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Etan Kotler is a 17-year-old high school student with an interest in politics, law, music, literature, and art. We talk about what it’s like to be young, but on the precipice of great change, and he talks freely about many generational stereotypes.

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Marc Alcobe Tallo is a UX-UI Designer from Barcelona who moved to Germany for work after University. He met his partner there and they have since moved to Athens for 3 years and more recently to Bologna, Italy where they currently reside. This explains why Marc started his podcast "Expat Experts," and it also has enabled him to form some pretty profound insights into humanity and the human condition.

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Dr. Katie Eastman, mentored by Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, has spent over 35 years helping individuals, leaders, and organizations navigate grief, loss, and major life transitions. As a psychotherapist, master grief coach, and author of Uplifting: Inspiring Stories of Loss, Change, and Growth, she integrates the Kübler-Ross Change Curve and her Re-Create model to transform loss into growth. Her work in the field of death and dying, alongside her coaching and consulting, empowers people to embrace change with resilience, compassion, and purpose. For more please visit her website.

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In this deeply personal and reflective bonus episode, I share insight from my recent interview with NLP expert Carla Rodriguez (featured in Coffin Talk Episode 237). What begins as a commentary on NLP expands into a wide-ranging exploration of identity, belief systems, self-awareness, and the role of intuition in navigating life. I also talk about my ch…

Karla Rodriguez is a podcast host, speaker, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) trainer who explores personal growth, mindset, and creativity with her clients. She is also a proud mom who balances entrepreneurship with family life, while working on finding ways to inspire and connect. Find out more at her site metamind.com.

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Jessica Morris is an author, spiritual director, and recovering addict. She is also the daughter of an alcoholic minister—a relationship that deeply affected her ideas of God, religion, and death. Her book, Higher Powered: One Woman's Journey of Personal Eschatology, takes a look at eschatology (the study of the "end times") and how recovery from addiction to food and alcohol has been a catalyst for forgiveness, acceptance, and faith.

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Sam Fischer comes from a cowboy-raised but egghead-educated background. He's saddled horses, driven and fed cattle in 40 below temperatures, worked in a corral, and put up hay in 100 degree temperatures. He also attended high school at a prestigious private school and got a College degree before spending 31 years as a national political operative, owning a business, and working 13 years in law enforcement. He also hosts the fantastic podcast, Cowboys Not Eggheads. Please check it out!

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This week I interview Allison Lane—book coach, publishing expert, and host of The Author’s Edge—for a deep dive into what it means to leave a legacy through writing. We explore the intersection of mortality, authorship, visibility, and technology, as Allison offers compelling insights on how writers can get their message into the world through traditional, hybrid, and self-publishing. Please check out her site to get a free guide for creating your own book proposal!

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Malisa Hepner is the host of Emotionally Unavailable. Her dad died of an overdose when she was 15 and she lost her mom at 22. She worked full time in hospice until she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in trauma and grief. She's also an author and public speaker. For more visit: www.empoweredwithmalisahepner.org

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Margaret Harchut is an extraordinarily ordinary woman who has spent her professional life in the law enforcement/legal world. She has also raised two fiercely independent women, which she considers her greatest accomplishments. Ultimately, she wholeheartedly embraces her life, wherever it takes her.

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Reverend Doctor Paul Meckes is an Ordained Minister and doctor in metaphysics with 30 years of field research in the paranormal and spiritual studies. He is also the host and director of Conscious Radio Network which broadcasts a weekly audio and video podcast series, "The Seance” that helps bring to light tools to help the human race live in harmony with itself and the cosmos.

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Houston Pierce is the Host of "1000 Crazy Questions." He is also a film lover and critic. He can talk about almost any topic and really loves nerdy pop culture, but he also thrives in deep conversations. For more, please visit “1000 Crazy Questions.”

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Dr. Lynn Banis is no stranger to grief. In three short years, she lost her mom, little brother, and husband. With a PhD in human behavior and decades of experience in coaching, Lynn knew she had the tools to help others. That’s why she created Widows Rising Together - to help grieving men and women overcome loneliness and rediscover joy and purpose in life. Please visit her site: Widows Rising Together.

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Jenn Wodtke is an Orgasm and Pleasure Coach. She believes that when we experience our orgasm and pleasure to their fullest, we move into the divine and become fully empowered in all areas of life. No matter where you are on your pleasure journey— from pre-orgasmic to consistent—she can help you tap deeper into your pleasure, power, and divinity. Please support her at jennwodtke.com

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Danny Whitson is a professional Stand-up Comedian, Magician, Podcaster, and Actor from Oak Ridge, TN. For the past 20 years he’s been entertaining people with cards, coins, ropes, and anything else he can make disappear or crack a joke about. He has performed for celebrities, super bowl champions, and Grammy award winning artists, including Kevin McDonald from Kids In The Hall. He performs regularly at Harrah's Casinos and you can catch him on Amazon Prime in the Comedy horror movie WJHC-AM. In 2015, Danny helped break and set a new record for the Guinness World Record for the longest comedy show. Please support him at dannywhitsonmagic.com

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Bjorn Lestrud focuses on helping others align with their authentic expression through sound and spirit. Drawing on years of exploration, including qigong, biofield tuning, and intuitive voice work, he guides people toward deeper connection and self-discovery. He believes the only true guru is you. For much more, please visit BlueDragonHealing.net

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Nikki and I talk about how to grieve, how to console, and even how to avoid compassion fatigue. We also talk about having pets even though we know we’ll have to see them leave well before we want them to. This one is for Coffin Talk die-hards, but also normal people who need “end-of-life” advice. Thank you for being a premium subscriber!

Gloria Battini is a globally respected spiritual guide, mentor, and advocate for conscious living. She empowers individuals to find harmony within themselves, unlock their psychic gifts, and connect with the universal energies that surround us. For more please visit gloriabattini.com

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Nikki Smith is an INELDA certified death doula and a grief coach, serving the terminally ill, dying, elderly and their loved ones with dignity and respect. Her goal is to help others embrace the end of life and share open and honest communication with their loved ones. She can take the burden and hold space so you can focus on what matters most in your final days and leave this world at peace. For more, including her podcast, please visit: nikkithedeathdoula.com

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Jummie Moses is the host of the Shifting Dimensions podcast, a thought-provoking space that delves into the mysteries of existence. Through conversations that explore spirituality and metaphysics, Jummie seeks to uncover the hidden threads weaving through these realms.

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Wes Woodson is a mental health public speaker, author of I Have Anxiety (So What?) and founder of The Wes Woodson Company. He is on the mission to inspire students everywhere to believe 3 words: I AM ENOUGH. Please check him out at weswoodson.com

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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

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

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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.”

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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…

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.

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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.”

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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!

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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.

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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…

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.

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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.

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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…

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!

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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.

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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.

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

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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!

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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.

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Alina Bartuli is "just another Korean Ukrainian American podcasting from El Salvador."

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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.

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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!

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"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!

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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!

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.

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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

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