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There are two camps in the GOP… grassroots and establishment.
But what exactly is the difference and how do you tell one from the other? We break down our definitions.
Pete Elste is a Danbury Police Officer who has become a leader in peer support and crisis intervention. In this episode Pete shares his story of addiction, restructuring his path to recovery, and staying grounded. A resilient leader who has proven that you can achieve anything you put your mind to, Pete is an inspiration for his peers and anyone struggling with addiction who is looking for a resilient role model.
Pete offers real-world tips on how to be proactive and how to "check up" on yourself. Pete also discusses his roles as a Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator, Peer Support Team member and Responder Wellness, Inc. board member.
We talk about how LEOs may think asking for help is a weakness. Pete describes having a multi-pronged approach such as having a culturally competent therapist and peer support, to maintain a positive outlook and sobriety by having a strong support network. Other topics include self-checks, buddy checks, job burnout and work/life balance.
Pete explains how to find personal satisfaction and happiness, how to make time for yourself and your family, and the importance of taking time to decompress after a shift. We look at how “the job” and excess overtime can be overwhelming, and how to take care of yourself and enjoy other activities.
We truly appreciate Pete's vulnerability and transparency in sharing his experiences.
BRITTANY KAISER - What is she up to now? Raising $100 Million in cryptocurrency for
Ukraine’s Resistance in the War Against Russia! Brittany Kaiser’s strategic game-planning and social media connections have led to help raise more than $100 million for Ukraine to fight against the bloody Russian invasion. She believes that cryptocurrency gives people access to funds and services they wouldn’t have had, and that crypto is more consensual and democratic than traditional currency. Marília and I have a million questions for Ms. Kaiser — about her controversial background, her recent fundraising efforts and her new project to digitize the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Ukraine so that they are not lost to history.
Establishment and dark money Dems team up to crush grassroots candidates again.
So where do we go from here? Grassroots Rep. Dave Williams has some ideas.
Plus…. Party Friday’s top movie lists.
Robert Andrews, Best selling Author, Speaker, Motivator, Mental Training expert with Institute of Human Performance returns along with Gina Pongetti, Achieve Physical Therapist, Biomechanics Expert, Lecturer, Endurance & Performing Arts Sports specialist. Then, it’s 'The Sports Doctor Is In' with some “Bob Gajda Wisdom” & your emails!
Fully Ordained Zen Bubbhist Monk, Combat War Veteran, Author of, AT HELLS GATE
CLAUDE ANSHIN THOMAS
Fully Ordained Zen Bubbhist Monk, Combat War Veteran, Author of, AT HELLS GATE
Claude AnShin Thomas was born in the United States in 1947. His childhood began his exposure to violence and abuse. At the age of 18 he volunteered to serve as a combat soldier in the Vietnam War. Today he states that he carries the responsibility for much death and destruction.
After his return to the US, he experienced years of unemployment, social isolation, violence, and addiction. He began to walk a Buddhist path in 1990 leading to his full ordination as a Zen Buddhist Monk into the Japanese Soto Zen Tradition in August of 1995.
Claude AnShin realizes that the roots of war are not particular within one group but within each and every member of society. He also realizes that the acceptance of our own vulnerability, aggression, fear, and individual suffering is the starting point for healing and transformation, for peace. “When war ends here within us, then war ends. If everyone ends the war within oneself, then there are no seeds any longer from which war can grow.” (excerpt from ‘AT HELL’S GATE- A Soldier’s Journey from War to Peace“, Shambhala 2004)
Today Claude AnShin speaks publicly, leads retreats and meetings. He also visits religious and secular communities all over the world addressing this very important topic: The cultures of violence and how they can become transformed.
Corporate Exec
Chris Lewis is a 1999 Watkins Award Honoree. He was one of the top recruits in the nation. Chris was Named the 1998 Gatorade National High School Football Player of the Year. He was a consensus Prep All-America quarterback and also was chosen for the Parade All-America First-Team. Chris attended Stanford University and is considered one of the top 10 Quarterbacks in the history of the school. He briefly played in the NFL. Now Chris is a Corporate Exec working just as hard as he did on the field.
