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Feb. 2, 2022

#48 - A Peace of Mind with John Noltner

A Peace of My Mind is a multimedia arts project, created by award-winning photographer John Noltner, that uses portraits and personal stories to bridge divides and encourage dialogue around important issues. Through exhibits, workshops, lectures, and distance learning, A Peace of My Mind leads transformative experiences that help a polarized…

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Jan. 12, 2022

#47 - Roses at the Beach

There was a beautiful lesson learned from these innocent flowers at the beach. Support the Show. (https://www.patreon.com/douglasrobbins)

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Dec. 24, 2021

#46 - Fascinating conversation about China with Political and Economic Writer Jason Szeftel

Jason is a China specialist with a deep understanding of China and the Chinese economy. He helps people understand China, our changing world, and what it means for individuals, families, and businesses. I can discuss global political tensions, the global economy, and China's impact on different economic sectors and ways…

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Dec. 1, 2021

#45 - Dreams or Potential?

We're taught to want to possess to buy and we'll be happy. To build your life on a pile of things and we'll be happy. To suppress and work and fill rather than fulfill an inner calling where there is no judgement or want--where there is only unconditional love. Building…

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Nov. 8, 2021

#44 - Engaging Interview with Author and Professor Dr. Christopher Brown

Is our education system working? Dr. Brown and I dive deep into where it succeeds and where it fails us. Support the Show. (https://www.patreon.com/douglasrobbins)

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Oct. 14, 2021

#43 - Camaraderie and the Individual

We often feel alone, but can you feel alone on a team with a like minded purpose? Can you be depressed and isolated while receiving high fives? Aren't we all looking for a team and like minded people in this world with a similar purpose? It's easy to feel isolated…

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Sept. 29, 2021

#42 - Dystopian Author and Economics Professor Mark Ryall

Recently retired economics teacher Mark Ryall. Age-Decoded is his first novel. It addresses the question: What could possibly go wrong with the advent of CRISPR genetic engineering technology? Genetic engineering is about to explode in our near-future world. Many applications will be very positive, such as possible eradication of Cystic…

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Sept. 22, 2021

#41- Interview with author Kira Leigh

Kira is the author of CONSTELIS VOSS, "The anime-inspired, psychological sci-fi trilogy nobody asked for, but everyone (probably) deserves. Karma's a bitch." Here is the summary: "Long after humanity reached the stars, and recreated earth in all its vices, one (totally unhinged) man finds himself lost not only in a…

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Sept. 1, 2021

#40- Dive Deep - An Inspirational Conversation with Transformational Coach and Author Christian D...

Christian De La Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities…

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Aug. 11, 2021

#39- From Suicidal to Success when an Ancient Meditation Changed His life - Author Nate Rifkin

A college dropout, Nate Rifkin was lost and suicidal, broke and bankrupt, standing on the street corner making minimum wage holding billboard signs when an ancient meditation changed his life. Now he's a successful marketer and author, married, and is studying to become a Daoist priest and get his Doctorate…

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Aug. 4, 2021

#38 - Interconnected or Disconnected?

So many people feel isolated, alone, and powerless, not living their most authentic selves, but their weakest. Why is this? The ego? Culture? Lack of fairness? Why isn't the world the harmonious place that many feel inside themselves? It often comes down to, are you interconnected or disconnected? Take a…

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July 22, 2021

#37 - Seeking the Spiritual Beyond Religion - An Eye-Opening Conversation with Author and Ministe...

Dieter Randolph is a third-generation minister, writer, coach, and teacher. From his bio: "I am on fire to find ways to take the spiritual experience beyond the traditional church setting. With that idea in mind, I've spoken and taught in countless venues and formats, all over the country. Wherever I…

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July 15, 2021

#36 - Expanding Into The Infinite!

Are you expanding into the infinite riding on an energy wave? Or are you collapsing like a star upon yourself when the moment feels like a straitjacket you're stuck in. Take a listen. Support the Show. (https://www.patreon.com/douglasrobbins)

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July 7, 2021

#35 - Humorous and Engaging interview with Fantasy and Sci-Fi Writer Garon Whited

Highly entertaining interview with "slightly deranged author" (as he puts it!) of the highly popular Nightlord Series. The series has orcs, dragons, wizards , witches, magicians, and vampires, and all with very interesting twists. These are monster sized books, many over 700 pages. He just released his 7th book in…

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July 1, 2021

#34 - Either Way We're Going To Die

Fulfilled or Sad? Either way we're going to die. Time doesn't care, do you? Now that I turned fifty I care a WHOLE lot more. Check out my blogs and books at douglasrobbinsauthor.com Support the Show. (https://www.patreon.com/douglasrobbins)

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June 23, 2021

#33 - Interview with Public Defender and Author Reyna Gentin

For many years Reyna practiced as an appellate court attorney with New York State's public defender's office before turning to writing full time. Her debut novel, UNREASONABLE DOUBTS, was named a finalist for the Women's Fiction Writers Association Star Award in 2019. Her first novel for children, MY NAME IS…

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June 17, 2021

#32 - Couch Credits

A short and sweet nugget today. Did you earn that drink after work? Do you escape from the day and stress with dessert, pizza, alcohol or drugs? Have you moved your life and dreams forward first? Well, we've got to earn that drink and escape with couch credits. Listen why.…

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June 9, 2021

#31 - Inspiring Conversation with Action Hero John Davis

John Davis is one of a kind. He broke his back while helping a friend. A doctor told him that he would be paralyzed for the rest of his life. Learn how John healed himself and went on to become a stunt man and comedian as he traveled with the…

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May 26, 2021

#30 - Gotta Gotta Gotta!

Is your life out of control? Is your plate full? Do you need a platter or a table instead to pile it all on? Is time running away from you? We can change things. We can change ourselves. Support the Show. (https://www.patreon.com/douglasrobbins)

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April 20, 2021

#29 - Transformational Speaker and Writer Robert Belle and I dive into Creativity

Robert and I dive into the subject of Creativity, where it gets lost in the day to day and how to reclaim it. Robert Belle is a transformational speaker and mentor. He helps people who feel stuck in their career or life journey to break away from the “norm” and…

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April 14, 2021

A reading from my upcoming novel - Love in a Dying Town

What would you sacrifice for your child? Dreams? Ambitions? Everything? Jim Bowen is a single father who struggles with his ex-wife. He still loves her and wants it to work but her toxic personality is devastating to their sweet seven-year-old daughter, Lily. His grand ambitions of being an architect and…

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April 14, 2021

#28 - A reading from my upcoming novel - Love in a Dying Town

What would you sacrifice for your child? Dreams? Ambitions? Everything? Jim Bowen is a single father who struggles with his ex-wife. He still loves her and wants it to work but her toxic personality is devastating to their sweet seven-year-old daughter, Lily. His grand ambitions of being an architect and…

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April 7, 2021

#27 - Interview with writer and educator Karl Beckstrand

My interview with Karl ranges from the 28th children's book he's written, many of them address lapses in our education system, childhood development, and to him being a media professor in a state college. We discuss his book Grow about our foods and where they come from. We also discuss…

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March 24, 2021

#26 - Picking up the Garbage

We tried ignoring it as we walked along the inlet. But there was so much. What else do we try ignoring as we walk along in life? We are part of the problem and part of the solution. We also try ignoring the garbage within us that follows us every…

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