Survive Everyday
The Survive Everyday Podcast explores the stories and systems that shape our lives, focusing on resilience, inequality, and change. Through candid conversations with individuals, policymakers, and experts, we uncover the hidden barriers that keep people struggling and discuss solutions to dismantle them. Our mission is simple: to spark understanding, challenge the status quo, and inspire action toward a fairer, more equitable world.
S2 E6 · Tue, January 28, 2025
The Real Welfare Queens
Send us a text Billionaires are rewriting the rules of democracy—should we be worried? Join us alongside my guest, Ohio State Representative Joe Miller, as we dissect the seismic shifts in political influence. We tackle complex questions about transparency, the rise of dark money, and the ethical dilemmas posed by wealthy billionaires steering political narratives. We explore Steve Bannon's "flooding the zone with shit" tactic, a strategy designed to divide and conquer public attention. We'll reflect on historical lessons, like the fall of the Roman Empire, to stress the vital role of strong institutions in preserving democracy, looking closer at what our Declaration of Independence had to say about authoritarianism. This episode offers new interactive avenues for dialogue and drawing inspiration from Matthew Desmond's "Poverty by America." Let's rally for balanced political solutions and resist the pull of manipulated outrage. sources: Michael Lewis Article, Has Anyone Seen The President? Heimler's History Citizen's United v FEC : This audio was shortened to fit for time, but the key points remain the same. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
S2 E5 · Tue, January 07, 2025
From Poverty to Policy Change
Send us a text Growing up in a working-poor family, State Representative Joe Miller (OH-53) brings a gritty, firsthand perspective to the table that challenges the status quo. Our discussion weaves through Joe's life experiences and combines them with insights from Matthew Desmond’s "Poverty by America" to expose the harsh realities of poverty and the systems that cement it. Together, we question the efficacy of political campaign spending and school voucher programs, and how they might unintentionally deepen the chasms of inequality they aim to bridge. The conversation pivots to the overpowering economic influence in politics, unpacking the staggering sums funneled into political advertising and the media's role in shaping public opinion. We reflect on how the middle class, once the backbone of democracy, has been increasingly sidelined by a wealth gap that grows ever wider. The notion that addressing this wealth gap is a provocative one, challenging the priorities of today’s billionaires as well as the affluent, and their potential impact on democracy. Our dialogue culminates in a critical examination of education funding and the role of billionaires in government. As an educator, Joe shares poignant stories of hungry students whose potential is stifled not by ability, but by basic unmet needs. We critique the school voucher system's unintended consequences of increasing segregation and undermining public education. Finally, we underscore the urgency of separating wealth from government to preserve the democratic ideals upon which our society is built. Engage with us on social media and YouTube as we explore these complex intersections of poverty, politics, and education. Nashville Public Education Foundation Study Federal Elections Commission Data WOSU Story on Ohio School Voucher Study Get the Book, Povery, by America excerpt from Chapter 9 Tear Down The Walls pages 161-165 Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
S2 E4 · Wed, December 11, 2024
Profiting from Poverty
Send us a text Jerry’s expertise provides a rare window into the, sometimes, exclusive world of investment strategies, encouraging us to question who truly benefits from the current financial system and how we can make smarter choices on our financial journeys. Through the lens of corporate giants like Walmart, we dive into the moral and economic dilemmas surrounding minimum wage debates. Do higher wages lead to healthier, less stressed workers, or do they risk job losses and drive inflation? We unpack these arguments, focusing on how economic security can empower individuals while challenging corporations' role in perpetuating income inequality. This discussion sheds light on how capitalism shapes the lives of everyday workers and explores potential paths toward a fairer future. We also examine the intricate ties between poverty, capitalism, and corporate power in government and society. Drawing from historical and contemporary debates on welfare and minimum wage laws, we debunk persistent myths that blame poverty on individual failure. Inspired by Matthew Desmond’s Poverty, by America, we delve into how corporate interests influence societal values and political decisions. This conversation urges us to rethink our roles as consumers and citizens in a system that often prioritizes profits over people. Join us for an eye-opening discussion that challenges conventional narratives and explores solutions to systemic inequality. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
S2 E3 · Fri, December 06, 2024
What is Poverty?
