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What would you do with a $1 Billion dollars? With mad-money you could do almost anything...but what would you really do? What if you couldn't spend it on yourself...you had to give it away...how would you choose your charity or recipients? In many ways, what we do with our treasure says something about what we value most. Tune in for this episode of our Misfit podcast series and let's learn more about how Mark would spend $1B! If you won the lottery, how would you spend it?Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

What would you do if a 2000 lbs walrus gave you a hug? More importantly, why are there 240 lemurs living in a Durham, NC forest? Our guest on this episode is Greg Dye, the Executive Director of the Duke Lemur Center, the world's largest concentration of endangered lemurs (outside of their native Madagascar). This amazing habitat and rehabilitation center was home to the beloved Jovian (Zaboo) from the kid classic, Zaboomafoo. Join us as Greg reveals what it takes to run a world-class primate facility. From Sea World marine mammal trainer to primate behaviorist and leader in endangered species conservation - Greg walks us through the world of lemurs like no one else can. Learn what you can do to help save one of THE MOST ENDANGERED mammals on the planet....and what to do if you find your self cornered by a walrus! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Who do you turn to when you face a major life decision? Tune in and join us for another Misfit podcast series episode as Mark is our host and Jeff is our guest. During this episode we explore several of Jeff's recent major life decision as well as projected future challenges. When do you include your spouse or family in navigating tough decisions? What's the role of prayer or seeking guidance from a higher power? Why doesn't Jeff trust Mark enough to include him in major life decisions? Finding people you trust, who have experience in the issue you're facing, and those who are likely to be there for you whether you're successful are your target resource. Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join us as we explore the world of craft beer, with business owner, Micah Niehbauer - owner and founding member of the Southern Pines Brewing Company. From Green Beret to entrepreneur to brew master, we chronicle the journey and the joy of building community in a small town and working to extend their branding to a "community of communities" throughout North Carolina. Learn more about reverse osmosis and the odds of creating radioactive water from Chernobyl...here in the Sandhills! Prepare your audio pallets for a flavor profile that includes roasted pecans, cacao, German chocolate cake, and bourbon barrel stave-infused stouts. Put the headphones on and grab your favorite spirit...this episode will make you thirsty!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join us today for another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series. In this episode Jeff is our host while Mark is our guest and together they explore the top five picks of three mystery categories. Tune in and find out what makes Mark's top five in each category and why! What would your top five list look like?Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Have you ever found a good hooker? What about a great one? If you're a writer or a lover of words...hopefully you have! Joining Let's Pause in this episode is author and psychologist, Dr. Mardy Grothe. Dr. Grothe offers listeners a master-class on the use of literary devices such as first-lines, best quotes, clever quips, resourceful retorts, and final words. It is a fascinating look at how great authors write, draw readers into their experience, and effectively share their narratives. Lots of fun and a great education - tune in and check this one out! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode from the Island of Misfit Podcast series, we explore what makes Jeff anxious, where his anxiety comes from, and ways to manage worry and irrational beliefs. Whether you struggle with significant anxiety or you just get nervous like most people, our exploration of anxiety life hacks, tactics for challenging worry, and pathways to engage our parasympathetic nervous system (the relaxation system) will point you in the right direction to your own investigation and management of anxious thoughts and worry! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join the conversation as we explore the literal "next gen" in people - Native Digitals. A new typology in humankind - they've never known a world without connectivity or the internet. Their very experience of what it means to be human, in community, and a citizen is different than the rest of the species ("the Analogs"). Tune in as we examine engagement strategies for the Gen Z-Native Digital working through an analog world and workplace!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join us for another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series! Tune in as we explore the meaning of dreams, best practices for remembering them, and the value and purpose of dreaming. In this episode, Mark hosts (Jeff guests) and we plum the depths of Jeff's sleeping mind...what is his wildest fantasy dream (IT IS SHOCKING)!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of Let's Pause, we explore the intersectionality of racial and ethnic identity in First Nation Indigenous peoples and historical traumas beset by colonialization. Join us as we welcome Dr. Kisha Supernant, Director of the Institute of Prairie and Indigenous Archeology and Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta. As an indigenous and First Nation member of the Metis, she is uniquely poised to educate and connect cultural identities, "kinscapes," and the cartographies of deep time relevant to the Pacific Northwest (and to us all). Dr. Supernant leads us in a discussion of the use of remote sensing and ground penetrating radar in the search for unmarked burials and the remains of First Nation communities. A compelling narrative that will drawn you in...pushing us all to confront a painful and poorly understood past of oppression and human suffering.Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Welcome to another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series. In this episode we explore the pros and cons of military service, and somehow find our way into Waffle House to discuss their biggest franchise mistake. If you've ever served (not waffles) or have thought about signing up and shipping out, tune in as we weigh the services against each other - is it better to be an "army of one" or to "aim high"? Is it true that the Navy has the most fashionable uniforms and is it true that the Marines are the coolest? Spoiler alert...yes, they are! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join us as we plum the depths of human performance with extreme athlete (and Guinness Book of World Records - holder) Vicki Otmani. Vicki and her rowing partner hold an EXTREME world record - the fastest women to row across the Pacific Ocean (from the Cali coast to Honolulu). In just under 58 days at sea, Vicki Otmani and Megan Biging fought the Kraken...four hurricanes, 60 foot swells, and each other! How far can one person push themselves when there is no plan B? Pause with us as we think deeper about the human capacity within all of us to do hard things, push our boundaries, and take steps into the unknown!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of the Island of Misfit Podcasts, we invite Jeff to explore the age-old question...Is it better to give than receive? Join us as we discover the greatest gift Jeff has ever received and the best gift he's given. This creative, dedicated father and "feeler" doesn't disappoint! (www.letspause.org)Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of Let's Pause, our guest is singer-songwriter and Twitch TV personality, Annelle Staal. As a content creator, reality curator, and someone who makes her living on the balance of social media engagement, we explore the upside and downside of social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Are you authentic or transparent when it comes to your personal electronic footprint? What are the risks in cultivating a virtual reality for others to consume? Was CS Lewis right when he said, "comparison is the thief of joy" and what have you been consuming on-line? Tune in as we explore these challenging questions and learn more about how content is created, consumed and monetized!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

