Alan Attridge is the founder and Chairman of MyShroom, a true visionary with a mission to help, heal, and serve. He has enjoyed careers as an entrepreneur, executive, research scientist, professor, lecturer, author, reporter, consultant and researcher in such diverse fields as cell biology, food and beverage manufacturing, consumer products, food science and nutrition, energy, software, hospitality, medical equipment, pharmacology and medicine. 

The MISSION of MyShroom is “To rapidly enhance health through the use of our medicinal mushroom products. To achieve our mission we grow hybrid strains of medicinal mushrooms, formulate blends and disseminate these products into the healthcare market infrastructure. We provide education to bridge the gap between the research knowledge of our products and its use in clinical practice for alternative protocols.

All the scientists and collaborators involved have done extensive research, and some since 1971. The company’s formulas and products therefore have no direct competition because of the unique strains, proprietary formulas, organic substrates used, methods of processing and the quality standards for the growing and harvesting of the hybrid mushroom strains. 

Most medicinal mushroom products are extracts made from mushrooms of unknown origins and grown on soil or unknown substrates.  Soil and non-sterile substrates used in production increase the risk of viral and bacterial contamination, the incorporation of heavy metals and toxins, and higher product variability. The science behind the cultivation and blending of our medicinal mushrooms has been assembled by the Quantum Health Discoveries Institute, and is based on selected case studies from each collaborating university, research articles and peer-reviewed literature contained within the National Library of Medicine. This research is complicated by the fact that there are vast amounts of molecules found in the various species and hybrid new strains, making it literally impossible to know all of the mechanisms and pathways leading to favorable outcomes by ingesting these mushroom products.

https://www.myshroom.com

https://www.mycoldiscovery.com

Reverend Bob Hill and Rabbi Michael Zedek give us their unique respective perspectives on how we attempt to make sense of when bad things happened to good, innocent people. In this very unique and special podcast we discuss one of the toughest questions people have. Believe it or not we actually do show how humor, when used appropriately will and can help. Thank you for trusting the heart of You Just Have To Laugh and these two respectful gentlemen.

Beginning in 1975 New Jersey State Trooper Bob Delaney went undercover to infiltrated the Genovese, Bruno and DiNorscio Crime families. Knowing all the while that a single slip could get him killed. Ultimately gathering enough evidence to convict 30 members of the Bruno, DiNorsico and Genovese crime families, Project Alpha was a success, but Delaney struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and traces of Stockholm syndrome after getting too close to those he investigated.

In this third part of this podcast with Bob Delaney, he talks openly and honestly about his PTSD and the great work he is doing to help military, first responder and health care professionals. We talk about his book ‘Surviving the Shadows’ that is an uplifting journey through powerful and inspiring stories―marked by perseverance and personal courage―about an array of people who have suffered directly or indirectly from Post-Traumatic Stress. Delaney introduces you to medical experts who have developed groundbreaking methods in dealing with the disorder, and profiles one-of-a-kind programs around the country devoted to assisting PTSD sufferers.

We also talk about Bob’s soon to be released book, ‘Heroes are Human’ - Lessons in Resilience, Courage and Wisdom from the COVID Front Lines. This book is a must-read for health care workers who have been besieged by the ongoing pandemic, for those who love them, and for any reader wanting to gain a deeper understanding of their immense sacrifices and struggles. Heroes are Human also offers invaluable self-care insights in the face of trauma and gripping first-hand accounts by those thrust into the depths of the crisis.

Order Bob Delaney’s three books: Covert, Surviving the Shadow and Heroes are human at Amazon.com or his website: delaneyconsultants.com

To learn more about Bob’s work on helping people visit: delaneyconsultants.com

In Part Two of this YJHTL podcast with Bob Delaney, he talks how he got to the level of NBA ref for 25 years. Bob also shares great stories that happened on the court with the world most famous NBA players and coaches you know. Bob officiated from 1987-2011 / 1500 regular season games / 200  playoffs games / 9 Finals / 2 All Star games / moved into NBA office and became Vice President Referee Operations Director of Officials - 30 year NBA career. Currently Southeastern Conference (SEC) Special Advisor Officiating Development & Performance. 

Bob Delaney is a former undercover New Jersey state trooper and professional basketball referee in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Bob is a 1985 graduate of New Jersey City University with a Bachelor of Science degree in criminology. After finishing college, Delaney joined the New Jersey State Police. During the mid-1970s, Delaney worked as an undercover officer as part of an operation known as "Project Alpha".