Send us a text Every day, millions wake up to a cycle they didn’t choose—a system built to keep them struggling, surviving, but never truly living. Poverty isn’t just an empty wallet or a lack of opportunity. It’s a network of barriers: broken systems, historical injustices, and policies that perpetuate inequality. Welcome to Survive Everyday Podcast and our new series, Spark of Change. Today, we begin our journey into the systems of poverty—how they’re built, who they impact, and why they persist. In this series, we’re not just talking about the problem. We’re talking with the people who live it, challenge it, and shape the policies that sustain or dismantle it. From everyday individuals navigating poverty to the politicians who have the power to shape anti-poverty laws, we’ll bring voices from every side of the story. Because to change a system, we first have to understand it. Let’s begin. This episode of Spark of Change was written an edited by Adam Gercak Music provided by Pixabay Buy the book Poverty, by America written by Matthew Desmond A special thank you to Matthew Desmond and his team who provided a copy of the book to use for this series. This has been a production of Survive Everyday Media, LLC Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
S2 E2 · Fri, November 15, 2024
The Path Forward
Send us a text In Spark of Change: Anti-Poverty Conversations , join us on a road trip of deep reflection, raw family discussions, and unfiltered perspectives on politics, community, and the American struggle with poverty. Together, we'll explore America's systemic challenges and ask if uniting around economic class and common struggles could spark a true change. Tune in for raw insights, thoughtful debates, and a shared mission to redefine our future. Resources from this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHAWbU11LB0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL59AckZN5Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnXiy4D_I8g&t=14s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1l9YnZgcwY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDA8dvqKKjk George Washington's Farewell Address "It's A Class Struggle. Goddammit!" A Speech by Fred Hampton 1969 Music provided by: Pixabay Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Trailer · Fri, November 08, 2024
The American Experiment
Send us a text How do we survive this election? Let's tak about it. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Wed, May 17, 2023
39: Mental Health Matters
Send us a text May is mental health awareness month and on this podcast we’ve never shied away from talking about mental health. On this episode we are going discussing 6 topics that delve into the intricate workings of the human mind and explore ways to foster our mental well-being. I’m embarked on a profound journey to unravel the significance of taking care of our mental health years ago, but like anything the work is never done, and it’s always ongoing. I hope to try and uncover the layers of this essential topic that impacts every aspect of our lives. In today's fast-paced world, where relentless demands and pressures consume our daily routines, the significance of mental health care cannot be overstated. Our mental well-being is the cornerstone of our overall health, affecting how we think, feel, and act. Just as we prioritize our physical well-being by exercising, eating well, and visiting the doctor, we must accord the same importance to nurturing our minds. So, let's explore why investing in our mental health is not just an option but an absolute necessity. *Contest Info: Subscribe to the podcast in whatever app you want and screenshot it, and share it on social media. Make sure you tag the podcast so I can see it and you’ll be entered to win, we’re on Facebook and Instagram, and if you share on Tik Tok you can tag me personally. There is no limit at the number of times you can enter, but only 1 per day per social media network. Here’s the kicker. If you are a member of our coffee club and subscribe and share the screen shot, you’re post counts for 2 entries. No purchase necessary to win* Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, May 09, 2023
38: My "I want" song
Send us a text A little more than a week ago I asked a question on social media. If you’re a musical theater nerd like I am, there’s always a song early in the first act called, the “I want song”. This is the song the hero of the story sing to set up the journey you’re about to go on. In Hamilton it’s the song “My Shot”. In the Little Mermaid it’s a part of your world. In Rent, it’s the title song called Rent. In Wicked it’s the Wizard and I. I could go on and on and on. But in nearly every single musical there is a song. It’s belted out, loud and proud. Over spring break I really thought of what I really wanted and how would by song go? What would it say? What did I want? What has been my purpose? This honest appraisal of what you want is a tough introspective look. It’s incredibly uncomfortable. Here's how my "I want" song goes.... Details on the Contest *no purchase necessary to win To get entered to win an 8x10 print by Adam, here's what you need to do. 1. Subscribe to the podcast in any app you like, and screen shot that you did it. 2. Share that screen shot on social media with a story on how you found the podcast, and make sure you tag Survive Everyday (Social Links are below) so I can see it and enter you in the drawing. 3. You can enter once a day, per social network. (total of 3 per day of you really wanted to go nuts). 4. If you join the coffee club each share counts for 2 entries. At the end of the month a Facebook Live will happen where we draw a name and I will ship the print anywhere in the world. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Wed, May 03, 2023
37: Stop.Drop.Rewind - Music = Survival
Send us a text In our previous episode, we explored the importance of literacy. Today, we'll be diving into another form of language that is also essential to our survival - music. From ancient times to the present day, music has been an integral part of human culture, connecting people across borders and languages. It has the power to inspire, heal, and uplift us during the most challenging times. Today, we'll be exploring why music is so important to our emotional and mental well-being, and it can help us overcome adversity. So, whether you're a music lover or just curious about the power of music, join us as I do something a little different. We’re going to be hearing a few songs from stop.drop.rewind . I’m thrilled to have the band joining us to share their experiences as a band from the beginning playing for the first time and to discuss the creative process behind their music. stop.drop.rewind links: web: stopdroprewind.com Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sdrklo?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stopdroprewind Twitter: https://twitter.com/stopdroprewind Insta: https://www.instagram.com/stop.drop.rewind/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SDRklo Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, April 25, 2023
36: The Literacy Avengers
