Before the holidays hit full blast, we’re stacking flavor, sound, and inspiration.
This short episode blends three new recipe reels, a classic song study, and a journaling spark to keep your creative energy rising through the season.

Timestamps
00:00 – Intro
01:08 – Stairway to Heaven Canvas Print
01:25 – Songwriter Ideas & Drill
02:54 – In the Kitchen (3 Recipes)
05:37 – Journaling Prompt
05:56 – Outro

Inside this episode 👇
• Songwriting Drill: What does laughter look like? What does a smile sound like?
• In the Kitchen: Turkey Chili with Poblanos & Hominy • Chicken Marsala • Fruitcake Sourdough Loaf
• Planning Drill: “Proof Before You Bake” — how to let ideas rise before you launch them
• Journaling Prompt: “What idea has been quietly rising — and how can I bring it into the light?”
• Bonus: Stairway to Heaven Canvas Print announcement 🎨

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

A heartfelt reflection on what it truly means to love as you live — and love in the end.

In this soothing, gently humorous episode, Don shares the story behind his 1993 song “And In The End,” recorded in his Santa Ana, California home studio while still writing and performing with his band Eden from St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. The track, a hypnotic “Hey Jude”-style finale from his album Inspirations, reminds us that love isn’t something we save for later — it’s something we practice every day.

💬 Highlights in this episode:

• Story behind “And In The End” (1993)
• Life lesson — love as an everyday verb
• Recipe — Cinnamon Rice Pudding for comfort and connection
• The Code / Life Hack: “What would this look like if love were the motive?”
• Journaling Prompt: “Who needs to feel my love today — not tomorrow, not eventually, but before bedtime?”

📺 Watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNj7UbDkezA

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🎶 Featured Song: “And In The End” — Don Panzik (Inspirations, 1993)

00:00 – Opening
01:00 – Featured Song: “And In The End”
02:35 – The Message
03:14 – Recipe: Cinnamon Rice Pudding
04:43 – The Code / Life Hack
05:21 – Journaling Prompt
05:58 – The Song (Reprise)
06:51 – Outro
07:40 – “And In The End”

Season 2 of Layer By Layer GO! kicks off with clarity, warmth, and a touch of humor. Don peels back the fog to share how simply showing up—one layer at a time—keeps life (and creativity) moving forward. This week’s recipe is a bright Lemon-Herb White Fish and the Song of the Week is “Here Comes the Sun.”