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Ep. 12 - My Chicano Lawyer featuring Gabriel Avina On today's episode I sit down with my long time friend Gabriel Avina who is an attorney in South Los Angeles. We talk about some interesting cases he is currently working on and explore his perspective on life.  You can follow what Gabe is up to on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mychicanolawyer/ Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

On today’s episode Michael Correll AKA Uncle Birch and I sit down and talk very openly about his experiences with corruption as a cop in Long Beach California, and about how he uses anarchy and witchcraft as his chosen tools of service in this life. You can check out what he’s up to at the links below in the show notes. Ok enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/user/freakphil1309 https://gumroad.com/witchskewl https://www.facebook.com/groups/witchskewl/ https://www.spreaker.com/user/widdershins https://www.instagram.com/witchskewl/ https://twitter.com/michaelcorrell4 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

On today's episode my wife Sarah and I discuss her coming to terms with the fact that she has a condition called Prosopagnosia also known as "Face Blindness" which impairs her ability to recognize faces. We talk about all of the funny and sad consequences of her impairment and about all the ways those of us with a more normal recognition capacity can be more mindful of others who may be struggling in this way.  Below are some links we reference in the episode.  Ok Enjoy! Sarah’s Facebook Post on having Prosopagnosia https://www.facebook.com/579951409/posts/10157642735781410?sfns=mo Prosopagnosia Support Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/117013401655030/?ref=share Washington Post Article - Story by Sadie Dingfelder My Life With Face Blindness When your brain won’t let you recognize people, how do you navigate the world? https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/08/21/feature/my-life-with-face-blindness/ ByrdBrain Show Patreon Page https://www.patreon.com/byrdbrainshow ByrdBrain Show Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/byrdbrainshow/ ByrdBrain Show Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ByrdBrainShow --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

On today's episode we have a very special guest Naomi Mwangi all the way from Kenya who shares her life story of survival and service.  She is a special person and I think you're going to love her. Below are links to all of the organizations we discuss that are doing great work in the world and there is also info on how to follow what Naomi is up to.  Ok enjoy! http://www.ipeacei.org/ -International Peace Initiatives founder is Dr. Karambu Ringera info@ourafricandream.org -African Dream Movement founder is Naomi Mwangi http://www.emergingvisionaries.org/ - Institute For Emerging Visionaries, Founder is Vanessa Stone Amala Foundation - Founder is Vanessa Stone https://amalafoundation.org The California Global Youth Peace Summit https://www.cagyps.org/welcome  Www.schooloflostborders.org - School of Lost borders Founder is Meredith (work with young people on the rights of passage) For more information, contact Naomi Mwangi: Email-naomimwangi54@gmail.com FB - Naomi Mwangi --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

On today’s episode Sarah and I talk with Michael Gallagher founder of HeARTbreak Studios in Los Angeles. Michael and I randomly met in my neighborhood and I had a feeling that I should have him on the podcast so I did. Being curious about the people I happen to meet randomly is a practice of mine and I plan to introduce you to as many of these random encounters as I can in a series I’m calling A Chance Encounter. I hope that I can spread the curiosity! Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

On today's episode I sit down with D. McCormick, author of the book Tea Time With The Reaper: a true story of love, life and lessons learned.  The book is an amazing account of his tragic love story with his wife Angela. His is a refreshingly honest and frank voice reminding us that only when we shine a light on death can it be "viewed for what it truly is; an inspiration to live a life without regrets. a motivator to stop fucking around and wasting your time and energy on shit that does not matter." Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

Today I got to hang out with a good friend of mine Keiran Smith. We had a great conversation about all kinds of things from what it has been like to raise his first daughter, to what it was like growing up in South Central LA during a very violent time, to what we hold sacred at this point in our lives. Enjoy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

On this episode, my wife Sarah and I discuss a documentary film we went to see that had a huge impact on us. The film is called Where To Invade Next and it takes us on a journey around the world visiting Italy, France, Finland, Slovenia, Germany, Portugal, Norway, Tunisia, Iceland, and Berlin. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

Josh Lenker is an amazing friend I met during my first trip to the Pacific NorthWest. He was my first ever couch surfing host and we have a great conversation. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support

Welcome to ByrdBrain! Here's the deal guys. I'm committing to following my curiosities wherever they may lead, and I'm happy to have you along for the journey. Welcome to the show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/byrdbrain/support