Send us a text Literacy is an essential tool for empowerment and change. So today we’ve assembled the literacy Avengers, to use a comic book reference, to talk about the power of literacy and the challenges we face in promoting it and what Cleveland is doing to empower us all to become literacy ambassadors. Our Guests: Laureen Atkins-Holliday - Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with the Literacy Cooperative The Literacy Cooperative’s links: Web: www.literacycooperative.org FB: https://www.facebook.com/literacycoop Twitter: @literacycoop Jessica Walsh-Fraizer- Community Outreach Director of the Cleveland Kid’s Book Bank The Cleveland Kids' Book Bank links: Web: kidsbookbank.org FB: https://www.facebook.com/clevelandkidsbookbank Insta: @kidsbookbank Twitter: @kidsbookbank Joshua Edmonds - Chief Executive Officer of Digital C Digital C Links: Web: https://www.digitalc.org/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DigitalCorg Insta: @DigitalC_org Twitter: @digitalc_org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digitalc/ Jennifer Jumba - Popular Library Manager at the Cleveland Public Library Web: www.cpl.org Insta: @Cleveland Public Library Twitter: @Cleveland_PL Ken Glanc - Founder and Director of Operation Comic Book Web: https://www.operationcomicbook.org/captain-comic-book-1st-issue FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069678847933 Cleveland Reads Links: clevelandreads.com Facebook Twitter Instagram This podcast was recorded live in the White Room at Evergreen Podcasts in Downtown Clev
Tue, April 04, 2023
35: Here we go again
Send us a text Here we go again. Yet another school shooting, in yet another school district, in the only developed country where this seems to be a problem. In february we had the shooting at Michigan State University, and now….this…. Our kids see more combat than our military.... https://www.statista.com/statistics/476456/mass-shootings-in-the-us-by-shooter-s-race/#:~:text=Between%201982%20and%20March%202023,percent%2C%20and%20seven%20percent%20respectively . https://www.statista.com/statistics/270272/percentage-of-us-population-by-ethnicities/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/476445/mass-shootings-in-the-us-by-shooter-s-gender/ https://www.statista.com/statistics/971473/number-k-12-school-shootings-us/ Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, March 28, 2023
34: The Premonition: A Pandemic Story by Michael Lewis
Send us a text From the beginning of this podcast I’ve wanted to focus on books that tell a compelling story about survival, and I find none so compelling as the search for what our response to the Pandemic really was. I’ve read so many things on the pandemic and the response, but this book stands out. As much as this is a book about the pandemic, it's also a study on relationships. How they can help you and how they can hurt you. It's not what you know, but who you know. Michael Lewis has always had a knack for storytelling and this book is no exception. He takes the banal subject of epidemiology and turns it into a thriller of the highest order. And, with the benefit of hindsight we can understand a little more about human nature, leadership, and interpersonal relationship. Show Notes: COVID Tracker from the CDC WHO COVID Tracker Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Adam on TikTok Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, March 21, 2023
33: Tanisha Taylor - A Goal Without A Plan is A Wish
Send us a text A goal without a plan is a wish. This week we are still talking to Tanisha, but this time we are talking about how she exactly goes about talking to young adults without sounding like an arrogant boomer. If you have no idea who Tanisha Taylor is, go back and listen to episode 32 and come back. So here is my continuing conversation with Tanisha, check it out. Tanisha Taylor Coaching Tanisha Taylor Instagram Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Adam on TikTok Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, March 14, 2023
32: Tanisha Taylor - Financial Advice Doesn't Have To Suck
Send us a text This is the Survive Everyday Podcast Episode 32 with me, Adam Gercak. Money. It makes the world go around. We need it to navigate our society. We need it to exchange services for goods. It is the center of our lives. Survival Depends on a lot of things. Having enough food, water, shelter, and money is essential to survival. If you’re not independently wealthy, you need money to pay for shelter, you need money to pay for water, you need money to pay for goods. This is why it’s important to talk about with our spouses and loved ones, and more importantly, with our kids about money. It's just as important as the S.E.X. talk. This episode kicks off a 2 part episode with today’s guest, Tanisha Taylor. Tanisha is a 20+ year veteran of the financial services industry and she now helps coach young adults to create a beneficial relationship with their finances so that it can empower them to make more informed choices about the plans they have for their life. Tanisha most certainly lives in today’s world. So here is our guest Tanisha Taylor telling you her story on the first part of our discussion on finances and money. Tanisha Taylor Coaching Tanisha Taylor Instagram Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Adam on TikTok Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, March 07, 2023
31: Audrey - Surviving Childhood
Send us a text Childhood is something everyone on the planet goes through, and the stories of our childhood are incredibly different. Today, we have a very special guest, my oldest daughter, Audrey. She just turned 21 yesterday, so I wanted to chat with her about her experiences growing up and what she has planned for the future. We discount the next generation of this county as not adding value, but I think Audrey offers some solid insight to her life, but also the lives of other kids her age. So here’s my conversation with my now 21 year old daughter, Audrey. Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Adam on TikTok Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, February 28, 2023
30: Ashley Capps - How Non-Profits Build Communities
Send us a text According to the IRS, there are over 750,000 not for profit organizations in the United States. Organizations like the Red Cross, Susan G Komen Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and so many more. These missions fill mainstream roles in the national conversations, but there are 100s of thousands you might not even know about, doing great work in their community. Non-Profit Companies have a ton of headwinds, and you might even be mulling over the idea to start your own non-profit and might not even have the slightest clue where to start. Or, you might even have found a cause you love, but want more information about the non-profit and want to know how to research it to see if they really are spending that money on the mission, or is the non-profit being used as a cover for something else? To help us understand all of that and more we welcome a person with over 28 years of experience in the world of Fundraising. To date she has raised over $22 million for various organizations and has worked with a huge set of different non-profits. From international philanthropists and world-renowned artists. Her passion is producing public art projects and bringing people together through social media, which is where I met Ashley Capps. You might have seen her Tik Toks talking about 990s (and if you have no idea what that is, we explain it). Here is my conversation with Ashley Capps, check it out. Resources mentioned in the podcast 211 - For Essential Community Resources ProPublica Florida Cancer Specialist Foundation GetInsulin.org T1D Mod Squad Community Foundations Non-Profit Search Tool IRS Lily Cares Ronald McDonald House Charities Connect with Ashley: Email Ashley Ashley Capps Website Ashley Capps TikTok Ashley Capps Instagram Connect with Survive Everyday <a href='https://www.instagram.com/survi
