Were You Still Talking?

It’s about people, places, arts, food, culture, putting positive energy in the world, how all of us have something to say or maybe we don’t, drugs, exercise (or exorcise, if you spell it wrong!), laziness, motivation, breathing! The connection we all share on the planet and quite possibly getting away from the pedestrian level of consciousness. Music by Jon Griffin.

Were You Still Talking? #84 With John Pabon 02/04/2024

Were You Still Talking? #84 With John Pabon Episode #84 John Pabon Great and inspiring conversation with John. We talked about saving the Earth! OK, let’s face it, it’s not the earth that really needs saving, it’s all the things that live on Earth. Anyway, he has a much more positive view on the subject than I do, and it was a very refreshing conversation. There was also a bit of controversy, Ooooooh, everyone loves controversy! In his own words: I’ve spent two decades in the business of saving our Earth. After leaving my role at the United Nations, I traveled the world studying the impacts of sustainability first-hand in factories, on fields, and at Fortune 500s. That’s given me a very unique perspective on what it takes to make a positive impact. I’m a globally recognized expert in sustainability with a mission to move from theory to practical strategies that help people and businesses confidentially make real impact. To get there, I share my message through books, consulting to businesses, and keynote speaking to audiences around the world. My global career has taken me from Los Angeles to New York, Shanghai to Seoul to Melbourne. I’ve had the privilege of working with the United Nations, McKinsey, A.C. Nielsen, and as a consultant with BSR, the world’s largest sustainability-focused business network. A decade of experience living and working in Asia inspired me to found strategic communications firm Fulcrum Strategic Advisors with a mission to help companies, governments, and individuals capitalize on the benefits sustainability offers. I’m also a regular contributor to major publications such as CNN, EuroNews, and the ABC. I speak to an array of global audiences on issues of sustainability, geopolitics, communications, and societal change. I am the Program Director for The Conference Board’s Asia Sustainability Leaders Council, a member of the United Nations Association of Australia, and serve on the board of advisors to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce. I am the author of “Sustainability for the Rest of Us: Your No-Bullshit, Five-Point Plan for Saving the Planet.” The book has been described as “…a foundational read for practical sustainability in the 21st century” and “…one of the best sustainability resources available to date.” I’m also excited to be helping consumers make smarter decisions through my second book, “The Great Greenwashing: How Brands, Governments, and Influencers are Lying to You,” out now. https://www.instagram.com/johnapabon/ https://www.instagram.com/@johnapabon Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: #Podcasting #sustainability #earth #longtalks #greenwashing /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/29791178

#83 With Chris White 01/29/2024

#82 With Taylor Morden 11/02/2023

#81 With Ricardo Martinez 07/28/2023

#80 With Dr. Carolle 05/30/2023

#79 With Liz Entin 05/17/2023

Episode #78 With Rob Gutro 05/02/2023

#77 With Blake Gauthier 04/12/2023

#76 With Daniel John Carey 04/03/2023

#76 With Daniel John Carey Episode #76 On this episode I talk to Daniel Carey author of “Screenwriting Tribe,” "Dream Another Dream," "Dream Your World," and “Plant-based Regenerative Nutrition.” He is the founder of Screenwriting Tribe script incubation workshop in Los Angeles. We talk about weird Hollywood, script writing, childhood trauma, someone we both know (small world) and much much more. From the author: When the pandemic caused the screenwriting workshop, I had been running for four years to be shut down, I got busy working on my books about life recovery, life redesign, and motivation. The pandemic started just after the second edition of my screenwriting book was published, which is used as a text in film schools. In March 2023, a screenplay I wrote about a religious cult made a list of the top unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. It's one of many screenplays I've written. My book "Dream Another Dream: Recover and Reimagine Your Life" was published in June 2022. "Dream Your World: Fathom a New Life in which You can Thrive" was published in February 2023. In "Dream Another Dream," I cover many topics about life intermixed with quotations of many people from throughout history. I also write of my childhood growing up in a household of many misfortunes and saturated with poverty, alcoholism, brutality, and depression. At age 16, I hitchhiked across country to escape the brutality. Completely unprepared for life, as a troubled young adult I ended up homeless. I had to build my life from the ground up. "Dream Your World" is a continuation of what I wrote of in "Dream Another Dream." In both books, I mixed the texts with philosophical and inspiring quotations from hundreds of people throughout history, all with the goal of inspiring life improvement. For many years, I had worked as a ghost writer, helping a variety of writers with their manuscripts, and getting their books ready for publishing. Mostly, I worked on health and nutrition books. I decided that from now on I will only work on my own books. In February 2023, my book "Plant-Based Regenerative Nutrition" was published. It is 400 pages, and includes claims backed by medical and science studies. I live in Los Angeles, where I run Screenwriting Tribe script incubation workshop. In 2020, I took the workshop virtual, on Zoom. Since November 2022, I also have an in-person workshop, and continue also holding the workshop on Zoom. Both workshops are for up to 17 members. I help writers polish their film and TV screenplays. I also polish screenplays for film producers. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Dream your World: Dream Another Dream: Screenwriting Tribe: https://amzn.to/3m0sgH3 Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: #Podcasting #ScreenwritingTribe #Author #Novel #DanielJohnCarey #Reading #Writing /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/26436141

