My Blueprint: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety

Songs have shown up in my life at just the right moments. Also, I have listened to many speeches that have touched my soul and have inspired me.  Here is the link of the song I talked about in this podcast called Tell Your Heart To Beat Again/Danny Gokey And a video called The Wisdom Of A Third Grade Dropout/Rick Rigsby

I recorded this podcast last week.  Prior to posting any of my podcasts, I re-listen to them.  As I re-listened to this podcast, it reminded me of how much I really know.

I have participated in many personal growth seminars and workshops over the years.  The Landmark Forum is one of the first workshops I participated in 20+ years ago. It opened me up to a new way of looking at myself and the world around me.

My bet is you never heard of Ed Smyth.  He is a man who made a profound difference in my life.

I don't know about you, but I have a voice in my head.  Here are some messages it tries to say to me.

I know this will be the most controversial podcast I have posted to date.  I recorded this podcast a few days ago, and I will not lie to you, I have hesitations to publish it.  However, it is my truth.  

I have decided to change the format a little of my podcasts.  I am looking for people who would like to be guests and be interviewed by me on my podcast.  If that is not you, please take some time and think of someone who you think might be a good guest.  Also, I should have shared this earlier, but if you ever want to reach out to me, feel free to email me at mstoller2007@gamil.com

I answer a series of questions in this podcast.  Listen and see how you might answer these questions.

If you had the opportunity to write a letter to your 5 year old self, what would you say?  

For years I have heard people talking about spiritual awakenings or having a spiritual experience.   In this podcast, I talk about some of my spiritual awakenings or spiritual experiences.  I also mention Brene Brown's TedTalk called, The Power Of Vulnerability which has been listened to by over 8 million people.  If you have not seen it, I highly recommend it.

I had no clue that I had so much in common with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.  

I listened to this commencement speech a few months ago and it made a profound difference for me.  Take a listen, This Is Water-Full version-David Foster Wallace Commencement Speech

I can't believe this is my 30th episode that I posted!  I spent a little time talking about a 12 step fellowship that I have been a part of that literally saved my life.  It is called Misery Addicts Anonymous (MAA) or Self-Sabotage Anonymous (SSA).  

I recorded this podcast a few months ago and forgot to post it.  It is a letter that Bill Wilson (founder of Alcoholics Anonymous) wrote about his own struggles with depression.  In this podcast, I will read the letter, but to better understand this letter, please click on this YouTube link.  Dr. Alan Berger does an outstanding job unpacking this letter.  Here is the link Emotional Sobriety Letter.

If you have listened to my podcasts, you might have a guess if I am an introvert or extrovert?  In this podcast, you will find out.

I have ran many miles over the years, but this run I will not soon forget.

Several years ago I took and improv class.  It is something I have never done before, but it helped me be more spontaneous and respond quicker to information that came my way. This podcast is 100% improvised. 

My guess is that you have never heard of iThink Technology.  I invented it (at least I think I invented it).  Actually, it is a concept that I think would be really great if someone invented and it was available for all who wanted it.

Here is my advice to you.  Don't give advice!  See what you think of this podcast

I have listened to many of Oprah's Super Soul Conversations.  If you  have not listened to her podcast yet, I highly recommend them.  In this podcast, I will share some themes I have noticed between my podcast and Oprah's podcast.