Coffin Talk
Coffin Talk explores how our views on death affect the way we live our life. Join Mike Oppenheim as he interviews people from all ages and cultures to explore The Meaning of Death. mikeyopp.substack.com
Fri, April 11, 2025
The Biggest Giant Ever (in the World)
Hi, I spent more than 100 hours on this 3 minute song and video. First, I wrote the song. Then I practiced the song. Then I recorded my guitar and vocals. I next sent those files to my amazing friend Ryan Dicker , a musical genius and sound engineer, who added bass and drums, before mixing it down. He’s amazing. Then, I drew. Fifty times. Then I edited. And re-drew. And edited. Then I stopped. Warts and all… Please give it a listen, and please send it to a friend if you think they’d like the song and its message. I sincerely hope you enjoy this. I had so much fun. So much. And life is supposed to be fun, right? Lyrics: The Biggest Giant Ever (in the World) The biggest giant ever The biggest giant ever The biggest giant ever, in the world Once upon a time when dinosaurs ruled this land There weren't any humans but the giants had clans and in this special group there was an extra-large man He was the biggest giant, but no one understands The biggest giant ever The biggest giant ever The biggest giant ever, in the world Swimming and sunshine and darkness and cold In Flagstaff ya know, in Flagstaff I'm told Swimming and sunshine and darkness and cold In Flagstaff ya know, in Flagstaff I'm old Fear is just a word that people give to things But there's no such thing, yeah there's no such thing Fear is just a word that people give to things But there's no such thing, yeah there's no such thing. The biggest giant ever The biggest giant ever The biggest giant ever, in the world Swimming and sunshine and darkness and cold He was the biggest giant at least that's what I'm told but even if he's tired or he's just feeling old he was the biggest giant in the whole wide world And once upon a time when dinosaurs ruled this land There weren't any humans but the giants had clans and in this special group there was an extra-large man He was the biggest giant but you will never understand This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 06, 2025
#221 - Art Journalist - Susan Hensley
Susan Hensley is a transformational coach, speaker, and author dedicated to helping people navigate life’s transitions with joy, creativity, and resilience. With decades of experience as a corporate executive and leadership coach, Susan has a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that come with major life changes. For more, including her book, please visit: susan-hensley.com Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, April 02, 2025
Casual Conversations - What's Your Position?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com This month’s bonus pod goes all over as distinguished tech columnist Jesse Hirsh and I discuss accountability, consequences, opinions, and positions. We even talk about Bill Maher, which makes no sense, since neither of us even likes him. Click HERE for the clip from CBC that got Jesse “canceled.” ***THANK YOU FOR BEING A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!***
Sun, March 30, 2025
#220 - Akashic Guide - Aaron French
Aaron French is a Spiritual Mentor, Medium and Akashic Reader. With a deep nondual foundation rooted in Daoist teachings, Aaron creates a grounded and heart-centered container which reveals the messages from the Akashic Records and our Guides, Angels and Ancestors. For more, please visit his website: naturalheartalchemy.com . You will NOT be disappointed! Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 23, 2025
#219 - Futurist - Jesse Hirsh
Jesse Hirsh is a futurist farmer who lives to mix ancient wisdom with contemporary technology. His farm, the Academy of the Impossible, is located in rural Northern Canada and combines agro-ecology with media and technology. He also runs an incredible news enterprise, Metaviews, which includes thoughtful essays and podcasts, as well as biting humor that fans of Mike Oppenheim will surely enjoy. For all that and more, please visit jessehirsh.com . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 16, 2025
#218 - Wisdom Keeper - Meilin Ehlke
Meilin Ehlke is an internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and visionary leader known for guiding individuals to connect deeply with their inner wisdom and the flow of life. With a unique blend of spiritual insight and practical grounding, she inspires transformative conversations about life's purpose, transitions, and the beauty of embracing the unknown. Meilin's heartfelt approach has empowered audiences around the globe to live with authenticity and intention. For more, please visit: meilinehlke.com . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 09, 2025
#217 - Former Nun - Gina Economopoulos
Gina Economopoulos was born in Syosset, New York to a loving Italian and Greek family. She graduated from Eastern CT State University and bartended then embarked on a 12-year convent journey after her mother's death. Now settled on the Jersey Shore, Gina works as an End-of-Life Doula, extending her compassionate heart to those in their final chapter. She found solace in sobriety as a proud Alcoholics Anonymous member, and her story of resilience through tragedy and faith inspires others to face life's challenges. To hear the full story, please buy Gina’s book ! Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, March 05, 2025
Casual Conversations - Divided and Falling?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com If you want to hear something that isn’t designed to tell you what to think, this is the podcast for you. Adam Zuckerman is an intelligent, passionate, kind human, and he’s also really smart and well informed. If you’re exacerbated by the vibes of our cultural zeitgeist, he has realistic, practical advice for what you can do to help us unite and prosper…
Sun, March 02, 2025
#216 - A Humbled Man - Neil Matthews
Neil Matthews is a God-respecting, family-loving podcast host who also worships at the altar of UNC basketball (He has 45 plus pairs of shoes). If you’re in need of inspiration and comradery, look no further, as you’ll find both in his weekly podcast Other People’s Shoes . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 23, 2025
#215 - Consultant - Mike Farabelli
Mike Farabelli is a 75-year-old human who has experienced life, death, and tragedy in many social classes and belief systems first hand. The one big lesson he’s learned is to help others and to not intentionally hurt anyone, and he views himself as “basil in spaghetti sauce that should leave a good taste for humanity.” Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 16, 2025
#214 - Trauma Expert - Candice Raine
Candice Raine serves as the CEO of the Arizona Trauma Institute, whose mission is to “revolutionize the understanding of trauma-informed care and resiliency through authoritative research-based education, fostering transformation in every life we touch.” Driven by a deep commitment, she has dedicated her career to reshaping the dialogue around trauma, focusing on hope and the power of transformation. If you are interested in taking classes, for personal or professional development, Candice is offering a 10% discount across their entire training platform with the special code “raine-podcast”. Thanks for listening! Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 09, 2025
#213 - Ex-Soldier and Cop - Tim McCoy
Tim McCoy is a combat veteran, former law enforcement officer, tech and physical security business owner, and advocate for healing PTSD through alternative medicine. He also hosts “ Tim Teaches ,” a podcast that asks its guests to relate their trauma and growth, so others can learn better ways to overcome their personal struggles. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, February 05, 2025
Stuck in the Middle
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com In this hilarious podcast, Mike opens up about what it feels like to be middle aged and dealing with two toddlers, an estranged son, two aging parents, one of whom is near the end of their life, and why a lot of people truly don’t care about what other people care about and how we can find peace in that…
Sun, February 02, 2025
#212 - Tibetan Buddhist - Cesar Cardona
Cesar Cardona is a public speaker taught by Sri Lankan and Tibetan Buddhist monks. Originally an Atheist, after surviving death-like trauma three times after childhood, he decided to investigate other disciplines and fell into Buddhism. He now offers a unique perspective on resilience and mindfulness, inspiring audiences to embrace growth and strength through life’s challenges. Click here to learn more from his site . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 26, 2025
#211 - YouTuber - Steve "Page Chewing"
Steve is a podcaster and occasional YouTuber for all things literature and content creation, among other things. Check out his phenomenal community at “ pagechewing ” and see for yourself why he became so successful. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 19, 2025
#210 - Sustainability Engineer - David Auge
David Auge is a prominent figure in the field of environmental management. He is on a mission to transform the humanities' approach to looking at sustainability issues. He speaks at business and environmental conferences and has invested numerous hours of practice and research into the areas of how best to communicate sustainability. He is a Certified S… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 12, 2025
#209 - Miracle NICU Survivor - Tina Thilmony
Tina Olive Jenkins (now Thilmony, pronounced: TILL-MONEY, not THIL-MOAN-Y like 'Moaning Murtle' from 'Harry Potter') is a 32-year-old who quit her job at a call-center 3 years ago to focus on her career as an author. She was also born pre-mature, weighing less than three pounds, and is considered a “Miracle Baby.” Both of her novels are in the editing stages, but she tides her fans over with short stories on her Substack , so please check that out as your host Mike is a HUGE fan! Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 05, 2025
#208 - Professional Dancer - Ellen Sickenberger
Ellen Sickenberger is a professional dance artist currently based in Phoenix, Arizona with roots in the northeast. She spent many years working as a freelance artist in NYC and abroad in the middle east, where she performed and toured with various contemporary dance companies and presented work as a choreographer. She currently works as an arts coordinator and continues to develop her company, Depth Dance . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, January 01, 2025
The Jewish Question
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com This is a personal podcast, meaning, it’s just me, trying to get personal, with you…If you like this, it’s what the premium package features: compelling non-fiction, fiction, and personal podcasts. Enjoy! Please heart and share if you enjoy this.
Sun, December 29, 2024
#207 - Business Coach - Peter Teuscher
Peter Teuscher is a business and life coach who draws from his broad range of experiences to inspire others with coaching and writing. Peter’s personal development journey really kicked off when he faced serious mental health issues in his early thirties. He uses his diverse background and experience to help others discover their highest potential by becoming aware of and changing the thoughts, beliefs, and habits that stand in their way. For more please visit: https://www.peterteuscher.com Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 22, 2024
#206 - Dating Coach - Jonathon Aslay
Jonathon Aslay is a dating coach with an expanded philosophy of love. After losing his 19-year-old son Connor in 2018, Jonathon’s grief led him on a soul-searching inner journey, where he became aware of an often-overlooked dimension of the dating conversation: a distressing lack of self-worth, self-regard, and self-love. He is now on a mission to encourage everyone to fully love themselves and he wrote about it in his book, “What the Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?” Click here for more ! Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 15, 2024
#205 - Sober - Sean O'Grady
Sean O’Grady is a global god of photography and videography . He’s also been sober for nearly 8 years. And not “California sober.” This man participates in the same grueling world as everyone else, only he does it without any chemicals, all day, every day. Thanks to his tremendous drive and heart, Sean initiates positive, social change with his photography, and he feels blessed to do what he loves. However, we barely talk about his work because Mike is too busy asking him every question he can think to ask someone who has been sober for nearly a decade. Check out Sean’s work HERE . Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 08, 2024
#204 - Korean-Ukranian Expat - Alina Bartuli
Alina Bartuli is "just another Korean Ukrainian American podcasting from El Salvador." Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 01, 2024
#203 - Legal Expert - Kirk Nurmi
Kirk rose to international prominence as the lead counsel for the infamous Jodi Arias. He has written for the New York Daily News and authored eight books. He has also appeared on Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, Court TV, Law and Crime Daily, Dr. Oz, The Mel Robbins Show and The Today Show. Kirk has also been featured in documentaries on Discovery ID and the Oxygen Network and worked as a model and actor. Yet of all he has done, nothing brings him more joy than spending time with his wife of 32 years and his dog Ron. Want more? Visit www.kirknurmi.com We talk about the Menendez Brothers, mental illness + insanity, the Supreme Court, punishment, incarceration, rehabilitation, corporal punishment, corrections, prison, retribution, shame, justice, ethics, social control, deviance, juvenile delinquency, policing, reform, lockdowns, and why Mike is absurdly paranoid. It’s a fun time. Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 24, 2024
#202 - My College Roommate - Marshall Roupp
Marshall Roupp is a teacher, performer, and family member. He has taught special education and worked in mental health for over 20 years, has been on stage for comedy shows, and is the proud father of a 3-year-old girl who makes him happy to be alive. He tells us about his road to success, which features an "insanely lucky MS diagnosis" that certainly didn't seem that way when it came on his thirtieth birthday! Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe on your favorite app! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 17, 2024
#201 - ER Nurse - Jenn Johnson
"Nurse Jenn" is a Registered Nurse in Ontario, Canada who has worked in Emergency Rooms all over Ontario. She has a passion for helping those recent nursing graduates grow into the nurses they dream they'll be, while avoiding the common pitfalls along the way. She is always happy to help healthcare workers looking for wellness resources, and has recently written a book about nursing and intuition ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 10, 2024
Coffin Talk #200!
