https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/simple-tea-talk--5576879enPhilosophyCopyright The Good Factoryhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b0fb2ba708f5a9cb35c1f27aef461f75.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/simple-tea-talk--5576879Mon, 27 May 2024 01:17:13 +0000The Good FactoryThe Good Factorybrightpurestar071323@gmail.comThis is an intentional podcast. The intent is to encourage each of us to grow into a little bit better version of ourselves today, than we were yesterday.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e11-choosing-beauty-with-dr-foojan-zeine--51219840
During our conversation, Dr, Zeine pulls back the curtain on her traumatic experiences in childhood, her journey of perseverance, how she found success, and her choice to focus on the beauty of humanity even in the face of trauma.

If your ready to focus on making yourself a little better, Dr. Zeine has some lessons for you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51219840Sun, 11 Sep 2022 16:08:57 +0000The Good FactoryI am both humbled and excited to introduce my next guest, Dr. Foojan Zeine. Dr. Foojan Zeine is a Psychotherapist, Radio/podcast host, International Speaker, and Author. She has her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Marriage & Family...
During our conversation, Dr, Zeine pulls back the curtain on her traumatic experiences in childhood, her journey of perseverance, how she found success, and her choice to focus on the beauty of humanity even in the face of trauma.

If your ready to focus on making yourself a little better, Dr. Zeine has some lessons for you.]]>1969true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e10-death-forgiveness-a-fortuitous-moment--51214195
Today, I discuss my relationship with my late father. I discuss how our connection devolved later in his life, how I resented him for it, how I changed my perspective on the mistakes he made, and how that helped me heal, becoming a better version of myself.

I only hope you will find some meaning or inspiration in this story that can help improve your relationship with your loved ones.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51214195Sat, 10 Sep 2022 22:03:01 +0000The Good FactoryFolks, it’s “based on a true story” time. Today, I discuss my relationship with my late father. I discuss how our connection devolved later in his life, how I resented him for it, how I changed my perspective on the mistakes he made, and how that...
Today, I discuss my relationship with my late father. I discuss how our connection devolved later in his life, how I resented him for it, how I changed my perspective on the mistakes he made, and how that helped me heal, becoming a better version of myself.

I only hope you will find some meaning or inspiration in this story that can help improve your relationship with your loved ones.]]>1256cornelwest,death,forgiveness,fortuitousmoment,truestorytrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e9-a-stoic-s-guide-to-meaning-with-dr-craig-van-slyke--51061821
Over the course of our conversation I have the chance to learn from the Professor as he explains his background, how he found meaning in life, how he overcame loss, and how all of that could help you step towards a more purpose driven life.

In a very powerful moment, Dr. Van Slyke shares the story of how he lost the love of his life to cancer.

The lessons packed into this episode, thanks to my guest, are vital to anyone who believes they can be better versions of themselves today than yesterday.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51061821Mon, 29 Aug 2022 04:08:44 +0000The Good FactoryMy next guest (and experienced leader) is Dr. Craig Van Slyke, host of the Live Well & Flourish Podcast. Over the course of our conversation I have the chance to learn from the Professor as he explains his background, how he found meaning in life,...
Over the course of our conversation I have the chance to learn from the Professor as he explains his background, how he found meaning in life, how he overcame loss, and how all of that could help you step towards a more purpose driven life.

In a very powerful moment, Dr. Van Slyke shares the story of how he lost the love of his life to cancer.

The lessons packed into this episode, thanks to my guest, are vital to anyone who believes they can be better versions of themselves today than yesterday.]]>4066drcraigvanslyke,livewellandflourish,loss,love,purpose,usf-bullstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e8-discovering-purpose--51061696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51061696Mon, 29 Aug 2022 03:37:18 +0000The Good FactoryAfter a self-inflicted hiatus, I am back to chat about how challenging it has been to remain disciplined and keep recording. I share a personal story of how I discovered my purpose (spoiler alert it’s intertwined with STT), and I talk about why it’s...3661growingup,lastnightsgame,macklemore,nyc,paulo-coelho,thealchemist,therepublicoftea,trotfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e7-women-in-sports-business-travel-with-amy-siegfried--50859128
Over the course of our conversation we chat about sports, living as a woman in the business world, and what international travel can teach us about perspective.

