Best Mount Ethos LLC Podcasts (2022)

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Beyond: Welcome the Liminal and Rumi 24:14

1y ago24:14

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In this Beyond story, we revisit one of our earlier conversations with master healer Artie Wu to help us bring to life the liminal stage in our personal transformation pattern. I know this stage well, and I was able to recognize when I was in it, and how I created a vision board to let my soul guide my next big move in life. I'm sharing instruction…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Beyond: The Gift of Listening and Thich Nhat Hanh 14:07

1+ y ago14:07

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In this very personal Beyond story, I wanted to share why it's so important to me that this podcast is not for sale. Why it matters that you, dear listeners and neighbors of the world, have a safe, judgement free space to listen, and notice what comes up. To do that, I take you back through my own pattern of storytelling; how I learned to tell stor…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Beyond: Remember Auld Lang Syne and Robert Burns 12:49

1+ y ago12:49

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In this special New Year's Beyond story, David All looks deeper into the meaning of that sweet, familiar song, Auld Lang Syne, a poem attributed to Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns. Before you turn the page and burn the book on 2020, turn around and remember the 'Good old days' and all those days in between. Wisdom for our Soul, Courage for y…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Becoming a Better Man with Corey Cepeda 59:14

1+ y ago59:14

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Corey Cepeda's transformation to become a better man didn't happen overnight, but that journey did begin one night in a jail cell long ago. That night, on his knees on the coldest concrete floor in an intimate jail cell, he committed to ending his rough lifestyle, a typical example in the pattern of fatherlessness led him there. In the darkness of …

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Gifted this Moment to Begin with Christian Long 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

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At first glance, you might wonder why Christian Long, a man with multiple fathers, would be featured in a series on fatherlessness. Good question. It’s true that Christian has a biological father, but he was out of the picture before Christian was three years old and only emerged again when Christian was 25. Christian also had three stepfathers (an…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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The Quest for Purpose with L.T. Bourne 1:07:21

1+ y ago1:07:21

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As with so many children in the world today, Leonardo Lightbourne (L.T. Bourne) grew up with an absent father. Watching from the window as his father drove away left L.T. feeling confused and heartbroken. As he grew, he became a people-pleaser, trying to win the favor of others so that they wouldn’t abandon him. This led to a lack of boundaries and…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Beyond: Fatherfullness and Joe Biden 18:44

1+ y ago18:44

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In this Beyond story, David All brings to life the concept of fatherfullness by telling Joe Biden’s personal story of choosing the role and responsibility of fatherhood over all else, including his own ambitions in his career of public service. Wisdom for our Soul, Courage for your Journey. In Belly, we share our extraordinary life stories of perso…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Fatherlessness, Stories of Men 1:10

1+ y ago1:10

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Welcome to our third season of Belly of the Beast Life Stories. Growing up with an absent biological father has a particular impact on men. In Fatherlessness, I’ll tell you stories of men that share this experience. A golden thread marking a childhood of grief, anger, and missteps; a difficult pattern to break out of. But for these men, a transform…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Show Update: Calibrating Our Story 5:04

1+ y ago5:04

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This informational bonus episode covers a few key adjustments we're making: 1. Originally our theme for Season 3 focused on exploring the transformations in personal stories of folks that have faced the criminal justice system. With COVID, it's not safe to take this issue on the way we envision, so we're shifting. 2. The new theme for Season 3 will…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Blind Mother Raises Blind Children with Ashley Wayne 59:44

2y ago59:44

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Ashley Wayne shares her story of facing down her fear of being blind and becoming a mother. And now, she has two blind children and a newborn. EPISODE SUMMARY Part I The gift of sight was always seen as a luxury to Ashley up until this moment She’s days from going to get her daughter in Bulgaria, the international adoption nearly realized In these …

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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The Responsibility of Fatherhood with Mathew Passy 40:33

2y ago40:33

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Mathew Passy’s 4-month old daughter was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis, a rare but treatable disease, bringing immediacy to the role and responsibility of fatherhood. EPISODE SUMMARY Part I •The story opens with Mathew and his wife taking their 4-month old daughter, Hailey, into the hospital with a fever that was later diagnosed as bacterial m…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Facing Miscarriage with Lorna Rose 42:15

2y ago42:15

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Lorna Rose was three-months pregnant when a routine blood test revealed a genetic disorder in her unborn child which carried a high risk of miscarriage at any point in the pregnancy. The daily grieving led to finding her voice as a poet and writer. EPISODE SUMMARY Part I As an older mother, Lorna had a blood test three-months into her pregnancy to …

