Choice Conversations

Hunter Clarke-Fields joins me to discuss mindfulness, yoga, and self-care.  What is the difference between meditation, mindfulness, and yoga?  What are the benefits?  Any useful tips for making life an amazing experience?  We cover all of this and more during this engaging conversation.       Find more from Hunter here:  http://www.hunteryoga.com         Check out my new podcast with Kevin Geary, Reboot Your Kids!   Is one Chris Stefanick podcast not enough for you?  I have just the thing!  In the Reboot Your Kids podcast, we explore parenting, health, authentic living, and where they intersect:  http://rebootyourkids.com/listen/         Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast       Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review, and rated the show.  This is a

So sacrifice is a virtue and selfishness is a vice, right?  Not so fast!  Wes Bertrand joins me to discuss the philosophy of self-interest.  Of course much of the time is spent talking about Ayn Rand’s great book on the topic, The Virtue of Selfishness.    What is wrong with sacrifice?  Isn't selfishness evil?  Wes and I go deep on this one, exploring the effects of the dominant belief in today’s culture, the philosophy of sacrifice, and how that contrasts with Ayn Rand's philosophy.   Find more from Wes here:   http://completeliberty.com   http://happinesscounseling.com/happiness-resources   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/no-strings-attached-movie-review-with-wes-bertrand   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/judgment-and-responsibility-with-darrell-becker-and-wes-bertrand   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-virgin-diet-and-n-1-experiments-with-wes-bertrand   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/is-society-progressing   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/complete-liberty-with-wes-bertr

I was recently a guest on The College Football Show with Andrew T. Evans, talking about Ohio State’s upcoming season.  We cover Braxton Miller’s injury, J.T. Barrett, the new defensive coordinator, our predictions for the year, and much more!       I realize this is a bit different from what you’re used to seeing here on Choice Conversations.  I must admit that if you’re not a fan of Big Ten football then this is probably not the show for you.        Find more from Andy here:    https://twitter.com/osuae   http://www.andrewtevans.com   https://www.facebook.com/andy.evans.56679?fref=ts           Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast       Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review, and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help

In today’s show I have a round table discussion with Antony Sammeroff and Rock Barcellos on having relationships with people who are still plugged in to the matrix.  What is it like after having taken the red pill?   What do we mean when we say we’ve taken the red pill?  We’re talking about going against cultural norms, going through a philosophical awakening.  This covers a variety of topics which I’ve discussed in previous episodes:                                     ·         Voluntarism ·         Atheism ·         Philosophy in relationships (defoo, etc) ·         Authenticity in relationships (openly expressing emotions, etc) ·         IFS therapy What are some effective strategies for dealing with these blue pill-ers?  How do we deal with the fact that we typically look crazy to those still plugged in, even though they are the ones who can't see past the illusion?   Next, we delve into the differences between needs based judgment and morality based judgment.  From there, we discuss if morality even e

Kevin Geary started a new podcast called Reboot Your Kids, “the intersection of real food, peaceful parenting, alternative schooling, and a healthy lifestyle.”  He asked me if I’d co-host, and I graciously accepted.  Please give it a listen.  I think you’ll like it.       Find more from Kevin here:    http://rebootyourkids.com/   http://rebootedbody.com/        Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast   Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase downloads and to help the show grow.  The more downloads, the more easily I can book high profile guests:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/choice-conversations/id315666764?mt=2

Antony Sammeroff is back, and this time we focus on parenting.  We discuss the importance of being authentic and cultivating good will.  I relate some of my personal experiences parenting, and Antony shares several of his experiences with children as well.  There were definitely some touching moments in the conversation.  If you think you’ll enjoy this discussion half as much as I did then you won’t want to miss it!   Find more from Antony here:    https://www.youtube.com/TheProgressiveParent   https://www.youtube.com/EnrichYourLife1   http://enrichyourlife.co/   enrichyourlife@outlook.com             Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast   Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase

Paul Jaminet joins me to discuss his book and blog, The Perfect Health Diet. Paul delivers some great news: the perfect diet for health is also the most delicious diet!  Learn how to lengthen your lifespan while pleasing your palate.  No compromises here!   We cover a great deal of ground, going beyond just diet.  What are the benefits of intermittent fasting and how best to do it?  Likewise, what are the benefits of improving your circadian rhythms and how best to do it?  What are the best supplemental foods?  How do short and medium chain fatty acids help with longevity?  Is your strategy for getting probiotics into your diet effective?  Find all of this within, plus the answers to several listener questions!   Find more from Paul here:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/       Read his book:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/buy-our-book/   Attend a seminar:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/perfect-health-seminar/   Cures for constipation:  http://perfecthealthdiet.com/2011/04/causes-and-cures-for-constipation/   Fr

