Daniel Mchugh and I discuss ethics, morality and the value of truth. Daniel struggled with his religious beliefs, eventually rationalizing himself into Christianity. It was evident that he's spent a lot of time thinking over his values, society, and his interpretation of reality. I thoroughly enjoyed debating Daniel. It was a great opportunity to hone my understanding and assess my thoughts. Check-out Daniel's blog, liveforthetrail.blogspot.com
May 01, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Ben Mikaelson is a pilot and author known for his books: touching spirit bear, tree girl, Petey and more. He’s won several awards as a writer and his dedication to his passions is remarkable. Ben also raised a black bear, buffy. He inspired me as a child and he inspires many children to pursue what excites them. To read his books, http://www.benmikaelsen.com/
Apr 23, 2018•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Marc Gladstone is an educator, learning specialist and school consultant with over 25 years of experience in New York City private schools and clinical institutions. For consulting: marcgladstonelearning@gmail.com Subjects discussed: Strategies to teach children and ourselves new skills, meta learning, how adults shape a child’s self understanding, structuring your mind and inner monologue, executive functions, working memory and more!
Apr 17, 2018•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Brady Secules is a comedian from Bellingham, Washington who also works in a drug treatment facility. You find his upcoming tour dates: https://www.facebook.com/brady.secules Subjects discussed: Growing up sheltered, Playing with fire, Bible College, Shooting fireworks out of your ass, how to do wound care, working at a drug treatment center, comedy, writing and more!
Apr 09, 2018•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Eugene Capon is a Pacific Northwest motion designer, VR evangelist and VFX film maker. Subjects Discussed: Domestic Violence VR simulation; VR's effect on empathy; technology's influence on education and human behaviour; and more. Related Links Eugene Capon: @CaponDesigns www.CaponDesign.com https://www.youtube.com/user/CaponDesignTV Domestic Violence VR research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-19987-7 VR for Burn Victims: https://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/08/virtual-snowworld...
Mar 28, 2018•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Matan Tal Hiked the Appalachian Trail, a 2,190 mile trail that crosses 14 States, and The Pacific Crest Trail, a 2650 mile trail that spans from Mexico to Canada. Matan explains what it’s like to lose yourself in hiking for days on end. Matan talks on trail angels - former through hikers who provide food to the ravenous hikers at different access points on the trail, pranking fellow hikers with a clock reminiscent of Flava flave, community and more!...
Mar 21, 2018•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 50
How can you create a life you're excited about? This week, I sit down with Andrew Cline - a leadership consultant and former Expedition Guide. Andrew has counseled a range of clients from Microsoft to REI. Andrew tells the story of an expedition across the Patagonia Ice Fields where Andrew and his team of 11 had to create snow caves to escape a severe snowstorm that lasted for 40 days. After countless adventures, Andrew became familiar with effective leadership principles and after our conversat...
Mar 14, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In episode 48 of the becoming human podcast, I talk to my friends Jack, Alfred, Trevor and Drew about our preparation for a jiu jitsu tournament, proving grounds. Each of us came to the tournament with a unique mindset and level of ability. We talk on learning & focus strategies, common pitfalls while learning jiu jitsu, and the parallels in life.Thanks to Trevor Kipling for the intro track!
Mar 07, 2018•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This is a two part series featuring tournament preparation for Proving Grounds, a jiu-jitsu tournament in Seattle. In Part one, I speak with Matt Coble. Matt is a coach and owner of Livewire MMA - a dojo in burlington, washington. Matt has been teaching out of Livewire for 6 years and before that, he was instructor at AKA. He's learned how to teach himself and others effectively using humor and metaphors to connect with his students. Matt's hosting a submission tournament on March 31st, head ove...
Feb 28, 2018•Season 1Ep. 47
On this week’s Becoming Human podcast, I talk with @djmchugh2392, Daniel Mchugh about his progression in backpacking. His adventures begin in the Northern Cascades to the Rockies and ultimately the Scottish National Trail. On their 536 mile adventure, they faced more than they intended, yet they pushed forward and came home with a renewed sense of character. When you set out into the wild, your character and knowledge is put to the test. There’s something about overcoming struggle that is fulfil...
