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Rachel Clasby (Northbridge, MA) currently resides in Washington D.C. and is pursuing a career in nursing. In this episode of the podcast, Rachel and I discuss various life experiences, how to deal with sudden and unexpected changes that occur throughout life such as relationships, travel, careers, and just life in general. Enjoy! Featuring "Dirt Road Anthem" by Jason Aldean

Coach Ken Lachapelle is the current Head Football Coach for the Northbridge High School Rams. He is the winningest head coach in Massachusetts and has been coaching at Northbridge for 48 years. Topics Discussed: -How Coach Lach became a football coach -Passion For Sports -Culture of Winning at Northbridge High -Relationhships, Family, in relation to Coaching -Finding Your strength, and the strengths in others - Hobbies, Interests aside from Football

Sheldon Solomon is an experimental social psychologist and professor of psychology at Skidmore College. He has conducted extensive research with regard to terror management theory, which was developed based on the ideas of Ernest Becker that attribute much of human behavior to the mitigation of terror induced via human consciousness and awareness of mortality. His book in collaboration with his collaborators Jeff Greenberg and Tom Pyszczynski is called "The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life" Topics Discussed: -Dealing with Death - Cultural Wortdview + Self Esteem -Development- Safety, Object Transference, Parents -Transferring Self Esteem/Sense of Safety from parents to other sources -Awareness helps to make better decisions - Well Rounded- Diversify your self esteem portfolio -Relationship with yourself -Advice for others

Daiton Lachapelle is from Northbridge MA. Daiton has many interests including olympic lifting, all kinds of sports, and a variety of academic interests including science, technology, and history. Topics Discussed Exploring Human Consciousness Freedom Psychedelics Natural remedies Alternative Medicine Florida Shooting Gun Violence Common Sense Societal issues Mental Health Epidemic Issues with Problem Solving Masking the problem instead of solving the problem. Pharmaceutical Industry Taxation Pros and Cons Economics of War Capitalism vs Socialism Federal Reserve BONUS TRACK : "The Way it Is" - Bruce Hornsby

Daiton Lachapelle is from Northbridge MA. Daiton has many interests including olympic lifting, all kinds of sports, and a variety of academic interests including science, technology, history, consciousness, meditation, anthropology, space, and more. Topics Discussed: -Temptation -Wisdom (Ideal) - Figures (Oracle, Monk, Wizard, Jedi) -Suffering/Hardship - Is it necessary for mental growth and evolution? -Time - Relativity, Is it artificial, Time as a cycle and a loop -True Detective -Mind vs. Body - Struggle against mortality -Denial of Death - Ernest Becker -Questioning things - Be Skeptical - Carl Jung's Shadow: Strong men are powerful but make good decisions - Jordan Peterson

Daiton Lachapelle is from Northbridge MA. Daiton has many interests including olympic lifting, all kinds of sports, and a variety of academic interests including science, technology, and history. Topics Discussed: -Books, Research, Personal Interest - Meditation, Chakras, Consciousness, -Human Capabilities -Cultural Values -Truth Seeking -Questioning things -Social Relationships -Being Different

Morgan Mackintosh (Malden, MA) is an interior designer and photo stylist from Northbridge, MA who is currently the co-founder and co-owner at Beige and Bleu Design Studio. Topics Discussed: - Business update - Planning - Future goals - Arguments in Relationships - Design and Travel - Advice Bonus: "Into the Mystic" - Van Morrison

Tom Coyle (Northbridge/Boston, MA) joins the podcast to talk about of bunch of mutual interests and topics. Topics Discussed Include: -Cryptocurrencies: What are they, why invest in them? -TV Shows - Black Mirror - Dark Side of technology - Reality TV - Eastbound and Down - HBO shows -Travel - WWOOFing - Spain Stories -What would you do if you had 100 million dollars -Random Stories mixed in Bonus Track: "Sexual Healing" - Marvin Gaye Intro Track: "Going Down" - Freddie King For more information on the podcast episodes and blog, check out the website: http://www.theinspirewire.org

Chris Debowski is from Fountain Valley, California and has been travelling the world for the past eight years. He has played american football in Germany and Spain for most of those years and has recently been acting manager of Siargao Boat Rentals (Lupita Adventures) on the island of Siargao, Philippines. Conversation Topics Include: -Siargao Boat Rentals (Lupita Adventures) in Siargao, Phillippines -Details, Inspiration, Activities, Future Plans -Travel lifestyle, inspiration, advice -Stories behind Valencia, Spain and the Firebats -Spanish Culture -Advice for Travel and Lifestyle Change Bonus Track: "Beyond the Sea" -Bobby Darin SIargao Boat Rentals - Lupita Adventures: https://www.lupitasiargao.com/

Kirby Neuner and Dylan Griswold join the podcast to discuss some really interesting topics that lead to a very thought provoking conversation! Both are Class of 2015 Williams grads and former baseball teammates. Kirby is currently living in Washington D.C. and attending Georgetown for graduate school while Dylan is currently attending Stanford Medical School. Topics Discussed: - Is everything we do based on Self Interest? - Communication in the Modern Age (Macro and Micro Level) - Relationships and Reciprocity - Honesty - "Radical Transparency" - Boys Recap and Catching up Bonus track: "Keep'n It Real" by Shaggy

Mike Davis (Chattanooga, TN) joins the podcast to discuss music, producing, business, college, sports, NFL, and more! Mike is currently working on a music production company incorporating rap/hip hop music as well as orchestral music, with a focus on incorporating younger generations and specifically the greater Chattanooga area. Topics Discussed Include: -Moneysign Media - What is it and how did it start? What are the plans for the future? - Transitioning from Williams to hometown of Chattanooga - No more football, maintaining competitive habits - Activities at Williams, Griffin Society - NFL controversy - Kaepernick - Leadership - teaching, mentoring, community - Impact of Coach Kelton - Former Williams Head Football Coach Part 2 -Continued discussion of NFL controversy - Details on Moneysign Media -Influencers and contributors - Plans and tentative schedule for the future BONUS track: They Reminisce Over You - Pete Rock & CL Smooth