#75 With Joseph (Joe) LeValley 03/30/2023

#75 With Joseph (Joe) LeValley Episode #75 On this episode I talk to award winning author Joe LeValley. We talk about how he started writing his first novel, how he met The Who, some of the many celebrities he has met and going from getting his first book published to the release of his 7th novel! A bit more from his website (https://www.josephlevalley.com/index.html): My career path to becoming an author was unusual, to say the least. I like to describe it as a life of "outrageous good fortune." Significant roles in the past have included: * Reporter-photographer for Iowa newspapers for seven years. During that time, I wrote thousands of articles ranging from breaking news to feature stories to personal columns. * Served for more than 30 years as an executive in Iowa hospitals and its largest statewide health care network. I was project leader on numerous expansions of services and facilities. I assisted many Iowa hospitals in developing strategic plans and was a frequent public speaker on health care policy. My staff and I won four national awards for excellence in communications. * Musician. Play drums and guitar. I have performed in rock bands, a country-rock trio and as a solo artist. I also am a composer. You can hear some of my original music under the "Music" section of this website, or on YouTube at JosephLeValley, or at www.rockiowa.net. In 2016, I was thrilled and honored to be inducted with the Mourning Glory Rock Band into the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. * Writer. After a life of writing many different types of fiction and non-fiction, I published my first novel in early 2019. I now have written five novels and am working on number six. Four have been published and have won a total of nine awards. A lifelong Iowan, I am a proud alumnus of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Drake University in Des Moines, and the University of Iowa in Iowa City. I have a degree in journalism from Drake and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa. I am proud to note that Iowa Central inducted me into its "Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame" in a ceremony in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Saturday, November 22, 2022. I am a Life Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. I serve or have served on the boards of directors of many community organizations in northern and central Iowa, and have served on committees for state and national health care advocacy organizations. I also am a member of Mystery Writers of America (MWA) and The Authors Guild, and participate in activities of International Thriller Writers (ITW) and StorySummit. My wife Jane and I have six children and live in Dallas County, Iowa. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/ #Podcasting #Auther #Novel #JosephLeValley #Reading #Writting /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/26388153

#74 With Csongor Daniel 02/27/2023

#74 With Csongor Daniel Csongor Daniel () was one of the first officially recognized bioenergy healers in the former Yugoslavia, trained by the legendary Zdenko Domancic (Documentary: Think about It). While his teacher has healed more than a million people, Csongor has no such ambitions. Instead, he would like to teach a million how to become healers themselves. In the U.S. since 1991, he has become an internationally known healer and lecturer and the first honorary president of the International Biotherapy Association which was based in the UK. Csongor’s lectures and his internationally sold book: Biotherapy: A Healing for the 21st Century are approved for continuing education for massage therapists throughout Florida. He also has a double DVD: Energizing T’ai Chi Chi Kung: The 18 Steps for the Absolute Beginner; as well as a children’s book: The Girl with the Healing Hands. Widely recognized as one of the fastest and most powerful healing methods that have ever been developed, bioenergy healing is relatively easy to learn. Csongor’s unique, light, and humorous lectures are entertaining, fun, and highly educational. Csongor’s healing sessions are distinctive as well. Most of them take less than 15 minutes, sometimes without even touching the person. In some cases, one session is enough for full recovery. Csongor is also a master of long-distance healing. His clients can be continents away and experience the same healing benefits as if they were present. Bioenergy Healing: Simple Techniques for Reducing Pain and Restoring Health through Energetic Healing is Csongor’s third and most comprehensive book on energy healing. It is a light, yet very informative read. If you are a fast reader, you may learn to heal in only one day. By the end of the book, you will become a healer for a lifetime. Csongor is a modern-day renaissance man. Healing and teaching are only a few of his passions. He also builds his own motorcycles, which he then rides to many of his seminars, both in the U.S. and internationally. He is always open to suggestions and invitations to teach anywhere in the world. https://www.csongordaniel.com/ Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley FaceBook: #Podcasting #bioenergyhealing #wellness #Spiritualality #csongordaniel /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/26067363