Please join me in a large milestone in my life: Coffin Talk’s 200th show! This episode features me, alone, answering listeners’ solicited (and unsolicited) weird, invasive, and interesting questions. I also talk about my most memorable episodes and reveal the most downloaded episodes from our 3+ years of weekly programming. I’ll be honest: I was very afraid to do this, so that’s exactly why I did it. Please take 1 minute to rate our podcast on Apple and/or on Spotify . Also, setting an app to auto-download really helps, even if you occasionally listen. Downloads and positive reviews take us to the next level. Thanks for continuing to support us! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 03, 2024
#199 - Mindful Photography - Joe Van Wyk
Joe Van Wyk is an author, father, and Christ-follower who has served clients with his gifts in photography, videography, design, and publishing for over 30 years. A previous urban street photography fanatic, he is now a lover of mindful photography and hikes in the pine trees and walks along roaring rivers. Joe lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado with Frankie the Doodle. You can find Joe's mindful photography vlogs and helpful resources at JoeVanWyk.com and MindfulPhotography.org . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 27, 2024
#198 - Death Penalty Abolitionist - Kat Jutras
Kat Jutras is the state advocacy director for Death Penalty Alternatives for Arizona (DPAA). DPAA focuses on death penalty abolition and issues related to the criminal justice system in Arizona. Website: www.azdeathpenalty.org Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 20, 2024
#197 - A Cultural Anthropologist - James F. Richardson
James F. Richardson is a Ph.D. cultural anthropologist who has studied American society for twenty years as a market research consultant. He is also the author of a new nonfiction book, Our Worst Strength , which questions our American approach to individualism as a way of life. He lives in Tucson, Arizona where he writes a weekly Substack, Homo Imaginari , for a growing international readership. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 13, 2024
#196 - A Polymath - Laura Alyn
Laura Alyn is a polymath whose goal is to reignite the joy of learning. She is also the founder of Belaspri Productions, a publishing company that opens the gates of knowledge to catalyze personal, societal, and universal growth. She also hosts two podcasts: Grounded Spirits and ILA Radio, and she’s an author of many books. For all this and more, please check out her Amazon page ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 06, 2024
#195 - A Futurist - Chris Davis
I have known Chris Davis for more than 20 years (we met in college). A frequent listener of the podcast, he has the honor of being our first repeat guest! He wanted to come on to update and revise some of his prior statements about technology, the future, and humanity, and boy does he! This is one for the record books. Follow Chris on IG @all.night.wrong. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 29, 2024
#194 - A Pan-Animist - Kirsten Rudberg
After growing up overseas and traveling extensively, Kirsten realized it's more fun when everyone is invited to the sandbox, so she went to Seminary and got her MDIV. Now she is a creative who strives to bring different voices and points of view on her podcast Byte Sized Blessings as well in her re-writes of the Peter Rabbit book series. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 22, 2024
#193 - Urbex Hunter - Leah Lothringer
Leah Lothringer is a 40-year-old Australian living in Washington DC and working in IT strategy. She was on a business trip in the United States with no family or connections when COVID-19 broke out in 2020 and was legally forbidden from returning to Australia for more than a year! She ended up meeting her significant other and remained here, only to receive a diagnosis for a rare aggressive cancer that was cured in 2023. She’s also connected to death through her life-long hobby of identifying, visiting and photographing abandoned buildings all over the world (the older, more distressed, and haunted, the better). Oh, and her grandparents were Holocaust survivors! Check out her photography on Instagram . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 15, 2024
#192 - A Derelict - Josh Abbandonato
Josh Abbandonato calls himself the ultimate derelict. Why? Because he, like every other successful person on the planet, has experienced failure. He’s failed at marriage, business, parenting, friendship, you name it—and he’s learned from all of it. After all, failure is just the next step in success. He recently joined the ranks of middle age after turning 40 and started a podcast, The Derelict Podcast , where he opens up his soul every week to help other successful people deal with “failure” in their life. He’s also the father of 3 wonderful kids! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 08, 2024
#191 - A Farmer - Jenks Farmer
Jenks Farmer is a renaissance plantsman. He fell for plant sciences at Clemson University, for botanical garden design at the University of Washington, and for the natural world during an early education from a family of artists, musicians, and farmers. For 20 years, he has led teams to plant and establish the vision for two of South Carolina's major botanical gardens. He also designs gardens for homes, museums, and businesses and has established multiple internship programs. Jenks is also the author of numerous books . He lives with his husband and family on an 18th-century South Carolina farm, now the site of a pioneering mail order nursery specializing in organically grown plants of the genus Crinum. For MUCH more, please visit jenksfarmer.com . This episode has an inspiring ghost story too! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 01, 2024
#190 - Widow & Author - Vicki Paris Goodman
After the death in 2019 of her husband Sam, the love of her life, Vicki Paris Goodman was unexpectedly flooded with optimism and presented with a host of possibilities for an exciting and meaningful future. She wrote To Sam, With Love: A Surviving Spouse’s Story of Inspired Grief. For more information, including a discount on her book , please visit VickiParisGoodman.com and InspiredGrief.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 25, 2024
#189 - Eunoia Zen Therapist - Furkhan Dandia
Furkhan Dandia is a therapist, podcaster, author, and men's group facilitator who puts his mental, physical, and spiritual health at the forefront to embody discipline, integrity, consistency and hard work. However, this wasn’t always the case. First, he spent 20 years in the corporate world as an engineer, then he became a father, and finally he went through a divorce that helped him to start aligning himself with his purpose in life. For more, please visit: eunoiazen.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 18, 2024
#188 - Stand-Up Comedian - Jason Van Glass
Jason Van Glass is a standup comedian and improvier in Los Angeles California. Find him on socials @JasonVanGlass Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 11, 2024
#187 - 'Voice Preserver' - Tynan Grierson
Tynan Grierson is the founder of a service called The Story Ark, dedicated to preserving the voices and stories of our loved ones. Tynan's deep understanding of storytelling, coupled with his compassionate approach, has made The Story Ark a beacon of hope for those seeking solace in the voices & memories of their loved ones. Find out more at thestoryark.ca . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 04, 2024
#186 - An Ex-Mormon - Jordan Miller
Jordan Miller is the founder of a distributed AI called Satori. Having left the religion of his youth, Jordan became fascinated with various metaphysics and philosophies and their relationship to death. Oh, and this one also has a pretty creepy, out-of-the-blue ghost story! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 28, 2024
#185 - A Shaman - Roxanne Chaput
Roxanne Chaput is a globally recognized Luminary, Inspirer, Celestial Guide, Celestial and Generational Earth Shaman, and an Oracle of The Divine Golden Order. Her purpose is to lead beautiful souls to effectively illuminate their luxuriance. Please check out her illumination retreat . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 21, 2024
#184 - Virtual Reality Expert - Fox Bonilla
Fox Bonilla is a pioneering technology leader known for his innovations in virtual reality and spatial computing. From developing NASA documents for President Obama to shaping industry standards through his work with XRSI, Fox’s expertise is frequently requested throughout the globe. Currently, as CEO of Harbinger Creative and adjunct faculty at Arizona State University, he continues to drive novel advancements in immersive technologies. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 14, 2024
#183 - Coffin Confessor - Bill Edgar
Bill Edgar is a private investigator, author, and the world's only Coffin Confessor, with a past that would haunt your nightmares. For much, much more, read his book: The Coffin Confessor ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 07, 2024
#182 - Paranormal Practitioner - Marianne Coleman
Marianne Coleman is an artist of many mediums. Her sculptures have found homes internationally and she is also a published illustrator who authors children's stories. She is a retired nurse after working in public and private hospitals throughout New Zealand, specializing in Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular surgery. Spiritually, she has always had a fascination for all things that go bump in the night or haunt your dreams. This started from a very young age when she had her first experiences with Star People, which are ongoing to this day. She is not shy about speaking out about her encounters and other experiences on her hit podcast, Walking the Shadowlands. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, July 04, 2024
#181 - Retired Soldier - John Lawyer
Happy July Fourth, everyone! I hope you enjoy this American soldier’s take on how to balance our affiliations with our nation, other nations, and humanity. He’s a real American hero! John Lawyer was a soldier in desert combat zones before he began to face a battle within and became a spiritual seeker. He now guides a non-profit spiritual community for people to share their journey, while still navigating the path himself. Please check out his online spiritual community , Kishar ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 30, 2024
#180 - Writer/Rock Jock/CNN Producer- Dick Wybrow
Dick Wybrow is a Canadian who grew up in the US and lives in New Zealand. A former major market rock jock, stand-up comedian, and CNN producer, he now writes best-selling humorous supernatural novels. He also has narcolepsy which, these days, he sees as his superpower. Visit dickwybrow.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 23, 2024
#179 - A State Auditor - Josh Lewis
Josh Lewis is a CPA who lives in Tulsa and works for the Oklahoma State Auditor's Office. A former candidate for City Auditor with over a decade of experience in auditing governments, Josh has a unique and practical perspective as an outside observer of politics put into practice. For more, please visit his site: Saving Elephants . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 16, 2024
#178 - Consciousness Researcher - Dean Graves
Dean Graves is a spiritual teacher, author, and podcaster with over two decades of experience in meditation and mindfulness instruction. He has conducted numerous workshops and group sessions on self-healing and personal growth, guiding many individuals on their journeys toward greater self-awareness and enlightenment. He also produces an internationally successful spirituality podcast and has a series of YouTube videos that have helped many connect with their inner selves, find inner peace, and learn practical techniques to overcome mental health and emotional problems. Find more at ddeangraves.org Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 09, 2024
#177 An Enneagram Astrologer - Indra Rinzler
Indra Rinzler is a lifetime spiritual seeker. He’s a healer, teacher, and offers life readings for clients. Astrology and the Enneagram of Personality are the main modalities that he shares. He’s been studying astrology and spirituality for fifty years. He first learned of the Enneagram of Personality in 1999. He uses these two modalities individually and in combination. His focus is to help clients to awake up to who they really are. He works to help people to live beyond their conditioned stories and to live more in the moment. To claim your free personality test and horoscope, email him at indrarinzler@gmail.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 02, 2024
#176 - A Philosopher/Psychologist - Joel Bouchard
Joel Bouchard is a doctoral student in psychology, a multi-instrumentalist record producer, author, painter, Army veteran, business leader, local government official, and host of the philosophy podcast From Nowhere to Nothing . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 26, 2024
#175 - Non-Profit Founder - Jesse Cohen
After 19 years practicing law, Jesse Cohen has returned to his artistic roots. As founder and executive director of Mount of Angels , he oversees the vision and strategy of the foundation, which provides resources and mentorship for young artists in the LA area. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 19, 2024
#174 - Death & Consciousness Influencer - Stephanie Chevrier
Stephanie Chevrier is a visual artist living on the west coast of Canada. She began exploring death, consciousness, and the afterlife several years ago, and after noticing positive shifts in her life, she became passionate about sharing her research with a wider audience. She encourages all of us to approach one of the greatest mysteries of life with openness and curiosity, as death has the power to teach us how to live a fuller, more compassionate, and inspired life. Follow her on Insta: @live.deathless Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 12, 2024
#173 - An Estate Planner - Adam Zuckerman
Adam Zuckerman is Founder of Buried in Work ( www.BuriedinWork.com ), a company focused on easing the burden of estate planning, the tasks surrounding end-of-life activities, and estate transition. He is an Eisenhower Fellow, an attorney, an MBA, and has a background that spans multiple industries, including finance, consumer package goods, clean energy, and media. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 05, 2024
#172 - A Hospice M.D. - Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang
Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang is a certified integrative life coach and hypnotist & hospice/palliative care doctor. She combines the wisdom learned from caring for dying patients with the science of brain change to help high achieving women of color rediscover the joy of being themselves. She also helps people to clear their limiting beliefs, dismantle perfectionism, impostor syndrome & self-doubt as they recondition their body & rewire their brain to break free from the past and create lasting change for more creativity, abundance and love in their life. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 28, 2024
#171 - Mental Health Advocate - Lisa Sugarman
Lisa Sugarman is an author, a nationally syndicated columnist, a survivor of suicide loss, a mental health advocate, a crisis counselor with The Trevor Project, and a storyteller with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She writes the syndicated opinion column It Is What It Is and is the author of How To Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids And Be Ok With It , Untying Parent Anxiety , and LIFE: It Is What It Is . Learn more at lisasugarman.com . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This episode features conversations about suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or @ 988 talk or 988 text. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 21, 2024
#170 - Pet Detective - Kat Albrecht
Kat Albrecht is a police detective-turned-pet detective, mystery and nonfiction author, and inspirational speaker. Since 1998 she has trained professional and volunteer pet detectives (including dogs trained to track lost pets) through her online pet detective academy. You can read her quirky and fascinating stories at Armed Robbers 2 Airedales . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 14, 2024
#169 - NDE Researcher - Joseph Khasho
Joseph Khasho is a Board member of the Near Death Experience Research Foundation, a non-profit affiliated with Dr. Jeffrey Long founder of NDERF.org . NDERF.org is a publicly available website that aggregates and disseminates near-death experiences (NDEs) from around the world. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 07, 2024
#168 - Writer & Philosopher - Eric Kaplan
Eric Kaplan is a writer and philosopher who has written for Futurama , The Flight of the Conchords, The Big Bang Theory , and Young Sheldon . His philosophy book, Does Santa Exist? deals with ontology, logic, mysticism, and the philosophy of religion. His comedy philosophy podcast “ Terrifying Questions ” (with Taylor Carman of Barnard College) is available on all apps, and he’s got a blog at ericlinuskaplan.wordpress.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Mon, April 01, 2024
Hate is a Strong Word
Hi! I’m going to start giving premium subscribers TWO essays a month, instead of one essay and one bonus podcast. If this horrifies you, please write me and let me know. Since you normally get a bonus podcast on the first of the month, I am re-releasing a video from 2017 that is very much tied into yesterday's essay on coping with sadness. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 31, 2024
#167 - Organizational Psychologist - Emerson Souza - "Hear Some Evil"
Emerson Souza is an Organizational Psychologist by trade, working as a government consultant in the field of Human Capital, Human Centered Design, and Tech Integration and Development. He's an overtly curious person with a profound interest in people. For example, he went to five colleges, intentionally, to diversify the type of people he could meet, and now runs a successful podcast, Hear Some Evil , where he interviews the interesting, the weird, the knowledgeable, and the controversial. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 24, 2024
#166 - Angel Communicator - Seph Deitlein - "The Souvenir of Expansion"
Seph Deitlen is a human potential activator and a new thought leader. He is also a conscious filmmaker, content creator, certified hypnotherapist, angel psychic medium, and energy healer. He facilitates courses and events that empower others to access higher levels of consciousness through communication with their angels and the quantum field of intelligence. Visit his website: https://www.talktomyangels.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 17, 2024
#165 - Psychic Medium - Jaime Lynn - "Volcanoes, Airplanes, and UFOs"
Psychic medium Jaime Lynn is a distinguished 4th generation Psychic/Medium, certified and tested for her exceptional abilities. Beyond her psychic gifts, she is also a Medical Intuitive/Energy Healer, Clairsentience/Empath, Clairvoyant, Clairaudient, and a seasoned paranormal investigator. Holding an MBA and an alumna of Michigan State University, Jamie is spiritually attuned and intellectually accomplished. She extends her reach as the host of The Electric Spirit Podcast, where she shares insights and discussions on metaphysical and spiritual topics. Learn more at psychicjamie.com . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 10, 2024
#164 - A Clown - Cyrus Zavieh
Cyrus Zavieh has worked for more than 30 years in New York City’s busiest hospitals as an administrator, and on weekends he is CiDO the Clown. He became CiDO 25 years ago after visiting sick children and geriatric patients during his time off. He has taught and traveled all over the world helping to spread the art of clowning. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 03, 2024
#163 - Civil Rights - Curtis Chin - "Riot Baby"
Curtis Chin is a co-founder of the Asian American Writers’ Workshop in New York City and served as the non-profits’ first Executive Director. He went on to write for network and cable television before transitioning to social justice documentaries. He has screened films at over 600 venues in 16 countries and has written for CNN, Bon Appetit, the Detroit Free Press, and the Emancipator/Boston Globe. Check out his memoir from 2023, " Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. ” Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Fri, March 01, 2024
Casual Conversations #23 - UFO Expert - Preston Dennett
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he found out that his friends, family, and coworkers were having dramatic encounters. He has since authored hundreds of articles and 32 books on the subject, 10 of which are Amazon UFO bestsellers . Join us as he explains his take on UFOs, ETs, astral projection, and seeing his mom'…