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Down Syndrome, Autism and Peace with Kip Morse 45:20

2y ago45:20

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Kip Morse's first daughter, Allison, was diagnosed with Down syndrome at birth and later, autism. Tremendous behavioral issues forced him into being the family's peacekeeper. Now he's finally finding peace as his daughter realizes her purpose. To me, Kip has been a mentor and the leading example of a father’s impenetrable love for his daughter. The…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Two Children with Rare Diseases with Rachel Poysky 1:03:31

2y ago1:03:31

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Rachel Poysky shares her Belly story of raising two children with rare diseases. Her greatest fears about the health of her son, Joel, were affirmed when she pulled into the driveway and her husband was waiting for her with news. Her husband, Dr. James Poysky, delivered the grave news that their son did in fact have Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Three Children with Special Needs with Laura Hernandez 44:05

2y ago44:05

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Now a mama to 10 kiddos, Laura Hernandez faced and met the overwhelming challenges when her family added three adopted children that would all eventually be diagnosed with intellectual delay (mental retardation) and fetal alcohol syndrome. After consulting friends and books and still not having the answers she needed, Laura created her own systems …

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Being A Mother with Sharon Eisenhauer 37:30

2y ago37:30

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Sharon Eisenhauer had to heal the wound of her relationship with her own mother before she could break out of the mold of motherhood to find joy in her relationship with her adopted daughter. Sharon and her wife adopted their daughter and divorced a few years later. The relationship between Sharon and her daughter was joyous but also challenging an…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Two Children Murdered with Charlotte Austin-Jordan 1:22:12

2y ago1:22:12

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The day after Mother’s Day in 1988, Charlotte's only daughter, Ja’Mee, was murdered at the age of 13 in a case of mistaken identity by five gang members. Then again in 1996, Charlotte’s 25 year-old son Corey was also killed by gang members who thought his blue work uniform represented a rival gang’s colors. Indeed Charlotte was dealt poison but mad…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Season 2: For Love of My Child 2:41

2y ago2:41

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Each Belly of the Beast Life Story illustrates the nature of transformation through the story of a real person. Season 2 is curated by the theme - For Love of My Child. All stories are by parents who have faced and overcome the unimaginable for the unconditional love of their child. We are still gathering stories to include in Season 2 which will s…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Beyond: Finding Your Bliss with Artie Wu 23:14

2y ago23:14

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Artie Wu dives into his personal transformation to become a a master healer to more than 120,000 folks around the world. In one of the clearest examples I've heard, Artie describes what 'healing' is, why it helps folks live a fuller life, and his vision for a healed world. Wisdom for our Soul, Courage for your Journey. In Belly, we share our extrao…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Beyond: Transformation Pattern with Artie Wu 32:50

2y ago32:50

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This story reveals the overall pattern of transformation — the secret recipe of each personal Belly of the Beast Life Story. Once you hear the pattern - you’ll see it coming up in our podcast and with those around you. Wisdom for our Soul, Courage for your Journey. In Belly, we share our extraordinary life stories of personal transformation to illu…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Beyond: Origin story of Belly of the Beast Life Stories with Artie Wu 23:50

2y ago23:50

23:50

This story is a discussion about the origin story of Belly of the Beast Life Stories with our advisor, Artie Wu. Wisdom for our Soul, Courage for your Journey. In Belly, we share our extraordinary life stories of personal transformation to illustrate the nature of personal transformation. Beyond helps us go beyond personal stories to comprehend the…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Confronting Suicide with Chip Conley 47:48

2+ y ago47:48

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New York Times Best Selling author Chip Conley describes the period of his life between the ages of 45 and 49 as his ‘dark, gooey stage’ of life. A pattern of events led Chip to believe the entire world was conspiring against him, and that suicide was the only option -- a chance to just press the reset button. Several of Chip’s male friends had com…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Childhood Drama with Maximilian Acevedo 31:05

2+ y ago31:05

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At 21, actor Maximilian Acevedo's story of growing up in a difficult childhood and surviving it is what has made him who he is today. He first pulled himself up and took control of his own life to become a fitness model. Now he's an actor recently co-starring in Netflix's Babysitter 2. EPISODE SUMMARY - The formative years: Max reflects on traumati…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Breaking Your Neck with Jobi Manson 40:53

