The book is available now wherever you get your books. You can also find it and read the prologue at bookofeastbay.com

A group of guys from Boston's vibrant punk rock scene decided to take advantage of this by selling shirts and stickers with the slogan "Yankees Suck." It was simple but effective. The shirts took over New England, and the rest of the country. It became a rally cry as the 2004 Red Sox went on to win their first World Series Title in 86 years.

One of those guys, Chris Wrenn, took all the money he made and funneled it right into his record label, Bridge Nine Records. Over the last couple of decades Bridge Nine has released some of the most important records in the hardcore music scene. None of that would've happened without the Yankees Suck shirts.

Chris shares the wild story of how all of this happened in his new book, "Fenway Punk: How A Boston Indie Label Scored Big On Baseball's Biggest Rivalry." The book is out on 2/10/26.

Jared Lindzon teamed up with Joe O'Connor to write a book called "Do More In Four: Why It's Time For A Shorter Workweek." It comes out on January 13th but I wanted to get the conversation started early!

Joining me today is Chad Michael Jervis. Chad spent a few years as a member of the country group King Callaway. Prior to that he was in the band The House On The Cliff.

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In this first episode I'm joined by Josh Partington from Something Corporate and our good friend Matt Burnett. We are discussing the album 'August and Everything After' by Counting Crows.

I hope you enjoy the show! I'd love to hear your feedback. Please feel free to reach out to me on tiktok or instagram @stpierreonair.

Entertainment Weekly's Samantha Highfill just released a fantstic book taking all of us fans on a nostalgic look back at the show. It's called 'I Was Feeling Epic: The Oral History Of The Vampire Diaries.'

I hope you enjoy our conversation!

There are legions of fans that dissect every lyric from every song. Some have even turned those lyrics into college level classes. That's where my guest comes from.

Self-proclaimed Swiftie, and Harvard University professor, Stephanie Burt is a poetry expert. She took her love for Swift and turned it into a class at Harvard, teaching students the meanings behind her songs, and discussing her historical influences. Stephanie has given all of us a chance to experience her teachings with a new book titled Taylor's Version: The Poetic And Music Genius Of Taylor Swift.

I hope you enjoy our conversation!

I got a shirt for the team Benfica. Every time I wear this shift out in public someone stops me to comment about their love of Benfica. I had never even heard of this team before visiting Lisbon. It's been kind of wild to see what kind of fanbase they have here in America.

One gentleman who stopped me was Billy Harte. He came up to me in a coffee shop in Towson, MD. We spoke for a few minutes and he started telling me all about his new soccer apparel company called The Pitch Performance. I mean, it's brand new. The brand officially launched earlier this year (2025).

I thought his story was really interesting. I wanted to know more, so I figured you all would like to know more as well. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

But it doesn't stop there. What maybe was created as a way to show appreciation for something has turned into the pivotal piece of any online company.

This week I'm speaking with Martin Reeves. He literally wrote the book on the Like button. It's called 'Like: The Button That Changed The World.'

It was a learning experience for me. It was the first time I had really experienced Christian pop culture and the machinery behind it. All around me I saw people wearing t-shirts with the Taco Bell dog saying 'Yo Quiero Jesus'. I heard music that sounded like the hits I was hearing on the radio, but the messaging in the lyrics was very different.

Fast forward a couple of decades and I came across this new book called Jesusland: Stories From the Upside Down World Of Christian Pop Culture. Joelle Kidd has put together a wonderful piece of work that takes us back to her youth in the early 2000's, a time period when Christian pop culture started to really make waves. The book talks a lot about efforts from political figures over the decades to infiltrate communities with specific messaging.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Joelle Kidd.

When I look back at my favorite movies and soundtracks, you'll find The Crow in the top 5 of both categories. The film still makes me feel emotions I didn't think possible. It's such a heavy film to me even 31 years after its release. Maybe watching it brings back grief from the loss of Brandon Lee. Or maybe The Crow is packed with emotional content and themes. To this day I still tear up at one particular moment in the film (which we discuss in the podcast). What's wrong with me?

In the latest installment of the Pop Classics series, Alisha Mughal has taken on the task of taking us on a deep dive of the classic film. Her book 'It Can't Rain All The Time' is available now and I think any movie fan will enjoy it.

In this episode we discuss the history and folklore about The Crow, how you can find similarities with the John Wick universe, how incredible Brandon Lee truly was and so much more.

I want to continue my pop culture run this week with a conversation with author Colette Shade. She's written a really interesting book called 'Y2K: How the 2000's Became Everything (Essays On The Future That Never Was).' As someone who was 18 as the clock turned to January 1, 2000, it was fun to take a trip down memory lane. I read this through the lens of 'if I knew then what I know now' and some of the things really blew my mind.

I hope you enjoy our conversation and I highly suggest her book.

With me today is educator, and author, Veronica Litt. She's penned a new book about the classic pop culture gem Clueless. The book is called, 'Ugh! As If?' Can you even think of a better title?

Despite on its face looking like a teen rom-com set in wealthy Los Angeles in the mid-90's, Clueless has stood the test of time because it is much deeper than most people think. And I'm not just talking about it's roots being based on the Jane Austen classic 'Emma.'

I hope you enjoy this conversation, and I hope you check out the book when it comes out on June 3rd, 2025.

Bloodguilt kind of popped up out of nowhere. I just started seeing Ray posting about it on social media one day and I was shocked. But the music is great. It has a sense of urgency and it feels like it needs to be heard.

In this conversation, Ray and I discuss how Bloodguilt came together, what it's like to grow up in the hardcore scene, and how important the recommendations your friends make on social media are.

This week's conversation is with Luke Smith, the senior Formula One correspondent for Formula One. He just published a book filled with his own personal stories called 'On The Grid: Live Behind The Scenes Of Formula One.' We had a great chat about the sport, it's growing popularity, Smith's own driving record and why he thinks DTS is responsible for him still having a job.

To find more from Luke, you can check out his posts HERE

Today we're stepping into the business of Taylor Swift. Kevin Evers, editor at the Harvard Business Review, has put together a fascinating book about the behind the scenes of Taylor's career. It's called 'There's Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius Of Taylor Swift.'

If you're a Taylor fan, or you know one, this book will be a glimpse into some of the themes from her career that you probably didn't know about.

First launched in 1991 as a farewell tour for Janes Addiction, Lollapalooza ended up launching a series of touring festivals, and even helped to shape the festival scene that we have now.

Authors Richard Bienstock and Tom Beaujour have put together what I think is a remarkable oral history of Lollapalooza. They spoke with everyone to create this book called 'Lollapalooza: The Uncensored Story Of Alternative Rock's Wildest Festival.'

I was very concerned that this interview might go down the same path. I'm such a fan of the guests on this episode. Their song Point Your Finger changed the way I hear music. I'm not even exaggerating. The three part harmonies that come out of their mouths are unmatched.

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Trousdale. They have a new album coming out on April 11th, and a tour kicking off on April 30th. Both of which I'm very excited about. Hopefully I didn't fanboy too hard during this conversation and you enjoy it.

If you haven't heard their stuff yet, please check it out. I promise you won't be disappointed.

This show was the unlikely success story during a wild time. I loved it from day one and still rewatch the series from time to time when I need some happiness in my life (which is often due to the current status of the world).

Journalist and author Jeremy Egner got behind the scenes to share the stories with us about how the show was created, how everyone came together and some of the great stories from the cast that we didn't get a chance to see. He puts it all in his new book 'Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts.'

I loved this conversation. If you were a Ted Lasso fan, this is a book you need to read.

Thankfully, B.K. Borison is up for a good time and we had a great chat. Romance novels aren't usually in my wheelhouse, but I really enjoyed this one. Maybe it's because it pays respect to one of my all time favorite movies. Maybe it's because it takes place in my city. Or maybe it's just because it's a heartwarming story, which is something I need in this crazy world right now.

I hope you check out her new book, and that you enjoy this week's podcast.

What if I told you that stories is all they are. It's the tales that have been passed down for centuries that have developed this hard working impression, but none of it is true.

Sure, there are people who have worked hard and found success. But even many of them, whether they admit it or not, had some help along the way.

Adam Chandler joins me this week to discuss his new book '99% Perspiration: A New Working History Of The American Way Of Life.' Chandler goes all the way back to the days of Columbus and the Pilgrims to show how this fallacy of hard work has been a lie right from the beginning.

We really dive into it and I had a lot of fun. I wish I had more time to talk with Adam because this was great. Arguably one of my favorite episodes of this show.

