In this episode, John and Steve analyze the highly symbolic poem Bluebird by the one and only, Charles Bukowski. We discuss the importance of becoming emotionally aware, the difficulty of real life long psychological trauma and the importance of men being appropriately mentored to prevent toxic masculinity. Take a listen as we unpack the poem and explore some of it’s themes and messages.

In this episode John and I explore Vivek’s 10 truths and we discuss if this ideology has the capacity to unite or will they further divide American citizens in the current political and social environment.. These 10 truths are not only relevant to society and politics in the United States but also relevant to ALL the world that we live in currently. Take a listen as John describes the current political environment right now.

Today on the show I interviewed John about presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy who is a self made billionaire, businessman, super articulate debater, who has caught the attention of the American public. His ideas seem to correlate with traditional core values and he says that America is suffering an identity crisis, is swamped by a new post modern religion and has been thwarted by isms and victimization.. Let’s see why everyone is talking about Vivek and what makes him unique from other presidential candidates..

We talk about aspects of responsibility as a pathway of individual growth. We also explore professional, personal and social emotional development, how can you invest in yourself effectively to elvolve as a human being? If you could go back in time and talk to your 18 year old self, what would you say and what lessons would you try and communicate to put you on the path of success?

In this podcast we share some personal anecdotes about how working through adversity has provided insight, perspective and personal growth. Most of us are taught to believe that adversity is a hindrance, a disruption to our happiness that we expect to be our default state. What tools can we adopt to allow us to better deal with adversity and how can adversity be valuable as we traverse through the unknown, uncertainty and conflicts of the complete human experience?

In this episode, guest speaker Jeff joins hosts Steve and John as we explore the power of nature and human connection in overcoming nihilism.

Society is plagued with flaws and illusions that can lead one down a path of despair and an overwhelming sense of meaninglessness. How can we embrace the power of nature to shed illusions and expectations that are thrust on the individual to find inner peace and a spiritual connection?

In this podcast, we explore the magnificence of connecting with nature, the possibility of relinquishing an artificial identity and perhaps connect with another aspect of ourselves that is more powerful than we are able to explain.

Welcome to this podcast where we explore the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on the individual and society. In this episode, John and Steve discuss the recent surge in interest around Chat GPT, a cutting-edge AI technology that has been gaining huge popularity in the last few months. They delve into the potential benefits and risks of AI, including concerns around human dependency and the addictive nature of technology. This open discussion promises to be a thought-provoking exploration of the impact AI is having on our lives. Join us as we navigate this complex topic in an engaging and informative way.

Disclaimer: This blurb was written by ChatGPT.

This podcast provides a line-by-line analysis of Langston Hughes' poem "Harlem: A Dream Deferred," we explore the significance and power of dreams. Written in 1951, during the Civil Rights Movement and wake of the Harlem Renaissance, the poem reflects the systemic oppression of African Americans against racial discrimination and it's impact on the individual and community. We ask the question: what are dreams, why are they important to both the individual and the collective? What do dreams mean for the human spirit? This poem was written within the midst of social and civil injustices in the United States, although is still incredibly powerful and relevent today. Take a listen.