2+ y ago40:53

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At the age of 24, Jobi Manson made a decision that would forever change the course of her life. An experienced surfer, she misjudged the location of a sandbar when she dove headfirst into the ocean, breaking her neck and spending the next moments facedown in the ocean, paralyzed. Like a scene out of a movie, Jobi survived the accident and learned a…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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A Sobering Awakening with Scotty Brown 37:48

2+ y ago37:48

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Scotty Brown's Belly story centers around his rough and tumble days in Chicago. At a very young age Scotty was a drug kingpin by day and a rock n roll partier by night. This lifestyle caught up with him and getting out wasn't as easy as it might seem. Several decades later, and sober for that same amount of time, Scotty's story, and ongoing work in…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Overcoming a Spiritual Crisis with Zaid Gayle 45:43

2+ y ago45:43

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Zaid Gayle was raised in a deeply religious family that was influential in the Black Panther Party. This Belly story illustrates how Zaid came to terms with spirituality through his own lived experience. Zaid is the co-founder and executive director of Peace4Kids, a nonprofit that provides a safe space for youth in foster care to build meaningful r…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Becoming a Shaolin Warrior Monk with Harsh Verma 53:17

2+ y ago53:17

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After a botched knee surgery, Harsh Verma went to the Shaolin Temple in China and became the first non-Chinese national warrior monk. Kung Fu originates from Shaolin. EPISODE SUMMARY - Harsh was an elite athlete and at an early age played pro soccer - Too much calcium led to a need for what should have been a rather typical knee surgery - During su…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Proudly Coming Out Gay with Sam Malik 53:50

2+ y ago53:50

53:50

Sam Malik shares his inspiring story of coming out gay. EPISODE SUMMARY - 21-year-old Sam Malik opens up about a childhood overcoming the challenges of being gay in a straight man’s world - Being an ‘over achiever’ was a mask to hide his sexuality - Difficulty of growing up in a family with cultural differences - Homophobia wasn’t always blatant, b…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Failing a Business with Marcus Segal 31:59

2+ y ago31:59

31:59

Failure is a part of the entrepreneurship journey. The "dot com" bubble was a period of time when the Internet was booming and companies offering everything from pet supplies to streaming music went down the drain almost overnight. Marcus Segal's story is one of becoming aware of the inner critic in our life that blames us for failing and limits ou…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Homelessness in L.A. with Zawadi 48:49

2+ y ago48:49

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Zawadi's Belly story illustrates the transformative journey caused by unintended homelessness due to the loss of her 14 year life partner. Zawadi found her voice and helps others see the light. EPISODE SUMMARY - In 2013, Zawadi’s life partner of 14 years died from cancer - With no place to turn, Zawadi found refuge with a narcissistic abuser - Zawa…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Deaf-Blind Adventures with Bill Barkeley 1:01:06

2+ y ago1:01:06

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Bill Barkeley is both deaf and blind, but that hasn't slowed him down. In fact, you could say that Bill lives an adventurous lifestyle. He has summited Mount Kilimanjaro, finished the Boston Marathon two times and hiked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago... just to name a few. Bill has a rare disease called Usher Syndrome. As a deaf-blind adventurer, …

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Paralyzed at 19 with Ryan Chen 30:10

2+ y ago30:10

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At the age of 19, Ryan Chen was in a serious snowboarding accident that would ultimately paralyze him from the waist down. Ryan was forced to open his eyes to this new reality, learn to not blame himself and become comfortable with the uncomfortable. He learned to adapt, rekindle his love for athletics and ultimately build a successful business. Ry…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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Surviving Cancer with Dr. Julian Gold 55:52

2+ y ago55:52

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In this Belly story, 30-year physician and two-time mayor of Beverly Hills, Dr. Julian Gold, reveals purpose for community service through his trial with cancer. Dr. Gold was 56-years-old when he was diagnosed with a deadly form of cancer, Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Then a 30-year physician, Dr. Gold was a member of the board of directors for Cedars-S…

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Belly of the Beast Life Stories & Beyond with David All

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A Holocaust Survivor’s Broken Heart with Martha Sternbach 47:11

2+ y ago47:11

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Martha Sternbach was a teenager in 1944 when she was forced to enter and work in the Nazi’s largest extermination camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. But shockingly it was after the Holocaust that her nightmare began — when she first learned that her entire family (and almost everyone in her town in Hungary) had been killed. Now at 93, Martha looks back with…

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