Sun, February 25, 2024
#162 - Brian Barrick - A Young Widower- "I’m Not a Good Actor”
Brian Barrick is an active duty servicemember in the United States Navy. An avid toy collector, he spends much of his free time participating in and supporting that hobby. He’s travelled all over the globe and seen many things but still loves to come home and relax with an iced tea. He lives in San Diego, California. He’s a tragically young widower who lost his wife, “but gained one hell of a guardian angel.” Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 18, 2024
#161 - A Special Ed. Teacher - Eric Thurston - "Infinite Universes"
Eric Thurston was raised in Indiana then moved to Wyoming where he worked on a cattle ranch. When it started snowing in August, he headed south and fell in love with Arizona. He then spent a year reading the classics and journaling, went to ASU, got married, and had kids. He worked in the printing industry then taught special education for 20 years. Learn more at: perturbogelk.com and read his ghost story ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 11, 2024
#160 – An Industrial Engineer – Tarek Taha – “Organized Effort”
Tarek Taha is an engineering leader with more than 25 years of experience in the Transportation industry. He holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Arkansas. After nearly dying from a lung infection that spread to his brain, Tarek’s life took a turn, and he has begun to investigate self-awareness and growth. He was recently certified by Maxwell Leadership as a coach, speaker, and trainer. He resides in Northwest Arkansas with his wife of 32 years, Susanna. They have one daughter, Sarah, who is an occupational therapist in Kansas City, Missouri. Please sign up for his weekly inspirational blog, Grow Yourself First . It’s amazing! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 04, 2024
159 – Pet Cemetary Director – Ed Martin – “Don’t Be Judgy”
Edward Martin is the Vice President of Hartsdale Pet Cemetery, the oldest operating pet cemetery in the world and a business his family has owned and operated since 1974. As a teen, Ed spent his summers working at Hartsdale and after college he dabbled as an attorney and Certified Public Accountant but eventually returned home to Hartsdale which he considers his true calling in life. In his spare time Ed plays keyboards in several Grateful Dead cover bands and runs a Grateful Dead fan account on Instagram that you should follow! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, February 01, 2024
Casual Conversations #22 - How to Argue about Not Arguing
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Sam and Mike talk about arguing, marriage, impasses, how to tell children they are wrong even if they’re right, and Sam drops a work story that might get him canned…
Sun, January 28, 2024
#158 - A Funeral Celebrant - Colin Finch - "Cartoons and Funerals"
Colin Finch is a Humanist (non-religious) Funeral Celebrant. He has been doing this for 4 years, carrying out 2-3 services per month. He finds Celebrant work incredibly rewarding from an emotional perspective, but the downside is being exposed to grief on a regular basis, so he maintains self-awareness to protect his mental health. His unique approach to life and death are complemented by his sense of humor and wit. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 21, 2024
#157 – Podcast Pioneer – Bob Lement - “You Just Never Know”
Bob Lement has produced thousands of shows and is a pioneer of online media. He co-hosts StaticRadio.com and was one of the first 50 podcasts on Adam Curry's original list of podcasts at the beginning of the now-famous media format he coined. Bob has also been interviewed by traditional media outlets over the years in the US and abroad about producing media for the Internet. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 14, 2024
#156 - End-of-Life Activist - Dayle Adams - "Plan Ahead"
Dayle Adams began formulating an idea to enable people to leave behind information, memories, and messages after the suicide of a great friend. She felt that regardless of how people died, there was information that could be helpful to those left behind. When her Mum was diagnosed with dementia, she realized how unprepared people were, including herself, to face dying and death, so she trained in end-of-life facilitation and created Planning Ahead of Time where she is a PAT consultant. This episode features conversations about suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or @ 988 talk or 988 text. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 07, 2024
#155 - A Mortician - Brie Smith - "The Grief Journey"
Brie Smith is responsible for overseeing all operations and services at Return Home, a death care facility, where she ensures that every process is optimized and organized. She is also the “voice” of Return Home, delivering their message of sustainable death care to both traditional media and social media alike. She has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Washington State since 2014. She currently lives in the PNW with the love of her life, Zach, and their dog Pepper who both bring her to her center when she's feeling overwhelmed by this incredible journey she's on! For more, please check out: returnhome.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, December 30, 2023
#154 - Akashic Healer - Tiffany Chan - "Spiritual Awakening"
This week’s Coffin Talk features one of the five most influential people I’ve ever had the privilege of learning from. Her name is Tiffany Chan, and she’s a Master Akashic Healer, and her life story is fascinating: After working with the World Economic Forum, she was crossing a busy street in South Africa and was nearly killed by a car. This wake-up call led her to becoming a Spiritual Advisor, and she now helps leaders embody higher consciousness, teaching clients how to access the Quantum field. Book an appointment and/or find her on LinkedIn . She'd love to help you. It's her calling. I had a session with her, and it was life-changing. You will not regret it. And if you want a FREE primer, no problem! Just listen to her episode, right here! If you want to know who the other four influences are, I’ve interviewed three (so far): The fourth is my former boss, Eugene Gray , who for some reason keeps delaying his recording, but that’s probably because capturing his essence is harder than getting lightning in a bottle, so I’ll continue to hope and pray that he commits to coming on… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, December 30, 2023
Casual Conversations #21 - A Paranormal Investigator - Barbara Nelson
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Barbara Nelson combines her own psychic sensitivity with knowledge of paranormal activity to "follow her own leads" and validate information with various paranormal investigating tools. She and her husband Mark have investigated high-profile paranormal sites across the country and they have been featured on every famous ghost show. They are known togeth…
Sun, December 24, 2023
#153 - An Author - Vin Jensen - "My Own Mind"
Vin Jensen is a split personality who publishes under the name Ien Nivens. His available works include The American Book of Changes, a re-imagining of the ancient divination system known as the I Ching, and a novel called Tangible Angels. He is currently working on a trilogy of Mesopotamian stories called the Books of Shinar, dealing with the destruction of the Tower of Babel and the legendary confusion of human language, and a series of fantasy novels about a portraitist and his subjects, beginning with the man who raised him in Letters to Geera . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 17, 2023
#152 - A Catholic Convert - David Ross - "The Gadfly"
In 2009, David Ross converted from Atheistic-Satanism to Catholicism. In 2016 he launched Catholic Versus (CVS) Podcast , where he interviews guests of all walks of life in order to share various perspectives on faith and philosophy. He lives in Montréal, Québec, Canada, with his beautiful wife Anna, and their 5 wonderful house-plants who shall remain unnamed to protect their identities. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 10, 2023
#151 - A Management Specialist - Jay Cone - "Occupational Hazards"
Jay Gordon Cone has spent the past 35 years supporting leadership development and organizational change. His current focus is helping leaders deal with uncertainty and complexity. Jay is on a mission to put a little daylight between people and their assumptions. He’s a founding partner of the consulting firm, Unstuck Minds . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 03, 2023
#150 - My Mom - Dena Oppenheim - "I Vascillate"
Dena Oppenheim was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She then lived in seven cities in five states before moving to Arizona where for the last 14 years she has lived in the same house in Scottsdale, the longest ever in one home. Her beliefs and reflections have changed as easily as her residences, but her inner core is always steadfast in trying to be loving and kind. She’s never had a “Bucket List” because her bucket has always been full. She’s Mike’s Mom, and you’ll love her! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Fri, December 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #20 - Two Jews, None Kvetch
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Sam and Mike talk about being raised “Jewish” by two meditating hippies in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 90s, and how that panned out as they enter their forties and raise families of their own. It’s philosophical and silly, and we do not spend even one second on politics (this means it’s fun). Enjoy! Thank you for being a premium subscriber to mikey…
Sun, November 26, 2023
#149 - A Psychic - Mark Christopher Nelson - "Seven-Minute Vacations"
Mark Christopher Nelson is a talented psychic medium who discovered his ability following the murder of his father. His father appeared to him after the funeral, and Mark asked him to stay away. However, 25 years later, his father returned, showing Mark that he could see and hear spirits. Now, Mark works as a psychic medium and paranormal investigator. Find out more at marknelsonmedium.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 19, 2023
148 – A Film Critic – Josh Larsen – "Common Grace"
Josh Larsen is the co-host of the radio show and podcast Filmspotting , author of Movies Are Prayers and Fear Not! , and editor/producer for Think Christian , a website and podcast exploring faith and pop culture. He’s been writing and speaking about movies professionally since 1994. A veteran of the Sundance, Toronto, and Chicago International Film Festivals, Josh has given talks on film at various colleges and conferences. Since 2017, he has led “Ebert Interruptus,” a tradition established by Roger Ebert, which analyzes a single film scene by scene over several days at the University of Colorado’s Conference on World Affairs. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 12, 2023
#147 - An Ex-Jehovah's Witness - Scott Homan - "The Formula of Coercion"
Scott Homan was raised in Wisconsin and recorded two indie albums with his bands while being influenced by The Jehovah’s Witness religion. He left and went on to run camera and sound for a local news station while studying photography, film, and digital media. Today he runs Banana Island Films and has made an incredible documentary about his and other’s experiences as Jehovah’s Witness members. Witness Underground is available now at witnessunderground.com (and it’s amazing!) Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 05, 2023
#146 - An Educator - Nahreya Seoane - "Squeaky Wheels"
Nahreya Seoane is a wife, mother of 2, and a teacher of 15 years, specializing in Special Education and English Language Arts for grades 7-12. In her youth, her biracial background, upbringing below the poverty line, and depression kept her hyper-aware of her marginalized status, leading to self-consciousness and generalized anxiety. To counter and process these emotional traumas, she learned to embrace inclusivity, empathy, and kindness. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Tue, October 31, 2023
Casual Conversations #19 - Trunk or Treat Is...
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com My brother Sam is back on the show to discuss the history of Halloween, and how weird our culture has become when it comes to kid safety and rules and fun… Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe at mikeyopp.com We released this a day early, for Halloween, but this is the bonus episode for November. ENJOY! :)
Sun, October 29, 2023
#145 - Former Stress Junkie - Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell - "Good Stewardship"
Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell is the Intuitive Business Coach™ who leads her clients to Live Life on FIRE for the Ultimate Successful Life with peace, joy, and fulfillment! Lynita has built an award-winning law firm and publishing house, is a #1 Bestselling Author, CPA, an ordained New Thought Minister, and recognized nationally as an outstanding community leader. Wait until you hear about her near death experience! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 22, 2023
#144 - A Cult Kid - Amrit Evans - "Blended Soup"
Amrit Evans was born and raised in San Francisco and is the manager of SF Puppy Prep, a training school for puppies. Amrit grew up as a Sikh in the 3HO community but slowly faded from the practices by her twenties. In her free time, she is a gamer, athlete, dog-mom, singer, and spends time with family and friends. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 15, 2023
#143 - A Physical Therapist - Melissa Maker - "This Boss Mare..."
Melissa Maker is a pediatric physical therapist living and working in the SF Bay Area. She is a lifelong equestrian who has combined her many passions in life by working at a therapeutic horseback riding program for more than 25 years. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 08, 2023
#142 - A Media Provocateur - Greg Wilker - "Be Happy"
Greg Wilker lives in Marin County California where he does his best to remain present for his three children. He is a producer/host of two podcasts – one of them with a friend – and is slowly working on a third. Greg is renewing efforts to create a career as an entertainer/performer… and one day will die. As of this writing, he doesn’t know when that day is. For more please travel to gregorywilker.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, October 04, 2023
Casual Conversations #18 - Ice Breakers with Pepe
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Please rate us on Apple and/or Spotify and subscribe! Mike welcomes back long-time friend, “favorite roommate ever,” and two-time guest Pepe Guzman to the show. They talk about social revolutions, breakfast cereals, why bank tellers have boring jobs but count as blue collar workers, and which movie stars should play Mike in his upcoming biopic. Relax. En…
Sun, October 01, 2023
#141 - An Herbalist - Daelontae Marshall - "The Stories Coincide"
Daelontae Marshall is the owner of Bio Balanced Organics, a company motivated by his deep-rooted belief in the power of nature’s ability to provide holistic well-being. Recognizing the need for providing education on herbs and their transformative potential, Dee was inspired to create a company dedicated to providing high-quality organic herbs that nourish the body, mind, and spirit. He now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, where he empowers individuals to achieve optimal health naturally. He wants to “bring everyone to nature." Put herbs in your life at biobalancedorganics.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 24, 2023
#140 - An Online Dating Coach - Krista Melanson - "Don't Give Up"
Krista Melanson is a dating coach helping women find lasting love and navigate the online dating scene! She is a recovering Chef who struggled through dating and found her Perfect Partner. Now she is helping others stay the course without giving up - she’s a drill sergeant, cheerleader, virtual BFF supporting women in any way they need it! Contact Krista on Facebook ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 17, 2023
#139 - A Home Schooler - Matt Garnier - "The End of Times"
Matthew Garnier is the author of Swept Up: Lessons from the End Times , a memoir about his church-focused, home-schooled upbringing in the 90's and what he carried from the experience into adulthood. Whether writing, podcasting, or shooting films and videos, Matt takes a comedic angle in his analysis of human behavior and tries to extract valuable lessons from even the most mundane details of life. Buy his book here . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 10, 2023
#138 - Jay Boyle - A Gemstone Expert - "Count Your Blessings"
Jay Boyle is 75 years young and happily married to the love of his Life, Lenora Spatafore Boyle with two children, Grace 37 and David 34. After returning to America from Vietnam, he went to college, learned to meditate, and became a wholesale, colored gemstone dealer. It was a difficult business to succeed in, but his career took off after he learned about the ancient, esoteric use of gemstones which came out of India and decided to bring loose gemstones to the world, on TV, in 1989. 43 years later, he is still employed by Jewelry Television and also running his own company specializing in gemstones for astrology. Learn more at astrologicalgemstones.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 03, 2023
#137 - A Clinical Psychiatrist - Jim Krag - "I Don't Think Anybody Dies"
In 1973, Jim Krag spent time with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, learning to teach Transcendental Meditation, then returned to university training in 1980 and became a medical doctor in 1986. He completed his psychiatry training in 1990 at University of Virginia, in Charlottesville, where he still lives. He has extensively studied the concepts of reincarnation, near death studies, children who remember past lives, and hypnotic regression to previous lives. Since retirement he has studied research on positive psychology with a colleague and they have a book called, Positive Psychology Interventions for Anxiety and Depression. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Fri, September 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #17 - "Brother Sam's Creative Eight"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Brother Sam is my brother. He’s not a colleague from a cult or anything weird like that. Although, I guess you could consider us cult-brothers, since we do come from the same home with the same leaders we called parents who told us how to behave and then we left that cult and had to adjust to “the real world.” Um, yeah. This is a fun, weird one, and it’…
Sun, August 27, 2023
#136 - A Comedian - Nema Semnani - "Comedy Therapy"
Nema Semnani is the Founder and President of Precision Sales Consulting, a company dedicated to helping companies drive revenue, profitability, and people development through scalable sales training, management training, coaching, and process development. He is also a standup comedian who has performed at the World-Famous Caroline's on Broadway and the DC Improv. Find him on IG @ thenanivon Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 20, 2023
#135 - A Millennial Therapist - Bridget Reiser - "Cold Turkey Online"
Bridget Reiser is a licensed professional counselor who treats anxiety and depression. She got her bachelor's degree in film and after bartending and watching The Cell one too many times got a masters in counseling. She started her professional counseling career just as the pandemic began which changed much of the field that she trained for. She loves helping people untangle their relationships and doing dream analysis. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 13, 2023
#134 - GenZ in Alaska - Maddy Arthur - "The Pursuit of Moments"
Maddy Arthur is a Gen-Z food scientist, seafood expert, and a survivor of suicide loss. Originally from Northeastern Pennsylvania, she now splits her time between Seattle and some very remote parts of Alaska. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This episode features conversations about suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1-800-273-8255. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 06, 2023
#133 - A Pilgrim - Kathleen Israel - "Death Do Us Part"
At 70, as a widowed grandmother, Kathleen Israel walked the Camino Santiago de Compastela, with just her 4 angels to accompany her. She wrote a best-selling book about her adventures in which she shares the wisdom she learned from her experience and the people she met there. Want more? Go to wisdomonthecamino.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Tue, August 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #16 - AMA with Nema Semnani - "Another Funny Part..."
