known for his intricate arrangements, juxtaposing soaring ethereal melodies over often gritty baselines.

On today's episode, we discuss

• his love of progressive rock, and how that connects to his love of Progressive House music
• how the pandemic helped launch his career into a full time pursuit
• geek out over Steven Wilson, Mutemath, and Porcupine Tree
• he talks shop and offers a tip for DJs who want to mix in key but have found themselves in a tight spot behind the decks.
• he shares a couple of his favorite songs (see below)

Dr. Jennifer-Finlayson Fife is a sexuality & relationship coach, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Boston College, she's an active Mormon, AND - she's fascinating to talk to.

Join me as Dr. Finlayson-Fife discusses high waisted "mom jeans", God's wife... the power of lipstick, and everything in between.

Buck Angel is a porn actor, producer, sex educator motivational speaker, entrepreneur - and thorn in the side of the ultra progressive LGBTQIA+ movement.... and he happens to be a trans male. Join us for a fascinating conversation about mental health, shame, joy, and purpose.

Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, Big Data - Gunnar Olsen has worked with these artists; his recent work with Puscifer is what brings him to the show today.

Puscifer is a side project started by Maynard James Keenan, of TOOL fame. Gunnar appears on two studio tracks and the entire live performance of their latest album, "Existential Reckoning - LIVE at Arcosanti".

Join us for a couple of beers and stories about his experiences with Springsteen, Puscifer, and growing up as the son of a broadway musician.

Mark Bryan is known for being a man in heels, pantyhose, and a skirt. This native Texan is a robotics engineer living in Germany - he's married with children and loves working on vintage Porsches. On today's episode, Mark and I dress up in our favorite tights and heels, hang out in our garages next to his Porsche and my motorcycle, and discuss the finer points of German engineering, style, and living authentically.

Chicago jazz bassist Junius Paul transposes the jazz ethos of improvisation into his clothing: Junius wears tights. Check out his images - the alchemy of jazz permeates his personal style. He's created a look that is all his own, and somehow, makes perfect sense. Join us for a conversation about the finer points of jazz, creativity, and hosiery.

Today's guest, Jake Garn is a photographer - not the astronaut by the same name. My old photography buddy and radio co-host put on our waders and get deep into topics like Neil DeGrasse Tyson's childhood wounds, Satan's real identity, a naked prophet on the beach, and being flat-earth-curious. Bring a couple of extra drinks with you on this one. You can thank me later.

Fellas - how is your love life going? How is work / career? Are you happy with your results? Do you ever feel like your efforts are being wasted, overlooked, unappreciated? Are you tired of trying? Are you confused as to why nice guys seem to always finish last?

If you can relate at all - today's show is for you. We'll be talking with Dr. Michael Pariser, author of a fantastic new book that builds off of the work of Dr. Robert Glover's "No More Mr. Nice Guy: No More Mr. Nice Guy: A Proven Plan for Getting What You Want in Love, Sex, and Life".

Dr. Pariser has created guide, inspired by the classic Hero's Journey, that will help you grow through these quintessential male struggles, to find the results you truly want in love, sex, work, and life.