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Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp;amp; @colorfulconversationspod

On this week’s episode I am joined by a dear friend, Matt. The topic of this episode is faith/spirituality and how it pertains mental and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>EP004 “Better Lucky than Blue”</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp; @colorfulconversationspod</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>On this week’s episode I am joined by a dear friend, Matt. The topic of this episode is faith/spirituality and how it pertains mental and emotional wellness. Matt talks candidly about where is faith came from, the difficulties him and his wife have faced, and what he means by “checking in”. This is an episode you don’t want to miss. We do share some laughs as well and take a dive into the family tree of Bluey.</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>REFERENCE:</b><br /><b>Journey LoFi </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Remember listeners, follow us on Instagram and show us your coloring projects using #colortobehappy</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5730</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>bluey,check-in,emotional,faith,mental,spiritual,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d5dd0968dafe360936b36f399217c567.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Bombs Themselves are Not the Hard Part</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-bombs-themselves-are-not-the-hard-part--64717267</link><description><![CDATA[<b>EP003 “The Bombs Themselves are Not the Hard Part”</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp; @colorfulconversationspod</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>In this week’s episode Blake is joined by 22 year Army Veteran Angelo onto the show to discuss mental and emotional wellness during and after military service. He shares some of his story and experiences, as well as some of the things that the military is doing to combat the staggering numbers of statistics of service men and women having mental health issues in and out of active duty.</b><br /><b>RESOURCES:</b><br /><b>·        <a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Military One Source</a></b><br /><b>·        <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Veterans Crisis Line</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Remember listeners, follow us on Instagram and show us your coloring projects using #colortobehappy</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64717267</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64717267/cc003final.mp3" length="41413632" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Blake Clayton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EP003 “The Bombs Themselves are Not the Hard Part”

Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp;amp; @colorfulconversationspod

In this week’s episode Blake is joined by 22 year Army Veteran Angelo onto the show to discuss mental and emotional...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>EP003 “The Bombs Themselves are Not the Hard Part”</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp; @colorfulconversationspod</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>In this week’s episode Blake is joined by 22 year Army Veteran Angelo onto the show to discuss mental and emotional wellness during and after military service. He shares some of his story and experiences, as well as some of the things that the military is doing to combat the staggering numbers of statistics of service men and women having mental health issues in and out of active duty.</b><br /><b>RESOURCES:</b><br /><b>·        <a href="https://www.militaryonesource.mil/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Military One Source</a></b><br /><b>·        <a href="https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Veterans Crisis Line</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Remember listeners, follow us on Instagram and show us your coloring projects using #colortobehappy</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2589</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxiety,army,bomb,color,emotion,health,mental,military,veteran,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d5dd0968dafe360936b36f399217c567.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Happens in Vegas...</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-happens-in-vegas--64346684</link><description><![CDATA[<b>EP002 “What Happens in Vegas…”</b><br /><b>Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp; @colorfulconversationspod</b><br /><b>On this week’s episode I am joined by my closest friend and podcast buddy, Jason. We first talk about Jason hitting a big podcasting milestone. We discussed our trip to Las Vegas back in June 2024, during the darkest time of my latest depression episode. Jason talks about his approach to the trip and how he dealt with the situation. We also discuss having a clean and organized environment and keeping busy benefiting our wellness.</b><br /><b><br />LINKS:</b><br /><b><a href="http://www.meowwolf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OMEGA MART</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://drunkenlullabiespodcast.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RADIO REWIND PODCAST</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/161ZvRsLvw/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YESTERDAZE PODCAST</a></b><br /><b>Remember listeners, follow us on Instagram and show us your coloring projects using #colortobehappy</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64346684</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:05:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64346684/cc002final.mp3" length="65897856" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Blake Clayton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EP002 “What Happens in Vegas…”
Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp;amp; @colorfulconversationspod
On this week’s episode I am joined by my closest friend and podcast buddy, Jason. We first talk about Jason hitting a big podcasting milestone....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>EP002 “What Happens in Vegas…”</b><br /><b>Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp; @colorfulconversationspod</b><br /><b>On this week’s episode I am joined by my closest friend and podcast buddy, Jason. We first talk about Jason hitting a big podcasting milestone. We discussed our trip to Las Vegas back in June 2024, during the darkest time of my latest depression episode. Jason talks about his approach to the trip and how he dealt with the situation. We also discuss having a clean and organized environment and keeping busy benefiting our wellness.</b><br /><b><br />LINKS:</b><br /><b><a href="http://www.meowwolf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">OMEGA MART</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://drunkenlullabiespodcast.libsyn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RADIO REWIND PODCAST</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/161ZvRsLvw/?mibextid=wwXIfr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YESTERDAZE PODCAST</a></b><br /><b>Remember listeners, follow us on Instagram and show us your coloring projects using #colortobehappy</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4119</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>coloring,depression,emotional,mental,organization,vegas,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d5dd0968dafe360936b36f399217c567.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Just Color It Out</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-color-it-out--64346645</link><description><![CDATA[<b>EP001 “Just Color It Out”</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp; @colorfulconversationspodIt’s our main voyage on this new podcast journey. On this episode we have Janice on the show. She is the host of the podcast, LET’S NORMALIZE IT! We discuss Blake discovering coloring as a form of therapy, our 2025 Bingo Cards, and not feeling guilty about relaxing. We also talk about not being so hard on yourself, parenting a child with depression, and how Janice found yoga. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b> LINKS:</b><br /><b><a href="https://youtu.be/Jrx75F1hyEs?si=JnkaogMX0LeC-9in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Persegati (youtube)</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6379778/episodes/feed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Let’s Normalize It (podcast)</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Remember listeners, follow us on Instagram and show us your coloring projects using #colortobehappy</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64346645</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:42:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/64346645/cc001final.mp3" length="69075072" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Blake Clayton</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>EP001 “Just Color It Out”

Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp;amp; @colorfulconversationspodIt’s our main voyage on this new podcast journey. On this episode we have Janice on the show. She is the host of the podcast, LET’S NORMALIZE IT! We...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[<b>EP001 “Just Color It Out”</b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Contact: colorfulconversationspod@gmail.com &amp; @colorfulconversationspodIt’s our main voyage on this new podcast journey. On this episode we have Janice on the show. She is the host of the podcast, LET’S NORMALIZE IT! We discuss Blake discovering coloring as a form of therapy, our 2025 Bingo Cards, and not feeling guilty about relaxing. We also talk about not being so hard on yourself, parenting a child with depression, and how Janice found yoga. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b> LINKS:</b><br /><b><a href="https://youtu.be/Jrx75F1hyEs?si=JnkaogMX0LeC-9in" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jordan Persegati (youtube)</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6379778/episodes/feed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Let’s Normalize It (podcast)</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Remember listeners, follow us on Instagram and show us your coloring projects using #colortobehappy</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4318</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>anxiety,art,bingo,card,color,coloring,conversation,depression,emotional,mental,theropy,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/d5dd0968dafe360936b36f399217c567.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