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Stand Up Comedian Nema Semnani asks Mike about Animal doppelgängers, human personas, bikes versus cars, marriage, divorce, abduction, regret, advice, and what it’s like to wish your team had a better attitude… This is a fun, ambly, rambly one! Be sure to check out Nema Semnani’s comedy on Youtube and Instagram ! Please become a premium supporter at mikey…
Sun, July 30, 2023
#132 - An Artisinal Forager - Tara McNeish - "Human Imprints"
Tara McNeish is a 39-year-old Pennsylvania native and full-time artist and musician. She has an 8-year-old, a cat, and a dog, and spends her free time as an avid outdoorsman, foraging in her niche. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 23, 2023
#131 - A Retired Marine - Tony Maurer - "Passing on Ripples"
Tony Maurer is a retired industrial electrician, old Marine disabled (google it), Catholic, ex-scoutmaster, sapiosexual, and ammosexual who has lived the same place since 1985. He's logged 150,000 miles on a motorcycle, he's an atheist, and he’s writing a movie about ghosts, pixies and vampires. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 16, 2023
#130 - A Paranormal Researcher - Alan Murdie - "A Prima Facie Case"
Alan Murdie is a lawyer and psychical researcher who has investigated reports of apparitions, poltergeists and psi phenomena occurring in Great Britain, Romania and Colombia. He has written and broadcasted extensively on paranormal topics for local, national, and international media and writes a monthly column on ghosts for the magazine Fortean Times. His publications include Haunted Edinburgh, Cambridge Ghosts and he has edited and in 2016 updated Andrew Green’s classic Ghost Hunting: A Practical Guide the world’s first book on scientific ghost hunting for the 21st century. A Council member of the Society for Psychical Research he is also chairman of the UK’s historic Ghost Club, originally founded at Cambridge, England in 1862. Learn much more about Alan and the paranormal at: europaranormal.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 09, 2023
#129 - A Devout Springsteenian- Jesse Jackson - "Spiteful Optimism"
Jesse Jackson is a long-time podcaster who has hosted podcasts about Doctor Who , Babylon 5 , Farscape , Ted Lasso , John Hiatt and most notably Bruce Springsteen, on "Set Lusting Bruce" which began in 2015 and has more than 1,000 episodes. When he's not podcasting (and trying to see Bruce Springsteen live), he spends time with his lovely Bride, Linda and his adult son Chris, watching TV, enjoying the Dallas area sport teams and eating too much Tex-Mex food. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 02, 2023
#128 - A Former White Supremacist - Frank Meeink - "Stand Up for Each Other"
Frank Meeink is a former white-supremacist, now human and civil rights activist, standing against the growth of mass incarceration. In 2020, he testified before congress about Neo-Nazis in law enforcement and you will love his story about the Ben Franklin Museum. This one is “intensely uplifting!” Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, July 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #15 - A Gen Z Entrepreneur - James Hodge Green - "Your Reality"
James Hodge-Green, AKA Juju Beanz is an innovative 22-year-old leader on a mission to help individuals realize their ability to create a desirable reality through daily mindful habits. With a background as a collegiate basketball player, he has transitioned, and now shares his life-changing philosophies online and across the USA. His expertise encompasses the intricacies of transforming dreams into reality with his PROGRESSION > PERFECTION METHOD and 5 CORE GOOD JUJU PILLARS programs. He is an old soul that connects with audiences of all ages, and his energy and leadership will undoubtedly inspire you to step up and become your best self. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 25, 2023
#127 - Survivalist + 'Alone' Finalist - Callie Russell - "You're Never Alone"
Callie Russell is an ancestral skills instructor, wilderness experience guide, and goat herder who lives nomadically throughout the American Mountain West. She is passionate about learning skills that allow her to live directly from the land and helping others to feel at home in nature through Caprakhan’s wilderness courses. Callie is known from her performance on the History Channel’s “Alone” show, where she survived alone and unassisted in the Canadian Arctic for 89 days. Discover more about Callie and her programs at: caprakhan.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 18, 2023
#126 - Cancer Survivor - Edward Miskie - "It's a Conspiracy Theory"
Edward Miskie is celebrating 10 years as a sole survivor of a rare cancer with the publishing of his book Cancer, Musical Theatre, & Other Chronic Illnesses . For the last 17 years, Edward has lived in NYC as a writer, producer, and performer but these ventures have taken him all over the country and world. He is a co-producer of the forthcoming film Ladylike (2024), and creator and Executive Producer of an upcoming musical episodic based on his book. Find more at edwardmiskie.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 11, 2023
#125 - Machine Learning - Franck Rey Herme - "I Don't Know"
Franck Reyherme, an English teacher turned software developer, lives in Michigan and works as an AI Engineer for an EdTech company called K12 Insight where he trains machines to understand humans. Born in the suburbs of Paris, Franck immigrated to Chicago at the age of six, and has moved around between the West Coast, East Coast, and Midwest over the course of his 40 years on earth. Franck’s most important job is trying to teach his three kids how to survive in a rather strange world. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 04, 2023
#124- NDE Survivor - Nicole Kerr - "Recovering People Pleaser"
Nicole Kerr is an Award-winning health expert, public speaker and author. When she was a 19-year-old cadet at the United States Air Force Academy she had a terrifying Near-Death Experience and when the memory of the crash returned 20 years later, it spurred a 20-year transformation that helped her align her soul, spirit, mind, and body. A disabled veteran, Nicole has penned the best-selling book, You Are Deathless and has appeared on CNN, PBS, CBS, ABC, the Food Channel, and other radio and television shows to share her unique perspective on wellness, lifestyle, and nutrition. She even worked with the CDC! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, June 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #14 - A Russian - Tatiana Bolshakova - "I Ran Out of Beliefs"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Tatiana Bolshakova was born in the Soviet Union where she was educated to believe in communism and prosperity for all. That lasted until Perestroika, when despite the significant uncertainty and criminal chaos with no law or provision, she walked through to a bright future with the whole country. She then finished her consulting career, provided her gro…
Sun, May 28, 2023
#123 - Anthropologist - Dimitris Xygalatas - "Cultural Inertia"
Dimitris Xygalatas is an anthropologist and cognitive scientist at the University of Connecticut, where he directs the Experimental Anthropology Lab. He has been studying rituals for over two decades, through a combination of ethnographic fieldwork and scientific experiments. His research has been published in over 100 scientific articles and books. His latest book is Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living. Buy his book here ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 21, 2023
#122 - An Akashic Channel - Mia Millonzi - "The Light of Your Soul"
Mia Millonzi is the founder and creator of Akashic Angel and Akashic Angel Academy. She is a channel for the Akashic Records, a teacher, and a mentor. Mia has been a gifted intuitive since birth and shares her gifts with souls from all over the world. Find her on Instagram and support her! She will help you: @akashic_angel Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 14, 2023
#121 - Actor/Comedian - Marty Belafsky - "FOMO Spirituality"
Marty Belafsky is a former actor/comedian. He began acting professionally at age 13 and landed the role of Crutchy in the Disney musical film, Newsies and has since appeared in TV shows and films like The Wonder Years, Boston Legal, Pearl Harbor, and A Mighty Wind . In 1998, he became a regular in the LA stand-up scene and started headlining nationally eventually touring with Rodney Dangerfield who gave him starring roles in, Back by Midnight and The 4th Tenor . After two decades of touring and acting, Marty decided to hang up the mic, get an MBA, and work for one of the big Hollywood studios. He now lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife and two children, where Mike tries to convince him to return to comedy. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 07, 2023
#120 - A Forensic Photographer - Ramona Emerson - "People don't know..."
Ramona Emerson is a Diné writer and filmmaker originally from Tohatchi, New Mexico. She has worked as a professional cinematographer, writer, and editor for over twenty-five years and is currently working on her 8th film project, Crossing the Line . She is an Emmy nominee, a Sundance Native Lab Fellow, a Time-Warner Storyteller Fellow, a Tribeca All-Access Grantee, and a WGBH Producer Fellow. Ramona just released her first novel, Shutter , the first of a trilogy, which was recently longlisted for the National Book Award and the PEN/Open Book and PEN/Hemingway Award. She currently resides in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she and her husband/producer, Kelly Byars run their production company Reel Indian Pictures. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Mon, May 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #13 - Erin Wright - "The Life I Was Promised"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Erin Wright was born and raised in the SF Bay Area, but followed her heart to move to the “atrociously hot” Arizona desert with her five-year-old son and partner of many years. Things seemed great, until he suddenly abandoned them, so now she’s working with a broken heart to fuel against the Phoenix fires and rebuild from scratch on her own. If you want…
Sun, April 30, 2023
#119 - A Corporate Exec - Ruth Nsabuga - “A Party and a Half"
Ruth Nsabuga is a former corporate executive turned advisor. She helps individuals, business owners and educators create the life they want most. She is also a passionate entrepreneur, speaker and executive coach who loves to serve. She has a passion for helping people get clarity about what is possible and supports them with the tools, training and resources to make it so. She also spent some of her formative years in Uganda and the UK! Get ready for a fun episode! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 23, 2023
#118 - Psychic Ghost Helper - Tina Erwin - “Not Naked or Afraid"
Tina Erwin has studied metaphysics all her life, gaining insight into the mystical world of magic and spirituality. After a dynamic 20-year career in the Navy, working for the U.S. Submarine Force and retiring at the Commander level, she began to use her enhanced psychic abilities to further explore metaphysics, and she is now the author of eight books. She has an intense desire to know and understand the hard science behind the unseen world of action and reaction combined with a sincere desire to share this understanding with other knowledge seekers. Want more? visit: ghosthelpers.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 16, 2023
#117 - Love Expert - Kim Sorrelle - "Conversations, Not Conflict"
Kim Sorrelle is an entrepreneur, director of a humanitarian organization, author, and speaker. She devoted a year in search of the true meaning of love and she found it. Her award-winning best-selling book, Love Is , chronicles her sometimes funny, sometimes scary, always enlightening journey that led to life-changing discoveries found mainly on the streets of Haiti. Kim is on a mission to change the world with the power of love. Want more? Check out kimsorrelle.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 09, 2023
#116 - An Empath Trainer - Jennifer Elizabeth Moore - "Dominant Possibilities"
Jennifer is author of the Amazon Bestseller Empathic Mastery , Founder and Headmistress of the Empathic Mastery Academy, and Host of the Empathic Mastery Show Podcast. She's a Master Trainer for EFT International and a mentor and healer for other highly sensitive empaths. Intuitive from the get-go, Jennifer experienced her first prophetic dream when she was 9 and she’s been navigating her extrasensory awareness ever since. For more, please visit: empathicmastery.com . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 02, 2023
#115 - A Quaker - Amos Smith - "Experience is Sovereign"
Amos Smith is an author, certified counselor, and workshop leader. His first book is titled Healing the Divide: Recovering Christianity’s Mystic Roots. His second book is titled Be Still and Listen: Experience The Presence of God in Your Life. The third is Journey of Holistic Mysticism: Experienced the Integrated Spirituality of the Quakers. Find all his books right here . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #12 - Mike Oppenheim
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com After more than 15 years in the business, I finally worked out a deal with a publisher and my novel Ardor is now available online and in stores ! I spent three years researching, writing, and editing Ardor , so I'm excited for you to read it. I also wrote it in the wake of my son's abduction, and it was very helpful, therapeutically, for me to express those intense and life-changing emotions, in fiction. About the book: Ardor Agopian is twenty-one years old, working a dead-end job at the mall, and grappling with the fallout of a bad decision. When he stumbles upon an ancient prophecy hidden in a long-forgotten book, he realizes he must master his long-dormant psychic abilities or watch idly as humanity is destroyed by an unimaginably powerful force. To save his fellow humans, Ardor must travel the globe and contend with mysterious forces and shadowy clans while grappling with the fatal consequences of trying to stem the tide of darkness.
Sun, March 26, 2023
#114 - An Adolescent Expert - Gail Manahan - "Context for Content"
Gail Manahan is a counselor for families, teens, and young adults seeking to step into the best versions of themselves. She holds a Graduate degree in Psychology and Community Counseling and has been an acclaimed licensed mental health counselor for 30+ years, specializing in family therapy and teen behavior in her private counseling practice. She has utilized her experiences and thousands of hours of field study to develop her book, ‘Is Raising Your Teen a Piece of Cake?’ Gail now lives in Arizona and is a life and relationship Guide for women and teaches a Tibetan Buddhist Class for our Western Lifestyle. For more, please visit gailmanahan.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 19, 2023
#113 - A Chinese Prisoner - Chancellor Jackson - "The Hash Game"
Chancellor K Jackson was born and raised in Georgia. He attended Stetson University where he played football and studied Communication and Media Studies. After graduating, he lived abroad in China from 2018-2019 where he fell into writing after his traumatic experience of being arrested, and detained in Beijing for 14 days. His first book, 14 Days in Beijing has ranked #1 over fifteen times on Amazon. For more please visit https://linktr.ee/Korleh . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 12, 2023
#112 - A Holistic Psychotherapist - Rachel Astarte - "The Fiberglass Under Your Skin"
Rachel Astarte is a holistic psychotherapist, transformational coach, and spiritual counselor specializing in self, solitude, and service. She works with people who have been called to solitude to do deep psychospiritual work, and guides them toward polishing the gem of their true selves. She is the author of Celebrating Solitude and host of the podcast, “Self Talk with Rachel Astarte,” which helps listeners negotiate a healthy relationship with their mind, body, and spirit. rachelastartetherapy.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 05, 2023
#111 - Near Death Survivor - Lion Goodman - "Subconscious Pattern Detection"
Lion Goodman is founder of the Clear Beliefs Institute of Trauma-informed Therapeutic Coaching, with graduates in 45 countries. He has 40+ years experience as a transformational coach, healer, and teacher. His Clear Beliefs methodology is designed to delete limiting beliefs, childhood wounds, and traumas from the core of the psyche. He has also authored five books. Please visit liongoodman.com for more! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, March 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #11 - Dr. Mitchel Adler - Clinical Psychologist - "My Memento Tattoo"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Dr. Mitchel Adler is a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Certified Group Psychotherapist, Fellow of the American Group Psychotherapy Association, and the Director of MindBody Intelligence Consulting. He serves on the faculty of the UC Davis School of Medicine and is co-author of the book, Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Organizations. As a Professiona…
Sun, February 26, 2023
#110 - Paul Long - A Catholic - "Can I Do That?"