On this episode of our Island of Misfit Podcasts series, Jeff is my guest as we pop the question...what is his greatest "pain gain"? What painful experience has led to the greatest gains (personally or professionally)? Tune in and learn more about why our most painful experiences are often are greatest teachers!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

In this episode we tackle the difficult topic of grief and loss. Ubiquitous to human experience, we can't escape suffering losses and the natural grieving process that results. Whether its a catastrophic loss like the death of a spouse or something less traumatic like the loss of a job...our ability to "grieve well" requires thoughtful engagement, emotional and physical presence, and opportunities for closure. Who better to explore this challenging subject than true experts in the field - funeral director Robert Nunnaley and the Reverend Colette Bachand. Join us as we identify the common stages, adaptive coping strategies, and critical steps in our own grieving and shepherding those suffering loss themselves!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

In this episode, Jeff hosts Mark as guest and we explore, "If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self?" Join us as Mark journey's through his misspent youth in search of landmines to avoid, love to secure, and lost opportunities to get rich quick! Ask yourself what would you do? Is the "butterfly effect" real? Is the past better to leave in the past or would it be a good thing to re-write your personal narrative?Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

In this episode we explore leadership development and behavioral integrity with a true subject matter expert, Dr. Kevin Basik. Join us as Kevin guides us through the central components of how leaders lead with integrity - an alignment between their habits of excellence and the type of person they've committed to be. We investigate the role of competence, confidence, and commitment - the trifecta that forms an unshakable foundation in the face of personal and organizational storms. If you ever wanted to know more about how to lead well...this episode is a must listen! (www.letspause.org)Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join us as we celebrate our Let's Pausiversary! It's true...we've been on the podcast journey for one year. In this episode we explore the journey while we celebrate the destination. Learn more about the Let's Pause origin story, our humble beginnings, the continued buffoonery, poor audio engineering, and outstanding guests! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