Rachel Fleming (Northbridge, MA) joins the podcast for Episode 26 to talk about her recent experiences and exploits in grad school pursuing a master's degree in History and her current process in applying for a PhD History program. Topics Discussed: -Grad School Life -Future Plans: History Professor -Thoughts on teaching -College towns, college bubbles -The ever elusive free time: What is it like? -New generation: We are having kids later these days -Traveling Bonus Track: "Lonesome Dreams" by Lord Huron

Andrew Haas, the podcast's first guest joins me to end the drought of podcasts! We talk sports, travel, what's new, and what has happened since we first talked. Additionally, we discuss the future of the podcast and some upcoming news! Tune in!

Nicole Noonan is a recent college grad and current graduate student in Interior Architecture. She co-founded and co-owns Beige & Bleu Design Studio, an interior design company based North of Boston. Topics Discussed: -What made you interested in interior design? -What has it been like starting your own business? -How did you do phase in a business? -What has your graduate school experience brought you? -What parts of running a business do you enjoy/dislike? -Future of the business? -Advice and tips for Starting a business or new phase in your career Nicole's Links: Beige and Bleu website: http://www.beigeandbleu.com/

This solo episode I discuss multiple interesting clips from "True Detective", "Fight Club", and "Kurzgesagt - In a Nutshell". Most of the topics revolve around the possibility that humans do not in fact have a purpose, identity, destiny, etc. That we may in fact be just a heap of organic matter on a random planet in a gigantic universe. Topics Discussed: -True Detective -Human consciousness was a tragic misstep in evolution -Humans should not exist by natural law -We have the illusion of a self, a purpose, that we are somebody - Implications if we are nobody - This is depressing, what do we make of it? - Optimistic Nihilism - A video by Kurzgesagt in a nutshell -The possibilities could be endless -Fight Club quote: "Self Improvement is masturbation" - What is wrong with self improvement? -Final thoughts -Final clip: Fight Club scene when Tyler Durden discusses materialism, evolution, meaning of life -Bonus song: Main theme of Season 1 of True Detective Links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8x73UW8Hjk&t=213s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBRqu0YOH14&t=190s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikY0fs94U-M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJJfe1k9CeE

Kathy Murphy is an middle school math teacher at University Park Campus School in Worcester. She was formerly a Computer Programmer and is a graduate of the Math department at Holy Cross. Our discussion revolved around her recent trip to Guatemala: - What did you do? -Tutoring - Where did you stay? - What was there to see in Guatemala? - Volcanoes - Chicken Bus Story - Culture of Guatemala -City of Antigua - Spanish Speaking - People you met, Places you visited - Effect that travelling and meeting new people have - Motivation to travel - New Experiences Links: Her school: https://www.ixchelschool.com/ Volunteering: http://brillodesol.org/

Nuri Shakir is a veteran mixed martial arts fighter from Ohio and is living in Nashua, NH. He has fought professionally since 2000 and has extensive experience in multiple disciplines of mixed martial arts. He currently trains and teaches at Gate City MMA in Nashua. Topics Discussed: -Description of basic MMA techniques -What is it like to be in a fight? -You grew up fighting, what was that like? -What mental state do you go through prior to and during combat? -Social stigma against fighting (Fighting is natural) -Pros and cons of MMA and fighting -Story: Relationships within the UFC and MMA community -Recommendations for those interested in self-defense, UFC, MMA Nuri's Gym: http://www.gatecitymma.com/

Matt Consigli is a recent college graduate and student athlete. He played Independent League Baseball for the Garden City Wind. Aside from sports, Matt has a variety of interests, passions, and is currently working in Sudbury, MA in the landscape architecture business. Topics Discussed in the podcast: -Impact of Baseball on Life -Learning Experiences -Criminal Justice Major - Police -Impact of a Positive Attitude - "Don't Be a Dick" -Societal Pressures - Conformity -Diversity=Marketability -Living in the Present -Important Decisions (Work, Relationship, Kids)

Duncan Robinson is a current student athlete at the University of Michigan and is a Sports Management and Political Science double major. He will be a red-shirt senior next year for the UMichigan Men's Basketball Team for his final year of NCAA eligibility. Topics Discussed Include: -Michigan offseason -His one year at Williams College -Transition to Michigan -Discussion of Paying NCAA players -2017 team run (Big 10 Champions/Sweet Sixteen) -Future of the program -Crazy Story - Plane Crash prior to Big 10 Tournament -Balancing Academics and Athletics -The Dak and Dunc Show (Duncan's Podcast with co-host/teammate Andrew Dakich) Check out his podcast below: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dak-and-dunc-show/id1214679107?mt=2 https://soundcloud.com/dakichandrobinson

In Episode 18 I talk about what I have learned about relationships through specific lessons in social psychology, as well as anecdotal advice on the importance on communication in relationships, and understanding the context of situations and other perspectives. Important Points to Note: - Before you judge/act, put yourself in their shoes and try to understand their point of view - Trust and Communication create the foundation of a healthy and successful relationship References: - Social Psychology Experiment: http://www.spring.org.uk/2009/12/when-situations-not-personality-dictate-our-behaviour.php - "Situations Matter" by Sam Sommers :http://amzn.to/2ucnsAN -Everybody Loves Raymond Suitcase Scene: https://youtu.be/iyuRunTvC6w