The 100th Episode!!!!
I wish this was some exciting extravaganza. It's not. It's just a short thank you to all my listeners. If you have feedback and requests: funisfundamentalpodcast@gmail.com
Aug 17, 2025•10 min•Ep. 101
Fun is Fundamental
Do you ever wonder when did you get so serious? Do you miss the good old days? Do you lack fun in your life? About half of Americans say they don’t have enough fun.
Join me on a mission to prioritize fun in our lives and why the lack of fun is detrimental to our well-being. This weekly podcast pivots between solo episodes and guest interviews. I, either, talk about a fun activity that I did or explore ideas around why fun can be so elusive. I hope to inspire you to explore ways to incorporate more fun in your life.
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How to find flow in daily life (with Dr. Joshua Caraballo)
Dr. Joshua Caraballo is an Industrial-Organizational Psychologist currently residing in Denver, Colorado. His career trajectory has centered on the themes of inspirational storytelling and applied science for the sake of human betterment, especially for those who have been historically marginalized and oppressed. Joshua has a deep passion for human flourishing, awe-inspiring experiences in nature, and anything involving cats. Joshua is also the author of I’m Not Dead...Yet: How I Turned My Misfo...
Jul 21, 2025•58 min•Ep. 100
The Art of Joyful Living (with Aisha Makara)
Aisha Makara was born in Mongolia and orphaned at the age of 2. She is now a world traveler with over 60 countries stamped on her passport. She is the author of the recently published Joyful Living Guidebook expounding on simple actions on how to stay joyful, centered, and vigorous in a fast-developing society; book includes pictures of Aisha’s original works of art. She is also a business owner and artist who had the distinction of being selected as an artist to send art engraved on golden plag...
Jul 13, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 99
How to Truly Show Up (with Marcy Axelrod)
Marcy Axelrod is a bestselling and award-winning author, TV Contributor, 2X TEDx speaker and management consultant. Her latest book, How We Choose to Show Up, is a #1 Bestseller and was recently awarded the Hayakawa book prize. Marcy has been interviewed in Forbes, Psychology Today, and The Marketing Journal, among others. Her approaches have been tested and proven through projects with some of the world’s largest high-tech companies (e.g., HP, SAP, Cisco). With a background on Wall Street (Lehm...
Jun 09, 2025•52 min•Ep. 98
The Benefits of Trusting your intuition (with Jennifer Johnson)
Jenn Johnson learned more about intuition after listening to what her body was telling her. After years of nursing in the ER, she started feeling about what was going on with her patients before tests would clearly show the diagnosis. In this episode, Jenn shares some of the science behind intuition and how she started relying on her own experiences when caring for patients. With all of her experience at the bedside, she also realized that she could use her intuition, that gut feeling we all get...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 97
How tapping into your creativity can help you find your joy (with Nancy Dillingham Marks)
Nancy Dillingham Marks, a Fused Glass Artist. After a corporate career, she took a creative leap, discovering her passion for glass art. She founded Glass Arts Collective, a local studio, providing unique, handmade gifts. She has built a supportive community around the joy of creation. Find Nancy at: https://www.glassartscollective.com
May 02, 2025•57 min•Ep. 96
Easy steps to take to take things to the next level (with Kevin Palmieri)
Kevin Palmieri is the CSO, Founder & Host of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 2,000 episodes reaching over 1 Million people in more than 175 countries. Kevin believes in a heart driven, but no BS approach to holistic self-improvement and teaching others how to get to the next level of their lives! https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/ https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/...
Apr 04, 2025•58 min•Ep. 95
Balancing fun with raising young children (with Mariela Desantiago)
As the host of the parenting podcast "New Mom Talk," (previously Mama Wears Athleisure) and the Carlsbad Mom Crew group, she's passionate about creating a supportive space where moms can come together, share experiences, and find the resources they need to thrive in parenthood. Her mission is to empower and uplift mothers by providing valuable insights, expert advice, and a sense of community. Through engaging discussions and evidence-based knowledge, she strives to equip moms with the tools and...
Mar 23, 2025•53 min•Ep. 94
How to take accountability (with Robert J. Hunt)
Robert J Hunt is "The Accountability Guy" and the co-author of the book "Nobody Cares...until you do." He is a business owner in the Dallas/Fort Worth Texas area since 2008. Robert is an Executive Coach who runs CEO Groups in DFW since 2013 and he brings that experience and wisdom to help people reach their goals. Robert has been married 25 years to his beautiful wife Kathy, and has two adult children also living in Texas. He is passionate about his faith, his purpose, his family and his quest t...
