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Send us Fan Mail Life comes with wins and it comes with losses. If you never learn from the loss you'll never be prepared to learn from the adjustments that can lead us to much bigger wins. I bet this podcast can teach you a thing or two about how to handle the L. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I'm learning in this creative space called "my life" that I get to claim what I want to claim and declare what I consider to be junk in my space, exactly that. I was frustrated beyond the levels of frustration, and pissed to the highest level of pisstivity trying to make a better deal with my distributor which blew up in my face. I learned a few things this week that I'd like to share with you... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In her biggest episode yet, "Anonymous" opens up about how telling her truth came with collateral damages. Losing the relationship doesn't compare with losing the people who were once by your side. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail "Anonymous" continues to peel back the layers of being married to and recognizing the behaviors of her narcissist. Episode 3 unlocks how her childhood behavior shaped her marriage, and as a result, how she mourned her marriage before it was over for her own protection. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Back in the day, I used to write a blog called "Relationship Lessons" and to my surprise, the world wanted to know my perspective about life and love from the male perspective. It led me to a radio career and it has blessed me tremendously. I decided in honor of what is left in Love Month to bring a few of those lessons out of retirement. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail News of the passing of Jesse Jackson early this morning and what my mind has been processing about him and his impact since 3AM this morning. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail "Anonymous" checks in with another weekly episode from her journey through divorce and she pulls no punches talking about her signs of narcissistic abuse. Take some time to listen and find out if you, or anyone you know can identify with "Anonymous" in any way. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Making her podcasting debut and checking off one of her homework assignments from her therapist, "Anonymous" boldly ventures into what freedom looks like for her with her podcast "When You Know Better". Being married to a narcissist is one thing, but divorcing one is another journey altogether. "Anonymous" shares what she has learned in the process, and especially what she had to unlearn as well. Join "Anonymous" in this journey to her freedom every Monday as she shares episodes...

Send us Fan Mail As "Anonymous" prepares for the debut of Chapter One of the When You Know Better podcast on Monday February 9th, I get a chance to sit down with her and have a conversation about making the decision to talk about her divorce journey. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I think I have discovered the cheat code on how to deal with the "winter blues" and it means pulling the covers off Groundhog Day in the process. Sorry, but not sorry... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail One of the most "Chicago things" about living in Chicago during the winter season, is knowing the lore about "dibs" and how to approach this right of winter passage. I've also been thinking about how I should be calling "dibs" on just about every inch of mental space I clear out, so random people don't take it upon themselves to park their issues there. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I'm no punk because I live in Chicago, but this weekend's Polar Vortex is ready to take someone's lunch money out there and it won't be me! I have my plans set this weekend to catch up on a couple of movies since the Oscar nominations came out earlier this morning. People say gray hairs are a blessing when you get them, but they don't have to deal with the disrespectful, contemptuous, and inconsiderate follicles I have to fight with just about everyday. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail New year, new season, new logo, new look, new everything! Can we get things started although we are already 15 days into 2026? I found my way back to not just podcasting after a much needed extended holiday time off, but to my first love in the process. I bet if you listen to this podcast close enough, you just might find your passion again too. Life took a moment to teach me a lesson within walking distance from my house... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail As we are flying towards the holiday and are on a crash course with 2026, we have to find a way to slow things down enough so that we can at least enjoy what's left in December. Somehow, my unhealthy obsession with rearranging my studio can be a lesson in how YOU can rearrange your life. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail It could very well be the best gift in the history of ever, but it looks suspect because it's not wrapped in packaging you approve of. Have you ever looked sideways at a box wrapped in newspaper or not crisp holiday paper? Be careful when turning your nose up at the very thing meant for you and your life because of its outward appearance. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail During this time of year, there are more people suffering from depression, anxiety and loneliness than at any other season. We need to make sure we have the keys when it comes to “Surviving the Holidays.” Helping me unwrap this discussion is my long time friend, brother, clinician, psychotherapist and social worker extrordinaire Khalid Scott. If you feel like you are in crisis this holiday season, you do not have to go through it alone. Call 988 wherever you are to speak to som...

Send us Fan Mail On the Second Pod of Christmas, come to the realization that you might have to stop trying to keep it in so much. Not your stomach, your feelings. This Christmas, I'm learning how not to be so emotionless in front of people. Since I've been sick through the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm late with the new motivational reveal but better late than never. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On the First Pod of Christmas my true love gave to me, the best chance to make a strategy... Have you ever repurposed a holiday meal into something that could've been better than its original intent? Food in this case is life, and life if you let it, CAN be redesigned into a more delicious bite. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Today is a big deal because this is the 30th episode of my personal podcast, and it's something I never thought I would make time for myself doing so many podcasts for others. I was thinking about how I left things last week after I wanted to go full "scorched earth" on people, but J.A.R.S. had something to say about it as I start week 3 in my reassurance process. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In my sleep deprived but often caffeine addled mind of emotions, there is mad, there is angry, and there is the nuclear option I often to refer to as "scorched earth". I fight with this emotion because no good can come from me ever pushing that button. But every once in a while, the fight between me and me on this issue rages on... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you keep living long enough, you will get tired. I'm finding out that life and the situations I find myself in everyday has me tired. My body hurts, my brain hurts, my soul hurts, and there seems to be more than enough hurt going on these days to keep my head spinning. So, what do you do when tiredness is determined to win? I decided to answer that to help me, and hopefully it will help you too... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail A gift I received from a friend is giving me just the push I need this week to focus. Nervousness aside, there are times I have to fight the feelings of impending doom and rise above the crisis. Hopefully, my vulnerability can help you get centered and push yourself as well. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I've been a little busy redoing the studio for the second time this year, and while my wife is on full Christmas decoration mode upstairs, we managed to come together for a pre-holiday episode. Maybe we should come together to do this more often? What have we been rebuilding? If you take a listen, you just might figure out what needs remodeling in your own life... Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Early morning thoughts for me involving my little Pup Pup, chord progressions and praise... Support the show