I'm fairly certain that our mental image of a maximum security prison doesn't involve mentor programs, book club, and cognitive therapy; And yet, that is exactly what my expert today has introduced as a new style of Prison Reform.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is Dr Kim Nugent. Kim has worked to propagate mentor programs in all avenues of life, or so she thought until she was approached to write a peer mentor guide for convicted criminals with hefty felony sentences. Join us as she explains the story that brought her program to life, the ways it can truly save the lives of people who need a second chance, and how this might actually benefit your small or large business.

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Let's advocate for prison reform!

If anyone out there knows a warden, or veteran corrections officer, or experienced department of justice worker: I would love to get them on the show for a deeper dive on prisons and what isn't common knowledge. The same goes for anyone who served a long stent in prison, as I think both sides of the situation have valuable experience.

In ranking news... August is halfway over, and the global ranks are now as follows:

1. The United States, with California, Michigan, and Washington now out front. 2. Australia, with Victoria taking on Western Australia. 3. England of the United Kingdom, now leading their Scottish partners. 4. Canada, with Ontario taking a huge lead. 5. Ireland, battling it out with the Netherlands.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

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There are only a couple people in the world who give me voice envy, but our expert today is one of them. And even with me saying that, he doesn't believe his own voice is truly radio ready.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is Mike Sealy. Mike is a wonderful man with almost three decades of experience in building people up. Despite this, Mike still suffered from Imposter Syndrome when promoted to a new level. It's nothing to be embarrassed about, as every human since the dawn of time has probably felt it at least once, and it will undoubtably outlast us all. So stick around and let Mike use his cheerful voice to charm you out of feeling like a failure.

Also! The People's Choice Podcast Awards have announce I am in the top 10 slate for Society and Culture. That itself is a huge honor, and I cannot wait to find out how I stack up against the very high profile competition there.

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Let's stop being imposters!

This has actually been a really big month for imposter syndrome for me. Along with the award nominations, and all the travel, I've also started an Instagram art account that has blown up! It certainly makes me feel like I'm not supposed to be surrounded by the people I am, but I'm thankful for the friends and fans who have kept me grounded and grateful!

In ranking news... August is here, and the global ranks are now as follows:

1. The United States, with Texas, Wisconsin, and Washington at an early lead. 2. Australia, with Victoria Just over their Southern friends. 3. Canada, with Ontario just over Nova Scotia. 4. Ireland 5. Scotland of the United Kingdom, leading their British partners.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

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It's no secret that those we consider necessary for a high quality of life, from paramedics to teachers, either work a very short amount of time before flaming out; or sacrifice everything else in their life so they can keep picking up the pieces for everyone else, while neglecting their own.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is Irene Cop. Dr. Cop holds dual provider degrees and has suffered first-hand when it comes to the devastation of flaming out. She's here to share her story, what the helper field is looking like right now, and how we can potentially avoid the titanic vs iceberg moment that is not far out. Also, this is the last week to make your voice heard when you vote for Just Dumb Enough in the People's Choice Podcast Awards. You can list me as your favorite podcast influence, choose this show for podcast of the year, or for best society and culture podcast. It really would mean so much to me for this show to win against such huge names.

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Let's help the helpers!

So which setting is your brain in right now: Success or Survival? And what does that mean for your future?

In ranking news... July is basically over, and the global ranks are as follows:

1. The United States, with Wisconsin, California, and Oregon now at the top. 2. England of the United Kingdom. 3. Australia, with Victoria way in the lead. 4. Canada, with Ontario now just over British Columbia. 5. Ireland, pushing out New Zealand.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

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When I think of an easy instrument: The very last thing I think of is a piano, and most of you out there would probably think the same... Except for maybe the Unipiper, but he's not our topic. Instead I have an expert who insists that absolutely everyone can play the ivory keys.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is Sonny Stancarone. Sonny has been working alongside great pianists for over half a century now, and he's here to share how the piano is not only easy, but therapeutic; introducing what he calls "Piano Yoga".