Finally, Amy’s courage gives us the chance to discuss some of her personal challenges and how she overcame them, before she breaks down for me why it’s vital to build up those around up rather than put them down.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50859128Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:59:41 +0000The Good FactoryI am ecstatic to share my guest (and expert communicator) Amy Siegfried with each of you. Over the course of our conversation we chat about sports, living as a woman in the business world, and what international travel can teach us about perspective....
Over the course of our conversation we chat about sports, living as a woman in the business world, and what international travel can teach us about perspective.

Finally, Amy’s courage gives us the chance to discuss some of her personal challenges and how she overcame them, before she breaks down for me why it’s vital to build up those around up rather than put them down.]]>3004amysiegfried,baseball,communication,courage,lastnightsgame,sports,travelfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e6-talking-to-old-folks--50859089
Asking these questions to grandparents, great aunts and uncles, parents, and others in our families who came before us, just might reveal a story or lead you to a moment that helps you overcome a challenge you are facing in your own life.

At the very least your bound to get some dirt on a relative or two!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50859089Tue, 09 Aug 2022 03:50:22 +0000The Good FactoryMy best attempt to convince each of us to endure some of the uncomfortable small talk with our ancestors in order to discover who they really are as individuals. What challenged them? What brought them happiness? What gave them purpose? What caused...
Asking these questions to grandparents, great aunts and uncles, parents, and others in our families who came before us, just might reveal a story or lead you to a moment that helps you overcome a challenge you are facing in your own life.

At the very least your bound to get some dirt on a relative or two!]]>2783flow,judithorloff,mihalycsikszentmihalyi,oracle,positiveenergyfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e5-foster-care-ukraine-with-roman-prokopchuk--50642590
You will want to listen carefully to this podcast as Roman is teaching and inspiring every step of the way. We dove into a discussion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, from Roman’s own personal perspective, and swapped knowledge on our mutual historical understanding of why the invasion was likely impossible to prevent.

Finally, Roman courageously broke down he and his wife’s experience with multiple miscarriages and how, rather than wallow, they turned that trauma into a quest to foster underprivileged children in their community. He took me to school as he explained just how complex and dysfunctional the foster system is and finally provided constructive examples of how each one of us can be a part of the solution.

I just hope you get at least as much out of my conversation with Roman as I did!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50642590Tue, 19 Jul 2022 04:57:18 +0000The Good FactoryAs my first guest on the podcast Roman does nothing but inspire. We discussed his upbringing as a first generation immigrant from Ukraine, how his responsibility to his family drove him to be successful, and how he overcame the 2008 recession to...
You will want to listen carefully to this podcast as Roman is teaching and inspiring every step of the way. We dove into a discussion on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, from Roman’s own personal perspective, and swapped knowledge on our mutual historical understanding of why the invasion was likely impossible to prevent.

Finally, Roman courageously broke down he and his wife’s experience with multiple miscarriages and how, rather than wallow, they turned that trauma into a quest to foster underprivileged children in their community. He took me to school as he explained just how complex and dysfunctional the foster system is and finally provided constructive examples of how each one of us can be a part of the solution.

I just hope you get at least as much out of my conversation with Roman as I did!]]>3478false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e4-gun-control--50527721
Happy Listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50527721Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:15:28 +0000The Good FactoryFolks, I’m taking a big risk here. It is a risk though I feel like is worth taking. I’m gonna share in this episode (1) how I found the courage to talk about gun control in the United States of America, and (2) my personal opinions about gun control....
Happy Listening!]]>2354gun-control,matthewmcconaughey,meaningoffeathers,secondamendment,@stevekerr,theavettbrotherstrue1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-wind-trees--50368346https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50368346Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:56:57 +0000The Good FactoryThis episode focuses on a bit of current events before jumping into the promotion of an exceptional not for profit organization, Send Me Outdoors (sendmeoutdoors.org). To promote SMO, I share highlights from my personal mental health quest and how I...1559false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e2-share-your-stories--50165237https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50165237Sat, 11 Jun 2022 14:38:16 +0000The Good FactoryThis simple tea talk will hopefully encourage you to reflect on your own life, identify those stories that are meaningful to you, and share those same stories with your loved ones.2039true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tea-talk-episode-1--49968822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49968822Fri, 27 May 2022 15:26:55 +0000The Good FactoryThis podcast is designed to be listened to in episode order. This first episode provides a history of the idea for Tea Talk, along with the story behind what inspired this first episode. It blends a little wellness, a little history, and a little tea...990history,issues,philosophy,social,wellnessfalse1full