The BLU Podcast

BLU Podcast #56: A Comedy Christmas With Comedian Adriana “Nana” Rodriguez & Attorney Matt Thomassen Tune in now to Episode 56 – A Comedy Christmas Featuring Comedian Adriana “Nana” Rodriguez & Attorney Matt Thomassen 0:00 – South Side Intro 1:20 - The Champurrado Incident 7:12 – China, the Cartel & the Fentanyl Crisis 19:06 - Being Both Gay & Catholic 31:29 - The “Figuring It Out” Phase 35:19 - Grand Parents Reinvigorated When They Have Grand Kids 42:39 - Favorite Activities After Retirement 49:18 - Owning a Restaurant as a Job in Retirement 54:58 – Marijuana as a Positive and a Relaxant 58:08 – Weed – A Plant – No Physical Withdrawal Symptoms – Not Habit Forming or Addictive Like Hard Drugs 1:02:11 - Hosting Comedy Rooms 1:09:58 - The Religious Talk 1:14:31 - The Weed Church 1:19:32 - The Morning Routine 1:23:09 - The Best Gym in the World 1:27:39 – Comedy is One of the Universal Languages 1:29:34 - Nana Rodriguez Upcoming Shows & Social Media 1:32:55 – Kindness & Respect Christmas Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 56 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957254 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 56 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to Episode 55 With Matt Thomassen Matt Thomassen is a Cohost of The Blessed Life University Podcast, a Captain in the U.S. Army and Attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. Topics Covered: 0:00 – South Side Intro 0:59 - A Thanksgiving to Remember 3:15 - The Rolling Stones are Still Doing Shows 7:09 – Thanksgiving Activities 9:42 – Who Makes Fight Scenes for Movies?: Meeting a Combat Choreographer 16:09 – “Scrooge” The Musical 21:55 – Thanksgiving Activities 25:52 - The Instant Pot – An Instant Sensation for Cooking Food Quickly 28:21 – Quitting Vaping: A Really Hard Addiction to Break 30:30 - Dr. Bryan Ardis’ Take on Vaping 33:11 - Vaping Side Effects 35:18 – Kindness and Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 55 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957254 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 55 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to episode 54 of the BLU Podcast featuring Jennifer Hernandez In this Episode, we discuss the book "No One Can Stop Me But Me" by author Jennifer Hernandez. Her book will be available for purchase on Amazon January 16, 2024. It is for all those who want to learn about adversity and overcoming it. You don't want to miss it! Order your copy on presale now at https://a.co/d/e9M3nH9 Jennifer Hernandez is a single mother of four. She has been in the mortgage industry for over 18 years. Her accolades include being named in the top 1 percent of loan officers in the U.S., Scotsman Guide's Top Producer, FHA's Top 50 in the nation and the National Association of Real Estate Professionals’, Top 250 Producer for FHA lending in the state of Illinois 2021 and Top Woman Originator. She manages a branch closing out over 180 million in production and clients praise her for going above and beyond to make their dreams a reality. She is also known for saving deals and finding solutions for issues. "I believe that my life experience is what sets me apart from the competition," she says. "It's also my passion for helping others. It's directly aligned with who I am and the impact I want to make. My motto is the more we do, the greater impact we can make. Giving back and creating change in the neighborhoods in which we lend." Topics covered: 0:00 - South Side Intro 0:51 - New Book "No One Can Stop Me But Me" by podcast guest Jennifer Hernandez 1:35 - Problems in Mortgage Lending and Real Estate: High Interest Rates, Low Housing Inventory and Big Banks Stopping Purchase of Loans From Small Banks 5:47 - Early Payment Defaults Defined 9:33 - Banks & Loan Officers Exiting the Industry 11:43 - Resulting Problems for the Everyday Loan Consumer 16:40 - Continuously Rising Property Taxes 20:34 - Property Taxes in State of Illinois vs other States 26:39 - Motivation for the Book "No One Can Stop Me But Me" 30:29 - Do Not Settle for Less Than You Deserve 35:31 - Creating Your Own Happiness: It's a Must for True Happiness 37:50 - How to Find Self Love?: Thoughts From Jennifer Hernandez 42:00 - The Process of Life 49:41 - The Toughest Parts of The Healing Process 59:35 - Triggers Resulting From Trauma 1:06:19 - Realizing the Truth about Your Relationships 1:10:49 - Having a Positive Perspective 1:19:48 - Words of Wisdom by Jennifer Hernandez 1:22:55 - How to Follow Jennifer Hernandez on Social Media 1:24:29 - Kindness and Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 54 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957254 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 54 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to episode 53 of the BLU Podcast featuring Lupita Valencia Lupita V is an experienced psychotherapist, passionate about