#73 With Antonio T. Smith Jr. 07/20/2022

#73 With Antonio T. Smith Jr. Antonio T. Smith, Jr. had an unexpected beginning when, at the age of 6, he became homeless and had to figure out how to take care of himself while living in a trash can. That is the beginning of Antonio’s story, but there is so much more. We talked about giving away a billion dollars, the universe, top secret operations, trying to adjust to life after the army, and so much more I can’t even begin to describe it all. This is the type of show I love to do. More from Antonio and links: Antonio T. Smith Jr is an American Tech CEO and millionaire, who is on pace to become a billionaire by 2025, with headquarters on four different continents, and is creating 100,000 Millionaires while giving away $1.5 Billion by 2025. Antonio is passionate about artificial intelligence and plans to be the first person to create the Master Algorithm, which he plans to use to create a Resource-based society, that will completely eliminate the need for money. Antonio is building a city to where the people of the light share it and create a harmonious society regardless of race, creed, or religion. Our city will have its own currency, and soon we will become a resource-based economy. We will have democratically elected officials. We will pull our resources and create a society humans deserve with our own police force and our own government. We are the light. We are love. We are you. We are one. Separation is an illusion. We leave you in the light and the love of the one infinite creator. Follow your dreams. Antonio created a podcast with over 850 episodes. This podcast, created and hosted by Antonio T. Smith, Jr. and includes frequent co-host Deaunna M. Smith, is designed to help you develop an excellent attitude, enhance your self-esteem, develop your creative genius, set and achieve goals, harness your mind's power, and explain the elements of personal growth. In addition, this podcast dissects, observes, and gives practical guidance to the critical success factors such as writing skills, public speaking skills, effective communication skills, and fostering excellent relationships. It includes interviews with Millionaires and Billionaires and includes the best of Antonio T. Smith, Jr's teachings. This is the Secret of Success, by Antonio T. Smith, Jr., and it is a daily podcast designed to be your breakthrough. Antonio’s Links: Instagram: • TikTok: @ats9696 • Facebook: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniots... •► Subscribe to my channel here: http://bit.ly/SubPlzATS • Twitter: • Medium: http://medium.com/@theatsjr Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: #Podcasting #AntonioTSmithJr #Lightbearers #Spiritualality #Allone /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/23810045

#72 With Robert Ginsberg 06/04/2022

#71 With Guy Windsor 03/14/2022

Were You Still Talking #70 With Bill King 02/15/2022

#69 With Robin (twotone) Murphy 12/21/2021

#68 With James Meacham 08/30/2021

#67 With Suzanne Munson 08/05/2021

#67 With Suzanne Munson Episode #67 Suzanne Munson joins me on the podcast today to talk about her latest book The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson. A unique and interesting way of finding out what’s in the mind of one of the most well known historic figures. PREMISE: IF YOU COULD TALK WITH THOMAS JEFFERSON, WHAT QUESTIONS WOULD YOU ASK? Eight Jefferson authorities devised questions, thinking they were participating in a “history class project.” Instead, they became part of an amazing adventure: a journey to the immortal mind of Mr. Jefferson himself, facilitated by an experienced medium. From his place in spirit, Jefferson is not happy with the evolution of America’s government and culture since the days of the Founding Fathers. America’s government has lost its footing and is in need of a new revolution--not of war, but of integrity, he observes. The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson records his views on Congress, the presidency, foreign policy, higher education, the military, religion, the media, slavery, race, and Sally Hemings. On government, Jefferson is discouraged by generations of “corruption, self-dealing, conformity, and confusion” in Washington. He is especially concerned about a gradual, insidious loss of freedom in the country. The book concludes with Jefferson’s call to action to the next generation of leaders: to form “Circles of Integrity,” large enough to realize crucial reforms. He calls for a restructuring of all major American institutions. Bio: Suzanne Munson is a lover of history and author of books about America’s Founding Fathers. She has just published The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson and previously wrote a biography about Jefferson’s mentor, George Wythe, titled Jefferson’s Godfather: The Man Behind the Man. She lectures on the legacy of these two Founding Fathers at the college level and at various other venues. Following a career in corporate and non-profit communications, she turned her attention to writing and teaching. Her interest in history began as a child, hearing of the trials of her ancestors in 17th century Jamestown-area settlements and the exploits of her pioneer forebears a century later on Virginia’s westernmost frontier. Please visit for more information. Link for book: Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #ThomasJefferson #Metaphysical #SuzanneMunson #History #Medium #Podcast #Podcasting /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/20024162