Feb 21, 2018•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Dr Yvonne Naughton is an ultra runner with a medical specialty in pediatrics and sports medicine. Dr David Brown is the founder and medical director of the ELMM Clinic. Dr. Brown’s specialty is internal medicine and obesity. Yvonne and David believe that patient care starts at healthy lifestyle choices. They started the ELMM clinic to help educate and support people in the pursuit of changing their health and lifestyle. For more, go to their website: www.elmmclinic.com If you’d like to support t...
Feb 12, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Trevor Zekiplinatell is an introspective musician and wood craftsman. Trevor is preparing to be an entrepreneur by learning how to achieve excellence and all the while pondering his own fulfillment.
Feb 05, 2018•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Kahliyuga - for everything to end or start something must end something must be born Tanner Skinner is a mixed martial artist, hypnotist, yogi, hip-hop artist, author, and much more. Tanner’s story begins with his first teacher, who inspired him to explore his mind and his body through hypnotism and physical disciplines. I imagined hypnotism was to puppeteer the mind. I sought Tanner to explain hypnotism. According to Tanner, hypnotism is to bypass the conscious mind to speak to the subconscious...
Jan 25, 2018•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 43
CamE is an Army Combat Veteran, Trail Runner and a founder of Running For Combat Veterans - a nonprofit helping veterans that have fallen through the system's "cracks", much like herself. After countless surgeries, Campbell turned to running in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest for strength and solace. For more on Running for Combat Veterans: runningforcombatveterans.org
Jan 18, 2018•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Behind every influential person is a teacher or experience that encourages them to follow their curiosities. Kathy Averill would discuss the world with her son, Michael Larsen. For kathy, no question was too small. Kathy encouraged her son to explore the world. From listening to Mikey’s music in any of his bands, Eyedea and abilities, Oliver Hart, Carbon Carousel, I can see how Kathy’s teaching influenced such a beautiful mind. From rap battling to jazz freestyle hip hop fusion - Mikey was drive...
Jan 10, 2018•Season 1Ep. 41
This episode features April Byrd of Byrd House Designs. She's a painter adventuring across the United States. April and her family left all that they knew behind, with Alaska at their backs and the world in their sights, they left to share her art with the world. April and her family face challenges and encounter rewarding experiences that brings them together as a community. We often fear the risk of doing what we love or pursuing an opportunity, but that risk is exaggerated by our imagination....
Dec 27, 2017•3 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 40
In this minisode, I explore meditation and it's effects on my life from managing my emotions to pursuing the thoughts, values and ideas that resonate with me. Thanks to the living arrows for this week's music. Check them out on bandcamp & YouTube
Dec 22, 2017•30 min•Ep. 39
John Dilworth is an animator, actor, writer, and producer who is releasing a new film, Goose In High Heels . Dilly has won and was nominated for several film and animation awards. He is known for his cartoons, Courage the Cowardly Dog , The Dirdy Birdy, The Chicken from Outer Space , and Life In Transition which you can see at www.stretchfilms.com or their youtube channel Since childhood, I was drawn to John’s stories which explored fear, psychopathy & love. His work took my mind to uncomfor...
Dec 19, 2017•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode of the becoming human podcast, I sit down with James Fitzmaurice "@johnfogherty", a comedian from Bellingham Washington. We talk on Andy Kaufman & Bill Cosby, the relationship between parent and child, meta learning, Choosing your own suffering, his writing process and the books - William James Talks to teachers on psychology “http://bit.ly/WJBOOKBHP” & The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzikin “http://amzn.to/2BBK26B” . Thanks to the living arrows for the song, You are not y...
Dec 06, 2017
#36 | Marcus Major showcases artists and his own hip-hop on youtube - http://bit.ly/zoneoutTv Marcus produces & hosts hip-hop & poetry shows in the United Kingdom. It was a pleasure to listen to Marcus’s experience of trying to become a better artist and using music to cope with his weaknesses from anger to socializing. Marcus found a way to grow and benefit communities and uses music to grow and develop his character.