His descriptions of his time in Antarctica sound almost like fiction, but they are in fact real. I was blown away by so much in this book and it was a true pleasure to speak with Neil. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

For more from Neil Shubin's book - Ends Of The Earth

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For some reason people tend to wear their stress, business and burnout like a badge of honor. But why? Why do we feel more special because we're burnt out? Emily Ballesteros has spent the last few years studying the subject of burnout. She's basically the expert.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Emily and that you check out her book.

Turns out, it almost was. In fact, Lisa almost stepped away from writing. We talk about that in the conversation.

Thankfully Frankie is back in a new book called 'Still See You Everywhere.' Lisa's imagery in this book is amazing. I genuinely felt like I was in the story because of her beautiful ability to share her vision.

I hope you like our chat, and that you check out the new book!

Nichole is a dietician and nutritionist that specializes in plant-based nutrition. She's been plant-based herself for about a decade and has seen the positive impact that it can have on a person's body.

Since starting this podcast back in 2020 I've spoken with many people who discuss the good things that come from eating a plant-based diet. I've definitely worked more plants into my diet in the last few years and I've given up things like dairy in the process. It's amazing what some simple diet changes can do to your overall health.

In this conversation we primarily discuss her new book titled 'The Vegan Athlete's Nutrition Handbook: The Essential Guide For Plant-Based Performance.' We also discuss our mutual admiration for Dotsie Bausch, the death threats I received when I told people about the negatives of dairy, how important magnesium is and other things. I hope you enjoy our conversation and that you check out her book!

One thing that I found interesting, and that I appreciate about Gary, is that he's open to the idea that there are many options when it comes to nutrition. He has his own beliefs, which he says he's backed up with research. But he acknowledges that it can be hard to prove things, and sometimes research can be biased.

What I really loved learning from his book, 'Rethinking Diabetes,' was the history of diabetes in America. Gary really went all the way back to the beginning to show how the disease has grown and also how our understanding an perception of it has changed. A hundred years ago diabetes was almost unheard of in the population. Now about 10% of our population has been diagnosed. And that's just the people that have been diagnosed. It's estimated that another 3% has diabetes but doesn't realize it. That's wild.

I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Dana is the tour manager and cowbell player for one of my favorite bands, Piebald. He's also on the road a lot doing merch for many other artists, and he hosts the 'Two Week Notice' podcast.

I've fallen in love with his podcast. Dana invites guests from the punk/emo/hardcore scene on. Many of them are artists that I've been listening to for decades at this point. I love learning more about the people behind the music.

This episode kind of jumps all over the place as Dana and I keep falling into nostalgic rabbit holes. But I hope you find his story as fascinating as I do.

Honestly, I'd never heard the term intergenerational trauma before. It was a pleasure to speak with Dr. Buque and learn more about her work. She has a new book called 'Break The Cycle: A Guide To Healing Intergenerational Trauma.' It's really fascinating work. I hope you check it out. And I hope you enjoy our conversation.

He's the author of many books, most notably his book 'How Not To Die.' I've seen this book on so many reading lists, and I've seen Dr. Greger's name in the credits of so many books. He's definitely someone that the health community keeps tabs on.

Dr. Greger recently published his latest book titled 'How Not To Age: The Scientific Approach to Getting healthier As You Get Older.' I've really been enjoying this book and the information inside. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Dr. Michael Greger.

Rob is getting ready to wrap up the series with his 120th episode coming in a few weeks. Now he's taking his words to the page. He just dropped a book version of the podcast, also titled '60 Songs That Explain The 90's.' It's a lot of fun to go through, especially for a music nerd like myself.

I hope you check out the book, and that you enjoy this conversation with Rob Harvilla!

It was a pleasure catching up with Alex and learning more about his journey. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

So, it was great to catch up with him for this week's episode. We primarily talk about what it's like to be an international artist and how it feels to visit his home country of Australia. We also dive into a bit of his career at home before he started to break out in America. There's a whole treasure trove of uncovered stories there and I'm so glad that he shared some with me.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Morgan Evans!

The key word for me is 'Shame.' We always feel such shame when it comes to money mistakes, debt and other problems. And that shame gets compounded when we see other people doing the things that we want to do.

Chloe and I dive into her past, how she found herself on this financial path and how we can ditch that shame in our lives. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Between that, getting married, having kids and some label issues, Chris decided to take a step back for a time to reevaluate his situation and what he wanted from his career.

Chris is back now with a new label, new music and a new outlook on life. We discuss what led to his slow down, the switch to Red Street Records and what's coming up.

But I really wanted to talk to him because I wanted to discuss how the box office is doing. The movie theater industry has certainly had a few big hits in the post-pandemic era, but it hasn't bounced back to what it was before the pandemic took over the world. People seem much more satisfied with their streaming service and staying home to watch a movie from the couch.

Erik discusses what films need to be doing to bring people out for a night at the theater, we talk about recent successes, what he's excited for coming up and we'll dive into Taylor Swift's upcoming film.

I've always had this rabid interest in surfing, despite the fact that I've never done it before. I went into Surf Girls Hawaii expecting to love the surfing and action of the sport. That was great, but I found the humanity of the show is really want kept me in.

'Surf Girls Hawaii' follows the lives a group of young women who were born and bred on the islands. Surfing is in their blood and DNA. Director and show creator Monica Medellin captures their lives on the islands, how surfing is ingrained in their daily lives, the struggles and the successes of their lives both on and off the water.

I feel such a pleasure that I had an opportunity to speak with Monica and I hope we will be able to connect again. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Her latest release is a song called 'Black Sheep.' It takes a look back at her time in high school. It was a tough time for Leah as she bounced around from group to group trying to find the place where she fit in. Ultimately she found that she didn't really fit in anywhere. I felt similarly when I was in school. This song struck a chord with me boy in the lyrics and its beautiful harmonies.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Leah Marie Mason. It's quickly become my favorite episode of this podcast. She opened up with me more than she has before. I appreciate that she felt comfortable enough to share her story. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Nathan Pyle is the creator of the wildly popular comic strip 'Strange Planet.' It's turned into 3 different books and now into a TV series for Apple TV+.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Nathan where we discuss parenthood, how he transitioned from teaching Theology to art and watching his work being turned into a TV series.

If I'm being honest, I never thought I'd be talking about porn in one of my podcasts. But here we are.

I was inspired to dive further into this topic after coming across a TEDx Talk done by today's guest, Maria Ahlin. It was titled 'Let's Talk Porn.' Ok, I thought, you have my interest. My eyes and mind were opened up to so many new things I had never really considered.

With people finding porn at younger ages, it's showing a massive impact on how young people view sex. Young people are creating unrealistic expectations based on what they see. Porn ends up having negative affects on the mind that can lead to symptoms that are common with drug addiction.

And some of those expectations lead to people doing things they don't feel comfortable with just because it's what they see in porn. Maria and I discuss how young women are thinking that they need to be choked and punished during sex because that's what men like. So many of these beliefs come from usage of porn.

Thankfully I was finally able to make it happen. Tyler joins me for what I think was a really fun conversation. It's a little bit all over the place, but in a good way. You'll get to know a lot about Tyler from how he got into music, how country music came into play and about his crazy work ethic that led him to developing a very avid fan base.

In our conversation we talk about where HunterGirl came from, both the name and the person, how her family helped push her to go for her dreams and what's going on now that Idol is in the rearview mirror.

I really enjoyed catching up with Hunter and hope you enjoy the conversation as well!

It seems like work has gotten out of control. People introduce themselves at dinner parties with their job title, working long hours and having stress is a badge of honor to people and we're expected to drop everything when our boss calls.

If you think it all sounds toxic, you're right. Yet, we all continue to operate this week. We are letting work take over our lives. What's the phrase? We are living to work instead of working to live.

How did we get here? Is it making us happy? And how do we fix it? Those are some of the questions that I answer with Simone Stolzoff. He recently published a book called 'The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life From Work.' We discuss the book and other things as we tackle the subject of our wild work culture in America.

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When I started becoming an active runner I used it to escape some of the hard times I was having in my personal life. Once my feet hit the pavement, or treadmill, I was lifted out of the darkness that was going on and I focused solely on my run and progress. I didn't realize at the time how many other people used running to outrun their own demons.

Through social media I came across an apparel company called Outrun The Dark. After looking into it I realized it's so much more than shirts and sweatshirts. It was a community of people that used running to help battle through their own darkness.

Outrun The Dark was founded by a Norwegian man named Siggy. He had the idea while he was running through some of his own darkness. What he's been able to build over the last decade has been nothing short of amazing.

I was able to catch up with Siggy to learn more about his personal story, how Outrun the Dark came together and how the community great around it.

For more on Outrun The Dark visit outrunthedark.com

Despite choosing another avenue in life, I still have a fascination with the world above our heads, and I have so much appreciation for those who dedicate their lives to finding out the mysteries of the universe.

