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A new listener to the podcast recently asked us about the music that's heard in the beginning and end of the podcast so we thought we'd discuss it. What you're hearing is the handpan played by Bobby frank. It's a weird and amazing instrument that blends rhythm, harmony and melody. You might encounter one at a soundbath or during meditation. It's a soothing sound that inspires relaxation, introspection and calm. 

About halfway through this episode, you'll hear a 5 minute improvisation on handpan and percussion. This improv is performed on a handpan tuned to the Celtic D minor scale. 

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Continuing with the word of the year theme, we talk about depth as related to a story about a family-owned company that was part of our lives 40+ years ago. We land on a discussion of the word sonder, which according to the Internet is defined as: the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own—populated with their own ambitions, friends, routines, worries and inherited craziness—an epic story that continues invisibly around you like an anthill sprawling deep underground, with elaborate passageways to thousands of other lives that you’ll never know existed, in which you might appear only once, as an extra sipping coffee in the background, as a blur of traffic passing on the highway, as a lighted window at dusk.

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In this episode, we spend some time talking with Cailin Bracken about the mental health issues faced by student athletes. Cailin is a senior scholar at Vanderbilt University, where she is pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Communications of Science, Engineering, and Technology. Concurrently, she is a four year member of Vanderbilt's women's Division I lacrosse team, for which she also serves as the Undergraduate Director of Mental Health Operations and Mindset Development.

Cailin entered the arena of mental health advocacy on a national scale in April of 2022, catalyzed by the viral article she authored entitled "A Letter to College Sports." Subsequently, her advocacy has been acknowledged in esteemed publications such as Good Morning America, The Associated Press, and USA Lacrosse Magazine, in addition to delivering an address as a featured speaker at the Olympic and Paralympic Museum's annual Mental Health Symposium.

Cailin has reaffirmed her commitment to championing mental health advocacy, evidenced by her substantial involvement in crafting the TEAMS Act (Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability) for student-athletes. This legislative initiative, recently introduced in Congress by Senators Cory Booker (D) and John Boozman (R), underscores her enduring dedication to effecting change both on a social and policy level.

In addition to her impactful advocacy work, Cailin has been an integral part of the Nutrition eLearning team at mindbodygreen.com since the summer of 2021. Recently, she completed a consulting role as the Director of Marketing and Brand Development for Marta Brummell Life Coaching. In this role, Cailin directed the shaping the company's brand strategy, collaborating closely with Marta and her team on various facets including design, marketing, and business model development.

Furthermore, Cailin has assumed a role on the editorial team of Kidizenship, a publication helmed by Bloomberg journalist and author Amanda Little, focusing on youth-civics and its intersection with the broader societal landscape. Finally, Cailin is the creative force behind the podcast "Sunday Questions," where she conducts casually compelling conversations on topics spanning mental health, spirituality, and life strategy. The podcast has garnered over 20,000 streams within its initial six months of production.

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Happy New Year! It's with great anticipation that we unveil our words of the year. This is a tradition that started way back in 2023 on the Edge of the Sticker podcast, though it has much deeper roots than that. The WOTY is not a new year's resolution. It's more like a personal mission statement. Like setting an expectation or a standard for how we live our lives and the way we envision the year unfolding. 

Did you pick a WOTY? Leave a comment or send us a message if you'd like to share. 

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In this episode, we look back at our 2023 words of the year and reflect on the year that's coming to an end. Thanks for listening to and supporting the podcast. We'll meet up again in 2024!

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In this episode, we talk about feeling grateful for the connections, experiences and people in our lives.  We also discuss how this time of year can be difficult, especially when people are missing from the table or things don't go exactly as planned. 

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In this episode, we talk about important things like our favorite Halloween candy and how as you get older, things you once dismissed suddenly become important or relevant. It's a light discussion to take a break from the heavy things going on in the world today.

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At what point does new information make you reconsider your views or opinions? That's what we discuss today on this politics-influenced episode. 

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In this episode, we talk about making changes, seeing opportunities and alignment with what's important to you. We dig into why following your  passion is so important and what the impediments to doing so are. 

Hope you enjoy the song Bobby performs at the end of the episode on his brand  new handpan -- a beautiful E major instrument from Spirit Handpans.

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Today is the 28th anniversary of Jerry Garcia's death. We talk about Jerry, the Dead and the impact of this music. And Brad even finds the psychological thread in the discussion with an observation that the Grateful Dead is a good metaphor for what we all seek in life.

