We celebrate 5 Seasons - We recalibrate with YOUR One Word for 2024 SHOWNOTES: Thank you to the following participants today. Linked names will bring you to their original podcast episode or to their website. Ashley Embry Calvin Smith Christine Yared Christopher Lewis Craig Constantine Daniel Abbott Danielle Cosby Danny Bauer Danny Pellerito Dave Barry Dave Warnock David Lockwood Deavondre Jones Elizabeth Musumeci Erin Fisk Glenda Ring Jason Tieri Jeannie Sheneman Jeff Thorpe Jim Dells Joe...

A new episode with Terry - A lot has happened since Season 1 and there are exciting times ahead for 2024, Terry's 70th year, he is our final interview for Season 5. SHOW NOTES Terry's first episode (recorded December 2019) TRAINING GUIDES (5k, 10k, 25k) provided by Amway Riverbank Run Support the show

A Coach's Coach: "If we continue to pursue living our lives so that other people's lives are better for them, then we're successful." SHOW NOTES This Tender Land by William Krueger WOO HOO! You're Doing Great! by Sandra Boynton Support the show

"The brain defaults to easy... it doesn't care about your goals." Change is hard, but so worth it. How might your second thought be "dimming your switch?" Enjoy the tunes and rediscover what's playing inside your head. SHOWNOTES Luke Rossmo on Facebook Luke's Music Channel Support the show

Brovember Birthday Brothers - Time for Fun (unless you're a Buckeye) SHOW NOTES Mark on National TV (look for him in the endzone) "Curious" Music Video with Jim and Joe Mark's Season One Episode "RELOCATE" Jim's Season Two Episode "RECALIBRATE PART ONE" Jim's Season Two Episode "RECALIBRATE PART TWO" Mark's Season Two Episode "REIGNITE" Joe's Season Two Episode "REACH" (produced entirely by Jim) Support the show

Kent Dobson guides through wanderings and wonderings, mystery and myth, and a deep question or paradox. Kent has a long history of teaching, whether that's leading in a classroom or on a stage, speaking on his podcast Hints and Guesses, writing a book like "Bitten by a Camel", facilitating a wilderness intensive, or guiding a pilgrimage to Israel. SHOWNOTES: KentDobson.com His Book - Bitten by a Camel His Podcast - Hints and Guesses Kent at Failure Lab His Final Teaching "A Thing Ripened"...

Our first interview from Pennsylvania, Michelle advocates for people with learning challenges. She is someone who knows what it's like and has made it her mission to  inspire and empower others as a Paraprofessional, Photographer, Blogger, and Advocate. SHOWNOTES Michelle's Mission Facebook Instagram Support the show

Music Artist Brenden Monroe and I chat about his move to Nashville, the experiences and music that brought him there (get ready to groove to some samples), and what's coming in his "ReWrite." SHOW NOTES Brenden Monroe's Music and Events PRE-SAVE Brenden's new song "Never Gets Old" (releases Nov 2) Instagram Spotify Apple Music Support the show

We discuss the origins of Brooke's lyrical tribute to melanated children. Beautifully written and illustrated, it is a "timeless and soothing response to a people's longing for peace, justice, and the eradication of racism in the world." SHOWNOTES Her book "So Whispers the World" Support the show

A "Best of " Episode from Season 1, Remastered for better audio with an update. Daniel is a white Father of eight biracial children.  Razel grew up as one of the few black students in his community.  Both share painful past and present moments in their cultural navigation and inspire readers to build a better future for all. "In an age when discussions about race and privilege seem to inevitably escalate into us versus them tribalism, Razel and Daniel model for us what it looks like to...

