With Jake Messier, @theguywithstage4breastcancer
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#120 with Jake Messier, @theguywithstage4breastcancer We talked about men with breast cancer, having a presence on social media, getting the message out about men with cancer and why they are misdiagnosed more often and a lot more! Jake Messier, @theguywithstage4breastcancer, is a pioneering speaker and advocate, shattering stigmas around male breast cancer. With the largest social media platforms dedicated to the subject, he inspires men and women alike to confront breast health challenges, advocate for early detection, and build a community of support and awareness for survivors. ...
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#119 with Ralph Velasco Photography around the globe.
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#119 with Ralph Velasco Photography around the globe. Great conversation with Ralph talking travel photography, most visited countries, why it’s good to put the camera down and enjoy the view sometimes and much more. More info and all the links right here: Since 2008 (17+ years) Ralph Velasco has been a full-time travel photographer and international tour organizer, having created and led over 130 five star-rated international tours in well over 30 countries on 7 continents (plus over 100 domestic tours in the U.S.) When not traveling, Ralph is currently based in Chicago. However,...
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#118 Chai (High) on Life with Lorie Kleiner Eckert
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My guest today is an expert in personal reinvention. Lorie Kleiner Eckert is a dynamic author, fiber artist, and motivational speaker who has inspired over 22,000 people. In her latest book, CHAI ON LIFE, she shares heartfelt and humorous essays on navigating life's biggest transitions, from an empty nest to personal loss. Described as the 'magical love child of Nora Ephron,' Lorie is here to share her practical, vulnerable, and uplifting wisdom on finding resilience, embracing authenticity, and transforming your life at any age. Check out the website and buy the book:...
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Empowering Narratives: Insights from Kay A. Oliver
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Episode #117 Empowering Narratives: Insights from Kay A. Oliver Storytelling, working in Hollywood, leaving Hollywood to go her own way, and championing women's resilience are just a few of the things we talked about on this episode. Kay A. Oliver, is a dynamic storyteller holding degrees in Radio/TV/Film from California State University, Fullerton, and an MBA in Business. With over 3 decades in entertainment, spanning studios and TV stations, she produced, wrote, and directed films. Defying gender biases and the notion that female-centric stories lack marketability in Hollywood, Oliver...
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#116 With Edward Miskie - Cancer, Musical Theatre & other Chronic Illnesses
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Episode #116 With Edward Miskie - Cancer, Musical Theatre & other Chronic Illnesses My conversation with Edward felt honest, heartwarming, fun, sad, and everything in between as we talked about theartre, cancer, social media, favorite musicals, how annoyingly good young actors of today can be and much more. Copied from website: A musical theatre fever dream fueled by chemo, alcohol, sex, & heartbreak. Told from the honest, raw & oftentimes hilarious view of Edward, as he navigates his way through the painful realities of being a full-time cancer patient - indecencies,...
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#115 – With George Siegal – Built to Last Buyer Beware
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Episode #115 – With George Siegal – Built to Last Buyer Beware This engaging and important conversation on buying, renting, building or updating your home is filled with real world information you need to know. Not just about what to ask your insurance agent, but about things you can do to prepare for the unexpected. Here is the giveaway for this episode: More about my guest: George Siegal (Writer-Director-Producer) began his career in front of the camera as a weathercaster, newscaster, sportscaster, and feature reporter. He worked in major markets around the U.S. including Los...
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#114 – With Bob Alper – They Really Let You Do That?
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Episode #114 – With Rabbi Bob Alper – They Really Let You Do That? Fun conversation with Bob Alper, world’s only practicing rabbi/stand-up comic (really). We talked about his start in comedy, the Jewish comedy of the year contest, totally clean comedy and much more. From Bob: Key Message / Core Story: Maya Angelou wrote that people forget what you say, and they forget what you do, but they never forget how you make them feel. My calling – and my rabbinate – is trying to make people feel good, whether through my formal performances, often before hundreds, or when I encounter...
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#113 Jill Chalsty: Packets of Hope & Life Skills That Change Lives
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Episode #113 – Jill Chalsty: Packets of Hope & Life Skills That Change Lives In this episode, I sit down with Jill Chalsty — author, educator, filmmaker, and founder focused on bringing life-skills education to students around the world. Jill shares the heart behind her memoir, Packets of Hope: A Journey of Healing and Rediscovery, and how a global journey became something much bigger than travel — it became a mission. We talk about resilience, healing through service, and why teaching practical life skills can shape not just individuals, but entire communities. Jill’s story is...
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#112 with Douglas Lynam: From Monk to Money Manage
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Episode #112 – Douglas Lynam: From Monk to Money Manager & Enneagram Insights In this episode I sit down with Douglas Lynam whose journey spans from monastic life to the world of finance. Douglas shares how his early years as a monk shaped his perspective on work, wealth, and what it means to live intentionally. We then pivot to his experience as a money manager, exploring why he believes capitalism — for all its flaws — may still be the best system we’ve got when understood and applied wisely. Along the way, Douglas brings his passion for the Enneagram into the conversation,...
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#111 Gil Gillenwater: Hope, Borders & Helping Without Handouts
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Episode #111 – Gil Gillenwater: Hope, Borders & Helping Without Handouts In this episode, I sit down with Gil Gillenwater — author, traveler, and humanitarian — to talk about his book Hope On The Border and the life experiences that led him to write it. Gil has spent years working in Mexico and along the U.S.–Mexico border, where he’s seen firsthand what meaningful help actually looks like. We talk about service that empowers instead of enables, the realities of cross-border work, and the personal cost of choosing to show up in difficult places. Gil also shares stories of...
info_outlineWere You Still Talking? – Episode 94: Tim Thomas – Breath, Sharks, and Peaceful Sleep
In Episode 94, I sit down with the deeply insightful and endlessly interesting Tim Thomas—a man who’s swum with sharks, brewed coffee for fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, and now teaches people how to breathe their way to better lives (and better sleep).
This conversation flows from adrenaline rush to stillness. We talk about adventure and presence, the healing power of nature, what it means to let go, and how something as simple as breathing can reset your nervous system and your life. Tim shares stories from the battlefield to the backcountry, and how he’s now channeling those experiences into a mission to help others find calm in the chaos.
We also touch on:
· The science (and art) of breathwork
· Using stillness as strength
· Practical tips for sleep and relaxation
· What it really means to show up for your mates
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📕 Listen to the Breathwork in Bed audiobook, narrated by me:
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🧘♂️ Try the ‘Breath of Peace and Possibility’ tutorial:
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Were You Still Talking? is the podcast where the conversation goes deep, sometimes sideways, and always brings it back to what makes us human. Thanks for listening!
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🎙️ Were You Still Talking? is hosted by Joel Albrecht – actor, content creator, and curious conversationalist. New episodes drop regularly wherever you get your podcasts.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
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