Mar 07, 2025•51 min•Ep. 93
What happened in Vegas didn't stay in Vegas
From this episode recorded in September 2024, my long-time BFF Naz and I reminisce about our recent girls trip to Las Vegas.
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 92
Can self-acceptance be the key to your happiness? (with Tamara Zoner)
Tamara is Speaker and Coach on a mission to create greater happiness in the world by teaching individuals and groups the actions and habits of happiness. A show-not-tell single mom to 3 awesome kids and karaoke enthusiast, Tamara demonstrates daily how to create a life you love! I hope you enjoy this lively conversation. https://www.alifeyoulovenow.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPzoMjCdYRev6VK5pwMhXog https://www.instagram.com/tamara_zoner/...
Dec 16, 2024•58 min•Ep. 91
The power of Master Foundation Cell Activation (with Darlene Greene)
Darlene Greene - Master Foundation Cell Activation Technology Consultant, retired US Navy Commander, and Co-Author of the 2024 best selling book, "Become Empowered - Echoes of Grace and Strength." Darlene Greene wants to help you take charge of your own health, get out of pain, improve your energy, increase the quality of your sleep, reduce systemic inflammation, increase mental clarity, improve your nervous system, lower your anxiety, enhance brain functioning, improve cardiovascular functionin...
Nov 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 90
Why we should get quiet (with Julia Carmen)
Julia Carmen is the founder of the School Without Walls. She is from a long line of Curanderas and is The Seer of the Alma, walking in both worlds of the physical and non-physical, being in the knowing of them both from birth, walking them both in all eternally, and at times in struggle in the human realm of being. Get in touch with Julia: https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/ https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/retreats https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/the-dragonfly-circle...
Oct 12, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 88
How building mental toughness and clarity lead to a more fulfilling life (with Scott Allan)
With his books published in 16 languages, and over 500,000 copies sold worldwide, Scott Allan is on a mission to transform the human potential. Scott is the bestselling author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First. As a former corporate business trainer in Japan and Transformational Success Strategist, he has invested over 10,000 hours of practice and research into confidence development and mindset mastery training. With an unrelenting passion for teaching, building crit...
Aug 12, 2024•50 min•Ep. 87
How Taoism can teach us all to go with the flow (with Bob Martin)
Bob has enjoyed an interesting life. A successful criminal trial lawyer, meditation teacher, Professor, and Mindfulness Coordinator at Elon University who studied under Hua Ching Ni, a 72-generation Master from the Shaolin Temple, and married a Bible literalist. He started writing his book as a Rosetta Stone and a love offering for his wife and him to discuss the nature of the universe. It has become a healing vehicle for many that presents the teachings of Jesus in a broader, interfaith light. ...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 86
Exercise and self-care (with Lesley Logan)
Lesley Logan is the world’s leading expert on how Pilates changes your life, and is the Chief Pilates Officer at OnlinePilatesClasses.com. She has taught thousands of students, trained hundreds of Pilates teachers, lead dozens of workshops at global conferences, and supported notable companies such as the Associated Press, Brand Builders Group, and Balanced Body, empowering participants with movement and happiness through Pilates and international retreats. With a comprehensive certificate (NCPT...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 85
Connecting with our Nervous System (with Natalie Bedard)
Natalie Bedard, also known as NatNat, is a beacon of resilience and empowerment. In 2019, she founded Lift OneSelf, offering profound energy healing services. In this conversation we talk about connecting with the nervous system to heal and lean into living authentically. Connect with NatNat: https://www.liftoneself.com/ https://www.liftoneself.com/gift https://www.facebook.com/LiftOneSelf/ https://www.instagram.com/liftoneself https://www.tiktok.com/@liftoneself?_t=8kBUw59eEq6&_r=1...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 84
"Being a model is hard work!"
We went to the Selfie Museum at Pike Place Market in Seattle and let me tell you... I hammed it up big time. :) https://www.tiktok.com/@funisfundamental https://www.instagram.com/funisfundamental/ https://www.patreon.com/FunisFundamental https://www.facebook.com/funisfundamental...
Apr 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 83
Not to "axe" is to be denied
We went axe throwing.... www.instagram.com/funisfundamental https://www.tiktok.com/@funisfundamental https://www.patreon.com/FunisFundamental
Apr 09, 2024•17 min•Ep. 82
This is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules.