Paul Long is a student, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He spent most of his life in Catholic Ministry as a Youth-Minister and as a Registered Nurse, all while living under the direction of his Personal Permanent Vow of Non-Violence. He is a member of the Secular Franciscan Order and lives in the Franciscan Tradition. Having retired, he now dedicates his time to study, teaching, and sharing with others while walking the road of life. Check out his podcast: Our Walk Together . Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 19, 2023
#109 - A Homicide Survivor - Christine Malek - "This Is My Path"
Christine Malek is the founder and creator of SASSI® Coach and an International Advocate for Women Against Abuse & Domestic Violence based in Knoxville, TN. Her unique approach brings out the strength and the light that shines in each woman, especially those that have survived abuse. She also treats men. Please visit her website for help. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com WARNING - This Episode contains extremely graphic descriptions of domestic violence and medical trauma. If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please seek help at https://www.thehotline.org or call 800.799.SAFE (7233). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 12, 2023
#108 - Ben Parker - International Legal Activist - "The Loss of an Ant"
Ben Parker considers himself a citizen of the world, having lived in, traveled to, and interacted with many different cultures and the biomes they share. He views the world through an interconnected lens, trying to understand how people from various backgrounds engage, perceive, and "log-in" to the systems based on their life circumstances. Through his law degree, international development work, and most recently his attainment of an LLM, he hopes to impact the trajectory of existential threats, such as the overarching impact of climate change, by making his best personal contribution as part of a worldwide effort to meet these challenges. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 05, 2023
#107 - An Octogenarian - Judi Schindler - "While You Still Can"
Judi Schindler headed an award-winning public relations and marketing firm for more than 40 years, and is now an actor/author and speaker on marriage, relationships and aging. She recently turned 81. Want more? Please visit www.judischindler.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, February 01, 2023
Casual Conversations #10 - Lynn Bunch - Intuitive Educator - "The Woman Who Saved Mike's Life"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com This woman saved my life. She not only helped me cope with the abduction of my son, but she helped me find the love of my life, and single-handedly saved our wedding from utter doom. Intrigued? You $%#ing should be! I want you to meet Lynn Bunch. From a very early age, Lynn realized that her life path was to educate people on how to use their intuition. …
Sun, January 29, 2023
#106 - A Humanities Scholar - Valentina Carlini - "Mozart & Netflix"
Born and raised in the Italian speaking part of Switzerland, Valentina Carlini studied medicine in Geneva for one quarter before studying classics in Zurich, and has never looked back. As a philologist, she deeply believes we could have a better world if people would cultivate dead languages, handwriting, arts with movement of the body, brain, soul and feelings. She also believes we can ask anything, but shouldn’t lecture. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 22, 2023
#105 - A Former Magistrate - Kristen Johnson - "Vicarious Trauma"
Kristen Johnson currently serves as the Director of Development and Community Engagement for REAL LIFE, a nonprofit organization providing holistic support and services to individuals impacted by incarceration, homelessness or substance use disorder. Kristen is also the President-Elect of the Junior League of Richmond and was recognized as one of Style Weekly's Top 40 Under 40 . In her spare time, she loves cheering on the Washington Capitals and Nationals, photography, reading, and building Lego. Kristen currently resides in Richmond with her partner, Myke, and their two cats, Marauder and Wilson. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 15, 2023
#104 - A NYC Cop - Vic Ferrari - "Warehouse People"
Author Vic Ferrari is a retired New York City Police Department detective with the hamstrings of a twenty-year-old. A survivor of an Irish father and Italian mother, Vic loves a cold beer and insists on you removing your shoes when entering his home. When he's not writing, he's picking up after his neurotic Irish Wolfhound. Did we mention he’s a writer, and his books are fun to read? Buy them here! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 08, 2023
#103 - The "Other" Twin - Becky Arthur Dewey - "Birth, Blessings, and Birding"
Becky Arthur Dewey is a small-town Pennsylvania girl living in the Pacific Northwest with her 9 year old daughter. She loves her friends and family, and going outside to enjoy what this plane of existence has to offer! She just started a new chapter in her professional career, offering bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative support to local businesses. Becky is also Kate Arthur’s twin sister, whom we interviewed in Episode 82, so be sure to check out both for a unique “stereo experience!” Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This episode features conversations about suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1800-273-8255. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, January 04, 2023
Casual Conversations #9 - Kirk Nurmi - Public Defender - "Justice, not Vengeance"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Kirk rose to international prominence as the lead counsel for the infamous Jodi Arias. The stress of that case brought cancer into his life. And with cancer came big changes – a whole new life. A life wherein happiness is his beacon. With this beacon in view, Kirk has written for the New York Daily News and authored eight books. Kirk has also appeared o…
Sun, January 01, 2023
#102 - A Brand Storyteller - Hersh Rephun - "Positronics"
With dual chops in comedy and advertising, Hersh Rephun has enjoyed an eclectic career spanning two decades as a writer and "message" therapist, and as a standup comedian playing gigs across the country. Hersh often uses humor to humanize brands. Empathy and accessibility are the hallmarks of his work. Above all, as a brand storyteller, he operates on one simple principle: sell the truth. Listen to his amazing podcast “Truth Tastes Funny” on all apps or at hershrephun.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 25, 2022
#101 - Rahul N. Singh - A Hindu - "It's a Jiva"
Rahul N. Singh is the host of The Bearded Mystic Podcast which explores the Hindu philosophy of Advaita Vedanta or Non-Duality in a simple, direct, and practical way. Episodes and livestreams include discussions of eastern scriptures, the teachings of Mystics, and everyday spirituality. Rahul has been a seeker for more than 20 years and has an open-minded approach to spirituality. He believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Check out his podcast ! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 18, 2022
#100 - Mike's Wife - Elana Oppenheim - "A Collective Soul"
This episode features my wife Elana, who works in branding and merchandising and is also the producer of Coffin Talk. She’s a pretty big deal, and the biggest and best deal of my life. I love her. She’s the best. The episode? It’s us talking about metaphysics, and it’s personal, yet public, because we love our listeners and appreciate your support. Subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com but if you wanna show us some love, Please buy a premium subscription at Substack and rate us on Apple and/or Spotify. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 11, 2022
#99 - An Expatriate - David Gerow - "The Bogeyman Is Gone"
David Gerow is an accomplished musician who toured regularly and performed on national television many times in various bands during his thirty year career as a pianist, guitarist, and mandolin player. He left America for a life of music and poverty in Guatemala, where he finally found the cure for a lifetime of alcoholism…Intrigued? You should be…and just wait til the end! And check out David’s youtube page! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 04, 2022
#98 - A Recovering Alcoholic - Sean O'Grady - "Kiss a Lot of Frogs"
Seannie “Cameras” O’Grady was born and raised in the D.C. area . He cut his teeth in photography, videography, and production filming in clubs, venues, and sets around the United States. He has worked with Grammy award winning musicians like Miguel, Skrillex, and Slash (Guns N Roses), and he is currently a freelance Producer/Director living either in Santa Monica, CA or out of a suitcase in a town near you. He is bougie about coffee, making sure his flights have TSA Pre-Check, and his Buffalo chicken wings. He’s also really interested in helping others on their path! What a guy! Find him online at SeannieCameras.com Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, December 01, 2022
Casual Conversations #8 - Mike - An Electrical Engineer - "We Need the Dynamo!"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Mike grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s north suburbs as a life-long tinkerer. He took this habit to the next level with an electrical engineering degree, followed later by an MBA, and has spent 20 years working with instrumentation and electrical equipment manufacturers in planning, design, QA, and most recently complex project sales. He remains i…
Sun, November 27, 2022
#97 - A Chemical Engineer - Anthony Spizuoco - "Energy, Entropy, and Information"
Anthony Spizuoco is an engineering manager at Monolith Materials, where he's trying to be at the forefront of the energy transition by producing clean hydrogen and carbon black. He's also a musician, husband, and father, but even with this immense success, he still thinks his five-year-old son Julian is much cooler and more accomplished than himself. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 20, 2022
#96 - A Neuroscientist - Kyra O'Keeffe - "Who Am I?"
Kyra O’Keeffe, PhD, is a speaker, teacher and coach who speaks about love as the direct experience of our shared being. She earned her masters in Educational Neuroscience at Harvard and her Ph.D. in the Learning Sciences at Stanford, where she studied ego—or the performance of the separate self—in the American educational system, before leaving to pursue her interest in the ancient philosophy of non-duality. Now she speaks about the freedom, peace, happiness, love and beauty that is available—here and now—in the simple experience of being. Learn more at kyraokeeffe.com Please rate us on Apple or Spotify and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 13, 2022
#95 - Dr. Jay Wellons - A Pediatric Neurosurgeon - ""When Faith Takes Over"
Jay Wellons MD, MSPH, is chief of the division of pediatric neurosurgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He recently published All That Moves Us: Life Lessons from a Pediatric Neurosurgeon in which he pulls back the curtain to reveal the life of a pediatric neurosurgeon. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee with his family, and he’s got a great attitude about life, science, and spirituality. Check out his book! Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 06, 2022
#94 - A Spiritual Reverend - Celeste Frazier - "I'm Direct"
Celeste is an inspirational speaker, podcaster, counselor, visioning facilitator, teacher, and writer. She has directed outreach ministries to convalescent homes, children’s hospitals, hospices, and prisons, providing shut-ins with love and light. Her books are on Amazon and Kindle and her website is celestefrazier.com Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Tue, November 01, 2022
Casual Conversations #7 - Pepe Guzman - On Meeting a Child He Put Up for Adoption
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com The title says it all...It’s a happy episode. It’ll put a GIANT smile on your face. Enjoy! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe at mikeyopp.com To hear the full version become a premium subscriber at mikeyopp.com
Sun, October 30, 2022
#93 - A Science Teacher - Sander Palmer - "The Three Scariest Words"
Sander Palmer moved from his homestate of Michigan to Arizona to pursue an educational opportunity and now, more than a decade later, he is a seasoned professional of science education. He was baptized and raised Catholic, but became an atheist in his mid-twenties. He writes speculative fiction under the pen name S A Palmer and you can easily find his latest book, Suboptimized on Amazon. Want more? Check out: authorsapalmer.wordpress.com Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 23, 2022
#92 - A Mortician - Jason Chacon - "Morgue Runs"
Jason Chacon spent two and a half years working with the funeral industry. Most of that time was spent working as a cremationist, including witness cremations for families and assisting with embalmings. He also has immense passion for art and entertainment. He dances and also sings and plays guitar in a Death Metal band! Find more about Jason at: CharonIncentive & CharonIncentiveMetal & Inner Monologue . Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 16, 2022
#91 - An Antique Historian - Denny Daniel - "Rhyme, Patterns, Rhyme"
Denny Daniel is the curator and founder of The Museum of Interesting Things, a traveling interactive demonstration/exhibition of antiques and inventions, inspiring innovation that brings its creativity to schools, libraries, and other community venues. Daniel, a New York University graduate, teaches through touch and feel allowing participants to actually interact with historical items and learn from the past to invent a better future. He has done work for The New York Times and the Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island and lectured at Columbia University and NYU. Check him out! museumofinterestingthings.org Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 09, 2022
#90 - Car Crash NDE - Rick Ornelas - "Move to the Other Side"
Rick Ornelas and his family of four should have died in a car accident. That’s what everyone tells him. But he didn’t, and now he’s an Ultimate Success Coach™, bestselling author, and founder of I Spark Change , where he empowers members of our community to spread positive change through the power of social impact. Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com This episode features conversations about suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1800-273-8255. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 02, 2022
#89 - An Insurance Professional - Heather Payeur - "Anger, Advocacy, and Accountability"
Heather Payeur is on a mission to become a better version of herself and doesn’t mind falling on her face, even publicly, to do it. She used to be angry at the world for letting her down until she realized her superpower is figuring s*** out (mostly the hard way). She is obsessed with learning new things and has an insatiable curiosity for life. She’s also a business owner and host/creator of the podcast Diversity on Fire, where she tries to expand minds one conversation at a time. Most importantly, she’s an auntie to the most amazing humans! For more check out her facebook group: Diversityfire Like our podcast? Please rate, and subscribe at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, October 01, 2022
Casual Conversations #6 - Terry McMullen - The Goodness Episode
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Terry McMullen started with a pretty traditional background. He attended Boston College for a degree in Finance, worked in management consulting for 10 years, got an MBA from Harvard Business School, and then pursued a career in Corporate Strategy at IBM. But there’s a lot more to Terry than (immense) material success. He's dealt with some difficult thi…
Sun, September 25, 2022
#88 - A Committed Smoker - Pepe Guzman - "Degrees of Improbability"
Jose “Pepe” Guzman is a Columbian Texan Jew who lives in Portland, Oregon. He wants to be known as a good-looking rebel who plays by his own rules. Because he is. Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 18, 2022
#87 - A Cancer Widow - Kim Hamer - "It's Not a Battle"
On April 16, 2009, Kim Hamer watched her 44-yr-old husband take his last breath. During his illness and after his death, she was amazed by the helpful ways theircoworkers, bosses, friends, and family supported them. Kim started calling their kind actions "acts of love" and wrote a book about it . She’s also an HR leader and speaker who lives in Los Angeles where she tries not to bother her relatively well-behaved college-aged children. For more, visit 100actsoflove.com . Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 11, 2022
#86 - A Mental Health Counselor - Dennily Stricker - "The Pursuit of Adventure"
Dennily Stricker was an archaeologist, but also had a desire to help people with the pain and suffering they endure, so she turned her passion into her profession when she became a licensed mental health counselor with a focus on trauma, suicidology and grief. She also dedicates her time on her practice, Paws Bereavement, and raising her two kids. For more information about programs and appointments, please email Dennily.Stricker@gmail.com Like the Podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This episode mentions suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1800-273-8255. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 04, 2022
#85 - A Famous Musician - Terre Roche - "Seems Like Karma"
Terre Roche is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, teacher, author, innkeeper, and founding member of the trio " The Roches ." She has performed in many clubs and concert halls throughout the US and Europe and appeared on numerous TV shows over the course of her 45-year career, including work with Paul Simon, Philip Glass, Linda Ronstadt, and many, many more significant artists like her. Read her books and discover a world of art at terreroche.com Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Thu, September 01, 2022
Casual Conversations #5 - Rahul Yadav - What's the Frequency, Rahul?
