ReChoice

We celebrate 5 Seasons - We recalibrate with YOUR One Word for 2024

SHOWNOTES:
Thank you to the following participants today. Linked names will bring you to their original podcast episode or to their website.

Ashley Embry
Calvin Smith
Christine Yared
Christopher Lewis
Craig Constantine
Daniel Abbott
Danielle Cosby
Danny Bauer
Danny Pellerito
Dave Barry
Dave Warnock
David Lockwood
Deavondre Jones
Elizabeth Musumeci
Erin Fisk
Glenda Ring
Jason Tieri
Jeannie Sheneman
Jeff Thorpe
Jim Dells
Joe Pellerito
Johnny Liu
Joseph Reid
Judy Pellerito
Karen VanGorden
Kari Stuart
Katy Johnson
Kelsey O'Connor
Kim Wilson
Kristyn Andrea
Kyle Anderson
Linda Anderson
Linda McAffrey
Linda Pellerito
Malik Baker
Mark Pellerito
Michael Rocque
Monica Periade
Paul Zenk
Pepper Jay
Rachel Decker
Rebecca Lair-Ybanez
Ricky May
Ron Fox
Ruth Crowe
Sara Watson
Shane Naterman
Tami Hjelm
Ted Nichols
Trinaa Copeland
Vern Hazard
Will Parker

A new episode with Terry - A lot has happened since Season 1 and there are exciting times ahead for 2024, Terry's 70th year, he is our final interview for Season 5.

SHOW NOTES
Terry's first episode (recorded December 2019)
TRAINING GUIDES (5k, 10k, 25k) provided by Amway Riverbank Run

A Coach's Coach: "If we continue to pursue living our lives so that other people's lives are better for them, then we're successful."

SHOW NOTES
This Tender Land by William Krueger
WOO HOO! You're Doing Great! by Sandra Boynton

"The brain defaults to easy... it doesn't care about your goals." Change is hard, but so worth it. How might your second thought be "dimming your switch?" Enjoy the tunes and rediscover what's playing inside your head.

SHOWNOTES
Luke Rossmo on Facebook
Luke's Music Channel

Brovember Birthday Brothers - Time for Fun (unless you're a Buckeye)

SHOW NOTES
Mark on National TV (look for him in the endzone)
"Curious" Music Video with Jim and Joe
Mark's Season One Episode "RELOCATE"
Jim's Season Two Episode "RECALIBRATE PART ONE"
Jim's Season Two Episode "RECALIBRATE PART TWO"
Mark's Season Two Episode "REIGNITE"
Joe's Season Two Episode "REACH" (produced entirely by Jim)

Kent Dobson guides through wanderings and wonderings, mystery and myth, and a deep question or paradox. Kent has a long history of teaching, whether that's leading in a classroom or on a stage, speaking on his podcast Hints and Guesses, writing a book like "Bitten by a Camel", facilitating a wilderness intensive, or guiding a pilgrimage to Israel.

SHOWNOTES:
KentDobson.com
His Book - Bitten by a Camel
His Podcast - Hints and Guesses
Kent at Failure Lab
His Final Teaching "A Thing Ripened" at C3 in Grand Haven, Michigan
Ed Dobson's Book - The Year of Living Like Jesus
Bill Plotkin's Book - Wild Mind: a Field Guide to the Human Psyche

Our first interview from Pennsylvania, Michelle advocates for people with learning challenges. She is someone who knows what it's like and has made it her mission to  inspire and empower others as a Paraprofessional, Photographer, Blogger, and Advocate.

SHOWNOTES
Michelle's Mission
Facebook
Instagram

Music Artist Brenden Monroe and I chat about his move to Nashville, the experiences and music that brought him there (get ready to groove to some samples), and what's coming in his "ReWrite."

SHOW NOTES
Brenden Monroe's Music and Events
PRE-SAVE Brenden's new song "Never Gets Old" (releases Nov 2)
Instagram
Spotify
Apple Music

We discuss the origins of Brooke's lyrical tribute to melanated children. Beautifully written and illustrated, it is a "timeless and soothing response to a people's longing for peace, justice, and the eradication of racism in the world."

SHOWNOTES
Her book "So Whispers the World"

A "Best of " Episode from Season 1, Remastered for better audio with an update.