Sarafina El-Badry Nance is an astrophysicist and she's just published a book that is half science book and half memoir. It's titled 'Starstruck: A Memoir of Astrophysics and Finding Light in the Dark.' The book is super interesting and I've found myself getting lost in how she bounces back and forth between stories about her life and information about the universe.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Sarafina. We discuss her inspiration to follow science, the struggles she had along the way, my crazy theories about the universe and more.

In this conversation we discuss a lot, but the topics include the band's new music, Kelly's time as a radio DJ and what life is like on the road now that there are kids in the family.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Kelly Ogden of The Dollyrots.

Check out the latest single from The Dollyrots - Still Holding On

In this episode I discuss the album as well as some of my favorite concert experiences featuring artists like Snapcase, Taylor Swift, Something Corporate, Mest and more!

If you have any thoughts on 'Around The Fur' I'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to share them in the comments on instagram @adulteducationpodcast

I reached out because I wanted to learn more about Joanne's background studying social media, and to take a deeper dive into some of the topics brought up in her show.

I hope you enjoy our conversation. Please check out her podcast. I know you'll love it. Especially if you have a history with MySpace!

In this conversation we discuss her love of music and decision to pursue it full time, her move to Nashville at just 17 years old and what it's like as an artist to try to keep up with the digital world.

But it's true. You need to eat your vegetables. There are so many important vitamins and nutrients that come from vegetables. They benefit our health in so many different ways. Yet we always seem to forget them.

Nutritionist and food blogger Marisa Moore is here to help. She's recently published a book called "The Plant Love Kitchen: An Easy Guide To Plant-Forward Eating With 75+ Recipes". The keyword here is 'Plant-Forward.' Moore points out the importance of vegetables while also mixing in options for those that still want to add some meat to their meals.

Marisa Moore knows her stuff and I loved chatting with her. I've tried a few of these recipes since the conversation. They're fantastic and delicious.

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When you're a teenager, old stuff isn't cool. You always want to have the newest and shiniest of things. Loving The Beach Boys didn't do me any favors when it came to popularity. But I've always loved 'Pet Sounds.' It's an album that spent a significant amount of time in my visor organizer. That's the album I'm talking about this week.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on 'Pet Sounds' or the Beach Boys in general. Feel free to comment on instagram @adulteducationpodcast.

This book takes the reader on a slightly different ride than her previous works. Where the first few books in the series help people take back control of their lives, Grow The Fuck Up acts as more of a blueprint for adulting. I think you'll love it and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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Cyndie Spiegel is the author of the book 'Microjoys: Finding Hope (Especially) When Life Is Not Ok.' She's gone through a lot since the start of the pandemic from deaths to cancer diagnoses. There was a year long span that would've crushed anyone, and no one would've blamed Spiegel if she had curled into a ball and spent her days crying. But that's not what she did. Instead she turned her focus to 'microjoys.' Spiegel started to open her eyes to the world around her and it was those little things that often go unnoticed that helped keep her sane during the hardest time in her life.

This is a very inspirational book and I think it can be helpful to anyone. I hope you enjoy my conversation with Cyndie Spiegel.

Alexandra's book is a fascinating look at a year in the life of three teachers from different grade levels and areas of the country. We get to see how their lives differ and how they are the same. I hope the right people read this and see it's time we give more love and support to our teachers.

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As vaccines became available and places started to reopen, the transition back to 'normal' wasn't easy for everyone. Some dove right back into old habits while a lot of people realized they didn't want their normal to return. They wanted a new normal.

And for others, the transition back out into the world wasn't easy. Enter our guest for this week, Katherine May. She recently published her latest book titled 'Enchantment: Awakening Wonder In An Anxious Age.' This book is all about that transition. It's all about finding joy (enchantment) through those little things in life.

If you know anything about me then you know I'm a music fan. So many of my favorite memories in life are attached to music. I wanted a way to discuss music on my podcast without taking away from what I've already built with Adult Education. So, consider Visor Library as a companion podcast.

Each week I'll discuss a different CD that spent a lot of time in my car's sun visor organizer. I'll start with the letter A and take you through to Z with a new episode each week. As I said, these are going to be some of my favorite albums. I hope to extend the conversation on social media to find out some of your favorites. Make sure you follow @adulteducationpodcast on Instagram.

Professor and criminologist Matthew Williams has taken a deep dive into hate over the last couple decades. He has uncovered some fascinating research that he discusses in the book The Science Of Hate: How Prejudice Becomes Hate And What We Can Do To Stop It.

I find the subject to be fascinating. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Comedian Kiki Andersen was once a rising star at a Baltimore, MD TV station. She was working the morning shift for a news program and even won herself an Emmy for her reporting work. But journalism is not what made her excited. Kiki decided to hang it up for a life in comedy. She followed her passion and it sent her across the country to Los Angeles.

I've been a fan of Kiki's since she was on my TV in Baltimore, so it was a pleasure to finally be able to catch up with her and learn more about her journey to comedy. I hope you enjoy!

But I want to add some content to this show. I have a couple of ideas working through my brain that I plan to bring your way soon. Find out more in this bonus/update episode of Adult Education.

And so has Hollywood. His book 'My Best Friends Exorcism' was turned into a film for Amazon Prime Video. 'Final Girls' is being turned into a series for HBO, as is his book 'The Southern Book Club's Guide To Slaying Vampires.' You'll be hearing a lot about Grady over the next couple of years.

He just published his latest work 'How To Sell A Haunted House.' We caught up and talked about the new book as well as his writing styles and habits. It was really interesting to learn more about his process of getting into a novel, and what he really enjoys writing about.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

I continued to follow the guys in Over It, even booking them to play a show at Villanova. A show where they opened up for Tiffany. Yes, that Tiffany. As time went on, the band dissipated and some of the guys started a new project called Runner Runner. When that wrapped up, Nick Bailey discovered that he could make a career out of his love of songwriting.

That leads us to today's conversation. I caught up with Nick for the first time in probably about 10 years, if not more. We talked a bit about Over It, Runner Runner and what the transition to songwriting has been like. I also ask if we'll ever be blessed with an Over It reunion.

I hope you enjoy the conversation with Nick Bailey.

Dr. Elissa Epel has been studying stress and its impact on the body for years. She's just published a book called 'The Stress Prescription: 7 Days To More Joy and Ease.' I had a chance to catch up with Dr. Epel to discuss stress, how it's evolved over time and how we can better manage it in our own lives.

I spoke with Linda Akeson McGurk about her new book 'THE OPEN AIR LIFE: DISCOVER THE NORDIC ART OF FRILUFTSLIV AND EMBRACE NATURE EVERY DAY.' The Nordic people have an immense respect for the outdoors and they understand how we live within the natural world. There also are a lot of health benefits that come from spending more time outdoors.

I really enjoyed this conversation with Linda and I'm glad it will be my last interview of 2022. I think it's a great way to go out!

Brent and Anthony started to gain some momentum but then, like all the rest of us, they were stopped in their tracks by the pandemic. Instead of letting that get them down, they took the time to look deeper into what they were doing and what they hoped to accomplish. It was a time of reflection that has led to what I think is their best work yet, the new album Kings Of The Dairy Queen Parking Lot Side B.

In this episode of Adult Education we talk about how the pandemic shifted their perspectives, as well as how the band got together and how a little time apart made them realize how much they needed each other.

It was a few years ago that I realized how important sleep really is to us. Sure, we all know that we feel better and more alert when we get a good night of rest. But there's so much more to it.

This week's conversation is with Dr. Aric Prather. He's a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He's also the co-director of the Aging, Metabolism, and Emotions Center. He's been studying the sleep habits of people for many years and has now put everything into a fantastic new book titled 'The Sleep Prescription: 7 Days To Unlocking Your Best Rest.'

We chat a lot about the book, but we also dive into things like the positives and negatives of sleep aids, napping and how it's so much easier to get more sleep when you're single and unattached. I hope you enjoy!

Gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan has become one of the leading voices in spreading the word about gut health. She's written 4 books, her latest being 'The Anti-Viral Gut: Tackling Pathogens From The Inside Out.' That's what we're chatting about today. How can a healthy gut help you fight off diseases such as COVID, and how certain things you're putting into your body may be working against you.

But for all the love we have for the programming on the network, do any of us know how HBO came to be? How did it start? What were the philosophies behind programming decisions?

On today's episode of Adult Education, I'm speaking with journalist and author John Koblin. He and Felix Gillette teamed up to write a book titled 'It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO.' This book has everything you could ever want to know about the network from its successes to its failures. I find the story to be fascinating and I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Adam just dropped his debut album, 'Barstool Whiskey Wonderland.' We caught up about his life growing up in Mississippi, his early connection to Jameson Rodgers and our thoughts on the current state of the music industry.