Not a Deadhead (yet)? Check out the solo from Stella Blue for a Tennessee Dead show at the end of the podcast, read How I learned to stop worrying and love the Grateful Dead and listen to these recordings:


5/8/77 Scarlett Begonias>Fire on the Mountain

Grateful Dead Live at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium on 1973-06-10

Grateful Dead Live at Nassau Coliseum on 1990-03-29

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Ours is a world of hyperbole, especially if you scroll through social media or turn on any 24-hour news channel. You'll likely hear about the greatest or the best, or maybe read about how somebody or something completely destroyed and decimated the competition. The frequency of this kind of exaggeration is no exaggeration. How do you respond to this kind of language? We discuss our reaction to it and talk about why it seems so much more prevalent than ever before.  

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This episode picks up where last week's left off. We discuss whether the disparity between our memories of our father's voice and the actual sound of it had any impact on our other memories of him and how his death provided us with perspective at an early age. We also talk about how that perspective and other challenges we all experience eventually become the fertilizer that allows our lives to grow in new ways.

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We often talk about hard days, especially when it comes to the anniversary of a loss.  In this episode, we discuss how over time, anniversaries and milestones that were once filled with grief and sadness eventually become days of remembrance and connection.  Plus, we have a very special guest, our dad Keith Frank, who joins us very briefly at the end of the episode. 

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In this episode, Bobby talks about his experience of getting abducted in Nashville in the early 90's -- a two hour ordeal that started around Vanderbilt University, wove through East Nashville and ended up at the Athlete's House (now Belmont University's bookstore) on Belmont Blvd. Brad shares some ideas on dealing with trauma and discusses how talking about a traumatic event can help with healing. 

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We're back with an abbreviated edition of the podcast today that was cut short by the coughing remnants of a bout of bronchitis. Today, we're talking about unexpected breaks, feeling down and the steps you can take to change your mood.

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In this episode, we talk about the shooting at the Covenant School in Nashville. It was a tragic event that hit very close to home. Lots of political opinions in this episode which was recorded as the Tennessee Legislature voted to expel Rep. Justin Jones after he, Rep. Justin Pearson (who was also expelled) and Rep. Gloria Johnson stood  in solidarity with protestors and millions of people who want to live without fear of gun violence.

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On this episode, we welcome Reggie D. Ford, a best-selling author and motivational speaker. Reggie’s book is called PTSD: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction. It’s a brave, personal and revealing story filled with perspective on overcoming trauma and leading a genuine and fulfilling life. Reggie radiates hope and positive energy. He has a remarkable ability to connect with others, to share difficult stories, and to make you feel like you can accomplish anything if you have the desire and drive. 

Find PTSD in hardback, paperback, ebook and audiobook formats on Amazon, iBooks or anywhere you like to buy books. You can learn more about Reggie on his website (ReggieDFord.com) and follow him on all social media platforms as @reggiedford. Hope you enjoy listening to this discussion as much as we enjoyed recording it.

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This episode was recorded on Sunday March 12, the first day of 2023 daylight savings time. It's amazing how much a one hour time change can upset your daily routine. We talk about that, some of the things we discussed and learned during a react speaking event in Milwaukee, and think back to the Bugs Bunny episode Bugs' Bonnets (the one where each character's personality changes when different hats land on their heads.)

Next week we'll have a special guest join us on the podcast. Reggie D. Ford. Reggie is a motivational speaker and best selling author of PTSD: Perseverance Through Severe Dysfunction. Reggie’s mission is to help people build mental resilience and lead fulfilling lives through life’s challenges.  We're looking forward to the discussion.

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The maestro Wayne Shorter passed away yesterday. He was a monumental musician, a masterful improvisor and a fixture on the jazz scene for more than half a century. Shorter was known for a free form of improvisation and a complete disregard for risk on the stage. He was fearless and brilliant. 

I (Bobby) never saw him play, even though I had the chance a few years ago. It was a decision I regretted then and, even more so, now. His death promoted this discussion about allowing ourselves the opportunity to experience life, to break our routines and actually do the things we think about doing. 

If you want to check out Wayne Shorter's music, take some time and listen to Speak No Evil, Juju or Without a Net. Also, check out the song Endangered Species off the Live at the Detroit Jazz Festival album. It won this year's Grammy for best improvised jazz solo.

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This weekend marks the beginning of the college baseball season. It is also the beginning of the final chapter of nearly 2 decades as a baseball parent for Brad. We talk about what baseball's meant to Brad and his kids, why coaching matters, team dynamics and how to be a catalyst for change on the field, at work, in a band or anywhere else that you're with a team or a group.

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