Daniel is a white Father of eight biracial children.  Razel grew up as one of the few black students in his community.  Both share painful past and present moments in their cultural navigation and inspire readers to build a better future for all.

"In an age when discussions about race and privilege seem to inevitably escalate into us versus them tribalism, Razel and Daniel model for us what it looks like to engage in culturally intelligent dialogue, perspective-taking, and friendship." - David Livermore, PhD

SHOWNOTES
danielabbottfiction.com
razeljones.com

"You will be here in 10 years" is what an award-winning principal told Angelo early on in his career.  He even dreamed of becoming a Superintendent...  but after years of going "all in", he was beginning to burn out, and both he and his team sensed it. 

How did Angelo reframe the last few years and tap back in to his original purpose?

SHOW NOTES
BE A WONDER video
REGRET episode with Shane Naterman
Capturing Kids' Hearts

Kelsey's recent NC State Commencement speech has been heard by millions... Why? In just a few short minutes, you'll hear lessons we all need to remember.

SHOW NOTES
Kelsey's original graduation speech

Do you bury trauma or hard feelings? How is this related to a beach ball? When do you know you’re chasing “Fool’s Gold?” What is making you dream today?

Ben has redefined what and who is important. At times, it was a rough road -  Through church and career pivots, he has found JOY and purpose in the journey.

SHOW NOTES
City Life Church

We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry.

Part 2 guests:  Ron Fox, James Dells, Linda Pellerito, David Barry, and Kyle Anderson

SHOW NOTES
Turning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic Soul / Ashley
Military Religious Freedom
Freedom from Religion Foundation

We close out Season 4 by checking in with patrons of the show. I ask them random questions from a deck of cards called "Turning Toward", a product from friend Ashley Hertzog Embry.

Part 1 guests:  Ashley Hertzog Embry, Shane Naterman, Terry Gates, Jason Tieri, and Tony Pellerito.

SHOW NOTES
Turning Toward - Deck of conversation topics through Poetic Soul / Ashley
The Gig Economy Podcast  - Jason Tieri

As a Hope College grad from the  Engineering Department, Ricky discovered he loved to help people with obstacles, such as the challenge of an amputated limb.  He then got his next degree from Eastern Michigan University in Orthotics and Prosthetics. Today, Ricky creates solutions so his patients can return to the activities they love.

Did you know it's Audiobook month? Jeannie took two years during a pandemic to start over in her mid-40's  -- she found a new career as an audiobook narrator which combined some of her first loves from her studies at the University of Michigan.

You'll hear a few examples of her work (currently 95 books) and discover some things you never knew about the art of narrating.

SHOWNOTES
jeanniesheneman.com

What can Walter White from Breaking Bad teach us?  According to Fred Rogers, all children need to feel heard and loved, and difficult topics should be embraced rather than avoided. 

Just in time for Father's Day, Brian Anderson spells out the origin and purpose of "Fathering Together", a non-profit reconnecting fathers to their purpose and to each other.

SHOWNOTES
Bio: Brian Anderson is a husband, father, and gender equity advocate. In his professional life, he's the Grants Manager for i.c.stars. His side hustles and projects include being the Co-Founder and Board President of Fathering Together where he writes and speaks on the importance of dads living connected lives. He's worked with dozens of companies and hundreds of dads to translate their professional skills into home-life strategies. In his personal life, you can find him building Lego structures, cooking, and writing stories with his two daughters. In September 2022, he published his first book, Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life, which lays out servant leadership as a model for fatherhood. Learn more about Brian at www.theconnecteddad.life 

Fathering Together = www.fatheringtogether.org

They're on a mission to empower dads to be agents for positive change and to live emotionally courageous, connected and committed to their families.

Father's Friday = www.fathersfriday.org

Every Friday go to Fathering Together's Youtube Channel (@fatheringtogether) for their latest panel on strategies to improve mental health, connect with kids, and advocate for change.

SPORCLE.COM (Trivia Quizzes)

Short and Sweet episode: Our music producer (my son) graduated last night. Dad reflects on a few tests Danny has faced and what we both learned in the process. We also look ahead for the ReChoice Podcast -- CONGRATS TO ALL GRADUATES!

Our son Danny is graduating from high school in a matter of days.  Tara, his Birth-Mom, sure remembers this moment in her senior year when she was hiding a pregnancy.  Judy and Tara share a special bond over Music, Motherhood, and Adoption.