Tue, February 21, 2023
29: Meredyth Willits - It's Not Their Problem, It's Your Problem
Send us a text Being a parent is hard. Being a parent doesn’t come with an instruction manual, and to this day I’m surprised as hell that I was allowed to take them home from the hospital. This year my oldest turns 21 marking my 21st year of beng a Dad. Literally half my life has been being a parent, but as my other 3 start to enter teenage years, I realized something. While I’ve been a Dad for 21 years, I haven’t been a full time parent. I co-parented my oldest with my ex-wife which is another adventure. But Since 2009, my wife and I have parented 3 more tiny little humans leading to a path of self discovery and realization and fear that I might be screwing something up. Today's guest is Meredyth Willits from the Meredyth with a Why Podcast. She is here talking about parenting, and how to identify those red flags. Connect with Meredyth: Meredyth with a Why Podcast Meredyth on Tik Tok Meredyth on Instagram Meredyth on Facebook Meredyth's Website Get Meredyth's Book Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky <a href='https://www.tiktok.com/@acgercak?lang=en'
Bonus · Tue, February 14, 2023
Bonus Episode: A Love Story + 3 Special Guests
Send us a text Valentine's Day, named after St Valentine, who as a Priest in Rome performed secret marriages for soldiers who were not allowed to get married. Valentine's Day is an amalgamation of a few different mythologies. Like Cupid who was really Eros the god of love. We've celebrated Valentine's Day since 496 or so. So today I'm going to tell you my love story with my wife Jennifer and we're going to have fun talking to 3 of my kids about Valentine's Day, including a conversation with my 2nd oldest, Andi which I had the most fun. enjoy this one. It was fun. Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, February 07, 2023
28: John Gareis - The American Red Cross
Send us a text Survival and Preapredness look different to everyone. Today on the podcast we are diving into preparedness and really, where to start. John Gareis, Regional Preparedness Manager for the American Red Cross in Cleveland is joining us to talk about all they do to help everyday citizens get prepared and discuss what we already do that IS preparedness but we don’t think of it as preparedness. Show Notes: The Red Cross Resources: https://www.Redcross.org/get-help.html Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, January 20, 2023
27: Rebecca Smolenski - The One About Cannabis
Send us a text This week's episode does feature some bonus content which you can access HERE and at the link and become a member of the Coffee Club to unlock Before we go on: a little disclaimer - The information provided in this episode is intended to be, educational in nature and informational. In this episode we are not diagnosing, treating, or offering a cure to any medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any new self-help program. Statements made about the medical effectiveness of cannabis, pot, weed, ganja, or any other off shoot of cannabis plant has not been evaluated by the Federal Drug Administration. Today, our guest is Rebecca Smolenski. She’s a 2 time DARE essay award winner, and someone voted least likely to leave their corporate career to join the cannibis industry. Rebecca is the proprietor of “Highly Well”, a Cannabis coaching practice here in Cleveland, Ohio. She’s going to uncomplicate the cannabis situation here in Ohio and beyond. SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS OF THE PODCAST: $50 off CBD guides at Highly Well just mention the Podcast when you book, runs till 1.31.2023 If you book at all, mention the podcast. Services are available nationwide so check in, and she can hook it up. Highly Well - http://highlywellcle.com Endocannabinoids article from Harvard National Museum of Civil War Medicine American’s concerns of Marijuana in the 1930s: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41108749 Ohio DARE program: https://dare-oh.org/ Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show Support the show <a href='https://bsky.app/profile/s
Fri, January 13, 2023
26: Chris Piazza - Leading With Emotional Intelligence
Send us a text January is a month where a lot of us hit a reset button. We are actively looking for ways to make us better. Those New Year’s resolutions to eat differently, workout more, learn more, whatever the case, we often try and start over. January 1 is a great place for a new beginning or a change in thoughts, or a place for growth. But if you missed January 1 and you might be listening to this in July. The best place to start to learn is right now. Recently I was at a luncheon where I heard today’s guest talk about leadership, but not in a way that felt like a pontification. He clearly had applied what he had learned over a career into every aspect of his life. Our guest, Chris Piazza has a ton of real world experience leading teams. He’s currently the Senior Vice President of the R&D Performance Coatings Group at Sherwin Williams and today he’s here to talk about his leadership style, and how we might apply that not only to our work lives, but also our family lives. Show Notes: Digital Download of Chris Piazza's leadership model and vision board Connect with Chris Mark Rober - Super Mario Effect TEDxPenn Talk This week's episode does feature some bonus content which you can access HERE and at the link below and become a member of the Coffee Club to unlock Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, December 16, 2022
25: Kristen Lorenz - Don't Yuck Someone's Yum
Send us a text The holidays are stressful, there is no doubt about it. In America we have Thanksgiving quickly followed by Christmas and families get together and often talk about, eat, and critique food. Too much salt not enough salt, you get it. You have a mother who’s cooked a certain dish your whole life and now you try and make it and you’re terrified your mother is going to just eviscerate you on how you made it. It’s stressful. As a parent who’s always terrified of ruining my kids childhood and unaware of perhaps of me doing the same crap to my kids that I hated as a kid. Around the holidays we as parents fill a plate of food and make them eat all of it before getting pie, or cake, or whatever. Of course the kids won’t eat it all, and then tears are shed and the kid just want to have fun. So, with all this in mind I punched out an email to Kristen Lorenz. She was guest on our 3rd episode of the show so to get caught up on who Kristen is, go back and listen to episode 3 and come back. So welcome back Kristen to Survive Everyday. Kristen's Links: Website: https://www.kristenlorenznutrition.com/ Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/thelastdietitian Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelastdietitian/ Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, November 18, 2022
