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As I prepare to wrap up Unfiltered Discussions on Monday, January 20, 2025, I find myself reflecting on what has been an incredible podcasting journey. Starting in February 2021, it’s been almost four years filled with amazing experiences, con…

Finishing up the break between seasons, I’ve had a lot of time for reflection. I’ve enjoyed thinking back on the previous guests I’ve had the pleasure of hosting. I’ve also critiqued my own process and had plenty of thoughts …

My Unfiltered Friends, Firstly, thank you for continuing to support this podcast and bringing life to the stories shared on this program. It's been a privilege to share these discussions with you. As I write this blog, we are halfway through publis…

A Christmas Parable In the early 2000s, I dressed up as Santa Claus each year to support a local non-profit that used my workplace to celebrate the holidays with children with disabilities. I was reluctant to dress up as Saint Nick. I was a young m…

Where is Paradise? To some, paradise is a place like Kuai, Hawaii, or even a place like Venice, Italy. To others, Paradise can be identified by the warm embrace of the one you love. Today, I'm fortunate to see the coming together of two families in …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARSON CITY, NV – Unfiltered Discussions Podcast, the thought-provoking show that delves into conversations with guests about tough subjects and pivotal moments, successfully concluded its inaugural season. Hosted by loc…

For the last week, my father was admitted into the telemetry unit at our local hospital. I was greatly concerned for him and his outcome. My dad is a huge part of my life; and one that I'm not ready to lose. Amidst the concern for my father's healt…

Is change really the best thing to happen to us? Or are we, the creatures of habit, vehemently opposed to change for valid reasons? I say yes to both. I embrace change. It's the most uncomfortable, exciting, gut-wrenching, amazing thing we can put o…

To my friends, my listeners, and my supporters: Wow! What a tremendous ride this project has been so far. This was not what I originally set out to do, but I'm thankful I did. I love having conversations with individuals. Each guest so far has been…

I finished my scholastic career and waited months to officially graduate. As a teenage father, I never thought I would have the opportunities I have now. I was scared. I was faced with uncertainty. And I was seventeen. My daughter was born three we…