healing and creating ripples of positivity. Raised on Chicago's South Side, she overcame great personal adversity to embark on a journey around wellness and psycho-cybernetics (goal achievement). Now, she helps professionals break free from relationship issues and anxiety, achieving profound liberation and flow in work and romance. With her educational background, expertise in psychology, wisdom as a mental health consultant and inspirational speaker, she offers a unique and transformative experience. Follow her on social media, read her book, “The Massive Attraction Journal” (available on Amazon) and join the Lupita V’s program for deep healing, goal-smashing and ultimate freedom. In this episode we discussed relationships, problems arising from them, how problems spill over into the rest of life and how to fix and overcome those problems. Topics covered: 0:00 – South Side Intro 1:15 - Lupita V Introduction & Professional Background 2:54 - Issues Originating from Relationships 7:22 - Helping Clients to Stay Busy 9:53 - The Art of Working with Each Other 13:56 - Preparing Children to Have Real Life Goals 17:16 - Criticism Regarding the American Education Curriculum 21:23 - Suffering From ADHD 27:51 - The Inability to Focus due to ADHD 32:51 - Reason Behind Schizophrenia Patients Acting Violently 35:23 - Doing Guided Meditations 39:07 - Using White Lies in Client Relationships 45:59 - People With ADHD Choosing Bad People on Purpose 52:03 – Narcissism: It’s a Medical Diagnosis 55:07 – What is Self-Esteem and How Do You Define it? 57:11 - How to have Healthy Self-Esteem & Boundaries? 59:17 – Money The Root of All Evil or is the Lack of Money the Root of All Evil? 1:02:42 - How to Get People to Discover and Act on What They Really Want? 1:11:13 - Best Practices to Love Yourself 1:21:25 - Best Ways to Break Out of Toxic Relationships 1:26:10 - The Entrepreneurial Spirit 1:29:57 – Passive Aggressive Defined 1:31:00 – Top 10 Secrets to Success by Investors Business Daily 1:34:37 – Motivations for Lupita V’s Book on Breakups in Relationships? 1:36:41 – Lupita V’s Transformation Program 1:40:56 - Words of Wisdom by Lupita V 1:43:14 – Kindness and Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 53 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 53 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to episode 52 of the BLU Podcast featuring Luis Tayahua. Luis is the owner of Golden Owl Insurance, Studio 63 Nightclub and host of The Night Owl Sessions Podcast. More than anything else, Luis is a good friend. In this episode we discussed what it’s like to be a father. Both of us have now had our first child. Check it out!! Topics covered: 0:00 - Southside Intro 1:46 – Mexican Beers Corona Familiar and Carta Blanca 6:03 - Growth Years of a Baby 12:20 - The Feeling of Becoming a Parent 18:57 - Taking the Newborn Child Home From the Hospital 22:19 - Schedule After Having a Baby 33:49 - Being Aware of Your Surroundings 45:40 - Guiding Principles and Wisdom for Your Child 51:45 - Adjusting in a New Environment 54:24 - Teaching Sports to Kids 1:02:10 – Tips for Communicating With Cops During Traffic Stops 1:11:55 – Poem From the end of the Act of Valor Movie 1:16:18 - Denzel Washington's Graduation Speech About Using Your Gifts and Talents 1:20:01 – “The Prayer” by DMX 1:27:51 – Kindness & Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 52 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download episode 52 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to episode 51 of the BLU Podcast featuring Lizzette Vargas and her sister Maria Vargas. Lizette is a driving instructor and is involved in police related matters. Maria is an owner and general manager of Mainland Corp an Illinois trucking company that has successfully given a second chance to convicts who make up about half of her full time staff. In this episode we discuss the trucking industry in America. Topics covered: 0:00 - Southside Intro 1:15 – Introduction of Guests 1:32 - The Trucking Business 6:34 - Difference Between Small & Large Trucking Business 11:35 – The Life of a Truck Driver 21:22 – The Process of Hiring & Firing of Truck Drivers 30:59 - Small Percentage of Hispanic Truck Drivers 32:37 – Giving a Second Chance to a Person 35:41 - Opportunity for Felons to Make an Honest Living 43:05 - Developing a Business Plan With Your Family 45:44 - People's Interactions With Truck Drivers 53:36 - Yearly Cost and Type of Insurance 1:00:21 - Electronic Logging Devices 1:07:10 - Separate Departments for Logistics & Equipment/Vehicles 1:09:12 - Treating All the Employees Equally 1:14:39 - Everybody Has Their Own Problems 1:18:00 - Choosing Family Over Money 1:25:50 – People Need a Second Chance 1:33:26 - Parting Words by Guests 1:35:18 – Kindness & Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 51 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 51 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to