24: Ron Felgenhauer - Service Above Self
Send us a text Earlier this year I became an insurance agent, and not too much longer after that I was recruited to join a project called Project YESS. The project was to get kids out on Lake Erie and on the water and teach them water safety. Over the course of 3 weeks kids would get into the water learn how to swim, kayak, sail, and operate watercraft. The culminating exercise was a 1 week voyage on a tall ship sailing from Wisconsin to Cleveland, Ohio. 1 week without the comforts of home, to operate on a team, and to use that experience into their lives. Little did I know that this project was a part of a much larger organization and it’s just one of the many projects that the Rotary Club of Cleveland has been working on for over 10 years. During COVID this project fell apart due to the obvious. No in person meetings, people re-prioritizing free time, and just plain burnout. Just a month or 2 ago, I was officially welcomed as a member of the Rotary Club of Cleveland where I met today’s guest. In the Cleveland Rotary Club Ron is a celebrity. He’s been a part of it for many years and served as President during one of the toughest times for any member organization, COVID-19. Today we are diving into Ron’s story and how his leadership took them through some of the most trying times any one of us can remember. Today we welcome Ron Flegenhauer past president of the Rotary Club of Cleveland Show Notes: Rotary Club of Cleveland Website: https://www.rotaryclubofcleveland.com/ Rotary Club of Cleveland YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoKklbSusgnvGBMROaqlqTw Project YESS: https://www.rotaryclubofcleveland.com/sitepage/project-yess-1 Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok <p
Fri, November 11, 2022
23: Mikey B - The Value of Veterans
Send us a text Veterans Day is intended to thank and honor all those who served honorably in the military – living and dead – whether in wartime or peace. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank living Veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty The last 2 episodes of the podcast have focused on the crisis that disproportionately plagues the veteran community, death by suicide. Today we are going to talk to another veteran, this time we’re going to talk abou the value a veteran an bring to their community and possibly to your organization. Today we are talking to Mikey B a special forces veteran, corporate coach, team builder, and CEO of Smoked Bros, a spices & seasoning company. Support our Guest: Smoked Bros Range University Impactful Ways to Support Veterans Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Mon, October 24, 2022
22: Dr. Melissa Beare - Vulnerability Is Never Weakness
Send us a text " I’ve often said that we have only one truly sacred obligation as Americans—to prepare and properly equip our women and men in uniform when we send them into harm’s way, and to care for them and their families when they return. Yet for too many who are serving or have served, we are falling short. In an average day, 17 veterans die by suicide—not in a far-off place, but right here at home. Two service members on average die by suicide every day of the year. They’re our daughters. Our sons. Parents. Spouses. Siblings. Beloved friends and battle buddies. Each of these precious lives leaves behind loved ones who feel their absence every single day, like a black hole in the middle of their chests. In the wake of these terrible tragedies, we ask ourselves impossible questions. What signs did we miss? What more could we have done? The truth is, there’s no easy answer. There’s no simple solution. But there is hope. " - President Joe Biden “Vulnerability sounds like truth, but feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they are never weakness” - Brené Brown Show Notes: Reducing Military and Veteran Suicide: Advancing a comprehensive, cross-sector, evidence-informed public health strategy Louisville H.E.R.O. Run 5K Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, September 30, 2022
21: Matt Greiner - 22 Peaks for Veteran's Mental Health
Send us a text In this episode we will be talking about suicide and other topics that might trigger some listeners. Anything you hear in this episode should not be considered medical advice. If you are currently in crisis and need help please stop this podcast and call The Suicide Prevention Line by dialing 988, if you are a veteran please select option 1. Our veterans are at a 57% higher risk than those who haven’t served. Since 2003 the US has experienced a total of 7,075 deaths in combat, that’s both forward deployed military and civilian sectors of the DOD. During that same time, 125,000 veterans have died by their own hand and that’s just counting the military veterans, not the civilians part of combat units. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for Veterans under the age of 45. The easily digestible statistic of 22 veterans a day are lost to suicide is all over social media, in the news, podcasts all over and with good reason. The VA statistics show that the crisis is getting better, but an outside analysis of the same data might suggest the crisis is actually getting worse when you count drug overdoses and unexplained deaths. Today we meet Matt Greiner, a veteran of the Navy and Coast Guard and the founder of The 22 Peaks Project. Show Notes: VA Suicide Study Combat Deaths in GWOT 22 Peaks Project VA Resources for Veteran Mental Health Veteran's Crisis Line Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) <a rel="payment" href="https
Fri, September 02, 2022
20: COVID, Tik Tok, and Car Dealers
Send us a text COVID finally hit my household and it's been awful. This episode we talk about our experience with COVID and try and talk about the facts about vaccines, then while being laid up, looking at a toxic trend from Tik Tok. Show Notes: COVID-19 Myth vs Fact FAQs - https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccines-myth-versus-fact#:~:text=MYTH%3A%20Researchers%20rushed%20the%20development,or%20life%2Dthreatening%20side%20effects. How COVID vaccines were made without cutting corners - https://www.sciencenews.org/article/covid-coronavirus-vaccine-development-speed Vaccines - https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/vaccines Toxic Tik Tok Trend - https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a41018705/viral-dealership-video-shows-monthly-car-payments-are-out-of-control/ Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Mon, August 15, 2022
19: Dawn Glanc - Keep Climbing The Mountain
