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There were so many Zoom calls and so many online performances that meant so much for connection and our human experience during the heaviest portions of the lockdowns...what happened to those connections? Why haven‘t we kept that going? Were we in such a hurry to return to ‘Normal‘ that we forgot how wonderful and beautiful those moments were? Why didn‘t mark the importance and continue those connections? That and more on The Great Reset Podcast - LIVE FROM THE TREEHOUSE. Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com

Kids are back in school. Delta spreads. Some states won‘t require masks at school and punish school districts that do. COVID strikes close to home for us and how do we handle this latest surge and future variants? On the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 - what have we learned? Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com  

The CDC recommends masks again to combat the spread of the Delta Variant that is wreaking havoc among the unvaccinated and in small percentages those who have been vaccinated. Climate changes are causing extreme weather occurrences much earlier than conservative models have been predicting. Sperm counts worldwide are down 40% which has lowered the birthrate for humanity. A whole lot to talk about as the world spins on and Covid still abides.    Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com  

We explore the max exodus of employees, the rising rates of wages, and what that might mean going forward. We also look at the origins of COVID-19 and how answers still aren't clear about where this virus came from.  The Delta Variant is here and more contagious and is spreading rapidly among the unvaccinated and there are tales of people getting the virus even after being vaccinated. Should people require a vaccine passport? Why is this vaccine treated differently than all of the other vaccines we have had? A lot to unpack, and a lot to discuss. Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com  

Time passes. Covid recedes into an annoyance. Politics ignores lessons learned and plods on. Semi conductor and microchip shortages cause mass delays on almost everything electronic. The first world marches on - the third world still has a pandemic enveloping them. We have been busy - but glad to be back on the mic. The mission lives on if life is back to less time to focus on talking about it. We return to our original recording locale - LIVE from the Treehouse.   Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com

Vaccines bring relief, but where does 'Herd Immunity' lie along the vaccine hesitant? What about vaccine envy and guilt? The largest government spending since FDR and what does that mean? COVID feels like its on the way out - but it ain't done with us or the planet. India's catastrophe demonstrates the volatility of this virus that hasn't just gone away as 50% of Americans have been vaccinated. What do we say to economic disparity and rich old white men who still control everything? Will the fundamental changes happen or will we rush back to old habits as quick as we abandoned them?   Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com

We have a lively conversation with the leader of Vinos and Vulvas, Heather Reich Edwards, which are panel discussions that pre-COVID took place at bars and breweries and attracted people from all genders and sexual orientations from ages 30-70.. She/her has been a pelvic physical therapist for 17 years and is an AASECT certified Sexuality Counselor as well as a Sex Educator. Heather founded Vino & Vulvas--An Edgy, Inclusive, Informative Sex Talk, and she also creates crotch coloring books for the “Crotch Enthusiast.”   We also cover the Me Too movement, cancel culture and the idea of retribution and redemption for for those who are accused or admit guilt. With the internet being judge, jury and executioner, is there a way to have forgiveness and an allowance for healing and change?  During COVID, Vino and Vulvas has morphed into Bubbles & Bubbly that take place over Zoom from the bathtub. The next Zoom is taking place Saturday. May 1. 8:30pm EST at www.bubblesandbubbly.com. This session will focus on: “If you are someone who plays with power or WANTS to play with power with intimacy... don't miss this one. We're talking about power. We're talking about domination and how it can be used both in person, and also from a distance so that you can use this erotic charge to infuse all of your intimate relationship where long-distance, or skin-to-skin. There were certainly be an interactive portion of this event, because honestly, I can't see anyway around that. These panelists I've got for this one... they know their shit. @felynefitness @luciefielding @feralfemme @heatheredwardscreations.”   Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com

We talk with Brian Crowley, a long-time friend of Shawndra who shares a love of epic convos. He is a chemical engineer by day and musician with his band, Global Ghost, which derives its name in part from his life living all over the world as an Irish ex-pat who has now been in Savannah, Georgia for more than a decade. We cover a range of topics including eschatology, which studies human concern with death, judgment, and the final destiny of the soul and of humankind, minimum wage versus universal basic income, and the industrial war complex and how our military budget could be shifted to actually protecting Americans through programs that protect and benefit us all. Great conversation with a great thinker, plus, yay for being vaccinated through the "waste list!"   Hear one of Brian's New Songs "Anywhere, USA" at the end of the episode.   CLICK HERE: Global Ghost on Spotify

Where have we been? We took a break and explain why and kick off Season 2. We look back over our experiences as humans over the last year and how the podcast developed. We also examine whats happening now as the vaccine begins to pervade and things open up more fully. We have had our first dose of the vaccine and already feel better - will it really 'fix' the situation and can we all be hopeful? Will a return to so called 'normalcy' have a bigger impact on the environment? We get back to our roots and look forward as we start Season 2 of the podcast.

