In this episode 11 of The Open Booth, Matthew Brown sits down with Paul Hearn, a professional dog trainer, to talk about life with dogs, life with people, and how the two are more connected than we think.Paul shares stories from his childhood, moving from place to place, and the first dogs that really shaped how he sees loyalty, attachment, and home. He talks about years working in the security industry and what finally pushed him to step into a second act built around dogs, families, and real connection.Along the way, Matthew and Paul dig into what it actually means to live with a dog: routines, boundaries, calm energy, and why our own emotions and habits often create the very behaviors we don’t like. They talk about kids, thunder, fear, the idea of a “pack,” and why treating a dog like a person can leave everyone confused and frustrated.If you’ve ever wondered why your dog pulls, barks, seems anxious, or just doesn’t feel in sync with your family, this conversation is for you. It’s honest, funny in places, and very real about how much work—and how much reward—comes with sharing life with a dog.As Matthew says near the end, don’t forget to like and share and all that subscribe stuff if this episode gave you something to think about.Chapters:0:00 – Welcome to The Open Booth & meeting Paul3:07 – Growing up near Roanoke and small-town roots11:10 – Fathers, mentors, and generational work ethic16:54 – Moving houses and what “home” really means21:34 – Yard work, long mower lines, and learning gratitude24:09 – Meeting his wife, early married life, and starting a family35:27 – A life with dogs, loss, and bringing a new dog home38:53 – A surprise brain diagnosis and brain surgery39:56 – COVID, travel burnout, and rethinking a 22-year career47:21 – Why this park matters for him and his dog training49:41 – Neighbor’s dog, reading dog behavior, and owner habits52:48 – Making your dog’s day, keeping it simple, and one big family#TheOpenBoothPodcast #TheOpenBooth #MansBest #DogTraining #DogTrainer #Dogs #DogBehavior #FamilyDog #RescueDog #ReactiveDog #CalmDog #Storytelling #Podcast

Hypnotist/comedian Colin Chapman never pictured this life—until a Richmond crash and the look on his wife’s and son’s faces in the hospital changed everything. From photo-studio kid to press secretary to comedy hypnotist, Colin shares how trauma, grit, and laughter rewired his path.

📍 Cary & Meadow, Richmond — 37°32'53.3"N 77°27'58.9"W
Guest: Colin Chapman

Chapters
00:00 Welcome + new location
00:35 Who is Colin Chapman?
01:52 “Comedy Hypnosis is Amazing”
02:34 Networking as an introvert
03:28 Boxer rescue dog—can dogs be hypnotized?
04:04 Kansas roots & Wizard of Oz
06:34 Family photo studio (film-era lessons)
08:55 One shot vs 500 shots
10:00 First job at Bobo’s (hustle)
12:45 Politics & campaigns → Capitol Hill press secretary
13:32 Bird swarm under the power lines
16:05 DC years, met wife, got married → Richmond move
17:08 Why Richmond beats DC (stress & pace)
22:41 Marriage: don’t sweep issues under the rug
24:14 Gratitude over entitlement
25:11 Kids update: PhD track & 911 dispatcher
29:34 Threat call before a show; detachment & objectivity
31:53 Calm under pressure; who can do 911 work
34:49 Personality vs choice; faith & fear
38:16 Courage vs fear at this intersection
39:01 Street setups; spirit-led episode
48:29 The crash at Cary & Meadow; TBI & PTSD → recovery
53:06 Telling his wife; launching a hypnosis practice
59:47 Tailoring comedy; HR “Karens” & free speech
01:01:58 Is hypnosis mind control? (short answer: no)
01:02:57 How hypnosis works: calm, focus, rapid learning
01:04:50 Clinical hypnosis too (in-person/Zoom/products)

Links
YouTube show intro: https://youtu.be/g3d_2n2rhWY

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Lost Boy. Found Hope. (One of the "Lost Boys of Sudan")

Carlos’s journey began in war-torn South Sudan, where villages were burned and families torn apart. He fled on foot, survived life as a refugee in Kenya, and was later resettled in the United States as one of the Lost Boys of Sudan.

In this episode, Carlos opens up about:

• Escaping violence and surviving in a refugee camp

• Life in foster care and the struggles of resettlement in America

• Wrestling with hopelessness and destructive choices

• The moment everything changed when he encountered the Word of God

• Finding healing, forgiveness, and a new purpose

This is more than a refugee story—it’s a story of survival, redemption, and hope against all odds.

✨ If you’ve ever felt lost, broken, or searching for meaning, Carlos’s story will inspire you.

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