8 APR 2020 · Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.curious-connections.com Kim Dwyer and her son Vince live in Gilbert, Arizona. Kim is a teacher for the Chandler Unified School District in Chandler, Arizona. Vince is currently back working as a mechanic. Kim, Vince and Shawn sit down to discuss Vince's traumatic brain injury and the connections they made through his road to recovery. Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at curious-connections.com. Contact Kim Dwyer: miknsam@gmail.com Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org

27 JAN 2020 · Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.patreon.com/swinchester Leo Schlueter is the Director of Elementary Education for the Chandler Unified School District in Chandler, Arizona. He is a former teacher and site administrator with 25 years of experience in elementary education. Leo and Shawn sit down to discuss communication and connection within the education system. Our kids learn by watching how we interact with others. Shouldn't that affect how we approach connection? Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester. Contact Leo Schlueter: plschlueter@centurylink.net Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org

13 JAN 2020 · Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.patreon.com/swinchester This conversation is about recounting how a friendship with someone I never knew, started with a simple email asking, "So what does an exhibit designer do?" Larry Warner and I first met through that email in the late 90's and it developed into a friendship that has lasted to this day. We discuss how this connection impacted our lives and that even though our communication dropped for a time, we are still able to connect as good friends. Larry Warner is the Director for the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. His career in museums and aquariums spans 32 years, and he served as Exhibits Curator at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island for more than six years. Most recently, he acted as the Director of Exhibits for Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium, overseeing the development of numerous conservation-based exhibits. Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester. Follow Larry Warner and the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island: www.ncaquariums.com/roanoke-island Facebook: www.facebook.com/NCAquariumRI/ Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org

31 DEC 2019 · Episode Notes Access all of the Curious Connections podcast episodes at http://www.patreon.com/swinchester Dr. Heather Paulson is a board-certified naturopathic oncologist. As an expert in combining natural therapies, nutrition, exercise, and emotional healing, she can create a strategy for dealing with cancer just for you. Heather and Shawn sit down to discuss the Science and Soul of Healing and how connections to the natural world and to a supportive group of family or friends can benefit your healing process. Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester. Follow Dr. Heather Paulson: www.drheatherpaulson.com Instagram.com/drheatherpaulson or Instagram.com/sciencesoulofhealing Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org

11 DEC 2019 · Episode Notes Shawn is on Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester, Facebook: facebook.com/ShawnWinchesterArt/ and Instagram: instagram.com/winchester.shawn Dr. Dina Evan is a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Consciousness Counselor with 40 years of counseling experience. She has presented seminars and workshops nationwide, written several books, is a nationally syndicated columnist for several news magazines and has created meditation CDs for couples, individual and mental health professionals. She has also won national acclaim as a human rights advocate. Keri Winchester is a Speech Language Pathologist and Mind, Body, Nourishment Coach. Dina, Keri and Shawn sit down to discuss what has happened to face-to-face communication in our modern digital society and what it is doing to our ability to relate with others. Follow Dr Dina: www.drdinaevan.com Connect with Keri Winchester: www.facebook.com/keriwinchestercoaching www.instagram.com/keriwinchester Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org

20 NOV 2019 · Episode Notes Philip Hodson is a writer from Phoenix, Arizona and is publishing his first book, “The Cannabis Chronicles – Part 1: Puff-packed Escapades from the Classic Rock Era”. Phil grew up in Arizona during the time when Rock & Roll reigned supreme in live concerts, on FM radio, and on vinyl albums. He has compiled a series of stories about friends and relationships from this time in his life, taking those who remember back to a time before analog went digital. Phil and Shawn sit down to discuss the new book and the friends and relationships he had during his teenage years. Follow Philip Hodson and The Cannabis Chronicles at: Web Site: www.cannabis-chronicles.net Facebook: www.facebook.com/Cannabis-Chronicles-107368664019495/ Twitter: twitter.com/CannabisChroni4 Instagram: www.instagram.com/cannabis_chronicles_77/ Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org Shawn is on Instagram www.instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at www.patreon.com/swinchester.

6 NOV 2019 · Benny Blanco Tortillas specializes in making fresh, delicious homemade tortillas, Estilo Sonora, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. They use tried and true family recipes, and experiment with new and innovative flavors, fats, and spices every chance they get! Their slogan is “Doing it like Nana used to”. Christopher Hudson makes fresh tortillas just like Nana used to make for his family in Mexico, with the understanding that “food brings us together”. He wants to help you get excited about food by producing the best darn food accessory known to man, the humble tortilla. Christopher and Shawn sit down to discuss Benny Blanco Tortillas and how one of the simplest foods in the world can bring us together. Follow Benny Blanco Tortillas at: Web Site: www.bennyblancotortillas.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/bennyblancotortillas/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/bennyblancotortillas/ Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org Shawn is on Instagram www.instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at www.patreon.com/swinchester.

21 OCT 2019 · Episode Notes Stone Grindz chocolate specializes in small batch single origin craft dark chocolate. Kasey McCaslin and Steven Shipler are Master Bean to Bar Chocolate Makers working to create the highest quality flavorful chocolate they can. They have been creating Stone Grindz chocolate for seven (7) years. Steven and Shawn sit down to discuss making dark chocolate and the value of connecting with customers and everyone else we meet. Follow Stone Grindz at: Web Site: www.stonegrindz.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/StoneGrindz/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/stonegrindz/ Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org Shawn is on Instagram www.instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at www.patreon.com/swinchester.

7 OCT 2019 · Andrea Stines is a graduate of the Western Herbalism Program at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts and owner of Herbs from the Heart. She has worked 12 years as a Clinical Herbalist and has presented classes on herbs for specific health issues. Andrea and Shawn sit down to discuss herbalism and our connection to nature and each other. Follow Andrea Stines: Web Site: www.herbsfromtheheart.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/herbsfromtheheart/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/herbsfromtheheart/ Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester.

30 SEP 2019 · Dr. Dina Evan is a Marriage, Family, and Child Therapist and Consciousness Counselor with 40 years of counseling experience. She has presented seminars and workshops nationwide, written several books, is a nationally syndicated columnist for several news magazines and has created meditation CDs for couples, individual and mental health professionals. She has also won national acclaim as a human rights advocate. Dina and Shawn sit down to discuss creating positive change in today’s world and being in alignment with spiritual energy. Follow Dr Dina: www.drdinaevan.com Music provided by: Scott Holmes at www.freemusicarchive.org Shawn is on Instagram instagram.com/winchester.shawn and Patreon at patreon.com/swinchester.