episode 50 of the BLU Podcast featuring Lizzette Vargas and her sister Maria Vargas. Lizette is a driving instructor and is involved in police related matters. Maria is an owner and general manager of Mainland Corp an Illinois trucking company that has successfully given a second chance to convicts who make up about half of her full time staff. In this episode we discuss Mexican traditions, cultural differences between life in America and life in Mexico, core values, social media - worldwide internet and their effects on social interaction and day to day life. The discussion of Mainland Corp will start in part two of this episode which will be aired as BLU Podcast 51. Tune in for that one too! Topics covered: 0:00 – Southside Intro 1:09 - Topics Covered & Introduction of Guests 2:33 - Horse Racing & Coleaderos on St. Joseph's Day 12:53 - Cultural Differences between America & Mexico 17:27 - Daily Life and Social Customs in Mexico 28:48 - Importance of Going Back to your Core Values 32:16 – The Addictive Nature of Cell Phones 43:41 - Pros and Cons of Starlink the Global Internet Provider 50:07 - The Experience in Mexico 1:00:40 - Mexican People in Texas Hating on Native Mexicans 1:08:25 - Food in Arizona 1:17:25 - Mexican Immigration to the United States 1:24:37 - Mexico Shifting towards Big Agriculture 1:32:58 - The Fight between Mexican Cartels 1:42:46 - Leaving behind Drug Dealing & Drug Addiction 1:45:53 - Taxing Marijuana 1:47:58 - The Art of Selling 1:52:29 - Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 50 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 50 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to Episode 49 With Cohost Captain Matt Thomassen Matt Thomassen is a Cohost of The Blessed Life University Podcast, a Captain in the U.S. Army and Attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. In this episode, we tell a fictional story that would be ABSOLUTELY CRAZY if it were real. The story involves Pippen Texas Ranger. He works in research and development for the Schnauzer Pharmaceutical Company. Pippen is a man who is romantically interested in other men. To get information out of him, Operation Truth sent in an undercover reporter to go on dates with Pippen as part of a honey pot sting operation. Pippen unknowingly opens up to the reporter over drinks and tells him that Schnauzer is planning on or has already engaged in what they call “Directed Evolution” which is experimentation using monkeys where the “Modelo Virus” is made stronger and more contagious. This way Schnauzer Pharmaceuticals can get a head of the Modelo Virus and make vaccines for new strains that have not yet hit the public yet. The reporter seems concerned and questions Directed Evolution as sounding very similar to “gain of function research.” Pippen downplays the similarity. Pippen goes on to state that the U.S. government agency FDD is like a revolving door for Schnauzer and the FDD employees do not come down hard on Schnauzer and there products because Schnauzer will give the FDD employees lucrative jobs after they leave the FDD. After all, how can you bite the hand that feeds you? Pippen states that Schnauzer’s really close relationship with the FDD is good for Schnauzer, but really bad for the rest of America. Could you imagine if this were actually happening in real life???? To find out whether this story is based on real life events, contact us in the comments below! Watch, listen and download Episode 49 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 49 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!! Time Stamps: 0:00 – South Side Intro 2:35 – The Incredible Fictional Story of Pippen Texas Ranger, Schnauzer Pharmaceuticals & The Modelo Virus Vaccine 12:53 – The Revolving Door Between the U.S. Government & Schnauzer Pharmaceuticals: It’s Good for Schnauzer, but it’s Bad for the Rest of America 17:44 – Schnauzer Pharmaceuticals is Conducting or Planning to Conduct Experiments on the Modelo Virus: Schnauzer is Calling it “Directed Evolution” Using Monkeys as the Subjects – Sounds like Gain of Function Research, But is Somehow Different Because Schnauzer Says So 23:47 - Major Media Outlets Will Not Report the Truth Because Their News is Paid for By Schnauzer Pharmaceuticals 26:20 – Kindness & Respect Outro: Kindness is the World's Most Powerful Resource