Please enjoy my conversation with Adam Doleac!

That's not necessarily true, and we know that to be fact now thanks to research that's been done in recent years. Bullying has changed drastically with the inventions of smart phones and social media.

I caught up with Dr. Amanda Nickerson to discuss more about bullying and what's being done to help prevent it. She's the Director of the Alberti Center for Bullying Abuse Prevention at the University at Buffalo Graduate School of Education. Amanda was a wealth of knowledge and I really loved this conversation.

We’re going to talk about YouTube with tech reporter and journalist Mark Bergen.  He spent the last 2 plus years interviewing current and former YouTube employees…creators…and so many more to find out the story about YouTube.  He published his work in a book called LIKE COMMENT SUBSCRIBE: INSIDE YOUTUBE’S CHAOTIC RISE TO WORLD DOMINATION.

The book is fascinating.  I don’t think people understand how critical YouTube has been to our society.  It’s not only changed the way we use the internet…it’s also created all kinds of new industries and created jobs for millions of people.  Not to mention really being the basic ideas behind things like TikTok, Vine…Instagram and more.  We talk about all of these things in our conversation.  I hope you enjoy.

I'm joined by author Bill Konigsberg and we're talking about his new novel, 'Destination Unknown.' I don't often speak with fiction authors for this show but the premise for this story sounded so interesting. I'm glad I checked it out because it's a work of art.

Konigsberg transports us to this tumultuous time by introducing us to two young gay teens as they navigate life. They're complete opposites of each other on the outside. One closeted and the other out and proud. But beneath the surface there's a lot more going on.

What I really loved about this story is how it paints a picture of an era that I didn't know much about. I'm familiar with the AIDS epidemic but all I know is from articles and history books. This story gives me a different perspective from a couple of teenagers who were living it and learning about who they are through it.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with Bill Konigsberg.

Marisa G. Franco, PhD has been doing research on friendships, social circles and the idea of platonic love and she's published many of her findings in her new book, 'Platonic: How The Science Of Attachment Can Help You Make-And Keep-Friends.'

We talk about the importance of friendships and how maybe I'm a weirdo because I prefer to be alone. I hope you enjoy this week's conversation.

I tell you that story to introduce my guests for today. They are Judy Delaware and Megan McNamee, otherwise known as Feeding Littles. These women have taken over instagram with their hilarious videos and amazing tips to help parents get their children to eat. They've taught my family so much.

They recently teamed up with Ali Maffucci to write a recipe book called 'Feeding Littles and Beyond: 100 Baby-Led-Weaning-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Will Love.' The book is great, and so was our conversation.

I'll be honest, in all the bosses I've had in my career I can count on one hand how many have been leaders.

Carla Harris has taken her decades of experience in the business world to discuss leadership and how we can grow better leaders. It's all part of her new book 'Lead To Win: How To Be A Powerful, Impactful, Influential Leader In Any Environment.' She says it's not good enough to just have a management title. Workers are looking for good leaders and solid inspiration. When they don't find it, or they don't feel valued, they leave to find different opportunities.

I loved this conversation with Carla Harris. I hope you do as well.

The pair recently published a book called 'Be A Plant Based Woman Warrior: Live Fierce, Stay Bold, Eat Delicious.' I had the chance to speak with Jane about their work and about all the amazing recipes that people can find in the book.

It's so easy as a parent to get bogged down in your own personal stuff that these conversations might get put on the back burner. Or you may feel like your kid's questions aren't as important. But science and research has proven they couldn't be more valuable.

I'm joined this week by speech pathologist and Harvard lecturer Rebecca Rolland. She recently published a book called, 'The Art of Talking With Children: The Simple Keys to Nurturing Kindness, Creativity, and Confidence in Kids.' Rebecca was such a fantastic guest and so full of knowledge. I hope you enjoy today's conversation.

Today I'm speaking with horror/suspense author Riley Sager. He's the author of books like 'The Final Girls,' 'Survive The Night,' and the book we're talking about, 'The House Across The Lake.' In his latest effort, Riley taps into our emotions of holds us captive as the story takes shape.

I hope you enjoy our conversation. 'The House Across The Lake' is available wherever you get your books!

Jenny has spent most of her career offering advice and inspiration to businesses, large and small, but she loves to help the small business owner and entrepreneur figure out the best way to make things happen.

'Free Time' offers a lot of advice for those folks, but I think there's a ton of great content that we call can benefit from. I work for a major corporation and I can say that I've already started to work some of the tips from Free Time into my daily life.

As you can tell from the title, Marissa points out that there has seemed to be an effort to keep female voices off country radio. I was excited to talk to her about this because my main job is in country radio. I wanted to speak with her and offer my perspective from my side of the industry. I really enjoyed chatting with Marissa. She's such an interesting and knowledgeable person. I'm a little nervous about what can happen if certain people in my industry hear this. I'm sure they will take offense with some of the things I say, but it's the truth.

I hope you enjoy this conversation and be sure to check out the book, 'Her Country.' It's really fascinating.

Carter has his debut novel coming out on June 7th. It's titled 'The Mutual Friend' and it's great. Make a note to pick it up on release day.

Stephen has just published his first novel, 'Friend of the Devil.' I really enjoyed this book. Specifically Stephen's writing style. There's no waiting around for things to get going. The action picks right up on the first page. Stephen has a great knack for giving you the backstory while the main story is going on. I say to him in this conversation that it's kind of like a mystery within a mystery. While I'm trying to figure out what's going on with the main story, I'm also trying to dissect the characters and learn more from them.

'Friend of the Devil' is available now and it's a perfect summer read. I don't think it's classified as a YA but I'd think it's also fairly accessible for teens as well as adults.

'Trust' is made up of four parts. You have the novel within the novel, an unfinished manuscript, a memoir and a diary. All four written by different people but all about the same family. And each gives a different perspective on the reality of that family's story.

Diaz really makes you think about who controls the narratives we see on a daily basis. Even though this is a fictional novel, I found myself thinking about how our lives are curated by social media and the narratives fed to us through carefully planned algorithms from the data programmers at the top.

There's a lot to think about, and a lot to discuss with 'Trust.' Please enjoy my conversation with Hernan Diaz.

Dr. Suskind discusses how the best way to help our children is to make better investments in parents. Today's parents are doing everything they can to simply stay afloat. In a lot of cases the little things parents should do to help in the development of their child end up getting missed. Essentially, an investment in parents is an investment in the future.

We had a great conversation that went over two different sessions. My mind was blown by some of this information and I hope yours is as well. You can also find out more at parentnation.org

I heard about Lauren McBrayer's debut adult novel 'Like A House On Fire' and I knew I had to check it out. I'm so glad I did. I found that the story has inspired so many conversations about love and relationships. I had a chance to catch up with Lauren about the book in episode 89 of Adult Education.

Tamar and her husband decided they were done with city life. They packed up their New York City apartment and moved to a two acre home on Cape Cod. They started a rule where they had to eat/use something they grew, caught or cultivated from the land. That could be a vegetable from a garden, clams, fish they caught or anything else. It's a very ambitious goal but it's turned into a life philosophy.

Tamar talks about this in her book 'To Boldly Grow: Finding Joy, Adventure, and Dinner In Your Own Backyard.' I found her story to be very interesting. Tamar doesn't hold back. She discusses their successes but also highlights the failures because life isn't perfect. And they learned from every failure. This book has inspired me to try some new things in my backyard.

But that's not how we treat them. High schools start super early in the morning, teachers still give hours of homework, and after school sports/programs are so much more important for college applications than ever before. Sleep continues to fall down on the priority list but it should be at the top.

So many things are tied to sleep. Teens that get 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night tend to have better grades, less anxiety and depression and so many other characteristics.

How do we foster good sleep habits in our teens? Heather Turgeon and Julie Wright are here to help with their book 'Generation Sleepless: Why Tweens and Teens Aren't Sleeping Enough and How We Can Help Them'. I caught up with Heather for this episode of Adult Education.

I really like how they turned things around in this book so it's the parents that need some inspiration. I think every family could benefit from this one.

If the name Whitney Goodman sounds familiar, you may recognize it from her super popular Instagram account @sitwithwhit. Her book 'Toxic Positivity: Keeping It Real In A World Obsessed With Being Happy is fascinating. I really loved reading it and enjoyed speaking with her. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Her new book, 'Life's Messy, Live Happy: Things Don't Have To Be Perfect For You To Be Content' is out now. The basic premise is urging us to understand and see the things around us to find the happiness there instead of always searching for the next big thing. I love this mindset training and have found it to really help me in my own life.

I hope you enjoy this conversation!