Bowling.... www.patreon.com/FunisFundamental https://www.facebook.com/funisfundamental https://www.instagram.com/funisfundamental/
Mar 26, 2024•8 min•Ep. 81
A journey towards spiritual awakening with John Lawyer
From desert combat zones to a battle within, John Lawyer transformed from soldier to spiritual seeker. He acts as one of several guides for Kishar, a non-profit online spiritual community for people to share their journey and explore their own unique spiritual path. John is an Omnist and believes in the validity of great human thought from around the world and across time. He offers individual spiritual guidance and coaching services as part of the Kishar Spiritual Community. https://kishar.org ...
Mar 06, 2024•55 min•Ep. 80
Learn how to harness your energy with Gabrielle Pimstone
Gabrielle Pimstone is an Energy Coach who is dedicated to assisting those on the cusp of change, but in need of that crucial nudge forward. She narrates her journey of resilience and reinvention, highlighting how her love of psychology and spirituality finally converged to reignite her passion and purpose, and provide profound healing. She offers inspiration and practical tips to individuals to break free from stagnation and fear. Her central message is that it's never too late make meaningful l...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 79
The Role of Love (with Paul Zolman)
Paul Zolman has created a new way to demonstrate the principles of the love languages. It's a profound way to learn all five love languages to give them away. By giving them away, your vision will improve to the point that you can see them coming your way and respond appropriately. The system is so easy that even young children can be trained in this love giving system. Spoiler alert: it's a game where everyone wins. Find Paul at: https://roleoflove.com/...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 78
How better boundaries improve your life (with Heather Claus)
Heather Claus is the author of the new book "Take No Sh*T! Build Better Relationships Through Discovering, Creating And Maintaining Healthy Boundaries In Three (Sometimes Five) Simple Steps." In this episode, Heather explains how her atypical life has led her to the belief that boundaries are the key to not only saving ourselves, but our relationships. She's a big fan of amazing people enjoying love, sex, and romance in happy and functional lives (whatever that might look like from human to huma...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 77
30 tips from 30 guests (Part 1)
To commemorate my first 30 guests. I decided to reflect back on all of them and the wisdom and fun that they had to share. Here are the first 10 guests. 1. Tiffany Guyot- www.instagram.com/tiffany8091/ 2. Paula Yolles- https://www.instagram.com/paulayolles/ 3. Jenny Lee- BeeVibe Coaching https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyleeortiz/ 4. Shelly Vecchio- Gloryus Inc https://www.agloryuslife.com/ 5. James Clemmons- Freedom from Anger https://www.freedomanger.com/ 6. Brenda Winkle- https://www.brendawin...
Jan 01, 2024•57 min•Ep. 76
Where the H E double hockey sticks have I been?
Sorry, I was gone so long. Life update.
Dec 18, 2023•8 min•Ep. 75
Take a moment today to add some yay! (with Stephanie Rose)
Stephanie Rose is the owner of Firefly Scout, the guidebook for helping moms grow their glow and find magic in the everyday. In our conversation, we talked about daily steps to build a more intentional, joy-filled life. Find her at: https://www.fireflyscout.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/firefly-scout/ https://www.instagram.com/FireflyScout/ Please subscribe, rate, and review! What's your play personality? https://mailchi.mp/2d4dfd12e70a/playpersonality Send inquiries and comments to: fun...
Dec 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 74
Strategies for finding more peace (with Kimberly Braun)
Kimberly Braun, impelled from earliest childhood experiences, has spent over a decade as a monastic nun exploring the path of Presence. With a master's in theology, she lives to inspire others to connect to, and live from, Divine Love at their center. She is a TEDx speaker and former meditation faculty at the renowned Omega Institute. Kimberly's communication skills ignite transformation on all levels serving others to lives of greater freedom and joy. She has served tens of thousands through he...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 73
How to support caregivers (with Erin Copelan)
Erin is a speaker, best-selling author, licensed massage therapist, and real estate investor. In 2009, she was appointed sole Caregiver to her husband as he was diagnosed with cancer, underwent multiple surgeries, and a successful liver transplant. With caregiving experience that spans over a decade in multiple states with multiple medical centers, Erin was called to share her stories with the underserved caregiving community. She was called to share hope, community, and love. Erin is a UNOS Amb...
Oct 02, 2023•52 min•Ep. 72
How mindfulness leads to more happiness (with Ashley Williams)
Ashley Williams has dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations increase their overall happiness and satisfaction in life. Ashley is an emotional wellness advocate and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Clymb, an emotional wellness software for school-age children. She is the 2022 Culture Builder of the Year for Baltimore, which honors her work to make children’s happiness a policy priority. Ashley is an avid meditation practitioner who is passionate about sharing the t...
Sep 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 71
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