Your life is based on the choices you make, and I talk about some of the choices I have made.  I also talk about the power I have cultivated to being able to make my own choices and taking responsibility for my life.

We are constantly learning about life.   We have blessings and we have lessons but the lessons can also be blessings if you look at it that way.  I talk about where I have been and where I am and how anyone can follow the path if they are willing to do the work.

Ever feel like everything is piling up on you and you're going to explode.  Maybe life is getting you down.  Perhaps it is how we perceive things, as I talk about my own doomsday scenarios.

Ironically we have an eclipse today since we are talking about circles but anyhow.  I discuss my journey how 20 years ago I shut down my creation of the Stoned Ranger.  A character who was obnoxious, vulgar, angry, and hostile, but did have a heart.  20 years later, I decided being myself was better as I talk about what got me to this point and the build up to Experience I, my semi retreat happening on May 19 in Bartlett, IL

I discuss how hard it can be to grow as a person.  To understand people may not be willing to accept or believe you are changing and trying to do better.  I touch on a DBT skill called opposite action which has served me well lately.  The bottom line is you can see the results.  Some may not see them or even accept them.  You just have to stay on your path.

This week I discuss how hard it is to do the right thing especially when most of humanity has been conditioned to do the wrong things.  It's so easy to be judgmental, angry, mean, eat animals, and much much more.  But what if we take the necessary step to do the hard work and reverse the curse.  Also Kristyn Jones and Kathryn Hilger from Awake Oneness Tribe join me to discuss the Veggie Fest coming up in Joliet, IL on April 13.

Human connection is one of the most important needs we have.  Whether it be just a pleasant exchange with a friendly stranger or spending time with the ones we love, it's essential to have that contact with each other physically and mentally.  I speak to how connection helps all of us make the tough days easier.

Your biggest opponent, your toughest nemesis, your best friend all wrapped up in one, is YOU! So what are you going to do about me?  I take a look at the whole concept of me versus me and even talk about how I compete against myself and why it's healthier than comparing and competing with others.

One of the most painful things to deal with is loss of a spouse, family member, friend, etc.  So many emotions come up, so much pain to deal with.  I take a look at how we can own those feelings and find a way to move on despite the hole in our hearts.

We all do bad things in our lives, make mistakes.  Some people worse than others.  Today I talk about my own personal struggle with guilt and shame and how it has made my life more difficult along with tips and tools to help ease it.  Finding ways to make good with the people you have hurt and trying to move on from these transgressions.  Warning, lots of heavy metal this weeks episode.

One of the biggest obstacles in personal growth is the path to loving yourself.  It takes time, patience, and work, but once you get there the results are beautiful.  Also Rachel Claver, the organizer of the Self Love Retreat joins me to talk about her journey and this wonderful event she is organizing for March 10 in Aurora, IL.

The haze can refer to many different things.  Haze can mean distractions, doubt, uncomfortable feelings and situations, and it's easy for us to lose ourselves when these things happen.  The best we can do is look for ourselves through this stuff and then give ourselves unconditional love when we do find ourselves.  It's a work in progress.

I take a deeper look into the impact that not only music plays in our lives, but sounds in general.  What we hear, how we feel.  We also explore sound bath meditation as Shawn Buckel from Tribalance Yoga talks about his journey and what led him to lead one of the best sound baths I ever attended.

Doing for others, helping those in need, and just kind words can make a difference in some many peoples lives.   I talk about that and also welcome Rob Mutert from Warp Corps, a NFP in Woodstock that helps in youth outreach, finding resources for people who are homeless or struggling with mental health and addiction issues, and doing whatever they can do make the world a better place.

I discuss how comfort is the ultimate shackle for humanity, as when we feel comfortable we don't want to do different things because we are afraid of the outcome.

When do we do too much? Too much indulgence, too much getting off track, too much self-care. However, we also look at do we work too hard at things. For instance, too much exercise, too much work. The bottom line is how do we find our edge in life.

Yes it's day one of a new year, but it that really day one?  What does it mean?  Can you reset the calendar and begin again?  We talk about that and so much more.

I discuss Christmas, what is should be and how we should celebrate 12 months of Christmas instead of 12 days of Christmas.  Also I pay special attention to the people who are struggling this holiday season, and talk about my own struggles as well.

I talk about the benefit of waiting and using the power of your breath to get through the wait along with the irritation of waiting for an answer to an important request whether it be a job interview, a date, a raise, whatever it is, you can wait for it mindfully, gracefully and be grateful.

We lose our identity at an early age and we must love ourselves enough to find it.  I talk about my own personal struggle with this topic and maybe you can relate.