#66 With Jonesy 07/08/2021

#65 With Steven Jenkins 06/26/2021

#64 With Ben Sorensen 06/18/2021

#64 With Ben Sorensen Episode #64 On this Episode I am so happy to be talking to Ben Sorensen from Australia. This is the kind of conversation I love to have. We just talk. We talk about coming out of Covid, big politics, how Australian government works, US politics, electric vehicles, and all kinds of other things I’m sure I forgot to list. Check out his website and socials below. More about Ben, Voice Artist, Writer, Producer, Presenter & Event Host In a nutshell Ben is a quirky, witty, eccentric, stylish, multi- platform personality, voice-over artist, writer of columns, lover of music, presenter of stuff and while he is unable to leap tall buildings, he is able to bridge the divide between city living and country culture. Ben is probably best known for hosting one of Australia’s most popular syndicated radio shows on over 140 stations across 5 countries interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, INXS, Lee Kernaghan, Olivia Newton-John, Darius Rucker, The Moody Blues, and Bon Jovi. His Podcast Real Country was broadcast in over 100 countries. As an MC and host Ben has been entertaining and sharing his personality professionally for the last 14 years all over Australia. With his intelligent humor and energy, Ben brings a cultured and flamboyant edge to the stage, festival or product launch. He has fronted for events including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Restaurant and Caterer of the Year Awards, The Aristocratic International Showcase – USA, Urban CMF, Synnex Alliance Roadshow and brands including Pfizer, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Google, Crown Casino, Microsoft, Intel, Nestle, PAX, BHP Billiton, BMW, Stussi, Synnex, Ryobi, Infosys, Australian Open and Stockland. Ben has worked stages from the bush to beach, regional towns to the capital cities across Australia and everything in between. Ben’s broadcast credits include host roles on MTV, Nine Network, Southern Cross Ten, WIN Television, PRIME, 3AW, 4BC, 97.3FM, 2SM, 2TM and more! He was also a past Channel 9 voice over and warm up guy however, most of all Ben is a neurodiverse "Brain for hire." Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht #BenSorensen1 #BrainForHire #Podcast #Podcasting #Astralia #Travel /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/19448336

#63 With Evan Stern 05/23/2021

#62 With Brian Gillet 04/26/2021

#61 With Dr. James Stalker 04/13/2021

#61 With Dr. James Stalker Episode #61 What is Atmospheric Science? Is there something missing in all the data on global climate change? How do you go from a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering to a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science? Should I buy a Tesla?? My guest this episode is Dr. James Stalker an American serial high-tech entrepreneur since 2002. Dr. Stalker is CEO of The Enterprise Universe. Dr. Stalker has a unique professional background in Science (Ph.D. & Master's degrees in Atmospheric Science) and Engineering (Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering). He also has decades-long experience in research (e.g., inventor of the Stalker method for the global weather/climate simulation) and technology development (e.g., inventor of load-creating renewable energy) and business development (owner of multiple high-tech businesses, including Regional Earth System Predictability Research & The Enterprise Universe). Dr. Stalker spends his time solving the unknown and most complex problems in the STEM fields, but also has essentially developed key innovations for inspiring and educating and training entrepreneurs and corporations via his two seminars/workshops titled '9 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals' and 'Leadaging for Organizational Excellence,' respectively. Dr. Stalker is a patriotic and proud American that studies and defends the Constitution and always tries to interpret it for fairness and inclusiveness for the changing times in which we find ourselves. The United States of America has played and still must play a significant leadership role in the world to make (and keep) the world a better and safer place for every human being on Earth. He also believes that the American values of governance are worth promoting to the rest of the world mainly by setting an example. Dr. Stalker strongly believes that the most effective way of imparting one's knowledge to others is by showing to the rest of the world how that knowledge has helped you become a better individual. https://james-r-stalker-ceo.teu.enterprises/ #GlobalClimateChange #AtomosphericScience #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #podcaster Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/18716363

