Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 28!  Today, I interviewed Chelsie Engle of Elite Enneagram Coaching. She approached me to preach the good word of the Enneagram. Though I had never heard of it despite being in social work and therapy circles, I was drawn in by her infectious energy. She also offered to complete an Enneagram typing session free of charge which, of course, sweetened the deal. After participating in that session, I was impressed by the complex and exhaustive information that can be learned from completing an Enneagram assessment. Please see her links below to learn more about the Enneagram and how you can participate in both free and paid assessments! Enneagram Links:The Enneagram UniversityEnneagram Guide to Waking Up - Beatrice ChestnutBeatrice's Podcast - Enneagram 2.0$12 Test from The Enneagram InstituteFree Test 1 and Free Test 2Chelsie's Links:InstagramFacebook GroupSchedule a coaching session with Chelsie - Use code FindingWeird for 10% off!!**Dad Jokes, of course, are included.**Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:www.findingweird.comMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 26!  Today, I have a question – What is motivation? Better yet, what motivates you? Are you someone who enjoys getting the job done for the sake of completion? Or are you someone who enjoys the recognition of others for a job well done? Both of those things can be motivating, but differently for different people… and it’s important you know which one your brain prefers. Come along with us as we talk about what motivation is and the two main types: intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.**Dad Jokes, of course, are included.**Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:www.findingweird.comMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

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Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 25!  Today, I want to talk about how to practice being grateful and how this can help turn a troubled mind toward a more positive light. We often get bogged down in the day-to-day stress without taking time or inventory of the things that may be going our way. To play on a line from the Paw Patrol – “No stress is too big, and no gratefulness too small.” We’ll discuss a couple of techniques that you can try in just a few minutes a day that can train your brain to find the rainbows in the rain. **Dad Jokes, of course, are included.**Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:www.findingweird.comMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 24!  Today, I want to share with you my interview with co-creator Chris Burnside and voice talent Stephen Gogol, and Jordan Lopez from Dayton Writer’s Movement’s The Hidden People audio drama. I have to be honest that this interview almost brought me to tears because there is nothing more fun than sitting around with a bunch of hilarious, creative people. This interview is, as always, included in its entirety and we let the clock run on entertainment. It is a long one and I won’t fault anyone for taking this one in chunks, but if you need to smile, this is the one. Stick around after the interview for some Dad Jokes of the Week. If your podcast player can see chapters, I’ll put some markers in so that you can navigate around the longer episode. Enjoy!For next week, I am going to talk a little about self-love, no not that kind, and gratitude. Two things that can help us reframe out thoughts and give us a mood boost that may be the kick in the pants we need to get finding our new destiny! If you have some thoughts about this, email, tweet, or come to the website at www.findingweird.com and click on the microphone in the bottom right corner to leave me a voicemail message! I may even feature your audio in the next episode!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:www.findingweird.comMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 23!  Today, I want to share with you my interview with Dr. Kevin Payne, social psychologist, data scientist, author, teacher, and skydiver who took charge of his own happiness after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. He decided to get back to a hobby that brought him joy and now has over 600 jumps in 3 years. He is an extremely knowledgeable person and very down to earth… ha! For next week, I was able to achieve some firsts for the podcast. We have our first multi-paneled interview as I sit down with co-creator Chris Burnside and voice talent Stephen Gogol, and Jordan Lopez from Dayton Writer’s Movement’s The Hidden People audio drama. I listen to their show regularly and was super excited to sit down with them. I’ll admit that it is going to be a long one because that’s what happens when you get theatre people and writers into a space and let the jokes fly. If you need shenanigans in your life to cheer you up, make sure to visit again next week!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:www.findingweird.comMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 22!  Today, I want to share my interview with Lala Luzious, The Snack of the Twin Cities, local drag performer, host of the Snack Size podcast, journalist for the Twin Cities Gay Scene magazine, makeup artist, and show host of “Power” at the Black Hart of Saint Paul. She is also releasing her own book of poetry, "A Loitering Heart" in February and will be featured in a new web series, “It’s Not You” coming out this year. I’ll be honest, I am exhausted from just thinking about all the work she does on a weekly basis. A wonderful guest with an even more wonderful soul and work ethic who champions the idea that stepping outside of ourselves once in a while is a Wonderfully Weird Way to Be.Next week, we will be sitting down with social psychologist, entrepreneur, author, podcast host, speaker, teacher, and frequent guest panelist Dr. Kevin Payne to talk about how he jumps out of a perfectly functional airplane to take control of his body back from his diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. We discuss how to create and nurture a life worth living and I think he may have convinced me to jump.Lala's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lalaluzious/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lalaluziousTwitter: https://www.facebook.com/lalaluzious"Snack Size: The Podcast": www.snacksizepodcast.comPreorder for her book "A Loitering Heart":  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Q2FYWDG/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_YARSGS3X6CY58S4V81Y8Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 21!  