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Believe Me, Cloud Nine Does Exist, I’ve Been There
The world of podcasting has helped me to transform myself. This weekend (March 6-8, 2020), I was humbled to be a part of the inaugural Military Creator Con at the Podfest Expo in Orlando. My good friend and Air Force veteran, Mr. James Van Prooyen, asked if...
Let’s Stand Up for Something Better Men; Real Women Demand It
[DISCLAIMER: A word* has been changed to maintain decorum and to create a bit of levity on an issue that is not a laughing matter. I mean no disrespect to anyone named Richard.] For the past few weeks, I have been seriously contemplating some comments made by a close...
Do You Know Your Core Values?
The best advice I ever got came from a U.S. Army Officer buddy of mine many years ago. Our conversation was short and, as I recall, it went something like this: He told me, "Know your core values and stick to them John. If you get off track, find a way to get back on...
Finding Life Again with CBD
Cannabidiol is one of 113 cannabinoids identified and discovered in the cannabis plant. In 2012, an alcohol-induced motor vehicle accident blessed me with a traumatic brain injury. Its effects were immediate. I began experiencing serious bouts of insomnia,...
This is your brain on drugs… or is plant medicine?
March 22, 2020 Looking back, I’d have to characterize my childhood as a mixed bag of emotions. Born as an Army brat and near the end of the Baby Boomer period in 1959, under the shadow of the Cold War, I developed strong virtues and intense patriotism with a smidgen...
It’s Time to End Our Critical Thing Slumber
In today’s modern digital world, we are being constantly bombarded with narratives that heighten our tension. These narratives add more noise, create even more confusion on the important societal issues that face us. Saying it is a wild and woolly world out there is a...
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