Tune in now to Episode 48 With Cohost Captain Matt Thomassen Matt Thomassen is a Cohost of The Blessed Life University Podcast, a Captain in the U.S. Army and Attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. In this episode, we discuss the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio polluting the town and surrounding areas with vinyl chloride, a known cancer causing agent. We also briefly discuss the Chinese spy balloon shot down off the coast of South Carolina. More to come on that when more is known. Watch, listen and download Episode 48 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 48 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!! Time Stamps: 0:00 – South Side Intro 0:52 - Topics to be Covered: The Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio & Chinese Spy Balloons 2:21 - Thoughts on Global Warming 8:53 - The Train Derailment in East Palestine, Ohio 25:45 - National Cancer Institute's Report on Vinyl Chloride Exposure 33:04 - Chinese Spy Balloons 43:21 – How Does Radar Work?: How Objects are Spotted on Radar 45:34 - Travelling in a Hot Air Balloons: No Thanks! 54:48 - The Illinois Assault Weapon Ban 1:09:05 – Kindness & Respect Outro

BLU Podcast #47 – Getting to Know Amy Wu, 2023 Chair, Chicago Association of Realtors, Young Professionals Network Tune in now to Episode 47 With Amy Wu and Cohost Captain Matt Thomassen In this episode, we got to know Amy and discussed how you can get involved in the Chicago Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network, that Amy speaks multiple languages, golf, college, owning a restaurant and much, much more. Listen in on the fun conversation!! Watch, listen and download Episode 47 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 47 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!! Timestamps 0:00 – South Side Intro 1:00 – Introduction of Amy Wu 4:26 - It's Not "What" you do, It's "When" you do it 18:56 - Being Involved in Leadership Opportunities 23:34 – The Process of getting Involved with the Chicago Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network 29:35 - Speaking Cantonese, Mandarin and Taishanese 30:10 - Plans for the Future 35:08 - Being Involved With Event Planning 41:37 - Golf 51:01 - Studying in University of Southern California 58:35 - Owning a Restaurant 1:12:30 - Amy's Hobbies 1:19:47 - Not Knowing how to Swim 1:25:41 - Wanting to have a Pet 1:28:12 - Matt's Chicken Story 1:35:48 - Matt's Highschool Prank Story 1:40:35 - Criminal Investigation against Senior Officials for Stealing Alcohol 1:45:16 - Unknown Flying Object Shot Down in Alaska 1:48:46 - Connecting with Amy 1:51:16 – Kindness and Respect Outro

Tune in now to Episode 46 Featuring Rubi Velazquez of MRV Financial In this episode, we learn how to save money on your taxes if you are a realtor or a rehabber. Tax time is here so you don’t want to miss it!! Also, we did a food review at Ciao Ragazzi, the best restaurant in the 60638!! If you have been craving good Italian food, this place is for you! Homemade pasta and homemade ice cream! Super delish!! But don’t take my word for it. Stop by and try for yourself at 5440 S Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. A huge thank you to Lupe from Ciao for letting us film at your fine establishment!! Watch, listen and download Episode 46 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 46 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!! 0:00 - Intro 0:23 – What are the Main Qualities of a Good Restaurant?: Service, Atmosphere, Reasonable Prices and Good Quality 1:46 - Rubi Velazquez Intro & Professional Background as an Accountant 3:38 - Rubi Velazquez Biography 4:10 – Guadalajara: What it’s Like 11:36 - History of MRV Financial 16:14 - Significance of the Company Name MRV Financial 19:37 - Giving Clients a Memorable Experience 23:43 - Saving Money on Taxes as a Realtor 28:38 - Tax Withholding for Realtors 31:09 - Having a Pay Structure 39:38 - The Importance of Incorporating 46:33 - Deductible Expenses for Realtors and Rehabbers 56:17 - Importance of Showing Your Income on Your Taxes: Can’t Get Approved for a Loan or Other Credit Without Good Income 1:00:10 - Having Regular Conversations With Your Accountant 1:06:11 - Tax Guidelines for Illinois 1:11:18 - Summarizing Deduction of Expenses on Your Income Taxes 1:13:41 - Average Tax Deduction for a Home Office 1:19:29 - Business Transactions Subject to Taxation 1:24:02 – Tax Deductible Expenses for a Rehabber 1:27:58 – Food Review 1:32:35 - Exchanging Gifts 1:35:42 – Outro

Tune in now to Episode 45 With Cohost Captain Matt Thomassen and Kevin Giltmier, Co-Founder Sportsmockery.com In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Super Bowl LVII on Sunday, February 12, 2023, our picks for who will win, all the crazy and fun stuff you can bet on during the game like which flavor of Gatorade each team will be drinking and the highly successful sports media company Kevin Giltmier co-founded, Sports Mockery, which sees millions of people in traffic each month. Check it out!! Watch, listen and download Episode 45 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@brian_tierney_chi Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 45 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to Episode 44 With Cohosts Tilsa D. Fernandez and Captain Matt Thomassen Tilsa D. Fernandez is the Founder and Owner of Divine Yoni Goddess, Divine Wedding Vows and Cohost of the Blessed Life University Podcast. She