Episodes

  • SOUND JOURNEY GONE GOOD

    SOUND JOURNEY GONE GOOD
    Aug 13 2025
    Izumi "Asura" Serra is a healer, a teacher, a singer, and a sound journey-ist (it's a word because I said it's a word). Through her bowls and bells, gongs and drums, and yes, even her own voice, she channels emotion, compassion, and rejuvenation. In this good episode, she shares her life from growing up in Japan to coming to the United States, becoming a teacher of young children, and how it all led her to rediscover her passion for music - and yes, sound itself. Through her company, Music of the Spheres, she provides a safe and nurturing space where one can connect with your body, mind, and spirit. Her classes and workshops empower anyone to embrace joy and take charge of creating the life they are truly meant to live. This episode also features a sound journey for you to take part in as Asura plays just for us. Who's up for a sound journey? It's gonna be a good one. ____________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    36 mins
  • GRANDMA STAND GONE GOOD

    GRANDMA STAND GONE GOOD
    Aug 6 2025
    Mike Matthews had an incredibly close relationship with his Grandma Eileen. So when one of his co-workers needed some support and a sounding board, he gave them her phone number and said, 'Give my grandma a call. Trust me.' And after this co-worker did call Grandma Eileen - and had a great experience - Mike came to the realization that he needed to share her with the world. That's how - and when - Grandma Stand first started. The concept is simple: A purple stand where a Grandma waits, take a seat, ask the jumping off question and the rest just flows naturally. This is a redefining of the phrase, 'generational wealth,' where both parties who participate in these conversations experience the riches of what each other has to offer. We've been focusing on community and what Mike and Grandma Stand are doing truly nails this. Who knows - maybe you have something you'll want to ask OR maybe you'll be the grandma with all (or some) of the answers. __________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    41 mins
  • MENTORING GONE GOOD

    MENTORING GONE GOOD
    Jul 30 2025
    Keaver Brenai is mentoring with a mic - using her own talent and own journey to help bring up the next generation of creatives surrounding her. She’s a voice-over artist, a singer, an author, and most notably, Keaver is consistently happy right where she is. And when she’s not? She pivots and finds her way back or forward to that happy place we all deserve to live in. We talk about everything good from the house parties her parents through growing up to living presently, like when she sang backup for Michael Jackson and how to this day, she can still feel that moment. You've heard her voice everywhere from Blue Cross to Cartoon Network, Nike to NBC's The Good Place - now get to know the inspiring person behind it. ________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    33 mins
  • COMFORTOLOGIST GONE GOOD

    COMFORTOLOGIST GONE GOOD
    Jul 23 2025
    Dr. Steven Drabek draws from his four-decade career and personal journey as a cancer survivor and chronic pain patient to offer his unique perspective. He’s board-certified in family medicine and hospice and palliative medicine with an advocacy for better end-of-life care, a passion for hospice and symptom management through assessment and empathetic communication. Dr. Drabek advocates for self-determination and personal choice to help his patients set realistic goals for their own care. He’s taken all this experience and written it down in his groundbreaking memoir, “The Comfortologist: A Physician’s Empathetic Perspective on Compassion, Caring and Pain Relief,” which has achieved #1 bestseller status on Amazon. We talk about everything from how his own health struggles helped him see his patients in a whole new light to why the God he believes in has an incredible sense of humor. This is the good episode where science meets spirituality. _______________________________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    38 mins
  • KICKIN' COUNTRY SB GONE GOOD

    KICKIN' COUNTRY SB GONE GOOD
    Jul 16 2025
    Christy Grant invites you to boot up and get your two step on with Kickin' Country SB. Did you know country line dancing is back in a big way in 2025? Christy did - and does - as a dance instructor herself, this is one of her life-long passions. She's learned that in a world dominated by digital interactions, people are actually craving face-to-face social experiences. Country line dancing classes offer a fun and welcoming environment to meet up with friends and make new friends, bond over music as we trip over our own two left feet to make complete fools out of ourselves in the funnest way possible. And as Christy will tell you, you don't even need a partner because everyone who shows up is your partner. So line up and giddy up, we're takin' to the streets to dance it up! ______________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    33 mins
  • JESSICA CRUZ GONE GOOD - PART 2

    JESSICA CRUZ GONE GOOD - PART 2
    Jul 9 2025
    Jessica Cruz has a passion for compassion and inclusivity. Over the past decade in the vegan industry, she's focused on making plant-based living approachable, fun, and empowering for everyone—regardless of their background or level of curiosity. As the Founder and CEO of Vegan Street Fair, she's collaborated with incredible vendors, sponsors, and attendees nationwide to build a vibrant event that showcases the best vegan food, products, and experiences. A breast cancer survivor, mom of two, Jessica embraces the value of resilience, community support, and meeting people where they are. Above all, her mission is to plant seeds of compassion, health, and sustainability—one delicious bite and one inclusive event at a time. How deliciously good does that sound? This is part two of our oh-so-good conversation. __________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    36 mins
  • JESSICA CRUZ GONE GOOD - PART 1

    JESSICA CRUZ GONE GOOD - PART 1
    Jul 2 2025
    Jessica Cruz has a passion for compassion and inclusivity. Over the past decade in the vegan industry, she's focused on making plant-based living approachable, fun, and empowering for everyone—regardless of their background or level of curiosity. As the Founder and CEO of Vegan Street Fair, she's collaborated with incredible vendors, sponsors, and attendees nationwide to build a vibrant event that showcases the best vegan food, products, and experiences. A breast cancer survivor, mom of two, Jessica embraces the value of resilience, community support, and meeting people where they are. Above all, her mission is to plant seeds of compassion, health, and sustainability—one delicious bite and one inclusive event at a time. How deliciously good does that sound? This is part one of our oh-so-good conversation. __________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    35 mins
  • MIND TRAINING GONE GOOD

    MIND TRAINING GONE GOOD
    Jun 25 2025
    Ravinder Taylor has spent the past 30 years researching and analyzing self-help modalities. She believes life educates our minds to expect less, thereby limiting us. But she also believes we can make changes, thru practice, and live a more fulfilled life. Ravinder is the author of Mind Training: The Science of Self-Empowerment and she joins us to discuss living consciously, choosing wisely, and loving passionately. We - you, me, all of us - have the ability to wake up at any moment - literally you can do this right now as you read these words - and retrain our brains to see and feel the world in a more happy and healthy way. _____________________________________________ Steve is busy at work on the third book in his cozy mystery series, THE DOG WALKING DETECTIVES. Grab the first two and get caught up: Book 1: DROWN TOWN Amazon: https://amzn.to/478W8mp Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3Mv7cCk & Book 2: MURDER UNMASKED Amazon: https://shorturl.at/fDR47 Barnes & Noble: https://shorturl.at/3ccTy
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    42 mins