Good to be Alive Show
It's Good to be Alive! Good to Be Alive is a celebration of the stories, conversations, and moments that makes life so much fun living. We even have some tips on Hacking the Anxiety Industrial Complex...from an OCD perspective. Hosted by Tim Long, Speaker, Voice Actor, and Storyteller, each episode brings you into the lives of extraordinary (and everyday) people with stories that linger long after the mic is off. If you believe in the power of wingtips and color coordinating your socks—this podcast is for you!
Episodes
51 episodes
Improve your Habits and Attitude, by Tracking How You feed Your Mind, Body and Spirit with Dr. Len Lopez
Dr. Len Lopez is the creator of 5 S.T.E.P.S. a Day - a unique tool (App, Calendar, and Journal) to help improve your Habits and Attitude, by tracking how you feed your Mind, Body and Spirit. Take STEPS every day … SL...
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Episode 50
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44:04
From Losing Sight to Having Real Vision with Laura Bratton
At the age of nine, Laura was diagnosed with an eye disease and faced the difficult reality that she would become blind. Over the next ten years she experienced the traumatic transition of adjusting to life without sight. Lau...
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Episode 49
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44:11
Teaching Spin Classes Into Your 90s and Yeah, It's About the Music
Join us as we spin some yarn with our partner from the ESPN Broadcast Booth, Kirk McCarley. We never know where it's going to go ... today it's teaching Spin classes into your 90s and yeah, it's about the music.Kirk is also an Author an...
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Episode 48
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35:21
Dr. Pepper, Swimming After Eating and Bathrooms with Kirk McCarley
Join us as we spin some yarn with our partner from the ESPN Broadcast Booth, Kirk McCarley. We never know where it's going to go ... today it's Dr. Pepper, swimming after eating and bathrooms. Kirk is also an Author and Certi...
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Episode 47
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32:50
Indie pop-folk artist Jojo Dodge, a rising star doing it the right way
Indie pop-folk artist Jojo Dodge, a 22-year-old singer-songwriter from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, is emerging as one of the most captivating voices in the indie pop-folk scene. With a sound that blends raw emotion and vivid storytelling, Jojo’s musi...
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Episode 45
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52:37
The Trouble with Jesus, a Conversation with Constance Hastings
With an edgy voice recognized by those caught in an existential dilemma, for those who have never, or not been in, church for a long time, and for those who used to think they knew Him, Constance Hastings confronts our concept of one of the mos...
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Episode 46
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Mr. Least Therapist-Like Therapist, Steve McCready
If your mind is always full and you’re (quietly) exhausted from trying to make it all work ... Steve can help! Steve McCready (a psychotherapist and coach) works with people who think deeply, care intensely, and want to live with p...
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Episode 44
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1:09:52
The History Channel's ALONE Season 9 Finalist, Karie Lee Knoke
Karie Lee had a lifetime of fulfilling experiences in the outdoors. From backpacking at six months old strapped to her father's back, growing up in a small town, playing in the woods, and making shelters, she's always dreamed of someday walking...
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Episode 43
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1:09:19
Raise the Altitude of Your "Being Side" with Ryan Gottfredson
Many people chase improvement but remain stuck, frustrated by progress that feels incremental at best. That’s because most self-improvement strategies focus on one’s 'Doing Side' - their level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. While valuable...
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Episode 42
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1:02:39
An OCD Journey of Playing Hopscotch with Our Brains
Jason Figueria thought he was going to be admitted to an asylum in New York City. That was 13 years ago. Today, he's an OCD overcomer and successful filmmaker. His new documentary, "Playing Hopscotch With My Brain" is being se...
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Episode 41
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57:31
Renowned Storyteller Dr. Danny Brassell...a Cross Between Jim Carrey and Robin Williams
Dr. Danny Brassell has spoken to over 3,500 audiences worldwide and authored 17 books, including his latest, 'Leadership Begins with Motivation.' One of them a best-seller titled, ‘Misfits and Crackpots.’ With titles like that, Dr. ...
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Episode 40
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1:08:41
Remembering Fleetwood Mac with Paper Flowers
Take a journey through the greatest hits of Fleetwood Mac with Paper Flowers. Allison, Cary, Kōsh and Brian transport us through time to experience the iconic band’s hits of the 70s and 80s, including a selection of other associated track...
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Episode 39
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55:00
Keeping it Real with Zulma, the Swearing Therapist
Zulma is witty, passionate, likes to keep it real, and swears a lot. She's from Buenos Aires and now makes her home and practice outside of Las Vegas. There's been a whole lotta life in between though, including overcoming breast ca...
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Episode 38
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1:03:49
Overcoming a life-changing knee injury to winning 16 gold medals with Robert Foster
Robert Foster is a speaker, coach, and author who has made it his mission to help people conquer self-doubt and unlock their potential. From being told that he would never run or jump again, watching his father pass away, to donating a kidney t...
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Episode 37
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1:05:33
Rise Above the Script with Dr. Albert Bramante
Dr. Albert Bramante, a seasoned talent agent with more than two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, brings a unique blend of psychological insight and practical expertise to his work. Driven by a passion for both the perf...
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Episode 36
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58:43
Climbing the pyramids of Giza, fencing an Italian master, and playing in a rock band with Michael Koep
Michael Koep is an award winning author and his latest book is titled GIGMENTIA: A Drummer’s Love Song to Rock Shows, Fatherhood, Writing, and the Passing of a Beloved Mom. You can find it here --> michaelbkoep.com/product/gigmentia
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Episode 35
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55:00
Telling Stories Through the Broadcast Booth of ESPN with Kirk McCarley
Kirk grew up loving sports. So much so that he figured out how to calculate stats in his head by doing long division, etc… yeah, w/o a calculator. It made him understand the game. As a Production Assistant in the ESPN Broadcas...
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Episode 34
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1:02:19
Frankie Laine's Son-in-Law
We sit down with Dr. Win Steiger, the son-in-law of Frankie Laine, and talk about life in New York, Beverly Hills, and the Napa Valley.
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Episode 33
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46:18
Writing Books and Making Movies with David Gregory
While at Dallas Seminary, David wrote a novella called 'Dinner with a Perfect Stranger.' It’s a story about Jesus having dinner at a restaurant with a modern-day skeptic. He printed some copies just to have on hand. Miraculous...
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Episode 32
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52:18
"My Art is Engraved on a SpaceX Rocket"
Aisha Makara was born in Mongolia and orphaned at the age of 2 in Russia. After a young life of overcoming enormous obstacles, she founded a boutique hotel and property management company in Lisbon, Portugal managing over 30 properties.&...
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Episode 31
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53:41
Homeless to "Retired" at 40
Matt Paradise is an award-winning author, nationally recognized financial educator, and keynote speaker. Check this out though … But before all that, he was homeless, battling addiction (25 years sober), and fighting for his life through...
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Episode 30
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Play-by-Play Announcing to Writing Children's Books
Ron Kinscherf began making up stories to tell his grandchildren. Soon, he became a children’s book author, not because he always dreamed of being one, but simply because he loves his grandchildren and creating stories that make them smile.<...
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Episode 29
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50:38
The Prophecy - A Journey to Cancer Hell and Back
Join us for a conversation of overcoming cancer with Chris and Shelley Harper! Here is Shelley's site - shelleyharperauthor.com
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Episode 28
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1:11:31