In this episode, I expose myself as a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. I start with early memories from childhood, then tell the story of the disease's progression in my life up till I lost a job, a friend, and a wife before reaching my bottom. The episode culminates with reflections and gratitude for the new life I’ve been given in recovery. Resources: Alcoholics Anonymous --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

This conversation is really just two friends taking time to engage with each other on beliefs, values, and life updates. The result is a meandering interview without being boring. Resources: Alan Watts Waking Up with Sam Harris --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

In 2016 Hope’s son was shot and killed by a roommate, just a few days before Thanksgiving. This is Hope’s story of grief, frustration, anger, and guilt that eventually turns into a story of giving to others and becoming a friend of God. Resources: grief2hopesupport.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

Chicago-based dermatologist and improvisational actor Michael Greenberg shares how the rules and practice of improv have enhanced his spiritual, professional, and personal life. Resources: crawlspacecomedy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

Tiffani Patlán, best-selling author of Unlocking Your Ability to Heal, shares how she grew up on the streets of Las Vegas after being kicked out by her mom, survived incestuous rape, and eventually became a christian. Resources: tiffanipatlan.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

In this episode, I expose myself as a recovering alcoholic and drug addict. I start with early memories from childhood, then tell the story of the disease's progression in my life up till I lost a job, a friend, and a wife before reaching my bottom. The episode culminates with reflections and gratitude for the new life I’ve been given in recovery. Resources: Alcoholics Anonymous --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

This is the second of a two-part interview with Kristance Buelow. During this portion of the interview, Kristance shares the story of losing her mother on her last day of high school; and how feeling abandoned by her church changed her opinion of God, and herself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

The first of a two-part interview with my high school friend Kristance Buelow. This portion of the interview centers on her remarkable story of health and how she deals with a body that is always surprising her. Resources: Feedspot’s list of Top Philosophy Podcasts - https://blog.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

In this episode I interview Mike Iamele, a Boston-based author and branding consultant. Mike openly shares his failures and what they’ve taught him, how uncomfortable “going viral” made him feel, and how he’s come to define success. All woven into stories told with a vivaciousness that is incredibly entertaining. Resources: MikeIamele.com/map --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more

In this episode, I interview a Facebook friend who in real life was an acquaintance from twenty years ago. Vivian shares her journey from a childhood where she didn’t feel seen or heard to a divorce that left her nearly homeless, right up to her current reality of finding real healing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asimplelife/message ..read more