Jake Desyllas from The Voluntary Life podcast joins me to talk about financial freedom.   What is financial freedom?  What are the different paths to get there?  How does investing fit in?  What about real estate?       We cover a great deal of ground in the conversation, dipping into related topics and not so related topics.  What are the economics of voluntarism?  Why does communism fail?  How does the family relate to government?  How does the family relate to a job you might take?  All of that, and much, much more!       Find more from Jake here:  http://www.thevoluntarylife.com/       His new book:  http://www.thevoluntarylife.com/p/books.html   Four Ways to Quit the Rat Race:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz-dxV8VfPE           Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast       Help

Erik Townsend is back to discuss the recent stimulus package from the European Central Bank.  What was done?  What was the thinking behind this move?  What are the unseen risks?  Are government guaranteed loans far behind?  Is the economy faltering?  Where do investors find yield in this negative interest rate environment?  What is the status of the US bond market crisis?  We cover all of this and more!     Find more from Erik here:   http://www.eriktownsend.com/           Previous appearances on the show:   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-search-for-greener-pastures-with-erik-townsend-part-1   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-search-for-greener-pastures-with-erik-townsend-part-2   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/slow-motion-armageddon-with-erik-townsend   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/episode-10-green-shoots-erik-townsend-interview   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/getting-technical-with-townsend   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-argument-against-hyperinflat

What do Kim Kardashian, Miley Cyrus, Glenn Greenwald, and Edward Snowden have in common?  All were part of the discussion I had with Dan Carlin about the state of the media, be it mainstream or alternative.  We talk about the importance of the media in a representative democracy, and how far things have gone awry.    From there we segue nicely into a discussion of Dan’s political views and how they compare to mine.   Find more from Dan here:  http://www.dancarlin.com/               Previous appearance on the show by Dan:  http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/wrath-of-the-kahns-with-dan-carlin       Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast   Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a great way to increase do

Kevin Geary from the Rebooted Body podcast joins me for a discussion.  In the first half of our conversation we talk about his approach to helping people down a healthier path as an integrative health coach.  In the second half, we dive into the Chasing Greatness series he has on his podcast, detailing the steps required to free yourself from the chains of society and to become truly great.        Topics covered include the importance of blood tests, supplements, authenticity, choosing who you allow in your circle, parenting, spanking, dealing with family members who are harming you, and more!   Find more from Kevin here:    http://rebootedbody.com/         Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast   Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick rev

Antony Sammeroff joins me for a discussion about authentic relationships.  What are the benefits of authentic relationships and, what are the qualities needed to have them?  I found this conversation to not only be both fun and intellectually stimulating, but also inspiring.  Not only is Antony knowledgeable and well-spoken, but he has a presence about him where you can’t help but want to better yourself after listening to him.  I hope you have a similar experience to mine with this interview.   Find more from Antony here:    https://www.youtube.com/EnrichYourLife1   https://www.youtube.com/TheProgressiveParent   http://enrichyourlife.co/   enrichyourlife@outlook.com       Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast   Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, w

Sylvia Haskvitz, author of Eat by Choice, Not by Habit, joins me for a discussion.  Being both a registered dietitian and a certified NVC trainer, Sylvia offers a rare opportunity to talk about improving nutrition and communication at the same time.  We discuss the importance of the language we use when talking to ourselves about food, and how self-awareness is key.  Why are we eating?  Are we hungry, are we filling a nutritional need, or is this a copying mechanism for something deeper?  Sylvia has a great saying: “Face your stuff or stuff your face!”   The conversation provides strategies for getting started down a healthier path, working with children, and even how to find nutritious alternatives for dessert!    Find more from Sylvia here:  http://www.eatbychoice.net/   Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/

Ralph Weber, President of Medibid Inc and author of MediCrats: Medical Bureaucrats that Rule your Health Care, joins me for a discussion.  We talk about why the cost of healthcare keeps rising, and how his company, Medibid, can reduce those costs by stepping outside the system and enabling the free market.    We discuss the ridiculousness of Obamacare, pre-existing conditions, insurance fraud, and more!   Find more from Ralph here:  http://www.medibid.com/   Also mentioned during the show, Anesthesia Fraud:  http://newportbeach.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/uci-medical-center-fined-1-2-million-in-whistleblower-case     Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceConversationsPodcast   Help the Podcast!  I would greatly appreciate it if you went to itunes, wrote a quick review and rated the show.  This is a g