is a mother of 7 beautiful children. Matt Thomassen is a Captain in the U.S. Army and attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. In this episode, we discuss the fatal police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. We go through the video step-by-step and discuss this terrible incident as it went from bad to worse during the first encounter and the second encounter, which became an outright beating. We also discuss what "traffic stops" are and the minor driving offenses that lead to them, such as speeding, driving too slowly, weaving, sitting at a stoplight. We discuss "reasonable suspicion," which is the legal standard that police must meet in order to make a traffic stop. Furthermore, we discuss what police officers are legally allowed to do during traffic stops, such as ordering occupants out of the vehicle, ordering occupants to remain in the vehicle, frisking the occupants and the vehicle for weapons dangerous to the officer's safety and using drug sniffing dogs. We discuss these topics using the tremendous reference guide "Traffic Stops" by Jeff Welty, which you can download at: https://nccriminallaw.sog.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/2015-08-Traffic-Stops.pdf We conclude our discussion by reviewing "What to Do If You're Stopped By Police" by the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois (ACLU of Illinois), which lists tremendous tips for dealing with police officers during traffic stops, which can be found at: https://www.aclu-il.org/en/know-your-rights/engaging-law-enforcement I am a firm believer that the public needs to know what powers the police have when you interact with them and how people should act when stopped by the police. I believe that this should be taught in schools. I hold these beliefs in hopes of / with the goal of reducing bad outcomes in police interactions with the public, avoiding things going from bad to worse and allowing police officers focus on the things we need them to do the most, which is looking out for the safety of law abiding citizens and bringing them justice. For incredible breakdowns of police involved shootings and incidents, go to https://youtube.com/@DonutOperator or subscribe  @DonutOperator  on YouTube. Donut is a former military member and former police officer. He does step-by-step break downs and points out things that you might not have otherwise noticed. He also provides context of what happened before the incident that you usually never get on the news. He usually leaves it up to the viewer to decide if the police were justified. This channel is the best at showing how things can go to life or death for police officers in a split second. Watch, listen and download Episode 44 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/fUHMMWLwM-I Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 44 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!! 0:00 – South Side Intro 1:00 – The Context of This Podcast 2:41 - Shocking Death of Tyre Nichols 7:48 - Disbanding the Scorpion Unit 18:02 - Best way to Subdue a Suspect 28:40 - Disproportionality of Police Response 41:16 - What Was the Scorpion Unit? 51:47 - Treating the Symptoms of Problems & Not the Causes is a Flaw We Face in America 1:01:45 – The Media Shows the Worst Part of Police Footage Without Providing Context of What Led Up to an Incident & the Do not Show When Police do Right, Only Wrong – Lack of Fair Balance Damages the Reputation of Police 1:09:17 - Traffic Stops by Jeff Welty – What Minor Offenses Can Result in Traffic Stops and What are Police Legally Allowed to do During Traffic Stops 1:20:43 - Frisking the Occupants of Cars During Traffic Stops – Police Officers are Legally Allowed to Frisk Passengers to Make Sure the Passengers do not Have Dangerous Weapons That can Harm the Officer 1:26:30 – Police are Legally Allowed to ask Questions about Unrelated Manners During a Traffic Stop 1:37:10 – Police are Legally Allowed to ask for Consent to Search Your Vehicle During a Traffic Stop – You Have the Right to Decline. However, if the Officer Develops Probable Cause that You are Committing a Crime, the Officer may Search Your Car Without a Warrant. For example, if you have a Weapon or Drugs in Plain Sight. 1:39:37 - Getting Stopped by the Police 1:45:08 – What is the end of a Traffic Stop?: It is Over When the Police Give You Your License, Registration and Insurance Back 1:52:09 - ACLU of Illinois: What to do if You're Stopped by Police? – Excellent Tips for Avoiding Escalation and Bad Outcomes During Police Encounters 2:09:19 – Kindness and Respect Outro