Ryan is a longtime comics writer and a best selling author. He's looking at some of the classic world domination plans and trying to see if they are physically, and scientifically, possible. What he discovers may surprise you.

The book is called "How To Take Over The World: Practical Schemes and Scientific Solutions for the Aspiring Supervillain. I loved this book and enjoyed the conversation even more. I definitely suggest this to everyone.

Critical thinking is such an important tool for someone to have. I hate that the term has been used to wrongly. That's why I loved this conversation with Julie Bogart. She recently published a book called 'Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent's Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age.' As parents, adults and teachers we tend to squash the ability for kids to learn how to think critically. We give them all kinds of definitive orders like, "Because I said so!" that stop them from asking questions and thinking things through on their own. That ability to think is so important as they grow into adults.

Julie's book offers a great framework for adults to help foster these thinking skills in today's kids as they become more and more attached to the digital world. There is SO much misinformation online, but the internet is where the world is moving. We need our kids to be able to think things through.

Laci finished top 5 on Season 17 of American Idol and then made her way to Nashville where she got a record deal and released her first collection of songs. Things have been moving kind of fast for Laci despite it all happening during the pandemic. Here's hoping as things open up more that she'll be able to get in front of a lot of new fans.

This can become a major problem with connecting with our teenagers because 'connection' is hard to come by. Even though we are connected more now than we ever have been in history, it feels like we're more apart. Those times where parents used to overhear conversations in the house or in the car on the way to school are gone. Now everything is done on a phone or tablet.

So, how do we connect with our teenage daughters and make sure they're growing into strong and resilient young women? Dr. Roni Cohen-Sandler has taken her experience, as well as tons of research, and offered up a wonderful guide for parents in her new book 'Anything But My Phone, Mom: Raising Emotionally Resilient Daughters In The Digital Age.' She and I had a wonderful conversation about this that I hope you enjoy.

In this conversation we're talking about his latest book, 'The Power Of Regret: how Looking Backward Moves Us Forward.' How many people in your life do you know that say "I live without regret"? I hear it all the time. I'm sure I've said it before. But, is that a healthy way to look at life? Should we be learning from those regrets? That's what Dan Pink has been studying in this new book and we discuss the findings.

Regret isn't a bad thing despite being sold that way. It's a very important tool to help us move forward and better ourselves. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

Madeleine Dore is an Australian writer, interviewer, and I'd call her a researcher as well. She's spent the last 5 years asking people how they navigate their days and productivity. What she's discovered is that so much of what we think will help us get things done is actually setting us up to fail.

Her first book "I Didn't Do The Thing Today: Letting Go Of Productivity Guilt" is fantastic. We discuss how we got to where we are as a society driven by getting things done, how to-do lists kill our creativity and our mutual love for the children's program Bluey.

If you want to learn more about Madeleine, you can check out her website, madeleinedore.com, or listen to her podcast Routines & Ruts.

Unlike a lot of other artists Ray didn't pick up music until he was in college. It was an Eric Church concert that inspired him to pick up the guitar and find his true passion. We talk about that and how he was able to meet Eric recently and have a good conversation about that.

I'm a big fan of Ray's. I hope learning more about him will inspire you to check hi out. I am positive you'll like what you hear.

I'm joined today by Tessa West. She just published her first book called 'Jerks At Work: Toxic Coworkers and What To Do About Them'. Tessa identifies the seven jerks you're most likely to encounter and gives us some great advice for how to deal with them and stop them before they cause too much damage.

I loved this conversation with Tessa. We discuss these jerks while using many examples from my current employment situation. We also chat about working from home, the real reason people are leaving their jobs and my daughter's love for Cocomelon.

The history of women's exercise and how they went from not being allowed to join gyms to being the driving force behind the multibillion dollar fitness industry is amazing. I learned so much from this book and I hope you will too. 'Let's Get Physical' is available wherever you get your books.

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Stacked is filled with really helpful and easy tips to getting the most out of your money. But it's written in a way that leaves the suit and tie at the door. I feel like Emily and Joe are talking to me like a normal person and I appreciate that.

Emily and I chat about the book, why tracking apps don't help you and how we're terrible at remembering the names of roads.

But we live in a world that's filled with instant gratification and bright shiny things that have our brains going on overdrive. Just the act of scrolling through Instagram or Facebook can wreak havoc on our system. We're constantly getting pleasure and the crash afterward can be catastrophic.

Dr. Anna Lembke has written a book called 'Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance In The Age Of Indulgence' that takes a deeper, and scientific, look at the positives and negatives of dopamine, and what we can do about it.

Now it's time to get all of the women together for a big group chat. I was worried about this one going into it because three people is a lot for a video call. But it ended up being fun and hilarious. We covered a ton of topics from producers, YouTubers and online trolls.

You've heard individual stories about The Chattahoochies. But you can't get a full feel for them until you hear them together.

This is my last episode for 2021. I hope you have a great holiday season and I'll be back in January with a ton of great content. I'm excited for what's to come! Thank you as always for listening and sharing some of your day with me.

I didn't know anything about Summer prior to this conversation, so I loved this one. I always like when I go in a little blind and get to come out of an interview with a new understanding of someone. I hope you enjoy our conversation!

Part 2 with Audra Mae: Episode 68

Part 1 with Nelly Joy: Episode 67

Just some details about Audra. She's released three albums and an EP. She's been a guest vocalist on tracks from Avicii, Flo Rida and The All American Reject. And she's written some smash hits for artists like Miranda Lambert, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Celine Dion and Susan Doyle. We talk a bit about Susan in this conversation.

Thanks for listening. If you missed part 1 of my series with The Chattahoochies, check out episode 67 with Nelly Joy. Up next is part 3 with Summer Overstreet. Great things coming your way on the Adult Education podcast.

**In the intro of the podcast I say that she wrote HeartBREAK Song for Kelly Clarkson. It's actually called HeartBEAT Song. My fault!**

This week I'm speaking with Nelly Joy. You may know her from her work with the Jane Dear Girls, Gone West, High Dive Heart and her solo work. She's crazy talented and someone that I've admired for years. I'm excited to bring you more of her story and how we got to this point in her career. There are some twists and turns that I didn't even know about.

In upcoming weeks we'll hear from the two other members of the trio. Up next is Audra Mae and then we'll have Summer Overstreet. To wrap everything up I'll sit down with all three of the Chattahoochies for what is likely to be a ridiculous conversation.

If you want to learn more about the Chattahoochies, check them out on Instagram and TikTok.

Enter in licensed marriage and family therapist Elizabeth Earnshaw. You may know her better as @lizlistens on Instagram. She's publishing her first book (out 11/30/21) and she takes the modern relationship into account.

The book, 'I Want This To Work: An Inclusive Guide To Navigating The Most Difficult Relationship Issues We Face In The Modern Age', tackles the struggles that partners face in our modern time. She looks at situations where both in the relationship are working, both have their own goals and aspirations in life, the influence of outside sources like work stress and constant communication, and so much more.

This is my second time chatting with Liz. She was a guest on episode 23 of the show back in 2020. I'm so glad we had a chance to catch up again because there's so much great information in this book. I hope you enjoy our conversation and you pick up her book!

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In all honesty she was so young she probably had no idea what was going on in the first place. But these are the things you worry about as a parent. We put so much pressure on ourselves to be the perfect parents and perfect people for our kids.

What if I told you that most of what we do will have no impact on their behavior as an adult? That's what Dr. Danielle Dick's research has found. Genetics play a bigger part in determining what our kid is going to be like. Knowing that does take some of the pressure off us, but it also allows us to find different ways to work with them.

Understanding that our kids may be genetically predisposed to a certain type of behavior gives us the opportunity to meet them where they're at.

Dr. Dick has laid out her research in a new book called 'The Child Code: Understanding Your Child's Unique Nature For Happier, More Effective Parenting.' We'll be talking about this research in this week's conversation.

A friend of mine, and friend of the show, recently went through a rebranding of her own. I'm talking about Jami Crist. She joins the show for the third time so we can discuss her decision to leave her long time employer, Under Armour, to switch over to startup Super Coffee.

The move caught a lot of people by surprise, especially me. Jami broke the news just a few days after our last conversation and she never said anything about it to me. Not that she should feel required to share her life with me, but I want the dirt!

It is always a pleasure to speak with Jami so I'm very happy she was able to join me.

During that conversation Ali mentioned that she was working on a book. I'm happy to report that the book is finally here! It's called 'Master the Marathon: The Ultimate Training Guide For Women.' I think this is such a masterpiece that covers all of the angles people need while preparing for big races.