Send us a text If you’ve spent any time on any movie streaming service scrolling through the documentary section, you might find a few documentaries about climbing. Movies like Free Solo, The Alpinist, 14 Peaks, The Dawn Wall, Valley Uprising, and 180 South are pure wanderlust fuel. They feed our sense of adventure. I can’t get enough of them. Today on the podcast we have one of the country’s foremost experts on Ice Climbing. A trailblazer in the climbing world by just being a woman in a very male dominated sport, but she is in a class unto herself. Her accomplishments in mixed climbing truly distinguish her in the outdoor and guiding industry. The Women Who Are Pushing Ice Climbing Forward https://explorersweb.com/the-women-who-are-pushing-ice-climbing-forward/?fbclid=IwAR3_ZjHt1yPUDY_5i7PCbODQ47YhJmn1h9RL9sEJghmPTzsPemZKGNfuWiA Dawn Glanc Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dawnglanc/?hl=en San Juan Mountain Guides : https://mtnguide.net/ Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Tue, August 09, 2022
18: Multitasking is a Myth
Send us a text So what is multitasking? Let’s start there. Indeed labels multitasking as the ability to manage multiple responsibilities at once by focusing on one task while keeping track of others. Multitasking creates a greater demand on your cognitive resources, like attention and working memory. Indeed also gives an example of responding to an email while listening to a podcast. That’s awesome. If you are listening to this podcast and sending an email, good job. I want to talk about why this increase in brain activity can be bad for you. Links: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/multi-tasking-skills#:~:text=Multitasking%20refers%20to%20the%20ability,one%20right%20after%20the%20other https://thewell.unc.edu/2020/10/05/need-a-creativity-boost/#:~:text=Multitasking%20creates%20a%20greater%20demand,ways%20because%20of%20cognitive%20flexibility https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/example-of-multitasking#:~:text=Here%20are%20the%20most%20common,while%20reading%20the%20fine%20print https://ascellus.com/how-cbt-can-help-with-multitasking/#:~:text=Trying%20to%20multitask%20produces%20changes,effective%20at%20focused%20serial%20unitasking. Single tasking is the new multitasking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzbxpzKwDXA Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky
Mon, July 25, 2022
17: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
Send us a text Extreme Ownership is a book about a set of leadership principles learned, honed, and perfected in a time of war by a group of Navy SEALs. The leadership principles, while martial in their development, are easily transferred outside of the military setting to anything like business, friends, family, and just life. If you read only one book on leadership this year, this is the one to choose. Using parallel examples of how each concept or principle was applied in combat and in a business setting, the authors demonstrate and model their leadership principles for the reader. My goal for this podcast episode is to apply these principles to preparedness and family life. Extreme Ownership TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljqra3BcqWM Jocko Podcast: https://jockopodcast.com/ Echelon Front: https://echelonfront.com/ GET the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250183863?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Mon, July 18, 2022
16: Ask Me Anything
Send us a text Welcome to the Ask Me Anything Episode! Today I answer the following questions: 1. How did you get into preparedness and what makes you an expert 2. Your podcast is preparedness for people who don't have bunkers, but a lot of your interviews don't really talk about preparedness. What gives? 3. How do you start a podcast? 4. What can we expect for the 2nd half of the year? As always thank you Ryan St Marie Insurance for your support from the very beginning. Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, July 01, 2022
15: Independence
Send us a text In Congress July 4th, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. The Declaration of Independence A Protester's Guide ACLU: Know Your Rights *All views expressed in this episode are that of the host and do not reflect the opinions of sponsors, employers, or any other people made by association. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, June 24, 2022
14: Vicky - Surviving Domestic Violence
Send us a text With all that is going on in the world, it stopped for 6 weeks and the world was transfixed on a story. Johnny Depp and Amber Heard were facing off in court in a defamation case. Amber Heard published an Op-Ed in the Washington Post accusing Johnny Depp of abusing her. Violently. Johnny Depp sued for defamation and won that case, but the contents of the case were deeply disturbing and gave the world a glimpse inside a home with an abuser. In cases of domestic abuse, many people would ask, if Johnny Depp was abusing her, why didn’t she leave? Or vice a versa. If Amber was abusing him why didn’t he leave? The answer isn’t always that easy. Today’s guest, Vicky is sharing her story on her survival of domestic abuse and subsequent divorce after years of marriage and then a complete life reimagination. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, June 17, 2022
13: Glenn Wells - From Homeless to Lawyer
Send us a text Today we are talking to Glenn Wells, a Marine who has quite the life story. He’s going to walk us through his life, his experiences, and his extraordinary story of survival. Glenn Wells' life was anything but exceptional as a child. His home life was anything but ideal. But despite leaving his family at age 16 and dropping out of high school and being homeless, Glenn found a way to survive. Glenn joined the Marine Corp at age 18 worked his way into Force Recon and then MARSOC. His military career is full of trials and tribulations, but it's what he did after his career that he feels is going to make a huge difference in 1000s of lives. The Shepherd Center: https://www.shepherd.org/ If you are a veteran and thinking of harming yourself or someone else, please reach out to the veteran's crisis hotline at: 1-800-273-8255. Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, June 10, 2022
12: Justin Mason - Cyber Security
Send us a text Support the show Being online exposes us to cyber criminals and other people who commit fraud, identity theft, and harassment. Every time we connect to the internet we are making choices about our security. Think about all the places you connect to the internet - home, mobile devices, work, school, everything is connected all the time. Emerging cyber threats require engagement from the entire community to create safer cyber environment. That means we all need to be working together, government and law enforcement to the private sector, and more importantly, you. This week we’re talking cyber security with Justin Mason an expert in cyber security at a large multinational IT firm, here’s the conversation: Presidio: https://www.presidio.com/ Schneir on Security: https://www.schneier.com/ NIST: https://www.nist.gov/cyberframework Check to see what’s exposed: https://haveibeenpwned.com/ Frank Abagnale Google Talk: https://youtu.be/vsMydMDi3rI Free File Sync: https://freefilesync.org/ This week's episode does feature some bonus content which you can access HERE and at the link below at the Coffee Club & check out Justin's extensive notes from this episode. There is a ton a good stuff there. Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsors Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Fri, June 03, 2022
11: Mary Jo Rader - Surviving Alcoholism