Law of Attraction Practitioner & Mentor
Melissa Rodriguez has a passion for the journey of self-discovery, personal growth and development. She is also super passionate about the Law of Attraction teachings, and about inspiring and empowering others !
Seventeen years ago Melissa was struggling within & wondering why, and that question lead to her finally asking the right question:
“What can I do to change my life”?!
So began her journey within, the study of wellbeing and this led her to discover spiritual laws! As she began to learn about the law of attraction teachings everything clicked. Melissa finally understood what was happening, why and what she could do about it!
She began to live her life by these teachings and amazing things began to happen! She was excited for life, expecting great things and seeing her dreams come true .
She and her husband purchased a small restaurant business that had been owned for 40 years and was run down by the previous owner and closed. Together they built the business up, doubled it, and sold after 2 years to pursue other adventures.
Melissa was feeling so excited about her new found life that she had to share this journey and these amazing teachings, She began a group on Facebook in 2014 which has now grown to become such an amazing community of members, 184,000 strong! This dynamic group, exchanges energy and support among members from all over the world on the law of attraction teachings!
Melissa is an author, mother of 3, former restauranteur and a self-made woman. Her compassion and love for others shines through her eyes, her words and everything she does!
Investigative Columnist
Michael Thau
Investigative Columnist
author, intuitive healer and inspirational speaker
Leah Guy is a down-to-earth health educator, author and intuitive transpersonal healer. An inspirational speaker, yogi and media personality, she folds in 20-plus years of energy healing, bodywork and nutritional studies alongside an intuitive approach to wellness that creates a perspective and healing that is unique and transformative. Overcoming anxiety, sexual abuse, eating disorders, and addiction using the principles in her new book, Leah has spent her life helping others find relief and freedom from personal afflictions.
Leah has produced and hosted wellness programs, celebrity talk shows, commercials and on-camera spokesperson for over 15 years. She is also a musician, artist and dog lover. Leah also owns a lifestyle media company, A Girl Named Guy Productions.
Health Fitness Writer, Reporter, Broadcaster, Storyteller & Yogi Berra’s granddaughter
Lindsay Berra is a freelance sports journalist based in New Jersey. She is currently creating content for Tom House’s pitching bio-mechanics app, Mustard, hosting the sports nutrition podcast Food of the Gods, and contributing regularly to Men’s Health. Previously, Lindsay was a national correspondent at MLB.com and MLB Network and a senior writer at ESPN Magazine. She received her undergraduate degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she played varsity softball and men’s club ice hockey. Lindsay is the oldest grandchild of Carmen and Yogi Berra and a board member at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Little Falls, NJ. She is also an avid Cross Fitter, yogi, cyclist, runner, hiker and golfer.
Exec Director of the Yogi Berra Museum & Specialist in Non-Profit communications & management.
Eve Schaenen has served as the Executive Director of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center since 2016. Under her leadership, the Museum has seen a 46% rise in attendance, and the development of immersive education programs that reach thousands of middle and high school students annually. A specialist in nonprofit management and communications, Schaenen worked previously with the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Boys & Girls Club of Newark, Edible Schoolyards NYC and other mission-based organizations. A former journalist, Schaenen wrote for The New York Times covering Berlin, Germany, where she lived with her family before moving to Montclair. Her board service includes Chair of the Montclair Public Library Foundation Board and trustee of that institution. She holds a B.A. from Harvard University, an M.F.A. from Warren Wilson College and was a Fulbright Fellow. Her favorite luxury is an ocean swim, and she is inordinately fond of her rescue greyhound Tippi, who is inordinately fond of eating flowers.
Music Band
ALDA X aka ARNOLD ALDANA and ANDRE ALDANA
ALDA X was formed in the midst of the Covid Pandemic, after Arnold was hospitalized with covid. Once he was released, Arnold and his brother Andre decided to start writing music together again and finding inspiration for what was to become their self-titled EP ‘ALDA X’.
With Andre’s lush and moody production style and Arnold’s story telling of his love life, drugs and LGBTQ+ matters with acceptance and the struggles he faced with his religious upbringing, this EP brings you into their world.