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Think you know a lot? Meet Rahul Yadav, a 28-year-old engineer from India with three masters, currently in a PhD program in Germany where he studies Terahertz waves. This interview is full of facts, science, philosophy, and love, and as an added bonus, it will make you 536.54% smarter. Want more? Check out Q T.A.L.K.S. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify…
Sun, August 28, 2022
#84 - Identity Crisis Survivor - Lisette Saavedra - "Spiritual Currency"
Lisette considers Mike one of her dearest and oldest friends. She is a recent San Francisco to Denver transplant, retail sommelier, ‘hype girl’ for the people, fitness geek in her free time and mother to an awesome 5 year old boy, who generally resists summing herself or anyone up in a short sentence bio (How can anyone fit so much of their humanness in a few simple words?). She loves to live intentionally *and* spherically in all directions, and she’s got a lot of deep, well-tested theories on identity and forgiveness! Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 21, 2022
#83 - Photographing War - Mike Logsdon - "Life Is Not a Guarantee"
Mike Logsdon is a tech consultant, photojournalist, and humanitarian advocate. He has conceived of and led several charitable missions, including 16,000-mile bicycle ride for brain tumor research and awareness from Alaska to Argentina. He is a passionate photographer who has documented wounded Iraqi Kurdish fighters and just returned from a similar trip to Ukraine to document their war with Russia. Mike also lost his mother at a young age to a brain tumor and he came on our show to talk about all of this, and so much more! Follow him on Instagram @mike.logsdon.photo Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 14, 2022
#82 - A Hippie - Kate Arthur - "My Next Realm"
Meet “Kalamity Kate” Arthur, an identical twin who believes there are givers, and takers, and it’s okay to be both. She’s lived all over the United States but after her father took his own life, she decided to pack up and return home to live near her remaining family. A true hippie, she suggests we give with no expectations. We hope you love this hippie as much as we do! Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This episode features conversations about suicide. If you or anyone you know needs help with this subject, please visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call 1800-273-8255. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 07, 2022
#81 - A Daoist Monk - Monk Yun Rou - "The Shallowness of Human Intelligence"
Daoist Monk Yun Rou (formerly Arthur Rosenfeld) received his academic education at Yale, Cornell, and the University of California and was ordained a Daoist monk at the Chun Yang (Pure Yang) Taoist Temple in Guangzhou, China. Blending literature, biology, and medicine with an orthodox Daoist education, his writings and teachings propagate Daoist ideas and focus on personal cultivation, environmental conservation, and political and social justice. From 2010 – 2013, he hosted the hit (60MM households) national public television show Longevity Tai Chi . He was named 2011 Tai Chi Master of The Year at the World Congress on Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Monk Yun Rou teaches in Arizona, South Florida, and around the world. His prolific writing career remains central in his life, and his fiction and non-fiction books are available at monkyunrou.com Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Mon, August 01, 2022
Casual Conversations #4 - My Aunt Celeste - "Pace Yourself"
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com This is my Aunt Celeste and I love her. She is happily retired after forty-plus years in education and hospital work and spends a lot of time dancing and no time on social media, so listen to this and get to know her. She only asks that everyone subscribe, leave a positive review, and sign up for the podcast and essay at mikeyopp.com! Please rate us on A…
Sun, July 31, 2022
#80 - A Music Producer - Christopher Markisz - "Recovering Casual Catholic"
Christopher Markisz, known by many as Dub Sonata, is a musician and widely published landscape photographer. His production credits include songs by Jidenna, Sage Francis, Rhymefest, and Cannibal Ox. Born and raised in New York City, he presently lives in California and spends most of his time drinking coffee and cataloging his vinyl collection. Check out Christophermarkisz.com Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 24, 2022
#79 - A Psychic Lawyer - Jason Zuk - "I Called It Deja Vu"
Jason Zuk is an Attorney, an Intuitive Psychic Medium, and a Podcaster. As an attorney, he is licensed to practice law in FL, MS, AL, TX and NJ. Jason received his legal training by earning a Juris Doctorate from Nova Southeastern University and by attaining a Masters of Law Degree (LL.M.) in International & Comparative Law from Georgetown University Law Center. Want more? Visit him at: The Social Psychic . Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 17, 2022
#78 - A Mormon - Margaret Agard - "It's Not a Pass/Fail System"
Margaret Agard is an award-winning author, former executive in the high-tech industry, and mother of eight children. She is currently serving as a Relief Society counselor for the local congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Discover more at https://inhisfootsteps.com Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 10, 2022
#77 - A Funeral Director - Samantha Bone - "Palpable Love"
Early in life, Samantha knew she wanted to become a funeral director. She didn’t change her mind. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Mortuary Science in 2019 and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Metro Detroit. She enjoys it very much! Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 03, 2022
#76 - A Death Historian - Nash Flynn - "History Happens in the Middle"
Nash Flynn is a Boston-based comedian, writer, and death historian. She is a producer and co-host of the online comedy show Cabin Fever Comedy, a co-host of KO Comedy, and a contributor for the podcast The Poor Prole’s Almanac. She’s also a producer, writer and co-host of Death & Friends, a comedy podcast about death, which you can find anywhere you normally find things you listen to. Physically, she lives on a farm, but mentally she’s online everywhere all the time at @itsnashflynn. Her therapist’s name is Janice. Like our podcast? Please rate us on Apple and subscribe at mikeyopp.com ! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Fri, July 01, 2022
Casual Conversations #3 - Mr. X talks about Nuclear Physics
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Mike picks the brain of a bonafide expert with more than 20 years of science and engineering experience with nuclear energy! The conversation ranges from "burning human fecal matter,” to “Why don’t we shoot nuclear waste into space?” Enjoy! Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe at mikeyopp.com To hear the full version become a premium subscrib…
Sun, June 26, 2022
#75 - A School Shooting Survivor - Caroline Randall - "Oh, There's a Shooting?"
Caroline Randall is a fifth-generation Oregonian who has dedicated her life to living authentically. She is a talented educator, but after 15 years she chose to leave the field as she felt it no longer converged with teaching and learning. Her current focus is raising her children well in the post-folk era. Like our podcast? Please rate & subscribe at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 19, 2022
#74 - A Belief Strategist - Briana Stonelake - "Coordinated Care"
Briana Stonelake is a Belief Strategist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people find greater success in their marriages, relationships, business, and within themselves through identifying limiting beliefs. She has worked in the mental health field for 11 years focusing on trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship disconnects in various cultures and helps people see the lies and negative mindsets that hold them back from greatness. For more please visit: https://www.stonelakelife.com/ Like our podcast? Please rate & subscribe at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 12, 2022
#73 - A Soldier - Brian Fallock - "Don't Be a Butthead"
Brian Fallock is a 38-year-old parole agent for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He is a former artillery captain in the US Army and served in Iraq. Also of acclaim is the fact that he’s a rad dad of a six-year-old daughter, and when he’s not building Legos or performing science experiments with her, he also enjoys playing video games, shooting guns, and all-around nerdery. Like the podcast? Please rate and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 05, 2022
#72 - An Editor - Camille Graves - "Concerned People Can Save Us"
Camille is a managing editor at Wiley Publishing and lives in Indianapolis, IN with her daughter, Myla. She loves the outdoors and is an aspiring plant mom and writer. She's also one of the kindest and most sincere friends Mike has ever had the pleasure to know. Like the podcast? Please rate and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Wed, June 01, 2022
Casual Conversations #2 Sam Oppenheim
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Mike interviews his brother Sam about his decades of work as a public teacher in New York City. The conversation covers everything from Huck Finn to Hedonism, including the euphemistic treadmill, code switching, and some irreverant chuckles over edu-speak. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe at mikeyopp.com To hear the full version become a …
Sun, May 29, 2022
#71 - A Psychotherapist - Marc Azoulay - "Repetition Compulsion"
Mark Azoulay is a psychotherapist with a private practice in Boulder, CO and the past President of the Four Corners Group Psychotherapy Society. He helps clients that have a harmful relationship with their inherent aggression or who are stuck in the pain of their repetition compulsions. Many of his clients struggle with addiction, anxiety, and self-sabotage. Marc helps people uncover and destroy the unconscious barriers that cripple them by using a blend of Modern Psychoanalytic and Contemplative Psychotherapy. His therapeutic style can best be described as irreverent with surprising moments of profound depth. Like the podcast? Please rate and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 22, 2022
#70 - An HIV+ Patient - De'Vannon Hubert - "I Chose to Walk Away"
De’Vannon is the author of Sex, Drugs & Jesus, a memoir about his struggles with drug addiction, homelessness, serving in the Armed Forces, an HIV+ diagnosis, and rejection from his church for his sexuality. This incredible guest is all over the Internet, so we suggest you start at sexdrugsandjesus.com and go from there! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 15, 2022
#69 - A Philosopher - Michael Levy - "Praises, Insults, Love, and Joy"
Michael Levy is the author of seventeen inspirational books, a mystical poet, inspirational philosopher, and wellness/healthy living speaker. His website is https://www.pointoflife.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 08, 2022
#68 - An Expat in Japan - Jeremy Diamond - "What You Do"
Jeremy Diamond is from the United States, but he has been living in Japan for the last 15 years. He works in the Human Resources Department of a company called Sumitomo Rubber Industries, which makes tires, medical supplies and sports equipment. He mainly teaches English to employees who work at subsidiaries around the world, but he is also involved in various Diversity and Inclusion programs. He is married with two young boys (6 and 2). ...Oh, and according to friends, this one included, he might just be the nicest person on Earth! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 01, 2022
#67 - A Muslim - Tabitha Williams - "There's No Blind Faith"
Tabitha reverted to Islam in July of 2019. She received her B.S. in Hospitality, but has since switched careers to work in the nonprofit sector with disadvantaged youth. When not working, she spends her time learning about Islam, fighting for social justice, and tutoring young women. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 01, 2022
Casual Conversations # 1 - Douglas Robbins
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit mikeyopp.substack.com Mike interviews author Douglas Robbins, a friend and ally in the writing community. Mike asks him about rejection, success, and all the emotions that run high and low as an writer takes the steps from hobby to professionalism. For the full version, become a premium subscriber at mikeyopp.com
Sun, April 24, 2022
#66 - An Author - Douglas Robbins - "Energy Transfers"
Douglas Robbins is the author of several books including Narican: The Cloaked Deception , and Love in a Dying Town . He also hosts the podcast “Den of Discussion.” As a writer and individual, he seeks deeper truths that are often hidden in plain sight, or swept under society's dirty rug. He loves free flowing conversations and seeks the genuine in every moment as well as getting at the root of ideas. Discover more from this talented, inspiring human at https://douglasrobbinsauthor.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 17, 2022
#65 - A Workaholic- Karin Freeland - "Rewiring the Alarm Bells"
Karin Freeland is a recovered corporate workaholic. After years in high-pressure leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, she traded it all in to follow her passions. Now an author and life coach, she helps women transform their lives and bring dreams to reality. Check out her site and buy her book ! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 10, 2022
#64 - A French Therapist - Serge Prengel - "The Experience of God"
Serge Prengel has been a therapist for more than 30 years. He is also the editor of the "Active Pause" podcast and author of "The Proactive Twelve Steps: A Mindful Program For Lasting Change." For more, please check out his website: proactivechange.com and activepause.com . And please don't forget to find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 03, 2022
#63 - A Filmmaker - Bob Heske - "Finding Realness"
Bob Heske is a multi-award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, producer, casting director, actor, published graphic novelist and indie comic creator. He lives in Massachusetts and spends most of his free time exploring art and philosophy, and hanging out with his two daughters Carly and Emily. Come hear Bob explain how his model of the Universe syncs up with quantum mechanics, theology, and, and the supernatural! For more, please find him at https://www.facebook.com/AfraidofNothingDocumentary/ www.afraidofnothingpodcast.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, April 02, 2022
Casual Conversations Theme Song
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Sun, March 27, 2022
#62 - A Mental Fitness Coach - Alan Cox - "The Cold Light of Day"
Alan is a mental health change-maker on a mission to change the narrative around mental health and help millions of people achieve mental fitness. Alan is now a successful entrepreneur, despite suffering decades of poor mental health. Starting with an abusive childhood, he struggled through school and life. He has hit rock bottom multiple times and made numerous attempts on his own life, but he's managed to bounce back with an incredible story of resilience and recovery from which we can all learn. He now devotes his life to improving the wellbeing of millions of people around the world. A crucial part of this mission is Alan's social enterprise, EverYellow , which has created a fascinating mental fitness coaching app that is getting great results for those who use it. Want more? https://linktr.ee/alancox ***This episode deals with mental illness and topics like suicide. If you are triggered or have any sort of reaction, PLEASE call or visit The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-8255 Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 20, 2022
#61 - A Sound Healer - Katische Haberfield "The End of Your Limits"
Katische is an Intuitive Sound Healer, Energy Healer and Past Life Regression Therapist.Her hope is to help people weave together the strands from all lifetimes so that they can make peace with their journey and understand that they are a perfect expression of their soul in this moment, in this incarnation. You will enjoy her blog, podcast, and regression sessions if you wish to make sense of your life by understanding your past, present and future incarnations (lives). For more please see her website: https://katische.com/ and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/KatischeHaberfield This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 13, 2022
#60 - A Cop - Myke Reiser - "The Corners of the Human Experience"
Myke worked for one of the most notorious police departments in the entire country, although it was before it was notorious. He currently practices law in the field of cybercrime. He writes fiction as a hobby and Instagrams the toilets of the world @bigmykemc. Read his book, "The Pumpkin Thief", for free ! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 06, 2022
#59 - A Gen-Z Entrepreneur - James Hodge-Green "It's a Purpose System"
James Hodge-Green is 20 years old and already runs his own business, the Millionaire Mac Club, which believes "Millionaire" is defined by your mindset not monetary status. He is an optimistic problem solver, an author, and a self-discipline and mentality coach. He’s also an all-around amazing guy… Personal IG- @jameshodgegreenjjj Company IG- @millionairemacclub Tik Tok- @millionairemacclub Facebook- James Hodge-Green Youtube- Millionaire Mac Club Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 27, 2022
#58 - Internet Celebrity - Visakan Veerasamy - "The Long Habit of Living"
Visakan Veerasamy is the author of Friendly Ambitious Nerd. He is currently working on his second ebook, Introspect. He is best known for his prolific, complex, interwoven threads on Twitter, and his YouTube channel where he does "secular sermons for Friendly Ambitious Nerds". For all things Visa, visit: linktr.ee/visakanv Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 20, 2022
#57 - Brain Cancer - Ethan Lipsitz - "Life Isn't Promised"
Ethan Lipsitz is living with brain cancer as a visual artist and Love Extremist , a media platform he founded that advocates actionable love for ourselves, our relationships, our institutions and our planet. Find him interviewing leaders to discover new definitions of love extremism on the podcast Love Extremist Radio , moderating community salons in the Love Extremists Club on Clubhouse and traveling the world as an artist, speaker, media producer and facilitator. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 13, 2022
#56 - Jewish Scholar - Alex Sigal - "The ROI On Smiling"