We speak with Bryan Schaaf, Chef Liaison and "unofficial" Master Taster at Certified Angus Beef® for more than 10 years. Bryan is also the co-host of the Meat Speak podcast with Meat Scientist Diana Clark and Chef Tony Biggs, Certified Angus Beef ® brand director of culinary arts, and the trio have "carnivorous conversations, food trends, cooking advice from influential chefs, a bit of science, and a few facts about your favorite cuts of beef." Pre-COVID, Bryan traveled the world eating at renowned restaurants, attending food and drink festivals (including the prestigious James Beard awards), and pretty much living the meat dream. Bryan and Shawndra also were also buddies during their years at Ashland University in northern Ohio, where Bryan played college soccer and Shawndra played college volleyball.  One of our longest episodes yet, we cover all things meat and dive into the effects of COVID on his industry all the way back to the farms where it all begins. A lively, funny conversation.  Bryan also shares how we all can support our favorite restaurants with the help of Certified Angus Beef ®: "Restaurants need our help now more than ever. Join the #RestaurantChallenge and dine in or carry out to support your favorite restaurants. Post about your meal and tag the restaurant, and you can win cash to dine out AND have your favorite restaurants selected to receive cash for their staff each week. Learn more at Challenge.CertifiedAngusBeef.com Certified Angus Beef ® brand."    Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com

Episode 88 with Jaz Adams, the Director of Strategy at Wayward Kind, a San Diego based "digital marketing agency built on the belief people buy from people, not brands. We help clients cultivate better digital conversations. We work with challenger brands who are making a significant impact in race, class, and gender equity. Our work is rooted in creating positive social change and we partner with companies and organizations that are aligned with our purpose."   Jaz has a Certificate of Mastery in Digital Behavior Change, and our conversation ranged from how her company chooses to align with based on values and company culture, and how the events of last year have affected how companies have to present themselves in a time of social activism. We discuss the immeasurable power of social media and how it influences our lives not only online but how we interact in real life. We also look at the changes in digital marketing that began with pull and has gone back to push marketing and why that needs to change and be focused on building communities and conversations instead.  Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com     

So yes - there's a horizon of relief, but there are holdovers from the COVID 11 month struggle. We dig into the cultural more than anything and the mental health burden of this time period. What else have we all noticed? What else will surprise us as a result of the seclusion and lack of group-connect? It's It's the small things - culturally - that will last longer and inexpilcably. All that and more...RECORDED LIVE FROM THE RESET WOLF DEN   Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com 

We speak with Jodi Hardwick, Clinical Social Worker With The Department of Veteran's Affairs in Augusta, Maine. Jodi shares her experience first in receiving the Vaccine and how that has effected her - as well as the access to vaccines for our aging veterans. Jodi specializes in gerontology which is the study of old age, the process of aging and the particular problems of older human beings. If any of us had had a harder road through the pandemic - it would be the elderly. She describes how she was pushing for TeleHealth visits before COVID-19 had us doing those as a rule. She describes the experiences of veterans through all of this and the hopeful nature of vaccine distribution. Jodi describes her work as a social worker as a 'problem agent' someone who sees an issue and wants to find a way to solve the problems associated with that issue. We zoom out and even think philosophically and sociologically about what COVID has shown and taught us and how we can all grow. Great Conversation as we move further into 2021. ***DISCLAMER*** Jody's views and thoughts are hers as a private citizen and do not reflect the views of the United States Office of Veterans Affairs.

Wow - what a difference an inauguration makes. DC could become a state. Tommy is still bemused by the charisma of Donald Trump. The vaccine roll out is slower than needed.  Kmele Foster appears on Bill Maher and presents a different way of looking at things - controversial as that may be. We have been reading and researching him since and it has been intriguing and his intellectual approach to race and the problems behind what we actually need to solve are enlightening.  We once again dig into Universal Basic income and it's benefits. What could be improved for humanity through that? We also hit on the romanticization of the American Revolution and its distortion in the Qanon and 'Patriot' folks who were driven to storm the Capitol on January 6th. That and much more as we move further into 2021. Email us: thegreatresetmovement@gmail.com Have someone we need to talk to? Have a great topic idea? Want to support us and other great organizations? Visit our website: thegreatresetmovement.com    RECORDED LIVE FROM THE GREAT RESET WOLF DEN

***There was a previous version of this interview that had the last 35 minutes cut off. It was a great conversation and we'd love for you to hear all of it. If you have already listened - start at the 53 minute mark to hear the end. We speak with Jay Melancon and Jordan Carlson who are Master Hair Stylists and founders of the amazing organization called Humble Hairdressers. The mission of Humble Hairdressers is to shift perceptions one cut at a time. They began reaching out to the larger community in Asheville to deliver style to everyone, power to the people - especially those who needed to see themselves differently and to be seen differently. They have events associated with Haywood Street Congregation which reaches out to the homeless and those less fortunate. They also do work with foster children who may need a hair cut to feel good about themselves, and they also work with domestic abuse survivors. Beyond the great work they do they also started a podcast to continue this mission and to highlight what has been going on in the hair industry during Covid and beyond. As often happens, we drift to the philosophical and what these intelligent gentlemen have noticed about the COVID era and what we can all change and learn through this time period. A great and at many times lighthearted conversation as we enter a new political era it felt good to have an uplifting post inauguration discussion. 