Send us a text Survive is defined: to continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship. Today we are talking to Mary Jo Rader, who is going to share her journey with her struggles with Alcoholism and how she’s been able to survive through it all. He story has ups, downs, lefts, and rights, but in the end, Mary Jo's willingness to be raw and exposed is just inspiring. If you find yourself needing help with your struggles with Alcohol, you can resources at The LCADA Way. Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, May 27, 2022
10: Firearms in America
Send us a text Today's episode was supposed to be an AMA, but over the past few weeks a topic has been coming up more and more and the question I keep getting asked is, "When are you going to do an episode about guns?" In a lot of preparedness plans especially in the US, guns are usually a topic of discussion. America is gun culture, the world is fascinated by it. In this episode I try and dive into how guns have been woven so tightly into the fabric of America, and thoughts on how to stop the senseless violence in America. Links for sources and articles read or mentioned in the show: David Frum: America's Hands are full of blood, amid our pain and grief we must face a bitter truth Washington Post School Shooting Database Steve Kerr post practice press conference 5/24/2022 The RAND corporation: Effects of Background Checks on Mass Shootings Open Secret: State and Federal spending on Lobbying efforts 2020 Department of Homeland Security Booklet on Active Shooters The Onion's headlines Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, May 20, 2022
9: Roger Dorsey - The Good Knights of Lorain County
Send us a text Today on the Podcast we have Roger Dorsey. Roger is the Executive Director of a Non-Profit in Lorain County, Ohio called, The Good Knights of Lorain County . The mission of his organization is to provide complete, comfortable, and safe beds to children in need in Lorain County. It helps empower families with children by delivering beds and other essential items to powerfully supplement a family’s resources. This mission is very close to Roger and it shows. It might hit home for many of us. Good Knights of Lorain County Facebook Donate to The Good Knights of Lorain County Volunteer for the Good Knights Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, May 13, 2022
8: Bryan Singelyn - Nobody Cares What You Can Do Fresh
Send us a text Today we are talking fitness, and just a disclaimer, nothing you hear is medical advice and to always consult your physician before starting a workout routine. With the pandemic reshaping what “going to the gym” means, I thought it would be awesome to talk to someone who’s on the cutting edge of home workout & personal training. Before the pandemic he ran a successful workout program you could do at home and not need gym or expensive gym equipment. As COVID hit and the gyms all closed traditional personal fitness tried to pivot to a new model for workouts at home, but our guest was already there and had been doing it for a few years. He was able to grow through the pandemic. So here is my conversation with Bryan Singelyn from Heavy Drop Training. Don't go to a gym, no problem, you don't have to. Bryan's Links: Heavy Drop Training Facebook Cleveland Area Rucking Crew Facebook Cleveland Area Rucking Crew Website Cleveland Area Rucking Crew Instagram Heavy Drop Training Instagram Heavy Drop Training Website Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, May 06, 2022
7: Joe Borowski - Practical Prepper Podcast
Send us a text This one is going to be a little different than the last few. This is a conversation with Joe Borowski, one of the hosts of the Practical Prepper Podcast. In this collab episode you will hear Joe and I riff and discuss preps we can do around the house for our families, along with my strong feelings on cooking bacon. Financial preps are arguably the most important so we spend some time there talking about how to do that as well as some preparedness tips for families as the summer season starts to kick off. Links: Practical Prepper Podcast 20 Ways to Protect Family Wealth (Free Digital Download) FEMA Resources for Preparedness This week's episode does feature some bonus content which you can access HERE and at the link below and become a member of the Coffee Club to unlock Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, April 29, 2022
6: Patricia Brooks - Media Literacy
Send us a text Media Literacy is the ability to : Decode media messages (including the systems in which they exist). Assess the influence of those messages on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Create media thoughtfully and conscientiously. By understanding the media you can learn how to get information from it to help you understand the world around you. Propaganda if often thought of as something used for nefarious reasons, but propaganda can be used for good. Propaganda is just media coming form a biased source for a biased reason. This podcast could be considered propaganda because I have an agenda, I want to redefine how you think of preparedness. Patricia Brooks helps us dive in and understand media and how the plumbing works. General organizations National Association for Media Literacy Education: Center for Media Literacy: Pew Research Center: News Literacy Project: Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood : (I worked there in 2005) Key Questions: Who, What, When, Where, Why, How? (Wow or Whoa) Dissecting the news Journalism and Truth: Scope of Problem Data collected by nonprofit News Literacy Project found 55 percent of students were not even moderately confident in their ability to recognize false information online. https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/education/598795-media-literacy-is-desperately-needed-in-classrooms Edelman Trust Barometer: What are the types of disinformation and misinformation? Propaganda dictionary definition: information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view. https://www.britannica.com/topic/propaganda/Media-of-propaganda Misinformation Disinforma
Fri, April 22, 2022
5: Dan Mason
Send us a text Dan is a nationally recognized career and life reinvention expert. He teaches unfulfilled high performers how to trade the corporate grind for their true calling and create meaningful second acts with more money, freedom, and fun. Dan has been featured at CBS, Fox, ABC, The HuffPost, The Tamron Hall Show, and the Elvis Duran Morning Show His podcast, Life Amplified , is available on all podcast platforms Web: creativesoulcoaching.net IG: cscdanmason This week's episode does feature some bonus content which you can access HERE and at the link below and become a member of the Coffee Club to unlock Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveeveryday) Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, April 15, 2022
4: Jay Buchholz Part 1