Alex was always an exploratory person, open to exploring the hidden depths of life. This became especially true in his 20s, when his own Jewish heritage became a centerpiece of deeper thought as on campus Jewish outreach sparked a deep interest in his Jewish identity. This led him on a path of 6 years of study in Israel in a "Yeshiva" where he learned how to blend the physical and spiritual world in a beautiful balancing act that to this day, is expressed in his work as a musician, sales personality, and devoted Jew. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 06, 2022
#55 - Type-1 Diabetes - Marc Borger - "I Don't Want To Be a #$%@"
Marc is a 41 year old Property Manager who lives with his wife and two kids in McLean, VA. He was diagnosed with type-1 diabetes at the age of 7, so death has been on his mind since an early age. But that hasn't derailed him from living a fun, fulfilling life. Indeed, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends in his basement, and doesn't plan on going anywhere, anytime soon. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 30, 2022
#54 - A Prenatal Memory Survivor - Christian Sundberg - "You Are Not Human"
When Christian was a young child, he remembered his existence before coming to Earth. While that memory left him completely for his early adult life, it spontaneously returned 11 years ago as he took up a meditation practice and went through a personal awakening journey. He also began to have Out of Body Experiences (OBEs). He now often speaks publicly as he seeks to remind others in at least a small part of who we really are beneath the human “play.” Professionally, Christian has worked for 16 years as a project manager for complex nuclear pump and valve manufacturing projects. He is the author of the book “ A Walk in the Physical, ” which attempts to succinctly describe the larger spiritual context in which we exist and the importance of love in our human journey. Find him at: www.awalkinthephysical.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 23, 2022
#53 - A Vegan - Nate Menge - "Goat Urine and Exploitation"
Nate was raised on a farm in rural Pennsylvania. He left home for the University of Pittsburgh, graduating in 2002. Since then, he has developed a decent career as a software engineer, and is the father of one silly boy. He's also vegan, but not one to talk about it unless asked. So I asked him about it. A lot, and it produced a truly interesting discussion about animals, farming, exploitation, and of course, goat urine. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 16, 2022
#52 - Transformational Speaker - Juan Lee - "The Emphasis Is Wrong"
Juan is a transformational speaker, author and teacher on the powerful principle of love. For over 30 years, he has studied organized religion to find the elements that unite humanity and share the message with those who need it. Based outside of Washington DC, Juan has many career experiences including serving in the US Air Force and now, author of Love Made Simple. Find him at JuanLeetheAuthor.com . Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 08, 2022
#51 - Jyotish Astrologer - Charlotte Benson - "The Atman Persists"
A resident of Arizona since 1969, Charlotte has practiced astrology as a career there since 1972. She is a charter member and five-term president (President Emerita) of the Arizona Society of Astrologers, one of the largest and oldest astrological organizations of its kind in the West. She is very involved with supporting public awareness of the usefulness of authentic astrology. Charlotte is elated about the recent mainstream and increasingly sophisticated interest in the celestial language of Vedic Astrology. She expects to see authentic astrology widely accepted as a profound and delightful tool for the benefit of humanity. Find her at: charlottebenson.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 01, 2022
#50 - Your Host - Mike Oppenheim
Mike Oppenheim has been interested in entertainment since he was a child, but became serious in 1999 when he began a career in music. In 2006, he pivoted and started a weekly essay series, The Casual Casuist, which is now in its 15th year of publication. In 2011, he released his first novel, Dysfunction , followed by Baby Doll: The Book in 2013, Too True to be Good in 2017, and The Apology in 2021. His fifth novel, Ardor , will hit bookshelves in 2022. In his spare time Mike eats avocados, facilitates writing workshops, and hangs with his family. For more please head to mikeyopp.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 26, 2021
#49 - A Death Penalty Attorney - Kirk Nurmi - "We Honor Stress"
Kirk is a formerly infamous death penalty attorney as well as a cancer survivor who is currently a Court TV legal commentator, author, performer and aspiring actor. In this 30 minute episode, thanks to his eloquent articulation, he manages to talk about the Death Penalty, the afterlife, social media, stress, work, life, and our spiritual lessons for our humanity! This one is not to be missed! To find more of Kirk's brilliant work, please visit: https://kirknurmi.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 19, 2021
#48 - A Misanthrope - Jhasen Cooper - "Early Deaths Happen"
Jhasen was born on what pagans consider "the unluckiest day of the year," a fact he would laugh at until recent years. He’s turning 50 this year and now walking a tightrope between the living and the dead, with a bad hip. Come hear his thoughts on life, death, and morality while he enjoys his time left on Earth. Jhasen's perspective on "early deaths" is brave, wise, and compelling! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 12, 2021
#47 - A Single-Mom Widow - Marie Allesi - "Happiness, Not Just On Facebook"
Marie unexpectedly lost her husband (and the father) of their two boys in June 2018 to a brain aneurysm. Using her own tools and strong intuition, she found and created her way back to Happiness and wrote a book about her experience. It tells the story of moving to Australia, meeting, marrying and losing Rob, and how she coped and found empowerment throughout her journey. She has since founded a Movement with the same title as her book “Loving Life after Loss." Find Marie at: https://www.mariealessi.com/ Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, December 05, 2021
#46 - A Scholar - Joshua James - "We Function as a Group"
Joshua is a self-proclaimed "weary scholar" from Buffalo, NY who found himself teaching in the classroom after years of working and traveling abroad. In the after hours, you can find him in the streets of New York City, documenting life through photography and videography. From Iceland to Upstate New York, he's pieced together a unique, wholistic view of humanity, and that's why he recommends we try to remember that "we function as a group." Find and follow him on Twitter and IG @130Woodward Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 28, 2021
#45 - A Nonagenarian - Eileen Laurence - "Bringing Love"
Eileen received her Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the Juilliard School of Music with a major in voice and Opera Theater and a minor in organ and church music. She retired August 2014 from her position as Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church in Katonah, NY after having served there for 38 years. She has frequently served as a clinician and conductor at Area, National, and international festivals. She is a published composer of multicultural handbell music. Her Contrasts was the winner of the composition contest sponsored by Handbell Ringers of Japan at the 8th International Symposium in Makuhari, Japan. She was given the honor of conducting the premiere performance at that Symposium in 2000. Eileen presently lives at the Willow Valley Community in Lancaster, PA where she conducts The Willow Bells and serves the Lancaster area as a substitute organist. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 21, 2021
#44 - A Street Survivor - Francois Paradis - "Morality Is a Choice"
Francois was born into a life filled with a range of abuses starting at the age of 2. The feeling of being broken and the desire to end his own life were at the center of his mind for many years. This also took him deep into the underbelly of drug addiction and street life. Having come close to death from overdoses, alcohol poisoning, and suicide attempts gave him a special relationship with death, but It was a traumatic near-death experience (NDE) in 1995 that would finally shape his relationship with life and death. Born from a deep desire to transcend suffering, he has purged his old life and discovered true love from above, and has embraced the path of a guide, helping others turn lead into gold. Find him on Facebook . Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 14, 2021
#43 - Provda Practitioner - Margot Berlin - Affiliation of Commonalities"
Margot Berlin is a Provda Practitioner, writer, multi-media artist and songstress. A transplant from Portland, Oregon, to Mesa, Arizona, she is fiercely a desert flower now. She is also currently seeking representation for her experimental, genre-bending novel, Detective Harold Finn in: The Disappearance of Mr. Whiskers. To hear more of her poetry, please check out her Poetry Open Mic Meetup . Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, November 07, 2021
#42 - Media Entrepreneur - Jen Amos - "The Answer Isn't Important"
Jen actively seeks to find common ground through conversation and storytelling to foster connection, community and collaboration. She is known for her active listening skills, candidness, and ability to uncover powerful stories and universal lessons. Her favorite topics involve military families, entrepreneurs, women, and mental health. Since summer 2019, she has conducted 500+ podcast interviews. Jen has established a career in sales and entrepreneurship with experience in the legal industry, online marketing, and financial services. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 31, 2021
#41- A Nurse - Robin Wayland - "Defibrillating Your Life"
Robin was raised in Connecticut before moving to Denver where she received a BA in languages and education. She then met her husband and raised three children and returned to nursing school which led to a thirty year career as a nurse in Virginia and California. She is a cancer surviver who spent a lot of time working with cancer patients, including her first husband, who she assisted as he passed away without medical intervention. She is now retired and happily reads all the books she never had a chance to read and writes all the poetic verses she'd always dreamt . Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 24, 2021
#40 - A Content Strategist - Alan Woods - "Tune Your Radio"
Alan is a writer and content strategist originally from Miamisburg, Ohio. His words have been featured in veterinary publications, gardening catalogs, online listicles, and on printer packaging, brochures, chalkboards, and restroom stalls. For a short time, he worked at Eugenio’s where he made the best meatball sandwich in Portland and got to sit at the feet of some of the town’s most storied musicians. You can find him on a bar patio in SE Portland with his wife Xiomara and Lucas the chihuahua. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 17, 2021
#39 - Suicide Parent - Janet Swartz - "Be in your Bliss"
Janet received her MA in Higher Educational Administration from Maharishi International University and has used that along with her unique skills to navigate through many exciting careers. In 2010, her 25-year-old son Dan took his life after many years of suffering from emotional struggles. Janet wrote a best-selling book, How to Hug a Light Being: A Spiritual Journey (available on Amazon) while also continuing to serve as a facilitator for her unique Empowerment Process®, a powerful method for energetic transformation which she developed in 2007. Since then she has created and taught 4 Empowerment Process courses, Become Your Own Healer with the Empowerment Process, Balancing Your Chakras for Energetic Transformation, Advanced Tools for EP Practitioners, and Teacher Training for EP Practitioners. Her materials can be found at: www.EmpowermentProcess.com . Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 10, 2021
#38 - Cancer Survivor - Amber VonLiberty - "We Have Choice"
Amber VonLiberty is a celebrator of life, lover of all animals (much to the chagrin of her husband), musician, writer, and esteemed front porch philosopher. Amber supports this lifestyle through her work as a freelance Land and Title Legal Consultant for energy companies across the country. She now happily resides with her husband, six pugs, two mini pigs, and one grumpy Scottish cat on their farm in West Virginia. When Amber was 17 she overcame a severe bout with cancer only years after losing her father to a sudden death. These early encounters helped her achieve a unique perspective on how death serves a deep purpose in our life and reminds us that we always have choice. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, October 03, 2021
#37 - Past-Life Therapist - Amy Gordon-Fisher - "The History of Time"
Amy Gordon-Fisher spent twenty years in the fashion industry, primarily in menswear wholesale, until a stressful medical procedure that showed her the all too common side-effects of anxiety in hospitals and treatment processes. She became certified in Ericksonian Hypnotherapy and opened a private practice treating patients for stress, anxiety, addiction, and phobias, including past-life regression therapy. In 2001, Amy founded Medcalm, an innovative company dedicated to bringing sound healing and relaxation programs to people wherever needed. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 26, 2021
#36 - Stephen Minister - Mary Sheridan Floyd - "A Cup of Cold Water"
Mary Sheridan Floyd is a self-described "dilletante’ and ‘sometimes practitioner’ of theological, metaphysical and Eastern philosophies," as well as a Stephen Minister to those in need of an ear without judgement. She also ran two programs through the Georgia Department of Corrections - one at a pre-release house for work-program eligible inmates. What she doesn't put on her resume is the fact that she's been the prescient witness to multiple deaths, as well as near-death situations, in which she instinctually knew what to do and helped save lives! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 19, 2021
#35 - Travel Journalist - Chris Christensen - "Fire Starter"
Chris Christensen is a podcaster, blogger, journalist, and software veteran with over 40 years experience with Silicon Valley and tech firms working for IBM, HP, Apple, and more. Since 2005 he has been podcasting with his weekly amateur traveler show and Christian faith podcast. He has also been running a biweekly “this week in travel” podcast for about a decade. Chris has won a Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW), 5 North America Travel Journalism Association (NATJA) awards and was called the "Best Independent Travel Journalist" by Travel & Leisure Magazine in their annual SMITTY Awards. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 12, 2021
#34 - A Jainist - Shekhar Chaware - "Look Around"
Shekhar Chaware was born and raised in central India (Maharashtra) in the Jain religious tradition. Jainism is one of the world’s oldest religious traditions. It preceded and influenced both Buddhism and Hinduism. It emphasizes non-violence, including vegetarianism, fasting, and prayer. Shekhar is an English teacher and lifelong spiritual seeker who practices his religion alongside yoga and meditation. He speaks five languages and enjoys hiking, tutoring, and studying English language and grammar. You will feel Shekhar's heart as you listen to his patient, wise, and inspirational opinions on life, and death. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, September 05, 2021
#33 - Social Media Expert - Megan Janik - "Heaven Is a State of Mind"
Megan is a social media specialist from Richmond, VA. She spent her 20's in the field of video and media production, working on anything from reality TV to corporate videos, before getting a degree in Public Relations. While not religious, she has recently begun exploring her spirituality through an interest in paranormal investigation and research. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 29, 2021
#32 - Civic Engineer - Rachel Feeck - "The Architecture of God"
Rachel Feeck is a Gen-Z southwest native currently hiding out in Phoenix, AZ. As an engineer-in-training, her time is split between learning new things and realizing just how much there is that she doesn’t know. She tries now and then to listen to the news, but she’s more likely to be found reading an old fantasy book, where evil is black and white, and folks can discuss morality without the trappings of politics. She currently works for the city in transportation design to help plan construction projects for projected population surges. For more, please visit her blog at: https://pascalesdragon.wordpress.com/ Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 22, 2021
#31 - A Buddhist - Dr. Beverly Poellnitz - "Easing the Fear"
Dr. Beverly Poellnitz, also known as Dr. Bev, is a practicing Buddhist, educator, and owner of Great Attitude International, a virtual health and wellness center. Dr. Bev has a Doctorate in Education specializing in Health and Wellness along with consulting and storytelling workshops for non-profit organizations. Dr. Bev uses her many talents to entertain, inspire, and help people to live a happy, healthier life. For more check out https://www.sgi-usa.org Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 15, 2021
#30 - Energy Worker - Sahar Rezai - "It's an Ego Death"
Sahar Rezai was born in the Philippines and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With a keen interest for the “non-physical” she recently completed her third and final year in Transpersonal Psychology in order to integrate Energy Psychology into her practice. Sahar believes that we are all energy, so we have the potential to achieve anything we want by changing our state of consciousness. When grounded in reality, she also enjoys lifting weights, eating food, laughing her ass off, reading books, and observing humans. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 08, 2021
#29 - A Civil Attorney - Morgan - "The Barometer of Justice"
Morgan has spent the last 17 years practicing law in all areas of civil litigation. He has also served on administrative review boards, taught college level legal studies courses, and high school civics programs. Morgan has a passion for educating others about the legal system and taking away some of the fear of interacting with courts and lawyers. Come hear Morgan explain his take on negligence laws, his conversational relationship with God, and how the hardest issue with death is accepting the fact that "there's no transition..." Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, August 01, 2021
