Humdrumity: Escape Monotony

I’m continuing my series on travel and today I’ve got a twofer for you. 

My first guest is Doug Brouwer, author and man of the cloth, whose travels have taken him in pursuit of spiritual and communal enlightenment. My second guest is Kerry Damiano, YouTuber and solo travel influencer, whose wanderlust is a hereditary trait. 

Tune in and find out the one thing you should “never declare” in an airport...

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Most of us have participated in dark tourism whether we know it or not. My guest today is a psychotherapist who turned to travel during his own dark times to discover that personal growth can be gained by visiting emotionally powerful and historically significant places. Dr. Chad Scott is the author of “Beyond the Darkness: Transformative Journeys Through Dark Tourism” and he will be our guide on a voyage of understanding.  

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Sometimes you just need to agree to disagree even when you somewhat agree. Jack Kammer has good intentions about men breaking free of stereotypes to become more empathetic and engaged parents. However, as the creator of “Male-Friendly Media” Jack’s opinions on what is holding men back from reaching their potential is going to make this podcast get a little spicy. 

Tune in to find out what my guest views as “the most sexist idea of ...

My guest today believes we can achieve anything as long as we are not tempted to achieve everything. As a Productivity Life Coach, Emily Guerra will guide us through breaking free of the Hustle Culture, surviving the Loneliness Epidemic, and how to find Work-From-Home Life Balance. 

Tune in to the end to hear if Emily will soon “fulfill her dream” for herself... 

If you’re looking for tips, trick and tools to help you become more p...

It’s always great to meet someone who not only talks the talk but also walks the walk. In mid-life, Peter Reek sold his successful leadership recruitment agency, obtained his master's degree in Applied Positive and Coaching Psychology, then founded InHabit – a multi-facetted service company that encourages individuals to find their potential and passions then helps guide them to thrive in the second half of their lives. 

Peter is a...

People are people unconditionally - we all have the capacity to be both good and bad, but we all can also find ourselves in relationships with others both good and bad.

As a podcast host, Nikki La Croce used the power of conversation to help herself discover the courage to leave a toxic and abusive relationship. Her online authenticity led her to find healthy love with a new life partner, then to share their experiences and dialogu...

Today I chat with my dear friend David Funk about his life journey and how it’s never too late to zig when life tries to make you zag. David took a long and winding road to find himself and arrive at his current self both personally and professionally – he exemplifies the Humdrumity quest to always better yourself by trying new things even in the face of adversity.

Tune into the end for a “defining moment” on this podcast...

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Ah, to be young again! But is that to be young again in bygone days or would that be to be young again growing up in this day and age? Every generation faces its own challenges and obstacles - though we may try to understand it, only those maturing in it can ultimately describe navigating their way through the modern era. 

Finding worldly knowledge and inspiration then turning it into tangible action has been a lifelong passion of ...

Mentorship is traditionally imagined as wise sages imparting wisdom from on high to eagerly engaged young disciples. But in the modern era, this perception needs to be demystified and redefined. 

As an Applied Developmental Psychologist, Dr. Deborah Heiser began researching the positive mental outcomes of aging. This work led her to the revelation that giving back is the ultimate means to achieve life fulfillment. With this underst...

Are you a victim of the “at-all-hours” doomscroll? Do you snap out of endlessly looking at your online feeds to find yourself no less uninformed and feeling a whole lot more anxious, stressed and helpless about the world around you? You are not alone.

Today we are in luck as I am joined by David Beckemeyer host of “Outrage Overload” - a podcast that explores political polarization and focuses on reducing toxic outrage by promoting ...

There is a lot of talk about psychedelic healing and the power of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to help overcome a myriad of mental and personality issues. At the same time, there are a lot of questions about finding knowledgeable and experienced practitioners in this field. 

To misquote the great Jimi Hendrix, “Are you experienced? Or have you ever been experienced? Well, my guest has.”

Dana Harvey previously spent over three decad...

Do you fear small talk? Does meeting new people make you uncomfortable?

Fortunately, my guest is a professional Speaker, Certified Communication and Emotional Intelligence Coach, Podcast Host, and Award-Winning Author. Her mission is to empower people to become masters of effective communications in their professional and personal lives: from her we will learn some tips and tricks on how to be more approachable and confident when e...

School is in! Today’s guest is a life-long teacher: from childhood play to high school and university tutoring, to her professional career as a personal mentor and coach for individuals, business owners, corporate groups, and those in the C-Suite.

She will instruct us on why work doesn’t have to be hard and how leadership and co-worker interactions should always remain playful.

Tune in to find out whether I “pass the test” on the s...

Do you ever get so mad you could punch a hole in the sky? Or are you someone whose gaze burns holes through those around you for days? Hey, we all deal with anger in different ways. Luckily, my guest will discuss anger and how to cope with it, as well as explain why anger can make us assertive and move us to be happier people.

Tune in and find out why parents and family can “push our buttons” like pros...

To visit my guest's anger ...

My guest's story of inspiration is itself advice to take responsibility for personal motivation – if listening doesn’t make you go get your daily steps in, then all that’s left is a cattle prod.

Being born with Cystic Fibrosis never slowed him down as a child and he went on to get a law degree, worked as a civil servant, founded the nutritional drink Rumble Supershake, and survived a double lung transplant all while almost never lo...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Humdrumity! My very first guest is the inspiration for this podcast. His enthusiasm and desire to explore new and diverse topics led me down the road to breaking out of my daily routine.

He is currently Creative Director at a Manhattan-based design firm, but comes from a more humble background of pencil crayons and coupon bought encyclopedias. As one mutual friend said of him, “his curiosity is b...