Today, I want to talk a little bit about thinking errors or cognitive distortions and the impact they can have on our day-to-day experience of the world. I took a list from the internet of 16 common thinking errors and we’ll explore what they entail. I will bet that you will recognize some of the common barriers to a more positive mindset. Stay tuned… this might be my version of Pokémon as I catch them all! Next week, we will be sitting down with the Queen of the Twin Cities herself Lala Luzious as we talk about dressing and performing drag, her new book of poetry, and how getting outside of yourself can be very liberating and great for your mental health.Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 20!  Today, we will be sitting down with plant-based nutrition coach and host of the Win the Food Fight podcast, Michelle Vilseck, as we talk about nutrition for physical and mental health, how you may have been lied to your entire life about food, and how eating more vegetables can give you superpowers… ok, maybe not superpowers, but at least uncanny abilities to heal yourself. Next weeks topic is to be determined so keep a weathered eye on the horizon of our Instagram and Twitter for the announcement!Win the Food Fight and Michele Vilseck Links:Win the Food Fight the podcastWin the Food Fight the Facebook groupMichelle Vilseck the WebsiteMichele Vilseck the InstagramNutritional Books mentioned:The Naked Mind by Annie GraceMastering Diabetes by Cyrus Khambatta PhD, Robby Barbaro MPHSupport Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.me/findingweird)Support the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 19!  Today is an extra special, super serious, holiday-themed episode! Not really… today is my day to thank you for your support and tuning in each week. I’ll give a quick recap of what we’ve achieved this year on the podcast and my dreams for where we will explore together in 2022. Don’t worry though, there will still be Dad Jokes this week to cringe at and enjoy.Next week, we will be sitting down with plant-based nutrition coach and host of the Win the Food Fight podcast, Michelle Vilseck, as we talk about nutrition for physical and mental health, how you may have been lied to your entire life about food, and how eating Vegan gives you super powers… no, seriously it can.Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 18!  Today we sit down with author and blogger, N. Daniel, who just recently released a new book, Burn this City to the Ground, which chronicles his mental health recovery and development of a new friendship while living in Minneapolis during the riots over the murder of George Floyd. Don’t worry, this episode doesn’t stay too heavy as we then move on to discuss MMORPGs while taking a gut punch of nostalgia, and even talk about erotic roleplay in World of Warcraft… hey, if you know you know. Next week, we will be sitting down with plant-based nutrition coach and host of the Win the Food Fight podcast, Michelle Vilseck, as we talk about nutrition for physical and mental health, how you may have been lied to your entire life about food, and how eating Vegan gives you super powers… no, seriously it can.Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 17!  Today, we are going to be talking about starting your own YouTube channel as I sit down with Nathan Lockhart of the LockisLive Youtube channel and Expanded Thoughts Podcast.  As I mentioned in last week’s teaser, he is literally half of my age, but has been working with YouTube for the last 7 years! He is a well of online media knowledge and a very impressive content creator. I’d say take a drink every time I mention his follower numbers, but I want you to be able to remember today and stay safe.Next week, we will be sitting down with author N.Daniel while we talk about his new book, Burn This City to the Ground. As he describes it, an “endearing platonic love story is the gooey center of a turbulent world set aflame. Through the laughter and the tears, Samantha and Daniel play off each other like a tragic comedy duo that's hell bent on finding humor within the most savage aspects of their everyday lives.” It chronicles the continued recovery from his own mental health journey in the backdrop of living in Minneapolis during the riots, and we talk about how online roleplaying games helped him, myself, and many others begin making connections again in recovery from trauma.Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 16!  Today, we are going to be talking about professional wrestling and a myriad of topics as I sit down with Tom Morris  of the Laust Saucecast who seems to have a mission to try everything once if he can. We talk about his impressive resume on both a business and recreational level and how professional wrestling is not only well-received, but a whole lot tougher than it looks.Next week, we will be sitting down with Nathan Lockhart of the LockisLive Youtube channel and Expanded Thoughts Podcast. He is literally half my age and at least 4 times better at this than I am. We’ll talk to him about how to start a YouTube channel and I try not to embarrass myself as we talk listener/follower numbers. There was a lot of wisdom packed into the interview and I am blessed to have been able to talk with him so make sure you come back next week.Get your very own Laust Sauce!!Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 15!  Today, we are going to be talking about hula hooping, fire-spinning, and other flow arts. We talk with Courtney Bussard of the Journey to Limitless podcast about how she decided to take up the hoops, light them on fire, and find both fitness and fun in the flames. She recently received her certification for life coaching and now helps others find their joy and purpose in life and business. Next week, we will be sitting down with Tom Morris of the Laust Saucecast – software developer, scuba diver, professional wrestler, sauce company owner (Laust Sauce), pilot, circus ringleader and performer, keyboardist… umm, there are like 14 other things I am probably forgetting, but let’s just say this guy has definite weird street cred. We talk about most of the things I mentioned, with a focus on professional wrestling, while I pander to him for free sauce.Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Hula Hoop/Flow Arts Links:Hula Hooping/Artwork IG: @QuartztoCanvas Life-Coaching IG: @JourneytoLimitless_Flow Arts InstituteSupport Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 14!  Today, we are going to be talking about cycling. We talk with friend of the pod Matt Satterfield about his experience going from inquisitive beginner to trained long distance cyclist and how this has led him down a path of self-acceptance and love.Next week, we will be sitting down with Courtney Bussard, a certified life coach and host of the Journey To Limitless podcast who just so happens to hula hoop for fitness and mental health in her free time and sometimes sets it ALL ON FIRE! Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Cycling Links:Giant BicyclesBicycling.comRide the RockiesSupport Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 13!  Today I want to talk to you about miniatures. No, not Warhammer 40K… although technically that would apply here… anyways. Today, we talk with Nyree Whittaker of the Stolen Our Hearts Podcast… proud ferret mom, miniature artist, and podcaster. Visit her Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/stolenourhearts. Next week, we will be sitting down with Matt Satterfield, friend of the pod and intense biker – think Wild Hogs, but way more Lycra and Spandex. He’s a traditional cyclist who has learned to be comfortable with his weird and found life much more enjoyable on the other side.Miniature Links (Huge Content... ha!)SAME MinifestAngie Scarr - Polymer Clay Miniature ArtistEsther - Etsy 3D Miniature Printer GoddessNyree's Personal Miniature Facebook GroupSupport the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 12!  Today I want to talk to you about witchcraft – no not the kind you see on a Netflix original series – real life witchcraft which, surprisingly, many of us may be doing without even knowing it. Today we talk with Paige Shelly of the Tales with Twins Podcast. Next week, we will be sitting down with Nyree Whittaker, artist and podcaster who has a hobby that might be a tiny bit weird – she creates, trades, and sells dollhouse miniatures… did you catch the joke in there? We’ll discuss why she loves the hobby and encourages others to find their passion and a group of like-minded individuals. Witchy Links:The White Witch PodcastSupport the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 11!  Today I want to talk to you about the art of fan fiction as we sit down with Todd Uebele, creator of the Coffee with Jesus podcast, and avid sci-fi and fantasy fan fiction writer. It’s legit, he’s on Goodreads! We talk about how he came to fan fiction writing and how it helps him process and progress his life. Next week, we will be sitting down with Paige Shelly, creator of the Tales with Twins podcast, and you know, typical mom. Oh, did I mention that she is a practitioner of witchcraft? We’ll learn about her practice and how this is her favorite time of year! Make sure you come back for more spell-binding entertainment. See what I did there? Spell-bind – well you probably got it.Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 10!  Today I want to talk to you about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu as we sit down with Nick Chernoff, co-founder of BJJ Pandas and co-creator of the BJJ Panda Journeys: Stories from the Mat podcast. We talk about the road that led him to BJJ and how this physical hobby helped him manage his mental health. Next week, we get even more nerdy and weird as we sit down with Todd Uebele, creator of the Coffee with Jesus podcast, and discuss, you guessed it – writing fanfiction for video games… oh did you think… anyways. He’s been writing for over 20 years and has lived a storied life while using fanfiction to process his thoughts and emotions and get better. Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show

Show Notes:Welcome back for Episode 9!  Today we are featuring our first interview! I speak with the lovely and funny Rachel Jones-Wild from The Cynic's Guide to Hippy Shit.We talk about her life as a cynic AND practitioner of mindfulness (what?!) as well as her Star Trek fandom and taking up the saxophone as a hobby.**Reminder to listen ALL THE WAY to the end of this one :) **Next week, I will be interviewing Nick Chernoff creator of BJJ Panda Journeys: Stories from the Mat podcast. We’ll discuss how he got started with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how it helped him overcome his mental health struggles and find peace with himself.Support the show! - Buy Me a Coffee!Support Links:National Suicide Lifeline 1-800-273-8255National Crisis Text Line 741-741National Alliance on Mental Illness - Support GroupsFinding Weird Podcast Links:https://linktr.ee/findingweirdpodcastMy Referral Link for Support and a Free $20 Amazon Gift Card!Intro and Outro Music: Snap Happy by Shane Ivers: https://www.silvermansound.comSupport the show