Nothing like the savagery you get with guys who went to high school together (St. Joes R.I.P.) Carlos, Jorge and Hans. Tune in now to episode 43 of the Blessed Life University Podcast. Nice relaxing podcast with the gents. Topics covered: 0:00 - Introduction 2:17 - The Complications of Adult Life 17:04 - Cons of Corporate America 24:40 - The Need For More Eat Clean Places 36:20 - Working in Customer Service 43:05 - Using Vitamins & Supplements 53:58 – Mental Health is Better in a Clean House 58:45 - Coming Across Serial Killers as an Attorney 1:05:54 – How the Property Tax System Works in Illinois 1:15:28 – Chicago: A Changed City 1:20:57 - Police not being allowed to Fight Crime 1:24:26 - Most States do Not Have a FOID Requirement 1:26:17 - The Lack of Morality & Faith in Modern Society 1:31:06 - Positive Things About Religion 1:33:02 - Every Emotion is Contagious 1:36:00 - Losing the Sense of Community 1:40:40 - The SAFE-T Act 1:51:34 - Physically Defending Yourself in your Own Home 1:57:10 - The Importance of Having a Database 2:01:35 – War and the Military Industrial Complex: Killing As a Business 2:05:17 - Police Officer Suicide March in Chicago 2:08:10 - Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 43 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/7SX49LThjHE Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 43 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to Episode 42 With Cohosts Tilsa D. Fernandez Captain Matt Thomassen Tilsa D. Fernandez is the Founder and Owner of Divine Yoni Goddess, Divine Wedding Vows and Cohost of the Blessed Life University Podcast. She is a mother of 7 beautiful children. Topics covered: 0:00 – South Side Intro 1:32 – New Podcast Studio Set Up 4:22 – Watching Sports is Relaxing, But It’s Hard to Find the Time 14:35 - Highlights of 2022 30:55 – Shifting Careers 38:19 - The Importance of Writing Down Your Goals 41:27 - Why is it Necessary to Eat Healthy? 50:56 - Leadership Promises for Every Day by John C. Maxwell 53:52 - Attitude is Everything – Always be Positive 1:01:13 - Decide your True Dreams & Goals – Write Down your Goals, Make a plan to Reach them and Act – Goals are Nothing Without Action 1:07:41 - Never Stop Learning – Acquire New Knowledge and Skills 1:09:10 - Being Persistent & Never Give Up 1:10:38 - Learn to Analyze Details 1:11:56 - Focus Your Time & Money – Don’t Let Other People or Things Distract You 1:13:44 – Be Different. Following What Everyone Else Does Will Make You Average. 1:16:27 – Deal & Communicate With People Effectively 1:21:39 – Be Honest & Dependable, Otherwise the Rest Won’t Matter 1:23:24 - The Power of Kindness – Kindness & Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 42 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/1GIO3Cl5M9c Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 42 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn.

Tune in now to Episode 41 With Special Guest Lizette Vargas and Cohosts Tilsa D. Fernandez and Captain Matt Thomassen Tilsa D. Fernandez is the Founder and Owner of Divine Yoni Goddess, Divine Wedding Vows and Cohost of the Blessed Life University Podcast. She is a mother of 7 beautiful children. Matt Thomassen is a Captain in the U.S. Army and attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. This episode is dedicated in loving memory of my dear friend and neighbor, Chicago police officer badge #7130, who died by suicide in December 2022. Topics Covered: 0:00 - South Side Intro & Topics of the Podcast 1:37 – The Alarming Increasing Suicide Rate Among Police Officers – The Need for Unity Between Police and the Community 12:54 – Police Officer Training: Jocko Willink Believes Police Officers Should Be in Training Twenty Percent of the Time They Are at Work 15:10 – The Possibility of Having to Make the Decision to Kill or Be Killed Every Day is an Every Day part of a Police Officer’s Job. 19:35 – Police Officers Need to Be Able to Assess Situations and This is a Difficult Task Especially When You Are in Danger and Uncertain Situation. 26:01 – “Minimum Power Test”: What are The Minimum Physical Requirements for Being a Police Officer – Starting Power Courses to Train and Be Ready for the Police Academy 29:23 – Should Police Officers Share a Video Diary of Weekly Experience and Would That Be a Good Way for People to Better Understand What Police Officer’s Go Through. – After Action Review Should be Part of On the Job Training So Police Officers Could Learn and Improve 39:55 - The Public Perception of the Police is Damaged By The Media Showing When The Police Do Wrong and Not When Succeed & Serve Admirably 47:11 – The Negative Side Effects of Stress on Physical and Mental Health 54:26 - Things to Do for Suicide Prevention 57:02 – Meeting Chicago Police Union/Fraternal Order of Police President John Catanzara 1:03:01 - Thoughts on Resilience 1:06:00 - Having Confidence in Yourself 1:11.36 - Having Online Interactions & Relationships 1:18:17 - Believing in The Things of the Future 1:22:18 - Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 41 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/V8v96AALohs Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 40 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn.