We had a lot of audio issues in this interview, and you'll notice some background noise that even Sonny tries to shush, but I've done my very best to eliminate as many intrusions as possible; for your listening pleasure.

Also, there is two more weeks to make your voice heard when you vote for Just Dumb Enough in the People's Choice Podcast Awards. You can list me as your favorite podcast influence, choose this show for podcast of the year, for best society and culture podcast, or vote against me out of spite! Although please don't; this really means a lot to me. Link in the description.

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Let's play like no one can hear us!

I think it would be super fun to get a thousand sound clips from all of you in the audience trying out piano, just so I can stitch them into a nice song for us! Why not try it?

In ranking news... July is halfway over, and the global ranks are as follows:

1. The United States, with California, Wisconsin, and South Carolina now at the top. 2. England of the United Kingdom. 3. Australia, with Victoria now over Queensland and New South Wales. 4. Canada, with British Columbia just over Ontario. 5. New Zealand... tied with South Africa!

Canada, with British Columbia in the lead.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

Up top, I promise that this episode is not more politicized dribble. I hear it everywhere, every day, and I just will not make room for it in this show. Instead we'll be discussing the candidates who are so often looked over.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is David DeLong. David is on a mission to show the US, and by proxy other countries, that we do not have the labor shortage that we think we do; by introducing us to alternative options. For example: 1 in 8 adult men in the US has been convicted of a felony, and that history alone eliminates you in most job application software. However, a one-time offender (with more than five years since release) is statistically far less likely to break the law or be arrested than any other employee in the company. So let's reevaluate the opinion with this new data: Maybe you want more people with one-off convictions in your company, since they are likely safer and less likely to leave your team if given a chance.

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Let's hire the overlooked!

So what do you think after hearing this? Would you advocate for any of the previous people to join your team? Why or why not?

In ranking news... July is upon us, and the global ranks are as follows:

1. The United States, with Wisconsin, California, and Oregon at the top. 2. England of the United Kingdom, just barely over Scotland. 3. Ireland. 4. Australia, with Queensland ahead for now. 5. Myanmar.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

#Podcast #Education #SecondChance #Incarcerated #Disabled #Immigrant #Hiring #Workforce

I'd never met a "Positive Energy Coach" before our guest today, but if they're all like her: They radiate happiness and energy that is kind of infectious.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is Deborah Mallow. This living ray of sunshine wants us to all be as happy as possible. As a positive energy coach, Deborah always has a smile and a warm outlook, even when we are both suffering from allergies like we were during the interview.

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Let's smile more than ever!

I know more than anyone how hard it is to be kind towards yourself, but the outcome is just so worth the effort.

In ranking news... June is nearly over, and the global ranks have not changed:

1. The United States, with Florida, California, and Wisconsin at the top. 2. England of the United Kingdom, just barely over Scotland. 3. Canada, with Ontario just barely ahead of British Columbia. 4. Australia, with Queensland and Victoria tied. 5. New Zealand, just ahead of the Netherlands and Denmark.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

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The ever-present and always hot button issue here in the US: Immigration. Be it legal, illegal, or historical; we just can't seem to stop arguing over it. For that reason, we're joined today by someone who grew up in a split migrant family, who can give us some honest perspective.

Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts.

My guest today is Lupe Christensen. Lupe was without a father or mother for most of her first decade of life; because they were forced to flee their home country to try and provide the minimal quality of life for their children. And as with many immigration topics, so often it is boiled down to what is illegally happening at the southern boarder; but the truth is that American citizens are truly struggling with some of the same problems just trying to bring their legal spouses and children into the states.

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Let's change our point of view!

Hopefully this has opened your eyes a bit, if you've never considered the contained lifestyle. I know so many of us today have friends that are immigrants from one country or another, and it can be very hard.

In ranking news... June is halfway over, and the global ranks are updated:

1. The United States, with Florida, California, and Wisconsin at the top. 2. England of the United Kingdom, just barely over Scotland. 3. Canada, with Ontario just barely ahead of British Columbia. 4. Australia, with Queensland and Victoria tied. 5. New Zealand, just ahead of the Netherlands and Denmark.

That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb!

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