It's a pleasure to have Ali back on Adult Education. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

Today I'm catching up with Ray Harkins. He's the singer for the hardcore band Taken but also the host of one of my favorite podcasts, 100 Words Or Less. It was a pleasure to catch up with Ray and to chat about the hardcore and heavy music scene for a bit. I'll be honest, my involvement in the scene has dwindled a lot over the last few years but I still have so much love for it. It felt good to go down a rabbit hole with Ray.

But we seem to be ignoring the negative affects that it may have in our children. We put all kinds of focus on getting our babies to sleep and then we let them fend for themselves until they become adults.

Kids are being described as being fussy, lazy and some are being diagnosed with ADHD when much of the problem is they aren't getting enough sleep.

Neurologist and sleep expert Dr. W. Chris Winter has a new book called 'The Rested Child'. Chris identifies the signs and symptoms of the most common sleep disorders affecting children today, and gives practical advice for parents and caregivers to help address these issues.

It was a pleasure chatting with Chris for this episode. He's full of knowledge and he's able to relay his expertise in a very easy way. And it's always great to catch up with a fellow Depeche Mode fan.

This started out as a wellness oriented podcast but I've started to realize that it's more of an education show. Most of my guests are people I pick because I'm interested in learning more about their topic of expertise. I've had to turn down some really interesting conversations because they didn't fall into the "wellness" category. I don't want to have to do that.

So, I'm changing things up. As I have been craving information and education. But, like most of you, I don't have the time or money to go back to school. That's where this podcast comes into play. My goal will continue to be to bring you interesting and compelling guests who have knowledge to share on a particular topic. That way we never have to stop learning.

Be More Well is being retired and in comes Adult Education.

If you already followed us on Instagram then nothing will change for you. If you're a new listener, make sure you follow us @adulteducationpodcast.

The authors of the best-selling book 'The Self Driven Child' are back with a new book called 'What Do You Say: How To Talk With Kids To Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance And A Happy Home. I had the chance to speak with one of the authors, Ned Johnson, about the book. He is such a great guest for a podcast and I'm very lucky to have had this opportunity. I hope you enjoy!

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I'm talking about me. I have had no idea what to start feeding my daughter and Kids Eat In Color has become my go to resource for ideas.

Jennifer was able to find some time to chat with me. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

We catch up on this week's episode of Be More Well: Backstage Pass. I loved this conversation. Grady is a super interesting guy and has lived a hell of a life. I hope you enjoy our chat. And I hope you pick up his book. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Melinda's first book, 'How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a fascinating read and covers a ton of subjects like how to avoid raising sexists, racists and bullies. As parents, we all have good intentions, but sometimes our message gets lost. Melinda's research helps point out key points and tips we can use to ensure we're doing our best to put our kids on a path to being a good person.

Matt is following it up with a non-fiction book of quotes, thoughts and ramblings called The Comfort Book. It is available now. It was a pleasure to catch up with him for a few minutes and I hope you enjoy the conversation.

Kelly Corrigan is so great to speak with and I wish I had more time with her. Maybe we'll get her back on the show sometime. 'Hello World' is available now.

Enjoy the conversation with Steven and make sure to pick up 'Guncle'.

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Your health is not necessarily determined by how much you work out or how you eat. It can be determined by your social and political conditions, your environment and many other factors about your life.

However, it's not as clear to people how these disparities impact everyone. Disparities impact the quality of our health care, the cost of our health care, and our overall health.

Joining me on the show this week is Dr. Lisa Cooper. Among many other things, Dr. Cooper is the founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity.

Recycling expert Jennie Romer is here to help. She's put together a very colorful and fun book called 'Can I Recycle This: A guide to better recycling and how to reduce single-use plastics.' She says it's kind of an adult picture book to teach better recycling habits.

I love the book and I loved chatting with Jennie. She's such an interesting person that is full of knowledge. I hope you enjoy this conversation.

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We talk about Dani's hustle and drive in the music industry, what it's like to start fresh with her new Honey County partner and an adventure on a farm during a music video shooting.

Check out Honey County's new song 'Got It From My Mama'

'Frames' are the mental models that we use to understand problems and then make decisions based off. It allows us to look at things from different perspectives. It's so fascinating to look at different things and see how people have framed them in different ways.

Francis and I talk about pandemics and how they've been framed differently, how Apple took their iPhone to the next level by framing it in a specific way, and other examples.

This is all really interesting stuff to me so I hope you enjoy this conversation.

We catch up in this episode of Backstage Pass and talk about what life was like growing up, how she battles through anxiety and how Canadian coins used to screw me at vending machines in New Hampshire.

It's easy to joke about it, but there is such a crazy wealth of knowledge out there on the internet. There's also a ton of misinformation out there. That has never been more clear than it is now in the time of COVID-19. So, how do we use it to our advantage when it comes to our health?

Dr. Kapil Parakh has written a book tackling this issue. It's called 'Searching For Health: The Smart Way to Find Information Online and Put It To Use.' That's the subject of this week's conversation.

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I first came across Emma about 10 years ago when my radio station was playing her music on our local music show. I've been following her career ever since and she never ceases to impress me.

The music industry is hard, but Emma has never stopped fighting for her goals. Every time Nashville told her no, she found a new way to get it done. I'm really excited to share this conversation with you.

We discuss her background and how she ended up finding her voice in country music. And we dive into the state of music as a whole. I always love a good chat with Emma and I hope you do too!

Meaghan lives a life of optimism and positivity. And it's made all the difference. She's ready to attack each day, as opposed to looking at it as a burden. We talk about her strategies, and her new book 'Your Fully Charged Life'.

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That's the new research from Dr. Herman Pontzer that he lays out in his book 'Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy.

Dr. Pontzer is an anthropologist. His studies with hunter gatherer tribes has unveiled that our body changes the way it works so more exercise does not equal more calories burned. Losing weight hinges on the food we eat, but we need to be wary of fad diets that promise a quick solution.

I loved this conversation and I love this book. I'd highly recommend it to anyone interested in how their body really works. I'd also suggest it to anyone in the fitness world.

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Over the last year I've found that there's more I can offer to all of you, but not all of it falls under the "wellness" umbrella.

This episode is what I'm calling a 'Be More Well Interlude' where I'm giving an update on what's coming in the future of Be More Well. I'd love to hear your thoughts. Find me on Instagram at @bemorewellpodcast or @stpierreonair

I'm so excited that I had a chance to bring Martha on the show this week to talk about her new book, 'The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self.' I love this book and have taken so much out of it.

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Over the last few decades life has gotten busier. In two parent households you have both parents working leaving them less time to cook dinners and share recipes. In single parent homes you end up with a parent likely working multiple jobs to make ends meet. Ease and accessibility are key factors that help life stay on track.

Because of this business, we've lost the art of cooking with our parents and passing down recipes. We've also lost the art of making food and even growing our own food in gardens.

There has been a recent resurgence of these self-reliant living tactics as more concern grows about the health and future of the planet. And Kris Bordessa is at the forefront of that movement. Years ago Kris started a website called Attainable Sustainable. She shares easy to follow instructions and tips for how to grow food, make food storage at home, make soaps and so much more. That website has now turned into a book with the help of National Geographic. It's the most beautiful book I've ever seen.

Not only is Kris' book great for anyone trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, it's also great for parents with kids at home. There are a bunch of projects that can be learning experiences or great family exercises. I can't wait for my daughter to get a little older so we can do some of these things together.

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Over the years Sarah has released 5 books, 3 workbooks, 1 daily calendar and now she's entering the podcasting world. I've been lucky enough to chat with Sarah on multiple occasions, so we had to catch up about the podcast and what life has been like during the pandemic.

For more on Sarah you can check out her No Fucks Given Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

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But, what if looking within could unlock power you never thought you had?

That's what we're talking about today. Kimberly Friedmutter is joining me to talk about her book 'Subconscious Power: Use Your Inner Mind To Create The Life You've Always Wanted.' The subconscious is such a powerful tool and so many people ignore it. In fact, we're often taught to ignore it. We're told that daydreaming is bad, but Kimberly says it's key to unlocking that subconscious. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

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How's that working for you? Do you find that sometimes your partner isn't pulling their weight? Maybe you're frustrated because you think you're doing so much more in the house?

Fairness is a noble aspiration, but it rarely comes true. What's fair is too subjective. Maybe it's time we look at our partnerships from a different perspective. Instead of a 50/50 model, it's time to shift to an 80/80 model.

Ok, I know that doesn't add up to 100, but you'll understand more after today's conversation with Nate Klemp and Kaley Klemp. They're the authors of the book 'The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for A Happier, Stronger Relationship.'

In Episode 36 of Be More Well I discuss this 80/80 model with Nate and Kaley. I really enjoyed chatting with them and learning more. I'm going to start working more of this model into my own relationship.