Nov 29, 2017•46 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On this episode of the podcast, Andrew Lauridson returns! In this wide ranging conversation we explore: growing up with shame, technology’s influence on the meaning of work, and more. You can reach andrew: http://bit.ly/hwlfinst Outro song: Kristoff Krane - Always be a friend https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2J9cJ3H_dg
Nov 22, 2017•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
What drives a person to run trails into the wild & over soaring peaks? For Maria Dalzot, it’s in the name of play. Instagram: http://bit.ly/MDINS mountain a mountainous region characterized by remoteness and inaccessibility Since childhood, Maria was in love with running. She is a trail runner and dietitian in Bellingham, washington, who has built her life to travel to the wild places & run. In this episode, we talk about overcoming panic attacks on the mountain & off the mountain, w...
Nov 14, 2017•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 34
Jack(@jackmythos_hiphop) and I explore UK hip-hop culture, the process of becoming a performer/musician, the differences of Rural/Urban Culture and the choices we make. Check out Jack’s music on youtube http://bit.ly/JMYTB or bandcamp http://bit.ly/JMBNDCMP
Nov 08, 2017•1 hr 39 min
Welcome to the episode 32 of the becoming human podcast! I met Jordan Shaver at an open mic, he’s a comedian and entrepreneur who has wiggled and writhed navigating his mind. I enjoy these conversations, I’m reminded that my insecurities are a dillusion and I am not unique in my struggle, a comforting reminder making it easier to make the uncomfortable choices and continue toward my desire. We talk about writing, helping others who are struggling, comedy and more. Sorry it’s been awhile, I had a...
Nov 03, 2017•3 hr 32 min
Community is fundamental component to our fulfillment. I've seen urban and rural isolation eviscerate people from all walks of life. I got to know the team behind Coast 2 Coast Ghosts and meet paranormal enthusiasts from the Pacific Northwest. At the least, this community provides a welcoming sense of adventure regardless of your beliefs. We crept around Norther State Asylum in Sedro-Woolley investigating paranormal activity. In this episode we talk about the Asylum, their experiences with the p...
Oct 08, 2017•49 min
Bruce performs under the stage name Allone, telling stories wrapped in the guise of Hip-Hop, Singing, Poetry & Comic Strips. We explore what it's like to book your own tour, teaching yourself rhythm & writing, and the desire to create. You can find his comics, music, freestyle hip-hop show and more at these links: Discography: allonevoice.bandcamp.com Videos: YouTube.com/AllOnevoice Soundcloud: Soundcloud.com/allonevoice Shows and profile: Reverbnation.com/allonevoice Spotify Itunes Amaz...
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 25 min
I started this podcast inspired by the contrast of people who struggled with destructive and constructive behavior. I wanted to showcase the variety of perspectives and experiences that we have. I have really enjoyed it thus far and I thought this would be a good time to ramble about life while I'm spending my days scouring the wild. When I return, the podcasts will be back to normal.
Sep 15, 2017•33 min
This week, I sit down with Kris Anderson, she's a comedian and hairstylist out of Bellingham. Check her out @krysanthemum64, https://www.instagram.com/krysanthemum64/ I was really into writing and performing in my youth which led me to poetry. I was disappointed to find very limited avenues to professionally pursue poetry coupled with the stigmas attached to it. Meaning I would have to find an audience outside of poetry and then I was introduced to comedy. Both poetry and comedy aim to connect a...
Aug 30, 2017•2 hr 44 min
Andrew explores the darkest corners of the human experience. He collects and trades artifacts from notorious criminals. He explores their psychology through letters and interviews following his curiosity of abnormalities. To my surprise, he’s overcame my squeamishness and I too became curious You can check out his auction site at truecrimeauctionhouse.com, on instagram @truecrimeauctionhouse and facebook. Featured songs on this episode are by Amigo The Devil - from hell and back and the recluse....
Aug 25, 2017•1 hr 59 min
In this episode I talk to Toni, an Oncology nurse. She has taken care of cancer patients for many years. I was curious how the prolonged exposure to the spectrum of emotions you would see from caring for dying patients and those who go into remission. I grew up miles away from my family in my adolescence, causing some distance, some unfamiliarity. It was a pleasure getting to talk to my aunt Toni and listening to her outlook on life. Instagram - http://bit.ly/bhpinsta Twitter - http://bit.ly/bhp...
Aug 17, 2017•1 hr 37 min
