24 - Zak Chipps - RISE pt. 3: New Mexico

This week's episode of Inner Monologue welcomes the return of Zak Chipps, co-founder of RISE and fellow cyclist on the RISE tour. Zak and I continue our dialogue about our cross country bicycle adventure. Traveling through New Mexico,  we talk about the legend of a man known as Montana. We also discuss how Albuquerque continued our frustration with lack of community but eventually found refuge in Santa Fe. We also share our meeting with DMT researcher, Dr. Rick Strassman.

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Inner Monologue Ep 23 - Todd Vanduzer - Desert Canvas

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is Todd Van Duzer, co-founder & CEO of Desert Canvas, an organization which brings people together for fun, fellowship & promoting the transcendence of personal fear.  Todd talks about his life changing trip across Europe, starting a student tutoring business in multiple states across the US and he also shares how setting up a slack line in a local park has ignited a communal revolution.

To learn more about Desert Canvas & Todd VanDuver go to

www.desertcanvas.org

www.toddvanduzer.com

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 22 - Carrie Behrens - Artist/ Writer

Our guest for this week's episode on Inner Monologue is artist Carrie Behrens.  Inspired by the animation of Disney Carrie began her journey in high school by creating her own comic book. We also talked about Carrie's comic series for the ASU state press, working at Space 55 and the evolution of her radio drama Night of the Chicken.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 21 - Alexus Choppi - Overcoming Grief Through Service of Others

Our guest for this week's episode on Inner Monologue is friend, survivor, and support group facilitator, Alexis Choppi. Alexis shares the story of her brother, Mike's suicide.  We also discuss getting stuck in the "What if?" mental loop, the evolution of her healing process and becoming a facilitator for a support group.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 20 - Sue Berghaus - Survivor / Facilitator

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is survivor and facilitator, Sue Berghaus.  Sue shares her healing journey after the loss of her son, Chris.  We also discuss her transition from group participant to support group facilitator and working to bring awareness to veteran suicide.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep 19 - Eric Booker - Artist

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is artist, Erik Booker.  Erik and I bond over our love for comics and all things nerd related.  Erik shares what it was like to grow up with two moms, and his experience as a terrible student in art school living in San Francisco. We also discuss the creation of his blog, "Pixel Drunks", and the evolution of the style of his pixel paintings.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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Inner Monologue Ep. 18 - Ken Heintzelman - Difference Between Fact & Truth In Myth & Religion

This week's guest on Inner Monologue is minister of Shadow Rock United Church of Christ, Ken Heintzelman.  Ken and I discuss The diversity within Christianity including the difference between fact and truth. We also reflect on the need for rite of passage and what attributes are important to be a good counselor.

Illustration by Sharon Stelluto.  

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