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I want to talk about those things they don't warn you about. Like the physical recovery after giving birth, what kind of role dads may play during the birth, how your relationship with your partner will change and more. It's important for people to understand what they're getting into so they can be better prepared for those moments when you start to go insane.

I called up my friend Aly Jacobs. Currently she is one of the founders of K and A Brand Consulting (she's the A), but she spent years on the radio in the Washington DC area, she's had her share of TV time on the D.C. ABC affiliate and also is a co-host on the Not For Lazy Moms podcast. Aly is very honest about her experience having two children and what she and her family have gone through. That's what this is all about...a good honest conversation.

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While fear can be something that holds us back, it's also an emotion that is designed to teach us. We all have fear and it's not always a negative. Sometimes fear can protect us from doing something stupid.

Author and illustrator Amalia Andrade tackles fear and anxiety with her latest book, 'Things You Think About When You Bite Your Nails: A Fear and Anxiety Workbook." The book itself is filled with illustrations, checklists, humor and great advice.

I had a chance to catch up with Amalia all the way from her home in the country of Columbia. It was great to finally meet her after enjoying her work for so many years. I hope you enjoy the conversation.

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Sure, maybe you'll see some quick results, but these fad diets are not designed to help you with the long game of keeping the weight off for good. That takes a lot more reflection and mindfulness.

Yes, you need to treat both your mind and body when you're looking to lose weight and keep it off. My guest today is a psychiatrist that focuses on this connection between the mind and body as she works with people to help them hit their goals.

Dr. Aderonke Omotade works for The Art of Balance Wellness Spa and helps people figure out their relationship with food and their mental triggers that have helped cause overeating and weight gain.

We talk a lot in this conversation about how there's so much that goes into weight loss and the search for overall health.

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Dr. Omotade can be reached at The Art of Balance Wellness Spa website

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What kind of impact does that have on our overall happiness and wellness?

Marissa King, Yale professor and leader in the field of networks, dives into that discussion with her new book 'Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection.' She studies how the structure of your networks can increase your quality of life and even strengthen your relationships. She also explains the differences in social networks and why some people may be better suited for creating larger networks.

I've been fascinated by this idea for some time now, so I appreciated the opportunity to catch up with Marissa. I only wish I had more time with her to dive deeper into her work.

In this conversation we talk about the impact the pandemic has had on our social connections. And, even though our networks have shrunk, is it all bad? Or did the situation give us the opportunity to shed some of those toxic relationships.

I hope you enjoy the interview.

If you want to find more about Marissa King or her book, you can visit socialchemistry.com

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I always associated the pelvic floor and pelvic health to women who were pregnant or had just given birth. Now I know I'm very wrong.

I spoke with Dr. Samantha DuFlo from Indigo Physiotherapy in the Baltimore area. We discussed the process women go through to get back into a physical routine after giving birth, the difference between health care and wellness, and how pelvic health is important to everyone. It's becoming even more important now that so many of us are sitting down a lot more as our work environments have changed during the pandemic.

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But, it's a new year and I have a new excitement for what's to come. I have great guests and more things lined up to make the Be More Well experience that much better.

Happy New Year! I hope 2021 for you is off to a good start in these first few hours. If not, don't stress yet. Give it time.

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The Netflix documentary "The Social Dilemma" has really helped to shine a spotlight on the dangers of social media usage. I think in the back of our minds we all knew that it wasn't helping us to be happy, but listening to the experts talk about the dangers of social media addiction really brought the point home.

I wanted to talk to someone about social media, but not just one of the talking heads. I wanted to talk to someone that's been in the trenches since the beginning. The first name that came to mind is my friend Kate Rowe, otherwise known as @katekatebear.

Kate has been a social media force in Baltimore as far back as I can remember. While most people were still trying to figure out how to correctly pronounce the word 'Twitter', Kate was organizing tweet ups with likeminded people, and promoting local businesses. In my mind, she was an early version of what we now know as an 'influencer.'

But using social media hasn't always been a positive for Kate. She has seen great success professionally through her work, and she even met her husband via Twitter. But it's taken a deep toll on her energy and happiness.

In this episode of Be More Well we talk about the highs and lows of heavy social media usage. And we dive into what she has done to change things up and take back control of her happiness.

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I was inspired to dive further into this topic after coming across a TEDx Talk done by today's guest, Maria Ahlin. It was titled 'Let's Talk Porn.' Ok, I thought, you have my interest. My eyes and mind were opened up to so many new things I had never really considered.

With people finding porn at younger ages, it's showing a massive impact on how young people view sex. Young people are creating unrealistic expectations based on what they see. Porn ends up having negative affects on the mind that can lead to symptoms that are common with drug addiction.

And some of those expectations lead to people doing things they don't feel comfortable with just because it's what they see in porn. Maria and I discuss how young women are thinking that they need to be choked and punished during sex because that's what men like. So many of these beliefs come from usage of porn.

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If you're not familiar with her music, I highly suggest you check it out. But do it after you listen to the show. She put out her latest album, 'Heart Theory,' almost two months ago and she did it with a 24 hour livestream that had guests from every single time zone. If that doesn't indicate her love for her fans, I don't know what will.

Lindsay's story is one of perseverance and passion. Her success was not overnight. She made her trek to Nashville, from her native Canada, about a decade ago and has been working ever since. It was a few years of trial and error before Lindsay met Kristian Bush, best known for his time in Sugarland. He produced her debut album and not only helped her find her voice, but also gave her the confidence to be vulnerable.

We talk a lot about that process and how important it is not to be afraid to tell your story. We also dive into the world of social media, which Lindsay is super active on.

I hope you love this conversation as much as I do.

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Jami Crist and I have never met in person but we've been connected for years through mutual friends and social media. The first time we ever really spoke was back in May for a bonus episode of the show when she was hosting a virtual retreat. And that meeting was done via Zoom so does it even really count? I guess in today's environment any human interaction counts.

I find so much inspiration from Jami. Whether it's her passion for her work, her energy to help other people hit their goals, or her strength to share her story to help inspire others, she's always out in the world pushing the boundaries.

I'm so glad with the way this conversation turned out and I know that you all will find some nuggets of inspiration that you can take with you.

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I watched the film Holding These Moments which is about one of my favorite bands, Bane. The doc looks back at the band over the years and their final tour and shows. It was super emotional and brought back so many incredible memories of my time in the hardcore community.

It's a community that means so much to me even though I fell out of it many years ago. But the film got me thinking about community and how important it is. Even more so now than ever before. A community of like-minded people that make you feel good about life is so wonderful.

So, that's what I talk about in this episode. I talk about finding that group that means something to you and holding on to it.

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I first came across Matt with his 2015 best seller 'Reasons To Stay Alive.' Never before had I read something about mental health and depression that was so open and honest. So many of the feelings that Matt expressed in that non-fiction book echoed things that I had felt during my battles with anxiety and depression. It was incredible to see them on the page in something that was circulating the world.

A couple years later Matt released 'How To Stop Time' and that was the first time I had a chance to speak with him. I realized that his honesty is something that lives in his real life and not only on the page.

I've been lucky enough to speak with Matt a couple more times over the years and this latest conversation comes at the release of his latest novel 'The Midnight Library.' First of all, it's a great book and I suggest it to all of you. But even though it's a fiction novel, it still has a lot of the mental health conversation that needs to be front and center, especially in the world we live in today.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Matt Haig.

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I've been trying to take that advice. I've muted or unfollowed toxic accounts and people in my life and I've filled the spaces with people like Elizabeth Earnshaw aka @lizlistens.

Elizabeth is a relationship therapist based out of the Philadelphia area, but she's built up a strong social following as @lizlistens. Essentially it's a way to extend her reach to people who otherwise may not be able to get to her practice. Her posts are inspirational, informative but, most importantly, they're positive. It's the kind of stuff I needed.

I caught up with Liz to talk about her internet presence, but also to chat about her practice, what she does with clients, how she got to this career and how she turns off the work brain when it's time to get back with her family.

I really loved this conversation and I hope you do too. I'm definitely planning on bringing Liz back on in the future. She was amazing.

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Website: ABetterLifeTherapy.com

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But I kinda hate it. I don't want to say yes to everything. Saying yes is killing me and I need to cut it out. That's why I hit up the anti-guru herself, Sarah Knight. Her latest book, "Fuck No: How to stop saying yes when you can't, you shouldn't, or you just don't want to" has literally changed my life.

This, along with the other books in her No Fucks Given Guides series have really helped me learn what's important to me and how to live a life where I'm not giving so much of myself to other people that I'm miserable.

I spoke with Sarah at the start of 2020, well before the pandemic, and I feel like this is the right time to put this interview back out into the world. I hope you enjoy!

