The Journey of My Mother's Son
My name is Dan Clouser. I am a podcast host, author and a speaker. I founded and ran a nonprofit youth sports organization for 30 years called the Berkshire Baseball & Softball Club, which later became the BIG Vision Foundation. We ran teams, tournaments and a 130 acre sports complex. I loved every second of what I did. I loved working with kids and teaching them leadership skills and life lessons through sports and community service. I thought that I would have died doing what I loved. Then in 2019, I felt a calling from God for my wife, Sandy, and I. We decided to leave our comfort zone and start a new journey. A literal journey, selling most of our material things and setting out across this beautiful country in an RV with our golden retriever, Youkilis. Sadly, Youk passed away on April 24, 2024, so it's just Sandy and I on this journey. Yes, it sounds crazy, but it was also destined to happen. You see I was raised by a hippy named Loretta Magary, she was a free spirit who quit her job and embarked on her own journey in the mid-1980’s. Her journey started in a 1967 Plymouth Valiant with the back seat removed to make a bed and a .38 Special for protection. She later evolved into a 1978 Toyota camper. After she passed away in 2005, we were able to experience a small part of her journey by going through her old photos and letters. The people that she met along the way were amazing. I’ll be conducting speaking engagements and writing more books on our travels. More importantly, this is our chance to continue my mother’s legacy of giving back through volunteering. We will tell the stories of the people that we meet along the way through this podcast, blogging, and social media. This is truly “The Journey of My Mother’s Son” and as Michael Franti says in the opening verse of his song, “Gloria,” “When many little people in many little places, Do many little things, then the whole world changes.” It will be our job to share and tell the stories of those “Many Little People” through this podcast and my writing. Some of the people that we interview may be famous, most will not be, but they’ll all have a story to tell about the difference they’re making. Some stories will still have a sports theme, others spiritual, some will be about music, others about food, some will talk about travel, but all will be about the many little people, in the many little places who are doing the many little things to make the whole world change. We pray that you enjoy these stories and are inspired to do your own little things to make this world a better place for all of us.
Episodes
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Teri M. Brown.
Born in Athens, Greece as an Air Force brat, Teri M. Brown came into this world with an imagination full of stories to tell. She now calls the North Carolina coast home, and the peaceful nature of the sea has been a great source of inspiration for her creativity.
Not letting 2020 get the best of her, Teri chose to go on an adventure that ...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Greg Berg.
Sandy and I met Greg and his wife, Deb at their Harvest Host location, TCB Ranch in Phoenix, Arizona.
While we were there, we tried BEMER Therapy. It’s an amazing technology that increases blood flow. As soon as we had completed the therapy, I wanted to have Greg on the show to talk about this amazing technology.
To find out more about Beme...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Christian Ray Flores.
Christian was born in Moscow, Russia to a Chilean father and a Russian mother. The family moved to Chile when Christian was nine months old.
During the 1973 military coup of Augusto Pinochet, Christian's father, Americo Flores, was arrested along with thousands of others and spent time in one of the infamous concentration camps. Hi...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Santo Marabella.
I was honored to have the opportunity to have my old friend from Berks County, Santo, on my show. We have been friends for over fifteen years now. We first got to know each other when we both served on the board of the Berks County Visitors Bureau and through volunteering with the Reading Filmfest. However, I never really knew Santo’...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with another fellow full-time RVer and good friend, Vince Padilla.
Vince is a full time RVer, leather worker, photographer, and retired soccer coach. He and his wife Amy have been on the road for six years.
We first met Vince and Amy on volunteer project through A Year to Volunteer at Sam Houston Jones State Park in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Vince has long b...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Eric McHugh.
Eric is a 31-year-old entrepreneur whose philosophy emphasizes the importance of simplicity, adaptability, and a clear mind, which has translated well into the world of web3 entrepreneurship. Eric specializes in leveraging his strategic thinking and adaptability to create innovative and effective solutions t...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Brian Hite, Ph.D.
Brian is "The High-Stakes Performance Whisperer," an expert in transforming how individuals and organizations perceive and navigate high-stakes environments. With over 30 years of experience as a professional stuntman and a decade coaching elite military personnel, Brian has dedicated his life to helpin...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Dr. Fred Moss.
A college dropout who found a job at a state mental health facility for adolescent boys. However, he didn't like how these kids were treated and decided to do something about it. So, he returned to college, and the rest is history.
Dr. Fred Moss, MD, is a pioneering psychiatrist and th...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Dr. Sharnael Wolverton Sehon.
Better known as just Dr. Sharnael, she is a captivating multidisciplinary expert who seamlessly blends naturopathic medicine, spirituality, and quantum science to empower individuals on their journey to wholeness. As the founder of True TV and author of five groundbreaking books, including h...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Jeff Patterson.
What sets Jeff Patterson apart from other meditation practitioners is his unique approach known as "The Yielding Warrior Method." Jeff teaches the five basic regulations that are fundamental to any meditative practice. He goes beyond traditional methods by incorporating ritual, active, and philosophical t...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Kim Giarraputo.
Kim is a trusted real estate agent in Larchmont, NY. With over 20 years of experience in the area, Kim's roots run deep in the vibrant community. Having made Larchmont her home more than two decades ago, she understands the unique charm and allure that draws people to its beautiful location.
Passionate a...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Bryan Driscoll.
Bryan is a first-time author with a passion for inspiring kindness and creating positive change in the world. Twenty years ago, a stranger literally picked him up off the street and gave him a plate of spaghetti and a bedroom he had to share with an oversized cat. This small act of kindness sparked an une...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Dr. Michael Hutchison.
Dr. Hutchison is a cosmetic and Neuromuscular Dentist who lives in Traverse City, Mi and has researched, developed and patented a new technology that uses your body's physiology to increase your strength and lower the chance of concussion.
While treating TMJ, Head and neck pati...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Natalie Jurado.
Natalie Jurado is the founder of Rooted In, a line of therapeutic magnesium infused moisturizers that actively calm and relax your mood. She is a sought after thought leader, educator and speaker and has worked at the forefront of the wellness industry for over 8 ...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Katharine Giovanni.
Katharine Giovanni is a three-time award-winning best-selling author, dynamic speaker, advisor, and forgiveness coach. She is recognized as one of the original founders of the independent concierge industry.
With over a dozen published books to her name, including her popular titl...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with fellow author, Mark Connor.
Mark Connor is a Boxing Trainer and a Writer from Saint Paul, Minnesota. His first book, It’s About Time (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad), is a saga wrapped around a package of poems, guarded by angels. Through an autobiography reading like a novel, he weaves together a story of love, family,...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Mike Brennan.
I first met Mike back in 2019 at the Growth Now Movement Live Summit hosted by my friend, Justin Schenck in our old hometown of Reading, Pennsyvania. We reconnected in November of 2024 when we were both speaking at The Thing in Orlando, Florida, which was hosted by T...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Joe Engler.
Joe played for our organization back in 2003. He was on our Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League (ACBL) team between his sophomore and junior seasons at Minot State University in North Dakota. I refer to him as one of my old play...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Paul Zolman.
Paul has created a new way to demonstrate the principles of the love languages. It's a profound way to learn all five love languages to give them away. By giving them away, your vision will improve to the point that you can s...
In this episode of the Journey of My Mother’s Son podcast, I talk with Matthew Lesko.
Matthew is an energetic, passionate advocate with over 40 years of experience helping Americans access billions in government funding. Known for his colorful suits and infectious enthusiasm, he has made it his mission to reveal hidden pathways to financial support for everyday people. With a background tha...
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