Shelby Spear is a writer, spiritual practitioner, creator of Peaceful Change World (@peacefulchangeworld), and mother of 3.

Shelby starts off this insightful conversation by telling the story of her own personal growth. She details the process of being a young mother, dealing with the diagnosis of bipolar disorder, confronting past trauma, managing her internal dialogue, and eventually entering into the world of spirituality and the healing arts.

We then jump into a discussion of the ego and the shadow, and how Shelby works with all parts of herself to navigate through life in a healthy manner. We explain the importance of discomfort, what can be gained from terrible situations, and how unfortunate circumstances are a part of the human experience that we must accept.

Shelby shares the tools she uses to heal and create peace within her mind and body which include meditation, breathe work, journalling, and an impactful Hawaiian practice called Ho’ponopono that’s centered around forgiveness.

We talk about stress, anxiety, loving yourself and others, paying attention to physical symptoms of misalignment, other important topics of being human. 

Shelby is such a genuine and calming presence to be around and listen to. In the short time Ive known her, she’s been beyond helpful in my healing journey. I hope this episode can help you do the same.

Enjoy 🫡

Check out her website:

https://shelbyspear.com/
Follow Shelby on Instagram:

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Check out the Peaceful Change World toolkit:

https://peacefulchange.world/

Patrick Beeman (MD, OB-GYN) is a leader in women/family healthcare with Veranova Health, works in addiction treatment, founder of Ars Longa Media, Air Force veteran, man of faith, philosophy lover, husband, and father of 5.

We jump into a discussion about the pursuit of being a good father and husband as he balances all the obligations in his life. Patrick gets real and vulnerable as he explains how his mindset has changed over the years towards his career which allows him to be more present with his children.

He tells the story of his path into the wide world of healthcare and how it all started from a community college course in philosophy. We talk about bioethics and why it’s important for all doctors to incorporate it into their practice. And we even dive into the duality of theology and medicine.

Patrick and I talk about the current state of healthcare, the issue with the opioid crisis, the basics of having a healthy lifestyle, how he is trying to combat faulty care through his work, and what the future should look like if we truly care about making people healthier.

We specifically discuss women’s health and the reasoning behind the creation of Veranova Health, and how truly understanding the client through longer assessments can lead to better outcomes.

Patrick is likely the smartest and most decorated person I’ve had on the show, it was truly an honor to hear his wisdom and opinions on prescription drugs, substance abuse, philosophy, religion, fatherhood, exercise, and overall making the world a better place.

This is one episode that will expand your mind and make you want to positively impact the world!

Hope y’all enjoy 🫡

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Zach Smith is a former college football player at Mercyhurst University, former strength & conditioning coach at the University of Rochester, received his masters in Organizational Leadership at Gonzaga University, current tech salesman, avid long distance runner, and amateur pianist. 

Zach and I begin by talking about his time at Mercyhurst University & what he gained from the entire experience. He then goes through his journey of being an exercise science major to working at the University of Rochester in a clinical setting as well as being a strength and conditioning coach for their sports teams.

With his athletic experience, we dive into the world of fitness training, his current running club in Atlanta, how to have longevity in the sport you love, why recovery is so important, and the type of training you should do forever.

Next we jump into a discussion on flow state, how to achieve it, what it can do for your productivity, and some of the big names behind the entire field of study.

We discuss the current state of society and social media, capitalizing on hardships as opportunities, and even how he got into playing the piano!

Zach was always someone I looked up to in college in terms of work ethic and attitude, so I’m very grateful we were able to sit down through zoom and catch up in an intentional way.

Hope y’all enjoy 🫡

Angelo Carmago is a powerlifter, fitness trainer at Old School Iron, veteran, husband, and father of 3.

Angelo begins by telling the story of how he first got involved with powerlifting as he ventured from the local rec center to the military.

We then jump into dealing with injuries, the detrimental mindset that can lead to pushing your body too far, overcoming the injuries after they happen, and how to avoid them while you’re training.

As a experienced trainer, Angelo talks through his current methodology behind his powerlifting prep, lifting styles that he learned from the Army, how young powerlifters should focus their training for long term success, and how individualized creating a program should be for each client.

We dive into crazy world of fitness on social media. Although we gain quality information from it, we discuss the damaging effects it has on people’s confidence, particularly the youth of today.

Angelo opens up about fatherhood, his faith, sports, self awareness, mistakes he’s made in life, being a good human, being a virtuous leader, and the aspirations he has for his business.