Tune in now to Episode 40 Featuring Comedian Adrian “Nana” Rodriguez You can see Adriana hosting “The Feo (Ugly) Holiday Sweater Comedy Show" this Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Reggie's 2105 S State St, Chicago IL 60616. Doors at 7, show at 8. The lineup includes host Adriana Rodriguez and the following comics: Janice V Rodriguez, Fab Monroe, Ken Flores, Jamie Shriner and Suz Ballout!! Certified killers!! Topics Covered: 0:00 - South Side Intro & Topics of the Podcast 1:49 - Doing Sober October Until St. Patrick's Day 5:57 – What’s the Difference Between a Wet Racoon and Donald J. Trump’s Hair? 10:12 - Processed vs Unprocessed Foods 12:48 - Non-Alcoholic Go-To Drink at a Party 19:19 - Talented Comedians from Chicago 30:35 – Illinois is Expensive AF 34:12 – Swamp People - The Gator Hunter’s Show 39:18 - Pros & Cons of Social Media for The New Generations 44:53 – The Government Has Not Given Hope to The New Generations 49:30 – "When government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” Attributed to Thomas Jefferson 52:56 - Being a Man’s Man & Showing Hospitality 1:00:19 - The Challenge in Being a Lawyer: Dealing With Negative Emotions, Controlling Your Own Emotions – Be Calm & Reasonable, But Do Not Be a Doormat 1:02:27 – The Feo (Ugly) Holiday Sweater Comedy Show at Reggies Music Lounge in Chicago 1:03:36 - How to Connect With Adriana Rodriguez on Social Media 1:06:45 – Kindness & Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 40 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/uvoBWzpVZWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 40 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to Episode 39 With Captain Matt Thomassen Matt Thomassen is a Captain in the U.S. Army and attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. Topics Covered: 0:00 - South Side Intro & Topics of the Podcast: Ukrainians mount a counter-offensive and take back formerly Russian held areas of their country - Russian nuclear threats - Interest rate increases & the effects on the economy 1:21 – The Ukrainian Counter-Offensive: The Ukrainians mustered their forces and made an impressive response to the Russian invasion - Russian failures resulted from their ineptitude and squandering of their assets - Russia’s military differs from America’s in that they don’t have non-commissioned officers running things on the ground level and this results in poor management and response - Low morale among Russian troops & the reluctance to wage war on their neighbors - Corruption throughout the ranks of the Russian military 9:35 – Putin may have felt he was losing influence battle over the Ukraine, but a diplomatic solution is needed to end this war. Instead America is fueling the fire without trying to use diplomacy to end the war. This is not good for anyone in the world. 14:02 – The Military Industrial Complex embodies profits over people. There is a disconnect between morals and making money. War is good for the military industry because they make money when people are killing each other at war. 18:40 - The Fear of Communism & the Misuse of Fear 20:18 - The Ukrainian Victory in the Northeast Region 23:59 – Russian Propaganda not Working Well 29:18 – Russian Troops Disobeying Orders and Defecting & Massive Protests in Russia 34:09 - Germany just nationalized their biggest natural gas company/importer Uniper 38:50 – The need for clean and safe nuclear energy to gain energy independence 42:11 - Climate Change as a National Security Threat 43:50 - Will the Housing Market Simmer Down? 46:06 - The Interest Rate Hikes 47:36 - The Result of Interest Rate Hikes 53:21 - Brian Buffini's Master Class on Real Estate – Buffini estimates full blown recession by Summer 2023 54:43 – City of Chicago & Cook County Notice Law Regarding Rent Increases & Lease Termination: An Unjust Deprivation of Landlord’s Property Rights 58:14 - Attorney Fees during Recession 1:04:26 – Kindness & Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 38 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/7tz25Qh5ReE Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-b... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSq... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=... You can also download Episode 38 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to Episode 38 With Captain Matt Thomassen Matt Thomassen is a Captain in the U.S. Army and attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. Topics Covered: 0:00 - South Side Intro 1:57 – Sleep Depravation Feels Like a Hangover the Next Day 03:09 – Starbucks has Highest Caffeine Content, Dunkin is Second & McDonald’s is Third 11:00 – What has Higher Caffeine, Coffee or Red Bull?: Turns Out They Are About The Same in the Same Number of Ounces 13:15 – Grand Opening at Extreme Realty Forest Park, Illinois 15:08 – Friendsgiving With Team Luis Ortiz, Re/Max Partners Berwyn 16:37 – Studio 63: Where They Treat Us Like Family 24:03 – Shoutout to Anthony “Rumble” Johnson Not Knowing He Would Pass Away The Same Day 25:05 – Prochazka v. Teixeira: One of the Greatest Fights Of All Time, So Much Back and Forth and Momentum Shifts. It Could Have Gone Either Way But Prochazka Won by Submission 28:22 – UFC 281 – Fight Recap Begins With Dan Hooker v. Claudio Puelles: Dan Hooker Wins by TKO With a Body Kick in Round 2 – The Battle to the Death for Dan Hooker’s Knee – Calm, Cool, Collect Wins the Day 36:07 - Chris Gutiérrez v. Frankie Edgar: Gutierrez Wins by KO With a Knee to the Head in Round 1 – Frankie Edgar One of the Best of All Time Took One Fight Too Many & Hopefully Not Brain Damaged 47:25 - Dustin Poirier v. Michael Chandler: One of the Best Fights I have Ever Seen – Gas Pedal the Entire Time - There Was No Loser in the Fight, Only Two Winners - Poirier Wins by Submission With A Rear-Naked Choke in Round 3 1:08:10 - Zhang Weili v. Carla Esparza: Zhang Wins by Submission With a Rear-Naked Choke in Round 2 – Esparza Shows She Can Hang With Zhang But Ends Up in a Bad Position and Get’s Chocked Out 01:15:02 - Alex Pereira v. Israel Adesanya: Pereira Wins by TKO With Punches in Round 5 – Incredible Fight Adesanya Was in Control of Every Cell in His Body and Put on a Masterclass in Fighting Displaying the Skill of One of the Best, If Not the Best, Pound for Pound Fighter in The World – Adesanya Get’s Rocked by Punches in Round 5 and Pereira Wins the Day With Brut Force and Strength 01:29:26 – Kindness & Respect Outro Watch, listen and download Episode 38 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/VDjX_iD1UDc Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 38 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!