     His book ‘Covert’, is a riveting page-turner, NBA referee Bob Delaney reveals the clandestine life he led before becoming one of professional basketball’s most respected referees. In 1975, Delaney had spent only a year and a half as a New Jersey State Trooper when his superiors approached him with a tantalizing yet dangerous undercover assignment: to infiltrate the Mob. Delaney accepted, and became Bobby Covert, the president of Alamo Trucking, a fully-operational business used by law enforcement as flypaper for snagging crooks. 
     At the height of The Godfather era, Delaney wore a wire and lived among wiseguys who modeled themselves on their on-screen counterparts, quoting lines from “The Movie” and boasting of how often they’d seen it. Delaney even crossed paths with Joe Pistone, the real-life Donnie Brasco (though neither knew the other was undercover), knowing all the while that a single slip could get him killed. Ultimately gathering enough evidence to convict 30 members of the Genovese , Bruno and DiNorscio Crime Families. Project Alpha was a success, but Delaney struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder and traces of Stockholm syndrome after getting too close to those he investigated. Therapy helped him come to terms with all he’d endured during his three tense years undercover, and, once a college basketball star, Delaney began officiating high school and intramural games as a way to rebuild his life—eventually working his way up to the NBA, where he has been a referee for more than two decades.

“Covert” is available at: amazon.com

To learn about Bob Delaney’s work and order his books: delaneyconsultants.com

     Bill Maas was the Chiefs first-round draft pick in 1984, the fifth player taken overall. He lived up to his first-round status, being named the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year despite missing two games. After a career-high seven sacks in 1985, he matched that total the next season and was awarded his first Pro Bowl nod. He went back again to the Pro Bowl in the strike-shortened 1987 season after getting six sacks and scoring a touchdown off of a fumble recovery. Maas got off to a fast start in 1988, getting four sacks and a safety in his first seven games.

     His 40 career sacks are tied with Mike Bell as the eighth most in Kansas City Chiefs history, as of 2020, and is the most by either a defensive tackle or nose tackle. Bill Maas is the first nose tackle in Chiefs history to make the Pro Bowl. He was the first Chief ever to win a Rookie of the Year Award. During his career, Maas won acclaim for his relentless pass rushing ability and was selected twice for the Pro Bowl.

   In this fun podcast Bill takes us through his football, broadcast and commercial real estate careers. It is a tough transition for many professional athletes to a career after their respective sport is over. Bill Mass explains his smooth and successful careers. And his Locker room story at the end is hysterical.

     For over two decades Robert Boudwin is known as the Houston Rockets mascot “Clutch the Bear,” which was a character he created in 1995. In addition to performing at over 1.5K games and 6K shows for the Rockets across the world in 12 countries, he served as a content creator in the engagement economy helping to build the Rockets brand through in-game experience, event management, grass roots marketing initiatives and community investment projects.

     He was a producer/performer of popular school shows reaching over 1.25 million elementary students at over 2,100 shows as well as producing Armed Forces Entertainment Tours military bases in Bosnia, Kosovo and England.

     Robert is best known for his Philanthropically work with organ donation awareness having run the Houston 1⁄2 Marathon twice in the full Clutch mascot costume promoting the cause that saved his father’s life. Robert has served on the Corporate Board of Directors for Life Gift and the Todd Kramptiz Foundation. He resides in Spring, TX with his 2 sets of twins. He loves to chronicle his single parenting style at his radicaldadding.com.

Robert can be contacted at: [email protected]

Brent Carter is a professional singer. Presently, he is the lead singer of The Average White Band & former lead singer of Tower of Power. He toured with Regina Bell and was in Maurice White’s Broadway Musical, “Hot Feet.”

Brent has a great story on how he got the Tower of Power job. He also tells you what goes on in his head when he is on stage. Brent is wonderfully honest, charming and keenly insightful on being a professional singer. He has great stories and magnificent story teller.

Follow Brent at: brentcarter.net

I went to Moreland Kansas to talk to Ed Dillinger who raises Bison. I thought that was all we were going talk about and then I discovered Ed was a former teacher, coach, referee and farmer. Our conversation started with Bison and moved to Ed’s brilliant philosophies of life. He is 86 years-old and it was fascinating to hear about his common- sense approach to kindling hope in humanity with his “PCT” action. You are going to love Ed Dillinger.

Lazy Heart D Ranch

Ed and Susan Dillinger
17455 Pauling Run Road
Westmoreland, Kansas 66549
(785)456-9465
[email protected]

Lazyheartdranch.weebly.com

Four Kansas City Firefighters, Tommy Walker, Scott Roller, Brian Burgdorf and Ray Wynn share how humor and laughter is a survival skill to first responders.

Mark Williams was at the Tea dance at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City July 17, 1981. He was standing under the skywalks when they collapsed. Mark takes us through his experience and how humor helped him to survive. Ray Wynn was part of the team that pulled Mark Williams out of tons of concrete and steel. Hear how they meet 31 years later. All five of these men share the enormous value humor and laughter have had in their professional and personal lives.

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