Send us a text " Mental illness is a constant war. This is the face of a CrossFit Athlete who has been crippled by depression and anxiety, has had to force himself to put on his running shoes, and even forced himself to make coffee. It’s a war and there are days that are going to suck more than others but you have to find that strength to fight on. It’s ok to have bad days and feel out of control, but whatever you do; don’t give in and let those demons in your head. " - Jay Buchholz posted May 6, 2020 Trigger warnings: Suicide, Depression, Self Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Suicide Attempts, Drugs, Alcohol, Mental Health National Suicide Prevention line is 1-800-273-8255, that’s 1-800-273-TALK or http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org More info on mental health mentalhealth.gov This week's episode does feature some bonus content which you can access HERE and at the link below and become a member of the Coffee Club to unlock Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor dECnZYCzVLq3IcW14G75 Ryan St-Marie Insurance Agency Request a quote or just a call back. Type Survive Everday Podcast in the message Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Survive Everyday on Bluesky Adam on TikTok
Fri, April 08, 2022
3: Kristen Lorenz RD
Send us a text So you’re searching for Nutrition information. You hit the all knowing oracle named Google and it sends you back thousands of pages of information. Everything from Fad diets, to nutritional supplements and you instantly feel lost. One article tells you exactly what to do, the other one tells you everything in that other article is garbage. You read about the latest restrictive diets and calorie counting and your eyes glaze over. None of it sounds fun and you’re hit with so much information about how to reduce belly fat or exercise to get the perfect looking…whatever. Now you feel lost and judged by a computer and it doesn’t have to be this way. Today we are talking about food and our relationship with it with Kristen Lorenz and we have a discussion about food, good metrics for success, and her take on what preparedness means when it comes to food. Kristen's Links: Website: https://kristenlorenznutrition.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thelastdietitian/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelastdietitian Email: kristen@kristenlorenznutrition.com Minnesota Scarcity Study: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/10/hunger Community Study: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_your_social_life_might_help_you_life_longer#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20one%20meta%2Danalysis,percent%20less%20likely%20to%20die. Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency <a href='https://www.buymeacoffee.com/surviveever
Fri, April 01, 2022
2: Ken Glanc
Send us a text Literacy is most commonly defined as the ability to read and write. But it’s not as simple as it sounds. Reading and writing abilities vary, across different cultures and contexts, and they’re constantly shifting. In today’s world “reading” emcompasses complex visual and digital media as well as printed material. The elderly population can read the morning paper, but probably have no trouble getting information out of Google. Different cultures have different perceptions of literacy. The writing traditions of the English language make reading comprehension an essential part of literacy, but this might not be as important in cultures or groups that rarely read printed material. As humans we need literacy to engage in ordinary daily life. Think of how often you use your own reading skills everyday. It’s not just articles, but signs, labels, and the messages on your phone. But literacy isn’t just reading and writing, but competence and knowledge in a specific area. Beyond the functional level of reading, literacy plays a vital role in socially engaged citizens. Being able to read and write means being able to keep up with current events, communicate effectively, and understand issues that are shaping our world. But then you also have Financial literacy, Digital Literacy, and Health Literacy that isn’t about reading words, it’s being able to read a situation and understand what is happening in that specific area. Literacy means telling a story is just as important as reading the story. In 2020 as a way to promote health literacy during a pandemic, today's guest created a new sport called Suburban Dog walking. This new sport was created in partnership with a non-profit which promotes literacy through comic books called Operation Comic Book. OCB’s sequential art storytelling process has helped explain participation in and the benefits of walking your dog. Housing the league on the Woof Trax app has brought the sport to life. Today we’re going to dive into literacy where it lands on the spectrum of surviving today. If you listened to the trailer episode which was Episode zero I referenced calling a mentor of 20 years after I was fired from my job. Well today you get to meet Ken Glanc. Links: Operation Comic Book: https://www.operationcomicbook.org/ The Suburban Dogwalker: https://www.suburbandogwalker.org Wooftrax app: https://www.wooftrax.com/ Operation Comic Book Facebook: https://www.faceboo
Fri, March 25, 2022
1: Jeff Sack
Send us a text " I have spent my entire life defying the odds. I survived a dysfunctional childhood, and I went down a bad path in my teens and early twenties. I didn't experiment with drugs and alcohol in those years; instead, I earned my Master's and Ph.D. in both subjects. I was knowingly on the road to self-destruction until I had an epiphany at the age of 21. If I continued down that path, I would prove all the naysayers were correct. I would be a loser who would never accomplish anything in my brief time on Earth. That was the impetus I needed to turn my life around. I went clean and sober, started exercising, and lost 100 pounds in about a year. All that work was rewarded a year later when I met the love of my life, who motivated me to succeed even more. I built a successful career in retail management, yet I remained unfulfilled professionally. So, in my thirties, I decided to start all over again, went back to school, and became a sports reporter in the city of Cleveland. Once again, I was faced with friends and colleagues who told me I would fail miserably, which only caused me to work harder and prove them wrong. that decision would be the best choice I made in my professional life. It also allowed me to teach at the Ohio Center For Broadcasting and an opportunity to inspire others. I will turn 66 in March, and I recently discovered I have a new challenge ahead of me. I underwent an angiogram on Tuesday, and it turns out that I have three significant blockages in my heart. I will have to undergo bypass surgery to alleviate the problem. They will contact me in the next few days to inform me when the surgery will commence. My surgeons have total confidence that I will come out of this procedure better than new. As for my feelings, I'm once again too damn stubborn to give up. It will be a challenging road ahead of me, but I am not ready to end this dance yet. Plus, only the good die young, which means I will be around for decades! I love you all!" - Jeff Sack February 16, 2022 This week's episode does feature some bonus content which you can access HERE and at the link below and become a member of the Coffee Club to unlock Survive Everyday Instagram Survive Everyday Facebook Survive Everyday Group Support our Sponsor Ryan-St Marie Insurance Agency Support the
Trailer · Tue, February 22, 2022
The Survive Everyday Podcast Trailer
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