"You will be here in 10 years" is what an award-winning principal told Angelo early on in his career.  He even dreamed of becoming a Superintendent...  but after years of going "all in", he was beginning to burn out, and both he and his team sensed it.  How did Angelo reframe the last few years and tap back in to his original purpose? SHOW NOTES BE A WONDER video REGRET episode with Shane Naterman Capturing Kids' Hearts Support the show

Kelsey's recent NC State Commencement speech has been heard by millions... Why? In just a few short minutes, you'll hear lessons we all need to remember. SHOW NOTES Kelsey's original graduation speech Support the show

Do you bury trauma or hard feelings? How is this related to a beach ball? When do you know you’re chasing “Fool’s Gold?” What is making you dream today? Ben has redefined what and who is important. At times, it was a rough road -  Through church and career pivots, he has found JOY and purpose in the journey. SHOW NOTES City Life Church Support the show

We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry. Part 2 guests:  Ron Fox, James Dells, Linda Pellerito, David Barry, and Kyle Anderson SHOW NOTES Turning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic Soul / Ashley Military Religious Freedom Freedom from Religion Foundation Support the show

We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry. Part 1 guests:  Ashley Hertzog Embry, Shane Naterman, Terry Gates, Jason Tieri, and Tony Pellerito. SHOW NOTES Turning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic Soul / Ashley The Gig Economy Podcast  - Jason Tieri Support the show

As a Hope College grad from the  Engineering Department, Ricky discovered he loved to help people with obstacles, such as the challenge of an amputated limb.  He then got his next degree from Eastern Michigan University in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Today, Ricky creates solutions so his patients can return to the activities they love. Support the show

Did you know it's Audiobook month? Jeannie took two years during a pandemic to start over in her mid-40's  -- she found a new career as an audiobook narrator which combined some of her first loves from her studies at the University of Michigan. You'll hear a few examples of her work (currently 95 books) and discover some things you never knew about the art of narrating. SHOWNOTES jeanniesheneman.com Support the show

What can Walter White from Breaking Bad teach us?  According to Fred Rogers, all children need to feel heard and loved, and difficult topics should be embraced rather than avoided.  Just in time for Father's Day, Brian Anderson spells out the origin and purpose of "Fathering Together", a non-profit reconnecting fathers to their purpose and to each other. SHOWNOTES Bio: Brian Anderson is a husband, father, and gender equity advocate. In his professional life, he's the Grants Manager for...

Short and Sweet episode: Our music producer (my son) graduated last night. Dad reflects on a few tests Danny has faced and what we both learned in the process. We also look ahead for the ReChoice Podcast -- CONGRATS TO ALL GRADUATES! Support the show

Our son Danny is graduating from high school in a matter of days.  Tara, his Birth-Mom, sure remembers this moment in her senior year when she was hiding a pregnancy.  Judy and Tara share a special bond over Music, Motherhood, and Adoption. Support the show

This is a Remastered favorite episode from Season 1 - Ron has learned important lessons in his many roles as a Husband, Father, entrepreneur, educator, and leader - But it was a run-in with a proud Dad on the streets of College Station TX that taught him the phrase: "Today is the Day". That phrase has recentered him both in the small stuff and big stuff. Other people mentioned in this show: Terry Gates' Episode Kenneth Joyner's Episode Jeff Thorpe's Episode Support the show

This episode rendered by Craig Constantine. Craig leads a community of podcasters and interviewed Joe about creativity. This conversation was as-you-hear-it, Craig does a great job of just jumping in and letting it go. Craig's mission is creating better conversations to spread understanding and compassion. At 40, Craig discovered Parkour and began relearning how to play. Finding himself in countless conversations about movement, he began podcasting in 2017 to share what he was...

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Trainer, Speaker, Author... and yes, Varsity Football Player! This is a RICH conversation around living with integrity, taking risks, being honest and inclusive. Graci has been on a roller coaster the last several years... she went from publicly resigning her position at a well-paying job to starting her own successful international business -- AND HER BOOK LAUNCHES 4/18!!!  GO, GRACI, GO! SHOW NOTES Get Graci's new book:...

ESports is HERE and if it's not already at your local school, it soon will be! You'll be surprised by the changing landscape happening right now and how ESports connects students - leading to real-world skills, millions in scholarships, and more.  SHOW NOTES Gaming Concepts Generation ESports Kristen Craft's Twitter Kristen Craft's Linked In Murphy Lynne's episode (Kristen's former student, Author of "Am I Invisible?") Support the show