We discuss new information that has come to light from the Capitol insurrection last week. Why were some of these 'protestors' given a tour of the capitol the day before by sitting members of congress? There was a Social Media glow from all of this that did not highlight the the more violent notions of the attack on the seat of democracy. Should those who pushed for the doubting of the election be held accountable? With five days until the inauguration, what chaos can be stirred up by the 45th president, as he drifts beyond the point of his presidency? Madison Cawthorn represents our home region of Western North Carolina - but also sells 'Cry More Lib' T-shirts on his website, and was armed in the Capitol on the day of the insurrection. We discuss how the vaccine has rolled out slower than expected and some states are encouraging "vaccination-tourism" to help their economy while at the same time denying access to their residents. We also talk about how poorer countries, who were a part of the vaccine research and studies, have received no vaccine doses. 2021 is off to a blistering start, and there's a lot to unpack.   RECORDED LIVE FROM THE RESET WOLF DEN

As horrible and dire events unfold in our nation's capitol as pro-Trump supporters storm the halls of Congress with vandalism and looting, we ask the question, "What country is this?" How could we possibly get to this point? We break down the timeline and hear calls for the 25th Amendment from both sides of the aisle. How complicit is the president in all of this? Why are 'patriots' and conspiracy theorists claiming Antifa is behind this? Who is the antlered and shirtless Qanon Shaman and what presents did he leave for the representatives and senators? Congress continues its business and Joe Biden is President. But this isn't over. So much healing and calming the division to come that won't go away January 21st.  RECORDED LIVE during the Congressional counting of the electoral votes.

Happy New Year! NEW THEME SONG!!! Thought we would change it up for the New Year. Waddya Think? We speak with Bill Gilliland an award winning presenter, entrepreneur and ActionCOACH business coach. We also speak with Beth Lemmel who works with Bill as an ActionCOACH entrepreneurial talent scout. We discuss the tough times for small businesses during Covid-19 and how many have had to pivot and adapt and how there is opportunity available - even now.  We discuss economic cycles and how this one may be different as we rebuild post-pandemic. How do businesses make things more personal and how do businesses adapt to their local commnity to be strong now and stronger beyond Covid-19? We also discuss the entrepreneurial spirit and how we could use schools to encourage that for kids in high school to push them to be more creative and unlock the potential of young entrepreneurs. We also speak to how we have a responsibility to support those local businesses we love to keep them going and what that means for our whole community. Bill offers some free business coaching during these trouble times for any of you listeners who may be interested. Find out more at his website: ActionCOACH 

We look back over 2020 and all of the incredible, bizarre, crazy, sad, horrible, and hopefully transcendent and transformational events that fell upon us this year. What did we learn? What are the changes we didn't like and the changes we did and the changes that still aren't in our periphery?   We speak on the reason we started this podcast and how that mission hasn't changed, but has organically developed into something we didn't draw up. Its delightful to see that happen - mostly by who we have spoken to - and their perspectives on this pandemic. A pivotal moment in human history and we are living through it. let's reflect on that. Goodbye 2020 - for good and ill. Hello the future where we will all live. Thanks to Shawndra's mom and political activist Sherry Thompson for joining us on this episode to close 2020.

We speak with Jonathan Swinger a physician's assistant specializing in orthopedic surgery with Southeastern Sports Medicine. He talks about his experience being on the front lines of Covid-19 and the fear and anxiety that goes into it. We discuss the cases of the virus rising and what he sees happening at the hospital. He also discusses the shortage of PPE and what that was like and how that shortage could begin happening again. He describes what it's like to enter an operating room with someone who is known to have Covid-19 and how he and other medical staff all have to face that on numerous occasions. Jonathan also received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine and using his Master's of Science degree he explains mRNA vaccines and how they work. The vaccine offers hope on the horizon but he reiterates that we still have to follow the guidelines to continue to prevent the spread of the virus. It comes down to being selfish or caring for other people. Wear your mask, socially distance and wash your hands. Those things we will have to continue to do for some time until we are past this. Great to speak to someone on the front lines of Covid-19.