#28 - A Miracle Mom - Stephanie Hauser - "The Space Between Love"
Stephanie Hauser is the writer and host of The Zev Project, a podcast that shares the story of her son Zev, who was born at 23-weeks gestation, and the miracles she witnessed as he overcame impossible odds to live a healthy and thriving life. She has a passion for encouraging others and championing hope for the future, believing that whatever is happening in this season of your life is not the end of your story. Originally from California, Stephanie now lives in Colorado with her husband and four sons. They own a local coffee shop that focuses on loving and serving others in their community. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 25, 2021
#27 - Expat in London - Danny - "Losing Your Mind in the Matrix"
Danny is a born and raised New Yorker with some deep Miami forming roots who currently resides across the pond in London. When he is not talking about his psychedelic new-agey spirituality, he works as a Visual Effects Producer for major motion pictures. He loves to waffle on about existential philosophy, but his wanderlust is really the driving force behind what’s shaped his character and his outlook on life. Come hear Danny explain how a bad trip on LSD helped him develop his take on spirituality, seeking, and social etiquette. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 18, 2021
#26 - Child Psychologist - Dr. Lisa Oefinger - "Beyond Measurement"
Dr. Oefinger is a licensed psychologist, serving San Francisco and the Greater Bay Area. She completed her doctoral studies in school psychology at Columbia University. She specializes in child and adolescent psychological assessment, including testing for learning differences, attention differences, and social-emotional traits impacting development. She also provides individual and family therapy. In addition to her private practice work, Dr. Oefinger works as a school psychologist at Envision Education and supervises graduate students at the Psychological Services Center at Alliant University. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 11, 2021
#25 - Transcendental Mediation Teacher - Craig Berg - "The Culprit Is Time"
Craig Berg has been practicing Transcendental Meditation daily for 50 years. He was personally trained as a TM teacher by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and has individually instructed in TM more than 1,000 people, including several years in India, Brazil, Philippines and Portugal. He has a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Maharishi International University, and a Doctorate in Maharishi's Vedic Administration, from Maharishi European Research University. He has been doing advanced research in consciousness with the Maharishi Purusha Program since 1982. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, July 04, 2021
#24 - Reality TV Producer - Geraldine Belafsky - "The Romantic Soul"
Geraldine is a 38-year-old wife, mother, wine lover, and reality TV producer. Originally from Miami, FL, then Los Angeles, CA, she now lives in Phoenix, AZ and wants to live in a nicer world. Come hear how a 'slow-motion ankle break' in college led to a lifelong passion for gratitude, grace, and an unexpected Romantic concept of the soul. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 27, 2021
#23 - A Prison Worker - Glenn Few - "Accountability for Narcissism"
Glenn Few is a 70-year-old semi-native of Phoenix, AZ. The U.S. Air Force called him an “information specialist” in his early twenties, but he thinks a more accurate title would’ve been “propaganda specialist.” Later he got interested in psychology after going somewhat crazy himself, and took a job as a “rehabilitation & treatment specialist” (aka “orderly”) at an institution for the criminally insane in Florida. After moving to Arizona in 1981 to marry his best friend Nancy, he worked for the state prison system for three decades in various capacities, most of them requiring prodigious amounts of paperwork. He regards having stayed married for 40 years as his greatest achievement in life. And that's just the tip of the iceberg... Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 20, 2021
#22 - A Medium - Tracy Pittman - "A Bridge to the Other Side"
Tracy’s passion in life is bridging people from where they are stuck to where they desire to be. She does this with intuition and inherited gift of mediumship, and by implementing her certified skills in NLP Life Coaching and Timeline® Coaching. From puppies to babies to witches, come hear Tracy explain her thoughts about our life and "the other side." IG @alchemistofchange FB @alchemistofchangetracypittman http://alchemistofchange.com Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 13, 2021
#21 - Pastor & Psychotherapist - Dave Pillar - "It Depends on When You Ask"
Dave studied theology and psychology at Pepperdine University and Princeton Theological Seminary and has worked nearly 30 years as both a pastor and licensed psychotherapist. His lifelong passion has been to explore the mystery of human transformation and help facilitate this psychological and spiritual growth in others—that ever emerging, irrepressible yearning within each of us for a deeper connection with self, others and Love itself. He continues a therapy practice at Crossroads Counseling in Scottsdale Az. (623-680-3486). Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, June 06, 2021
#20 - Lesbian Theologist - Alex Nichols - "The Dichotomy of Inner Conflict"
Alex Nichols was born in a small town in Minnesota famous for producing a certain Gen X actress with a fondness for five-fingered discounts. She holds degrees from Smith College and The Graduate Theological Union and currently lives in San Francisco. Come hear her explain her experience of being a Lesbian in a Seminary School and how it helped her develop her theories on the dichotomy of inner conflict, as well as acceptance of others and herself. Her books are available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Alex-Nichols/e/B00AM1AACK/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1 Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 30, 2021
#19 - A Progressive Rabbi - Rachel Goldenberg - "What Would Love Do?"
Rabbi Rachel Goldenberg is the founder of Malkhut, a progressive Jewish spiritual community in Western Queens, NY. She finds spiritual nourishment in creating safe and open spaces to connect to the Divine, to each other, and to the world through singing, mindfulness practice, study, and social justice work. Ordained by Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in 2003, Rachel brings more than a decade of experience in the pulpit, training as a mindfulness teacher through the Institute of Jewish Spirituality, and her leadership and activism in social justice to her spiritual start-up. Rabbi Goldenberg lives in Jackson Heights, NY with her husband and their two children where she often asks herself in difficult moments, "What would love do?" Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 23, 2021
#18 - An Aesthetician - Vanessa Kurgan - "It's Just a Meat Suit"
Vanessa is a 39-year-old currently living in Phoenix, Arizona. Her family consists of her reincarnated cat (Mika) and her partner of 9 years. She’s on a path of enlightenment, which has not been easy since there's no prescription and it’s a battle with herself. Come hear Vanessa explain why Earth is an emotional hell, but you can still love it and take it in stride if you understand that "it's just a meat suit." Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 16, 2021
#17 - Mike's Dad - Len Oppenheim - "A Visceral, Direct Experience"
Meet Len Oppenheim, my Dad! In his own words: "In terms of my mundane life, I have put bread on the table by being a professional gambler, a lawyer, a stock broker/ institutional salesman for an investment bank, and for the last 19 years a private investor. I have been fortunate to meet many fine, successful, intelligent, and interesting people along the way. If you ask me from which group I found the people to be of consistently high moral character and paragons of integrity I would, in a heartbeat, select bookmakers. In my inner life I have evolved from a physical materialist to a spiritual seeker. In chronological order, those that influenced me the most have been Paramahansa Yogananda Autobiography of a Yogi), Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, and Ramesh Balsekar. I have been blessed by the opportunity to spend quality time in person with the latter two." Come hear a father and son talk about death, and life. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 09, 2021
#16 - Dog Trainer - Erin Graves - "I'm Sure It's Learned"
Erin Graves is a native to the California Bay Area, currently living in Oakland, her favorite city in the world. She absolutely loves it and all it's craziness—even the traffic (It's opportunity for long phone calls). She trains dogs in San Francisco, which is also a good city and she has a lot of opinions about many subjects, some of which she is knowledgeable about. She is usually nicer to people behind their backs than she is to their face and now you can hear why she thinks morality “is learned.” Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, May 02, 2021
#15 - Commercial Realtor - Chris Davis - "Drink Your School"
Chris Davis is a 39-year-old Real Estate Guru who....Come listen to him talk about cyborgs, interlink, and the future of humanity. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 25, 2021
#14 - A Rabbi - James Mirel - "A Down to Earth Religion"
Rabbi James Mirel lives in Seattle with his three generational family. He currently serves Bet Chaverim Congregation. You may have seen him on YouTube's "A Rabbi a Priest and an Atheist Smoke Pot," which has been viewed by over 100 million people world-wide. Come listen to Rabbi James as he explains faith, Judaism, and the importance of treating every day like a gift! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 18, 2021
#13 - Ayahuasca Shaman - Christine Breese - "The Benevolent Use of Power"
Christine Breese is the founder of University of Metaphysical Sciences ( www.metaphysicsuniversity.com ), Gaia Sagrada Retreats ( www.gaiasagrada.com ) and www.FreeRetreats4all.com . She helps people from all walks of life to find the master within where all their answers are. She is an author, speaker and retreat facilitator. Her videos can be found on Youtube, by searching her name. Come listen to Christine as she extolls her philosophies on death, karma, humanity, and the consequences for "misuse of power." Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 11, 2021
#12 - A Swiss Social Worker - Isaline Jaccard - "...And I'm OK with That."
Isaline Jaccard is a 35-year-old social worker who lives in Scotland but also calls California her home, where she spent a number of years, as well as Switzerland, where her roots are. After a few years in the tech industry, she was itching to return to a social-oriented career, so she currently supports young people from difficult backgrounds to find and lease their first apartment and build up their confidence. Isaline is curious about why death is a social taboo in so many cultures, and ready to talk about it. Find out how this multi-national cultural afficianado has come to her impression that "Nothing happens, and I'm okay with that." Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, April 04, 2021
#11 - A Pastor - Jim Corley - "Don't Call Me Lucky..."
"Pastor Jim" Corley is a 77-year-old former pastor who now serves as editor for a multinational company while splitting time between Arizona and Oregon. In addition to these careers, he has also been a farmhand, janitor, heavy equipment operator, warehouseman, factory worker, insurance salesman, and teacher of cultural anthropology. But his greatest accomplishment was marrying Lynetta. Listen to Jim as he explains how a serious hand injury at a young age led him into a career with religion that begs the question, "Do I feel odd?" Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 28, 2021
#10 - A Hospice Caregiver - Matinay Justice - "Humanity's Soul"
Matinay Justice is a 34-year-old Cambodian American living in Seattle with their husband and 6-year-old daughter. Having worked in home care and hospice as a nursing assistant for the past 14 years, Matinay has heard many stories of grief and joy from people reflecting on life at the end of life. Compelled by their family’s experience of suffering and survival during the Khmer Rouge regime and genocide of the 1970s, it became a personal calling to bear witness to the living and the dying as a keeper of stories and internal worlds. Come hear how all these experiences led them to the conclusion that we are nothing more than the stories we tell, to ourselves, and others. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 21, 2021
#9 - A Federal Investigator - Carmanlita - "Listen and Hug"
Carmanlita is originally from Detroit Michigan, but she’s been living in Phoenix for almost 30 years, where she is currently living her best life after becoming semi-retired from a successful career as a Federal Investigator. She is honored to be called “Mom” by her 3 fantastic adult children, wins an insane amount of prizes, and she also once rode 150 miles in two days on a Schwinn 10 speed bike. Come find out how this accomplished and driven woman associates hugs and listening with the meaning of life (and death). Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 14, 2021
#8 - A Borderline Survivor - Amanda Webster - "Time for Recess"
Amanda is a certified Mind Body Wellness coach, recovered addict, and suicide survivor who overcame clinical depression on her own terms after a decade and a half of professional therapy left her feeling hopeless and overwhelmed. She now teaches others the lifestyle changes she made to go from being ready to end her life to happier than she'd ever been through her Happiness Boost program. Come hear how her parents death at an early age helped her to realize how "allowing yourself to fall apart" can often bring you the healing you need, so you too can embrace life as a "time for recess." For more check out: http://www.happinessboost.life IG: @amandawebsterhealth YouTube: www.youtube.com/amandawebsterhealth Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, March 07, 2021
#7 - A Programmer - Alex Rice - "The Fermi Paradox"
After graduating from Pitt, Alex worked hourly service and retail jobs for almost a decade before transitioning to the booming field of Computer Stuff in 2010. At the time of this recording, in early 2021, he was burned out and had recently left his job so that he could devote his full attention to having a midlife crisis. Find out how this self-described existential-nihilist finds meaning in a world without any apparent meaning. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 28, 2021
#6 - An Anthropologist - Marcy - "Old Souls and Comfort Zones"
Marcy is a museum professional with over thirteen years of experience in the Washington, D.C. region with a Master’s in Museum Studies and an Undergraduate Degree in History and Anthropology. She is originally from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is Pieces-Aquarius cusp focused on micromanaging all aspects of her life amidst a global pandemic with minimal success. Find out why she encourages old and new souls alike to "live outside their comfort zone." Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 21, 2021
#5 - An Accountant - Grant Lautz - "Whatever Works for You"
Grant Lautz is a nearly-40 CPA who has lived in California his whole life. He moonlighted as a farmer and mascot costume maker in rural NorCal for a number of years before settling into a career in accounting in the Bay Area. He currently lives with his partner of 9 years, Keegan, outside San Francisco, with no kids and one cat to speak of. Come see why he thinks everyone should pick the philosophy that works for them. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 14, 2021
#4 - A Widow - Jayne - "None of Us Know"
Jayne is a 75 year old recent widow and a loving mother and grandmother to many. Though technically retired, she works part time helping others with grief. Listen to her take on life, end of life, and how to connect the two to live the best life possible, even if "none of us know..." Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, February 07, 2021
#3 - A Banker - Jeremy Suraf - "Don't Tell Me to be Good"
Jeremy Suraf is a Senior Vice President of Finance. He lives in Buffalo, New York, where he is a loving father to a horse-loving tween in a happy marriage with an accomplished attorney. Come find out why he doesn't need religion, or anyone else, to tell him how to behave. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 31, 2021
#2 - Athiest - K Vanderpark - "Permanent Legacy"
K Vanderpark completed her PhD in English Literature at the University of Toronto in 2016, where she taught as a course instructor and lecturer for six years. She currently works in the financial services industry, directing the Corporate Social Responsibility program and negotiating international corporate contracts for her firm. She lives and works in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Come discover why she thinks even if there's no afterlife, our permanent legacy should be enough to keep us going! Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sun, January 31, 2021
#1 - Mike's Brother - Sam Oppenheim - "I'm Swayable"
This week Mike interviews his older brother, Sam, a history and social studies teacher with a master's degree in anthropology and another in education. Sam spent about a year living in India and has traveled to more than 50 countries in six continents (including Antarctica). Find out what makes Sam's philosophy "Swayable." Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Sat, January 30, 2021
Coffin Talk - Trailer
Coffin Talk – Interviews with the Living is a weekly podcast that explores how our views on death affect the way we live our lives. Join Mike Oppenheim each week as he interviews people from all ages and cultures in an attempt to discover the meaning of death. Find us, follow us, like us, and subscribe! Web: mikeyopp.com Twitter: @coffintalkpod IG: @coffintalkpodcast FB: coffintalkpodcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
Fri, January 01, 2021
Coffin Talk Theme Song
This song was written and recorded by Mike Oppenheim in 2012 and is copyright Mike Oppenheim 2022. All Rights Reserved. Please support our efforts by subscribing at mikeyopp.com Please consider a paid membership. It helps support our efforts for peace and love. Support the show This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe
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