For more on Sarah visit: nofucksgivenguides.com

Jonny Boucher, founder of Hope For The Day, has been working to break that stigma and educate people about suicide. The mission of HFTD is to get the conversation started and to offer resources about suicide prevention and mental health education.

Jonny founded Hope For the Day after losing a close friend and mentor to suicide. The organization has worked to promote proactive prevention to create an environment for conversations to start before it's too late.

I love the work going on with HFTD and it's only going to continue growing. I hope you'll check out more from them.

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It's called runner's fatigue and a lot of people go through it. Everyone from professional runners to any of us going out for an afternoon run can experience this.

Runner's World Health and Fitness Editor Danielle Zickl opened up about her experience with it for a recent edition of the publication. She talked about constantly comparing herself to coworkers and friends who were seemingly making better gains than she was. Those constant comparisons, and other factors, caused her to abandon running for a while so she could clear her head and find a way back into the sport.

I've been through similar situations over the years, so I was very excited to speak with Danielle about her experience. I hope you're able to pull some inspiration from our conversation to help you battle through the tough days to find better ones.

Read Danielle's article for Runner's World, "Why I Got Burnt Out From running and How I'm Learning to Love It Again."

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Behavioral scientist, and happiness researcher, Ashley Whillans has been studying time, and our use of it, as it relates to our happiness. Her research is fascinating. Thanks to modern technology we actually have more free time on our hands right now than we did in the 1950's. But, also thanks to modern technology, we waste it or find ourselves trapped in time-sucking situations.

Ashley has some advice for us on how we can try to take back control of time and use it to find more happiness in life. I've already started working some of these plans into my daily routine and I do think it's working.

If you want to find out more about Ashley, or her upcoming book, "Time Smart: How To Reclaim Your Time & Live A Happier Life," take a look at her website awhillans.com

You can also find out more about her other works on her faculty page for Harvard Business School.

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In this episode we talk about those moments in our lives when we may see an opportunity to make a transition that could change things for the better. Those transitions aren't always easy, and things may get tough before they get better, but it's so important that we keep our eyes and minds open to them.

I had the pleasure of catching up with author Bruce Feiler. He's written 15 books including 'Council of Dads' which was turned into a TV show for NBC. But his latest work is called 'Life Is In The Transitions: Mastering Change At Any Age.'

Bruce spent the last five years working on this book. He interviewed people from all around the country with all kinds of backgrounds. He uses those stories in the book to help illustrate the opportunities that surround us and help us master the skills to manage these transitions.

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While that may sound successful, a lot of people in that position are miserable in life.

Unfortunately, people tend to follow their idea of success as it takes them away from their friends, family, hobbies and favorite activities just so they can make more money. But once they have that money they wonder if it was worth it.

My guest today is J. Douglas Holladay. He's spent many years working with powerful people. As he says in the interview, he likes to think of his life like that song in Hamilton...He was in the room where it happened. He's seen some of the wealthiest people in the world struggling because they have lost happiness in their life during the search for success.

Maybe it's time we rethink the traditional definition of success. That's our topic today.

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I say 'more plant-based' because I'm not perfect. But dairy is no longer a part of my diet. Giving it up has been nothing short of remarkable. My overall health and wellbeing is completely different. But, even though it's been proven time and time again that giving up dairy is good for you, we still have ads on tv and huge campaigns telling us that milk does a body good.

Enter Dotsie Bausch. She founded the organization Switch4Good which aims to educate people on the benefits of ditching dairy. Not only does it have huge health implications, but it also helps the animals and environment as well.

I was so excited to chat with Dotsie and I wish I had another hour to pick her brain. But I appreciate the time I had with her and I hope you do as well.

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In this week's episode I discuss the absence and what got me there. I also talk about the things that I've learned over the last few months of getting into Be More Well. And I chat about what the show is going to look like moving forward.

If you have any thoughts on topics or guests you want me to have on the show, please feel free to DM or message me on social media.

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Amanda's journey didn't start there. It goes back a few years when family tragedy made her take a deeper look at what her life looked like. That sent her down the path that has found her moving from Baltimore to Austin, starting a coaching business, starting a retreat business and even becoming a best-selling author.

To say that Amanda has an interesting story is an understatement. I'm so thankful that she joined me for this week's episode.

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In Baltimore, you can thank Charm City Run for a lot of that growth. Josh and Kara Levinson founded the first location in Timonium, MD in 2002. What started out as a chance to create a good community of passionate runners has grown into a store that inspires people to hit the pavement every chance they get.

In this episode Josh Levinson shares the story of where the idea for Charm City Run came from, challenges they had while getting started, and what he sees the future looking like.

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That's what Kylie Morgan did. She knew from a very young age that she wanted to be a singer and nothing was going to stop her. But she needed to find some balance in her life. That's when she started trying out yoga. The practice became so special to her that she even became a certified instructor.

We first started to discuss our shared interest in wellness a few months back when I met Kylie during her radio tour. I'm glad we got a chance to catch up again to talk more about what life has been like during the pandemic, her journey to Nashville and the wellness practices that keep her balanced.

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I knew the basics about food, but had no idea how much I didn't know. Why wasn't this stuff taught to us in school? Where was all this info in our health classes? Ok, yes eating too many calories will make you gain weight. But what about the connection between dairy and asthma? Or how what you eat can have a direct relationship to your mental health? All of this was new information to me and I'm still learning about it.

That's why I wanted to bring Alexa Bedingfield MS and CNS candidate on the show. She is a wealth of nutrition knowledge and she specializes in how our diet relates to mental health.

If you want to learn more about Alexa:

Website: http://www.terrabaltimore.com/about/alexa-bedingfield/

Instagram: instagram.com/alexabedingfield

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I caught up with personal trainer Reed Sothoron. He works for FX Studios at the Under Armour Performance Center in Baltimore. Like many other trainers, he's taken his work online since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. He's been posting free workouts via instagram and also offering training sessions with his clients.

We discussed how the transition has been going and what he sees changing in his business as a result. He also gives me some tips on the really important muscle groups to work on while we're at home.

I call this a 'bonus episode' because I hope to have Reed on again sometime in the near future for a more in-depth interview. But here's a taste of what he has to offer.

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While we are dealing with all of these things, it's hard to shut off our minds. There are moments where it seems like there's nothing else to do but think. And that can be tough. No matter how hard you try, your mind might get stuck on those things that you'd really rather not focus on.

Enter Jami Crist. She teamed up with her friend Sarah Ashley Yoga to create the Revitalizing You Retreat. This event takes place on Saturday May 16th from 9a-noon EST. It's open to everyone around the world. In today's bonus episode of Be More Well you will hear more details about this incredible event.

If you'd like to join the event, you can find more info on EventBrite

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But there is still stigma out there surrounding mental health. Some people don't believe it's real, some think they don't have time to get help and some communities believe it shows a lack of strength to admit that a person is struggling.

NAMI, the National Association of Mental Illness, is around to help break that stigma and offer support to those who need it. I caught up with Kerry Graves, the executive director for NAMI Metropolitan Baltimore. We had a great discussion about what kind of stress the current global situation is adding to people as well as the efforts that NAMI is going through to ensure that people can still get the help and support they need.

If you think you need help, please visit NAMI.org

There is a lot of stress that can build when lives are thrown into a blender. But there are ways to move forward in a way that ensures that stress doesn't create more problems with loved ones.

I spoke with Dr. Geoffrey Greif of the University of Maryland School of Social Work. In this episode we discuss the struggles and strains that can come on relationships during the pandemic. We cover a variety of relationships from spouses and partners, parents and kids and also friendships with people you might not be stuck with right now.

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After about 4 years of solid running, my head got so messed up that I had to give up the sport for a while. I would tear myself apart while running and it was having very negative affects on not only my running but also my day-to-day life.

On this episode I catch up with author Ali Nolan. She's written for Runner's World Magazine and is currently working on a book about running called 'Master the Marathon.' After talking with her via email, I realized she had gone through a lot of the same struggles that I've experienced and I knew she'd be a great guest for Be More Well.

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This week's guest, Siena Walker, went through a similar struggle. She found herself fresh out of college with a fast-paced and high-stress job. Couple that with a bad relationship and life got away from her. Then she started training with our friend Corinne Chmel and things started to come back into focus.

Now Siena is in control of her life and, even though it's still a struggle at times, she is loving it.

If you want to find out more about Corinne's coaching plans visit corinnechmel.com

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Jeff St. Pierre sits down with Liz Chong, personal trainer at the Under Armour Performance Center, to hear more about her journey and to pick up some tips for how to make these changes in your life.

Kip Moore makes a conscious effort to take a long break in order to refresh and unwind before getting back into the daily grind of touring and performing non-stop. Some would say it's a dangerous move, but Kip says it's necessary for him and has made him a happier person.