The man, the myth, the legend, THE OG! Angelo is one badass MF with a heart of gold. It was truly a pleasure being able to sit down and learn more about this man.

Hope y’all enjoy 🫡

Check out Angelo on IG:

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Peter Stancato is the founder and owner of the nonprofit “Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym” in Lakewood, a military service member, man of faith, husband, and father of 3.

Peter starts off by telling the story of how he had to close down his downtown location and the unbelievable flood that caused chaos as they were moving out.

We then jump into his own personal story and how we went from being a social worker in Cleveland, joining the military, and eventually opening his rock climbing gym in the basement of a church with little to no money and the help of volunteers.

We discuss some of the biggest upsides and challenges to being a gym owner and how he hopes to make an impact on the community through rock climbing.

We talk about the experience of fatherhood and how he tries to install a good moral foundation in his children that will be passed down through generations.

Peter goes over how his devotion to faith began, the impact it’s made on himself and his family, and his goals for how he can incorporate his values into future business ventures. 

We dive into meditation, dealing with stress, the importance of serving others, and many other aspects of this human experience.

Peter has been an inspiration for me as an entrepreneur, husband, and leader in the community, so it was such a privilege to be able to sit down with him gain wisdom from his story.

Hope y’all enjoy 🫡

Check out the Nosotros Rock Climbing Gym:

https://www.gonosotros.com/

https://www.facebook.com/goNOSOTROS/

https://instagram.com/nosotrosgym?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Owen Wolf is a man of service, John Carroll alumni, former football player, real estate worker, and someone who has a unique mindset towards life.

We start off by discussing the benefits of sitting in silence and addressing your thoughts as they come. This leads us into a conversation about meditation and how it can help foster a positive relationship with ourselves.

As former football players, we dive into the detrimental mindset of “being soft”, learning how to control our aggressive nature, and rewiring our behaviors to be kind to ourselves and others.

Staying on the subject of football, Owen tells the story of how he went from the sport being the center of his life, getting injured, and having to develop a new identity without it.

Owen details the transition from being a football player to becoming a leader in service acts at John Carroll, and how that experience led him into committing to do a full year of service at a small village in Ecuador, which is an unbelievable story in itself.

We reflect on physical, mental, emotional & spiritual health, the importance of gratitude, human connection, and answering life’s most important questions.

It’s crazy to think this was the first time I’ve sat down and had a deep discussion with Owen, it feels like I’ve known him my whole life. So grateful we were able to sit down and record this conversation for you all.

Hope y’all enjoy 🫡

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Charles Gustafson is an amateur bodybuilder, life enthusiast, fitness coach, writer, avid meditator, and a man of faith.

We start our conversation by discussing how we should all be experimenting with life and the wide range of range of activities that bring us joy.

We compare mindsets towards fitness and how (when taken too far) going to the gym can have the opposite effect of its intention, consequently hindering other aspects of life.

We chat about the importance of meditation, finding internal peace amongst the chaos of society today, and how the practice can help us navigate this journey.

Next we talk about serving others and why it should be as aspect that all humans put focus on to live a fulfilling life.

Charles shares his views on the religious beliefs he holds and what spiritually can offer to you if you’re not someone who is invested into a specific religion.

One of my favorite people to talk to in my life, Charles is filled with wisdom and I’m so grateful he came in to share with myself and everyone who listens.

Hope y’all enjoy 🫡

Follow Chas on IG and read his blog:

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https://chas-life.com

Welcome to “Quick Thoughts”! A short podcast episode where I answer questions, elaborate on a specific topic, or just want to share my random thoughts!

Today’s episode features 4 questions:

Hope you enjoy & thanks for listening 💪

Max Quinn is an entrepreneur, the founder/owner of Uncover Vintage, and a Raider super fan.

Max and I start off by talking about the community of Las Vegas Raiders fans and how special a bond we share amongst each other.

We then jump into the vintage clothing reseller market as Max discusses the importance of creating a great experience for your customer over focusing on making money.

Being a business owner, Max explains his thought process when he chooses what clothes to sell, how he keeps his margins high while selling at a fair price, and his process when he thrifts for new pieces.

He then goes over the entire story of how he starting thrifting clothes for himself and how it evolved into the start of Uncover Vintage.

If you’re trying to start a business, this podcast is for YOU! Max details the time, effort, perseverance, and attention to detail necessary to create a successful business.

A Cleveland legend in the making, Max is a genuine dude who’s making waves in the vintage market! 

Hope y’all enjoy 🫡

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