Wes Bertrand from the Complete Liberty podcast joins me for a movie review as we tackle No Strings Attached, starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.  This is not your typical Siskel and Ebert or Rotten Apples style movie review.  Instead, we take a more philosophical look at the movie, delving into the cultural memes, the psychological wounds displayed by the characters, the lack of self-awareness, and even a quick look at homophobia.        Find more from Wes here:   http://completeliberty.com   http://happinesscounseling.com/happiness-resources   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/judgment-and-responsibility-with-darrell-becker-and-wes-bertrand   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/the-virgin-diet-and-n-1-experiments-with-wes-bertrand   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/is-society-progressing   http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/complete-liberty-with-wes-bertrand             Also mentioned during the show:   The War on Masturbation: http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/02/22/1279622/-Mormon

Greg and Priscilla Hunt from BetterMarriages.org  join me to discuss marriage enrichment.  Marriage enrichment is not like marriage counseling.  Marriage counseling is triage for when a couple is in serious trouble.  Marriage enrichment, on the other hand, is support for couples who are looking to improve their relationship and strengthen their connection, whether they’ve been married for 40 days or 40 years.  It includes skills for healthy communication, creatively handling conflicts, increasing intimacy, and more.  It includes a community of like-minded couples who learn from each other, modeling more effective behavior, who provide encouragement and support.    Find more from Greg and Priscilla here:  http://www.bettermarriages.org       !!!!!   Get 50% off when you join Better Marriages by using the following coupon code:  radio   !!!!!       Related podcasts:    http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/couples-communication-with-dr-warren-farrell     http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/communication-with-

    Anna Perry, Executive Director of Seton Montessori Institute and Seton Montessori School, joins me to talk about the Montessori Method of education.  We discuss the pros and cons of Montessori and relate some of our personal experiences with Montessori schools.       Find more from Seton Montessori here:  http://setonmontessori.org/     Montessori Madness with Trevor Eissler: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcgN0lEh5IA http://www.montessorimadness.com/       American Montessori Society:  http://amshq.org/       Links to several research papers on Montessori, including the one from Angeline Lillard mentioned during the show:  http://amshq.org/Publications-and-Research/Research-Library/Journal-Articles.aspx       In my first ever appearance on Two Beers with Steve I talked about Montessori schools:  http://choiceconversations.libsyn.com/listener-interviews-part-1       Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on f

Kevin Koskella from the Freedom Lovin podcast joins me to discuss how he found freedom in an unfree world.  We cover his six strategies for increasing personal freedom:       1. Emotional freedom. This is the first step before anything else.  He recommends Nathaniel Branden's work, Non-violent communication, and Acceptance therapy. Without breaking free in this realm, you won't be free anywhere else in life.  Focus on this personal stuff first and go out from there.   2. Travel. Traveling can open up new worlds. The world is not a scary place as it turns out.    3. Figure out what you need to be happy. Keep those things, get rid of the stuff that doesn't make you happy. You will be freer when you purge like this.   4. Become financially free. Don't let this be daunting. What are your priorities? People travel the world making $1000/month. That's freedom.    5. Build a business but really think about what will bring you the most freedom. Online businesses offer the advantage of being able to live anywhere. Ma

  Steve Patterson interviews me about my quest for better health.  We discuss my story, going from a 38 inch waste and extra large size tee-shirts to a 32 inch waste and small tee-shirts, all while eating as much food as I want, and having more energy!  What is the paleo diet?  Why are grains unhealthy?  What is 80/20, and how does it make sticking with the paleo diet much easier?  How does the vegan diet stack up against the paleo diet?  We discuss all this and more.       For full disclosure’s sake, I misspoke when I said that as of last October (2013) I had been on the paleo diet for 3 years.  October 2013 was actually the 2 year marker for how long I have been paleo.  Sorry about that.       Here is a low commitment option ->  Try Mark Sisson’s 21 Day Challenge:  http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-primal-blueprint-21-day-challenge-infographic/#axzz2rhi4bx79       Here is the podcast with Karen De Coster that started me down the road to the paleo lifestyle:  http://www.lewrockwell.com/podcast/223-governmen

  Professional wrestler Glenn Jacobs, who goes by the ring name of Kane in the WWE, joined me on New Year’s Day 2014 for a great discussion.  Glenn told me about his journey, getting into professional wrestling, and how that impacted the growth of his political and economic views.  We then took a hard look at the Federal Reserve, the NSA, and the TSA.  Was 9/11 not a big deal?  Is the public school system undermining American freedom?  How far is the USA from Soviet-style totalitarianism?  Can the internet save us?        Listen to how Glenn and I ring in the New Year and “celebrate” the 100th birthday of the Federal Reserve. :)       Find more from Glenn here:   https://twitter.com/JacobsReport   http://jacobsreport.com/   http://www.lewrockwell.com/author/glenn-jacobs/?post_type=article       Choice Conversations is now on Facebook.  Stop in, say hi, discuss the shows, and more!  If you like Choice Conversations then "like" me on facebook, get notifications, and then share the page with your friends:  https