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Cathy Crawly Laughy Bean Queen has been in worm composting and laughter yoga for almost twenty years! Cathy Nesbitt is a fun, unique person. Cathy was open and positive throughout, her energy radiated from Toronto all the way to me. This episode was super interesting - saving the environment, her beginnings as an entrepreneur during a garbage strike, and she teaches me laughter yoga live. Cathy is awesome! Check out all things Cathy at her websites: Cathyscomposters.com  Cathysclub.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Kira and I went to middle school and high school together. Kira went viral five years ago when sharing the story of her five year sobriety from heroin AND how she met her husband during that time period. Pretty awesome! Kira is now clean for TEN YEARS! In Today’s episode: How Kira found sobriety, how to help those in the darkness, including their families; our mutual disgust of big pharma and her successful kratum and cbd business; how to fight homelessness; becoming closer to God. This episode was jam packed! Thank you to Kira for her time, expertise, and love. Namaste! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

I have spent ten plus years learning the art of the Contrarian mindset, mostly to spectacular results.  Today's podcast explains:   1. Putin Sucks, is evil, and Go Ukraine! 2. The roots of my contrarian journey. 3. Three things I think are amiss with everything going on.   Maybe it's Occam's Razor or I have a Cognitive blindspot due to always looking for an angle...but something seems off about this whole situation. Too Strong a hive mind, as Mike Cernovich said.    Thank you all for listening! Please subscribe for more interesting and potentially contrarian takes!   Disclaimer: this podcast is not endorsed, nor the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US Army, or US Military.   War is hell on Earth, hopefully peace comes to Ukraine more soon than later. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Rickson Gracie is the greatest GJJ/BJJ fighter, and maybe the greatest fighter, of all time. His book, Breathe, gives many inspiring and important life lessons. Additionally, it is hilarious. Enjoy this book review and I HIGHLY recommend reading the whole book for yourself. Rickson is the living embodiment of warrior. #BJJ, #JiuJitsu, #Warrior, #gracie, #graciejiujitsu, #mma, #UFC, #Comedy, #improvcomedy #bookreview --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Deana Kobe is a stand-up comedian, as well as host of her own podcast - Comedians Exposed! Deana and I met at a roast battle and realized we had much in common. Enjoy our talk through what it is like to perform stand-up comedy, roasting Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, as well as a few other fun stories!  For Deana's podcast, search for Comedians Exposed on the Captivate platform and YouTube! Links can be found on her instagram, @pandorasmouth.  For more informative content from yours truly, please subscribe and hit the five star review button! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

January is stalking awareness month. This subject is near and dear to me as a prosecutor who has spent significant time prosecuting domestic violence. My guest on this podcast is Jennifer Landhuis, Director of SPARC!  Jennifer is the Director of the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC), a project of AEquitas. SPARC is an initiative aimed at ensuring first responders and other allied professionals have the specialized knowledge to identify and respond to the crime of stalking. SPARC also provides the tools, resources, and support needed to promote victim safety and offender accountability in stalking cases. Jennifer has been an advocate and educator on the issues of stalking, domestic violence, and sexual assault for 22 years and has her Masters of Science degree in Criminal Justice. Please subscribe for more fun, informative content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Do you in 22! Fitness is coming back in 22 and Coach Tony is here to help! Tony Wuebker is the founder of Cross Kicks Fitness. CKF has four clubs in the Chicagoland area and is rapidly expanding. Want to be the best you in 22? Tony and CKF is here to help. I am a former member of CKF and LOVED their workouts. Enjoy Tony on all things fitness and be sure to check out their upcoming 90 day challenge! www.crosskicksfitness.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Shelby Rene is an entrepreneur and intuitive guide! She helps people find their true selves with her company, Propagating Alignment! Shelby's tarot card reading and spiritual programs are an excellent way to get yourself aligned for a wonderful 2022. You can book her or take her course at: propagatingalignment.com. Shelby can also be found on instagram at propagating.alignment and on TikTok at propagatingalignment.  Pleas subscribe for more fun and interesting content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Grand Premiere of BREAD and CIRCUSES! Today's episode is with the great Michael O'Hogan, who breaks down the parallels to the start of the Roman Empire with where we are as a United States today. I learn so much from Mike and this was a very fun talk! We cover everything - history of Rome, history of US, history of the military, Woke Universities...and Mike gives quite a hint about inflation that you will not want to miss! This will be a somewhat regular podcast where I will talk with individuals about fun distractions and bickering in the media and show where actual societal problems exist. This podcast will continue to be long-form and have episodes like Bread and Circuses, whereas I will do shorter solo and audio only episodes on the Callin app. I hope you enjoy! Disclaimer: this podcast is not endorsed not the official or unofficial opinion of the Department of Defense, US Army, or any of Eric or Mike's employers, employees, or anyone who knows us. It is two dudes talking about interesting, fun stuff! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Ruth Ann Dailey is a writer for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and is also known for her crossword acumen. She is a fantastic human being and writer! Please check out all things Ruth. The below are links to her latest writing and her Americana crosswords. They are so patriotic I may try them myself! Thank you for listening! Article: Ruth Ann Dailey: What’s in a pronoun? | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Crosswords: The Americana Crossword – Free weekly Americana-themed crossword puzzles from Pittsburgh Post Gazette Puzzler Ruth Dailey Disclaimer: Podcast not supported, endorsed, or the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US Army, or any employer of mine. All views are those of myself or my guest. #podcast #USA #freedomofspeech #trans #transrights #military #usmilitary #freedom #1stAmendment #FirstAmendment --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Today US troops leave Afghanistan, ending a war that started my freshman year of high school.  How did we get here and what can we do to re-think western society?    I believe we need to have more soul, flow, and love back into society. We became a beacon of hope for the rest of the world by being aggressive and having rhythm, soul and flow as a nation. We need to get that back.   Thanks for listening, please subscribe and check out the other content! More great guests and rants to come.  Disclaimer: this video is not the official or unofficial policy or view point of the US Army, DoD, or any employer of mine. It is not sponsored nor endorsed by the US Army, DoD, or any employer of mine. My viewpoints only! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support

Today's podcast includes: - How tough being sleep deprived really is - Needing to focus on families - Be leery of the media all agreeing on anything - Bring back singing in Church! Note: this podcast is not endorsed nor the official or unofficial position of the DoD, US Army, or any employer of mine. This is me and me only.  Thank you for listening! Please continue to subscribe for more fun and interesting content. Namaste! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/laughnlearnvern/support