#60 With Sephen Hawley Martin 03/31/2021

#59 With Jonathan Pritchard 03/26/2021

#58 Scott Wagnon 03/10/2021

#57 With Andrew Ecker 02/27/2021

#57 With Andrew Ecker Episode #57 What an honor to have Andrew Ecker on the Podcast. After a proper introduction (by Andrew) I listen to him talk about native American history, traditions, honoring the Earth Mother, growing up in America and learning to heal from a childhood filled with challenges. From his website: Andrew Ecker, author of the ‘The Sacred 7’ Apache “NDE”, Irish and German American. Born into an inheritance of trauma, both his parents were addicted to drugs and died very young. Mom, Kathy Lindsey, died from a cocaine overdose whereas Father, Dale Ecker, from HepC caused from intravenous drug use. Growing up in the height of the Reagan and Clinton “War on Drugs” policies led Andrew down a path of destruction that included cocaine and heroin abuse until he made a decision to change his life while serving 3.5 years in federal prison for drug charges. Andrew found healing in his life through the use of ancient technologies including drumming and a ceremonial introduction process of his Native American ancestry he outlines in his book ‘The Sacred 7’. Andrew has been able to, in over 25 years of effort, facilitate over 4000 meaningful wellness with a focus on suicide prevention, substance abuse, individual and community development. This massive volume of work has allowed Andrew the honor of working with very diverse groups of people including tribal nations, schools, governmental organizations, churches, nonprofits, businesses, festivals, hospitals and drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Some of these groups include The Havasupai Nation, The Navajo Nation, The Hopi Nation, The Pascua Yaqui Nation, The Gila River Indian Community, The Tohono O’odham Nation, Patina Wellness Center, Native American Connections, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, NACA: Native Americans For Community Action, United States Veterans Administration, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County Public Health, United Health Care, Wellpoint , Buena Vista Recovery , Charles Schwab, Bain Consulting, Exp Realty, Cancer Treatment Centers of American, Credit Union Development and Education and many many more. Andrew, his fiancé Monica and their companies Wellness Sourcing and Drumming Sounds have focused mostly on working with hospitals and institutions labeled as memory care, behavioral lockdowns, drug rehabilitation, cancer treatment, post-acute rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. These are just some of the populations they work with. Recognized by the community and through this work, Andrew Ecker has been a speaker presenter at some of the largest and most influential groups in healthcare and wellness: The Arizona Senior Center Association (keynote), The Arizona Therapeutic Recreation Association, (keynote) Arizona Activities Coordinators Association,(keynote) Assisted Living Federation of Arizona, (presenter) The AZTEC awards (keynote), Spinal Cord Injury Association (keynote), National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (keynote) (keynote) Oklahoma Behavioral Health Conference (keynote). #Podcasting #thesacredseven #transform #podcaster Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/18113417

#56 With Trav Bell 02/22/2021

#55 With Michelle E. Dickinson 02/13/2021

#55 With Michelle E. Dickinson Episode #55 Welcome and thanks for listening. On this episode I talk to Michelle E. Dickinson about mental health, growing up with a mother who was bipolar, understanding the challenges of mental health issues in the workplace and the need to normalize the conversation around mental health. More from Michelle: 1 in 3 Americans are dealing with depression or anxiety due to COVID. The emotional impact of the pandemic is hitting many of us. The United Nations released a policy brief entitled COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health citing the deep toll the crisis has taken due to social isolation, losing a loved one, and the economic turmoil from lost income. Now, more than ever, we need to normalize the mental health conversation. Return to work anxiety is very real for so many people also. Setting up your home for harmony is also a challenge for many. Invite me to share tips and strategies to help ease anxiety and how to create a home environment and structure that will best support your family. I've experienced the "trifecta" of mental health. I grew up loving and caring for my bipolar mother. I helped build the largest mental health employee resource group at a fortune 500 company. I experienced depression due to a life event reminding me that nobody is immune to mental illness at any given point in their life. My book Breaking Into My Life was written to help myself—along with the rest of us—better understand the world of mental illness. My story of perseverance and triumph helps challenge and transform the “suffer in silence” dynamic, and makes mental illness more understood, treated and accepted. I am out to do my part to eliminate the stigma by normalizing the mental health conversation in workplaces and within the first responder community. I partner with innovative leaders to bring my programs and mental health strategies to help them cultivate cultures of compassion for those living with or caring for those with invisible disabilities. My Resilience webinar has made an impact with empowering hundreds of employees during COVID-19 quarantine. Links: Website: . LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-e-dickinson-7882013 Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/michelle.dickinson.146?ref=bookmarks Twitter URL https://twitter.com/mdickinson13 YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Vt31TIEWh6dW_V2-qmtTQ Instagram: Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin. My YouTube channel: My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn FaceBook: Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht /episode/index/show/wereyoustilltalking/id/17933243

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