In a highly competitive job market, finding the greatest talent is critical for an organization. Good hires not only translate into bottom line profits, but also in talent retention and team morale. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Michelle Ambrose, an expert in Talent Management and the assessment and selection of specialized personnel. Join us as we explore the critical components in personnel suitability screening programs, how to design a job analysis, and how to craft the most effective questions targeting "the Right Stuff" for a given occupational specialty! (www.letspause.org)Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Welcome to another episode of our Island of Misfit Podcast series! On this episode Jeff interviews Mark and they explore Mark's "best day ever" - we dive into what makes for a great day for most people and look past the superficial and tangible - it's not about the money or the things, it's about the people, the places, and the peak moments in our lives that make the difference. Tune in and join us...and wonder, what's your best day ever?! (www.letspause.org)Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Fear is a natural state...an initial response to threat and loss. During this episode we explore the value of Fear in our lives and ways to overcome its negative effects. Our guest is SMSgt George Earhart – a Special Operations combat veteran who shares his personal story of tragedy, challenge, and his journey to rise above both. An inspiring story that will motivate you to see setbacks as opportunities. Tune in and “pause” to think a bit deeper about loss, challenge, and overcoming fear! (www.letspause.org)Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Podcasts - Episode 2! In the "Misfit Episode Series" we turn the tables on ourselves - one of our hosts chooses a topic while keeping it a mystery from the other host. In order to keep things interesting, the host possessing the "stealth" topic hits record and then shares it with their co-host LIVE! (who, for the sake of the Podcast acts as interviewee). Tune in and check out this Misfit episode as we explore Criminals and Crimes, and answer the question, "If you could be a criminal, what kind of crime would you commit?"Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join the dialogue as Mark and Jeff explore critical conversations about race with renown African American storyteller, Dr. Sonny Kelly. Author, scholar, performing artist, and consummate conversationalist, Dr. Kelly shares his insights into Sterling's story, the evolution of "The Talk", and the current struggle facing black and brown youth in America. Tune is as we discuss the troubling weaponization of terms like "white privilege", "white fragility" and the value of critical race theory. Provocative, entertaining, and thought-provoking - join us and be part of the conversation! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Welcome to the Island of Misfit Podcasts - Episode 1! In the "Misfit Episode Series" we turn the tables on ourselves - one of our hosts chooses a topic while keeping it a mystery from the other host. In order to keep things interesting, the host possessing the "stealth" topic hits record and then shares it with their co-host LIVE! (who, for the sake of the Podcast acts as interviewee). Tune in and check out this Misfit episode as we explore Graveyards and Cemeteries! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join the dialogue as we explore music and life with Baxter Clement. As a classically-trained guitarist turned Punk Rock plank-holder of The Blondes, Inc., Baxter is a musical genius whose acumen at guitar (and just about every other stringed instrument out there) is incredible. Witty, compelling, authentic, and a delight, tune in to this episode and learn more about his journey as an artist, performer, and owner of Casino Guitars...and keep listening as Baxter serves up a quick jam and has us hooked!Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Traditions are woven into the fabric of our lives. They preserve culture, pass along our values to the next generation, and provide us with a framework for meaning....they're also a lot of fun! Join us as we explore the power of traditions in our lives and families. With the holiday season upon us all, whether you are celebrating Christmas or a different faith-based tradition this month, you and your family likely engage in different customs and rituals that make up your traditions. Let's pause and think a bit deeper about how the power of traditions shape our experience! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

We invite you to "pause" with us as we explore gratitude and its value and impact on our lives. Our guest today is a distinguished author and research scientist, Courtney Ackerman. The author of seven books on positive psychology, Courtney is not only a true subject matter expert on the topic, she lives it! Just 1-3 minutes each day can make a profound difference in all of our lives. Create a Gratitude Practice and FEEL the difference. Tune it, and check it out. Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

We welcome you into the conversation with Dr. Brad Johnson, professor of psychology in the Department of Leadership, Ethics, and Law at the U.S. Naval Academy and faculty associate in the Graduate School of Education at Johns Hopkins University. Author of numerous books tackling the subject of mentorship, gender in the workplace, and professional ethics; including Good Guys: How Men Can Become Better Allies for Women in the Workplace (2020, with David Smith), The Elements of Mentoring (2018, with Charles Ridley), and Athena Rising: How and Why Men Should Mentor Women (2016, with David Smith). In this episode, we take a moment to "pause" and dig a bit deeper with Dr. Johnson as we explore mentorship and its place in our personal and professional lives. What does it mean to adopt a posture of cultural humility? How does being a mentor impact mentors and what makes for a good mentee? Tune in and find out! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

Join us as we look back on two of our nation's most impactful moments in time, the Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941 and the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. We are blessed in this episode to be joined by Mrs. Pat Auch, a survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, and Ret. Brigadier General Dana Born, then Commander of the 11th Mission Support Squadron, supporting the Pentagon following the attack on 9/11. You will not want to miss these two powerful accounts and the inspiring words of our guests! Channel Note: Since the recording of this Podcast, we are sad to share that our guest Pat Auch passed away. We give thanks for her, her life, and all that she shared with us on this special episode of Let’s Pause. Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

We are joined today by Doug Herbert, the founder of B.R.A.K.E.S (Be Responsible And Keep Everyone Safe), an innovative and nationally recognized program for teaching teens how to drive. We'll discuss Doug's triumph, born out of tragedy after the loss of his two sons (Jon and James). Doug and the B.R.A.K.E.S program have gone on to train over 45,000 families (putonthebrakes.org). As a four-time world champion drag racer, Doug employs a professional driving team in a unique way to capture the interest, and codify the learning, of teen drivers! Tune in and check out, "Teaching Teens to Drive" as we hit the pause button and dig a little deeper! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

As we emerge from the Pandemic and take stock of life's next ridgeline, we take a moment to pause, and explore the challenges presented by uncertain times. Join us as we invite Dr. (Rev.) Stuart Hoke to speak with us and examine life's many uncertainties. How might we tackle the uncertainties we face? Tune in and find out why one of your mantras should be, "Don't just do something...sit there!" Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!

In a day and age when life is moving faster and faster, pushing the pause button is more important than ever. Finding balance between the demands of work, family, and the world can be overwhelming. Join us as we explore the intersection of these demands and ways to Find Better Balance! Thanks for listening to Let's Pause!To learn more, check out www.letspause.org Leave us a message at [email protected]!