Curious Connections

Everyone has a story. What are we thinking when we meet new people? There is one question, that a very good friend shared with me, to ask myself when meeting anyone for the first time. That question is, “What don’t I know?” This one question creates the opportunity to explore a new connection with curiosity. There is no telling what you will learn. Every two weeks, I will be sitting down with the interesting and unique people I’ve met to learn more about them and their ideas about connection.

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Episodes

Human Connections Smooth the Road to Recovery

Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.curious-connections.com Kim Dwyer and her son Vince live in Gilbert, Arizona. Kim is a teacher for the Chandler Unified School District in Chandler, Arizona. Vince is currently back working as a mechanic. Kim, Vince and Shawn sit down to discuss Vince's traumatic brain injury and the connections they made through his road to recovery. Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at curious-conn...

Apr 08, 2020•31 min

Education: Cultivating the future of human connection.

Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.patreon.com/swinchester Leo Schlueter is the Director of Elementary Education for the Chandler Unified School District in Chandler, Arizona. He is a former teacher and site administrator with 25 years of experience in elementary education. Leo and Shawn sit down to discuss communication and connection within the education system. Our kids learn by watching how we interact with others. Shouldn't that affect how we ...

Jan 27, 2020•58 min

What can one simple question bring into your life?

Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.patreon.com/swinchester This conversation is about recounting how a friendship with someone I never knew, started with a simple email asking, "So what does an exhibit designer do?" Larry Warner and I first met through that email in the late 90's and it developed into a friendship that has lasted to this day. We discuss how this connection impacted our lives and that even though our communication dropped for a time...

Jan 13, 2020•58 min

The Science & Soul of Healing with Dr. Heather Paulson

Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.patreon.com/swinchester Dr. Heather Paulson is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist. As an expert in combining natural therapies, nutrition, exercise, and emotional healing, she can create a strategy for dealing with cancer just for you. Heather and Shawn sit down to discuss the Science and Soul of Healing and how connections to the natural world and to a supportive group of family or friends can benefit your...

Dec 31, 2019•1 hr 3 min

Are you there human connection? It's us, Everyone

Episode Notes Shawn is on Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester, Facebook: facebook.com/ShawnWinchesterArt/ and Instagram: instagram.com/winchester.shawn Dr. Dina Evan is a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Consciousness Counselor with 40 years of counseling experience. She has presented seminars and workshops nationwide, written several books, is a nationally syndicated columnist for several news magazines and has created meditation CDs for couples, individual and mental health professiona...

Dec 11, 2019•43 min

True Friends Will Bail Your @#$ Out with Philip Hodson

Episode Notes Philip Hodson is a writer from Phoenix, Arizona and is publishing his first book, “The Cannabis Chronicles – Part 1: Puff-packed Escapades from the Classic Rock Era”. Phil grew up in Arizona during the time when Rock & Roll reigned supreme in live concerts, on FM radio, and on vinyl albums. He has compiled a series of stories about friends and relationships from this time in his life, taking those who remember back to a time before analog went digital. Phil and Shawn sit down t...

Nov 20, 2019•25 min

Humble Tortillas Can Bring Us Together with Christopher Hudson

Benny Blanco Tortillas specializes in making fresh, delicious homemade tortillas, Estilo Sonora, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They use tried and true family recipes, and experiment with new and innovative flavors, fats, and spices every chance they get! Their slogan is “Doing it like Nana used to”. Christopher Hudson makes fresh tortillas just like Nana used to make for his family in Mexico, with the understanding that “food brings us together”. He wants to help you get excited about...

Nov 06, 2019•41 min

Making Dark Chocolate & Human Connection with Steven Shipler

Episode Notes Stone Grindz chocolate specializes in small batch single origin craft dark chocolate. Kasey McCaslin and Steven Shipler are Master Bean to Bar Chocolate Makers working to create the highest quality flavorful chocolate they can. They have been creating Stone Grindz chocolate for seven (7) years. Steven and Shawn sit down to discuss making dark chocolate and the value of connecting with customers and everyone else we meet. Follow Stone Grindz at: Web Site: www.stonegrindz.com Faceboo...

Oct 21, 2019•54 min

Herbalism and Our Connection to Nature with Andrea Stines

Andrea Stines is a graduate of the Western Herbalism Program at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and owner of Herbs from the Heart. She has worked 12 years as a Clinical Herbalist and has presented classes on herbs for specific health issues. Andrea and Shawn sit down to discuss herbalism and our connection to nature and each other. Follow Andrea Stines: Web Site: www.herbsfromtheheart.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/herbsfromtheheart/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/herbsfromtheheart/ Music ...

Oct 07, 2019•21 min

Aligning with Spiritual Energy with Dr. Dina Evan

Dr. Dina Evan is a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Consciousness Counselor with 40 years of counseling experience. She has presented seminars and workshops nationwide, written several books, is a nationally syndicated columnist for several news magazines and has created meditation CDs for couples, individual and mental health professionals. She has also won national acclaim as a human rights advocate. Dina and Shawn sit down to discuss creating positive change in today’s world and bein...

Sep 30, 2019•36 min

Finding Your Life Purpose with Dr. Dina Evan

Dr. Dina Evan is a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Consciousness Counselor with 40 years of counseling experience. She has presented seminars and workshops nationwide, written several books, is a nationally syndicated columnist for several news magazines and has created meditation CDs for couples, individual and mental health professionals. She has also won national acclaim as a human rights advocate. Dina and Shawn sit down to discuss finding your purpose in life and what may be stopp...

Sep 16, 2019•37 min

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