Tune in now to Episode 37 With Special Guest Lizzette Vargas and Cohosts Tilsa D. Fernandez and Captain Matt Thomassen Tilsa D. Fernandez is the Founder and Owner of Divine Yoni Goddess, Divine Wedding Vows and Cohost of the Blessed Life University Podcast. She is a mother of 7 beautiful children. Matt Thomassen is a Captain in the U.S. Army and attorney at Thomassen & Tierney. Topics Covered: 0:00 - South Side Intro 3:45 – Similarities between German, Polish & Mexican Music 5:20 – What It’s Like Having a Father Who is in Jail & Not Knowing the Truth About It – Why is There a Separation Where the Parent Can’t Come Home 9:40 – How it Feels Hearing The Truth That Your Father is in Jail For the First Time – Looking Back at Life and Believing in Telling the Truth More Than Anything Else – Having to Let go of the Idea of Ever Having a Relationship With Your Father To Ease the Pain 13:37 – When You Have Been Hurt by Someone You would Rather Hear the Truth from Them Than Anyone Else – Forgiving Your Father Knowing You Will Never Have a Relationship With Him 19:07 – Focusing Your Energy Into People Who Deserve Your Energy, Not Those Who Hurt You 24:43 – Children Have a Great Ability to Make Sense of Things and Respond Well When You Give Them Truth and Reason – Life is Not Fair and Bad Things Happen to Good People – Resilience Means Getting Through The Toughest Times Quickly and Moving on – Toxic Masculinity Arises When We Don’t Heal From Traumas 34:28 - Covid as a Reboot for National Psychology – Some People Had Positive Realizations During the Pause – Stopping to Realize You are Hurt to Start Healing 39:07 - Life After Motorcycle Freedom Ride: Becoming Resilient – Journaling, Post Its on the Wall to See Trauma Visually – Purging Everything That Doesn’t Align With Your Higher Self – Externalizing Problems and Dealing With Them in a Responsible Way – Thoughts Have Weight They Are Heavy 48:40 - Reinvent, Renew and Reinvigorate – The Need a for a Strong Connection Between Police and The People They Serve – Police Gather Evidence of Crime and That Creates Fear and Anxiety in People Interactions With the Police are Stressful – The Need for Building a Connection Between Police and the Community in a Way That Inspires Confidence in People to Work With Police – Someone Has to Have the Back of Rank and File 57:26 - The Repetitiveness of Police Work – The Need for Required and Good Quality Therapy for Police From the Start of Their Career 1:02:48 - Being Passionate About Law Enforcement 1:07:50 - Mental Process of Overcoming Difficult Tasks – How You Feel About Something Does Not Affect Your Ability to do Something – Resilience as Doing Something Regardless of How You Feel About It – Overriding Your Mental Constraints 1:13:35 - Hijacking Motivation: Finding and Knowing Your Reason Why – Develop Good Habits & Discipline..It’s an Ongoing Process That Takes Continued Work 1:17:02 - The Importance of Accountability: Everyone Needs to Be Accountable, the Community and the Police - How Human Beings Work, How We React & What We Fight For 1:18:35 - Going through Domestic Violence – Having to Leave The State You Are In To Escape an Abuser -Dealing With Abuse at a Young Age – Gather The Important Things You Need Before You Leave: Prepare 2-3 Days Worth of Clothes in the Trunk of Your Car in the Event & Obtain Important Documents Like Social Security Cards and Birth Certificates 1:30:00 – End of Part 1 Watch, listen and download Episode 37 on the following sites: https://theblupodcast.com/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/7UbpysrCDeg Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-blu-podcast/PC:75155 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tnACSqaI7M2bxK3q6VPHZ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blu-podcast/id1568957253 Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9VWThwMUk0aw%3D%3D You can also download Episode 37 on the following sites: Amazon Music, Gaana, Deezer, Overcast, Stitcher, IHeartRadio, Pocket Casts, PlayerFM, TuneIn and JioSaavn. Please watch, like and share, share, share!!!