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Interview #30 Skip Lineberg: Unlocking Wisdom in a World of Too Much Information
March 31, 2026

Interview #30 Skip Lineberg: Unlocking Wisdom in a World of Too Much …

Summary Explore the profound differences between knowledge and wisdom with Skip Leinberg, host of The Main Thing podcast. Discover how wisdom guides us through life's challenges, the importance of civil discourse, and practical tools like wisdom cards to enhance personal growth. Supporting Links 1.…

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Interview #29 Jenny Chan: Pacific Atrocities Education - Uncovering the Pacific War's Hidden Stories
March 26, 2026

Interview #29 Jenny Chan: Pacific Atrocities Education - Uncovering t…

In this episode, Rick Barron speaks with Jenny Chan, the co-founder of Pacific Atrocities Education, a nonprofit dedicated to uncovering and preserving the often-overlooked narratives of the Pacific War during World War II. J...

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Interview #28 Nikki Corbett: Courage and Community - Speaking the Unspoken
March 17, 2026

Interview #28 Nikki Corbett: Courage and Community - Speaking the Uns…

Summary In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Nikki Corbett, the host of 'The Scarlet Edit,' a podcast that delves into the complexities of infidelity, divorce, and the gray areas of modern relationships. Nikki shares her journey into podcasting, the importance of …

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Interview #27 Dr. Theresa Lyons: Redefining Autism - A New Perspective
March 12, 2026

Interview #27 Dr. Theresa Lyons: Redefining Autism - A New Perspective

Summary In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Theresa Lyons shares her journey from being a scientist to an advocate for children with autism. She challenges the traditional views of autism as a lifelong condition, emphasizing the potential for improvement through functional medicine and understan…

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Interview #26 Chris Watson: Embracing Adventure as The Journey Calls
March 3, 2026

Interview #26 Chris Watson: Embracing Adventure as The Journey Calls

Summary In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Chris Watson, the creator and host of The Adventurers Diaries podcast. They discuss Chris's journey into podcasting, the philosophy behind his show, and the importance of adventure in personal growth. Chris shares insights on finding guests, creating …

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Interview #25 Tracy Pullman: Reinventing Yourself and The Power of Career Networking
Jan. 21, 2026

Interview #25 Tracy Pullman: Reinventing Yourself and The Power of Ca…

In this episode, Tracy Pullman shares her transformative journey from being laid off to becoming a successful entrepreneur. She discusses the challenges of navigating uncertainty, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the importa...

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Interview #24 Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw - Knitted Knockers: A Stitch of Hope
Oct. 15, 2025

Interview #24 Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw - Knitted Knockers: A …

In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Barb Demorest and Patti DeFreeuw, the founders of the Knitted Knockers Organization. They share their personal journeys with breast cancer and how it led to the creation of a nonprofit that provides free, hand-knit breast prost…

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Interview #23 Andy Unruh - Revolutionizing Music: The Story of the Amazonica
Oct. 8, 2025

Interview #23 Andy Unruh - Revolutionizing Music: The Story of the Am…

Summary In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Andy Unruh, the creator of the Amazonica, an innovative musical instrument designed to make music accessible to everyone. Andy shares his journey from a career in nuclear engineering to developing a unique instrument th…

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Interview #22 Cydian Kauffman - Day Zero & Navigating the Water Scarcity Challenge
Sept. 25, 2025

Interview #22 Cydian Kauffman - Day Zero & Navigating the Water Scarc…

Summary In this enlightening conversation, Rick Barron and Cydian Kauffman delve into the critical issue of water safety and the looming crisis of water scarcity, known as Day Zero. They explore the complex factors contributing to this crisis, including climate change, infrastructure challenges, an…

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Interview #21 Ian Darley - Resilience on the Road: The 7,000 Mile Epic Journey
Sept. 24, 2025

Interview #21 Ian Darley - Resilience on the Road: The 7,000 Mile Epi…

Summary In this discussion, Ian T Darley shares his experiences and challenges during his ambitious journey to walk 7,000 miles around the UK. He reflects on the physical and mental hurdles he faced, such as dealing with inadequate footwear, lack of water, and the emotional toll of being away from …

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Interview #20 Pam Sandrock - Embracing Life's Challenges
Sept. 23, 2025

Interview #20 Pam Sandrock - Embracing Life's Challenges

Summary In this episode of 'That's Life, I Swear,' host Rick Barron speaks with Pam Sandrock, creator of the No Knockouts podcast. They discuss Pam's journey through a life-altering cancer diagnosis, her philosophy of resilience, and the importance of sharing personal stories. Pam emphasizes the si…

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Interview #19 From Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Ashok Rajan's Story
Sept. 10, 2025

Interview #19 From Immigrant to Entrepreneur: Ashok Rajan's Story

In this enlightening conversation, Ashok Rajan shares his remarkable journey from India to the United States, highlighting the challenges he faced while pursuing his education and building a successful career. He emphasizes t...

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Interview #18 Bryanna Mehling - Navigating Life's Peaks
Sept. 3, 2025

Interview #18 Bryanna Mehling - Navigating Life's Peaks

Summary In this enlightening conversation, Rick Barron speaks with Bryanna Mehling, founder and CEO of Bright Peak Consulting. Bryanna shares her journey from personal challenges to becoming a life and leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of communication, self-awareness, and relationship b…

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Interview #17 Lauren Van Duyn - The Mom-demic Diaries: Stories of Resilience
Aug. 26, 2025

Interview #17 Lauren Van Duyn - The Mom-demic Diaries: Stories of Res…

Summary In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Lauren Van Dyne, a recruitment manager and podcaster, about her experiences as a mother during the COVID pandemic. Lauren discusses her podcast, 'The Mom-demic Diaries,' which aims to provide a space for mothers to share their raw and unfiltered stori…

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Interview #16 Abi King - Breaking free from the chains of Alcohol Addiction
July 16, 2025

Interview #16 Abi King - Breaking free from the chains of Alcohol Add…

Summary In this episode, Rick Barron speaks with Abby King, a sobriety coach and host of the Sober Connection podcast. Abby shares her personal journey through alcohol addiction, the struggles of quitting, and the emotional toll it takes on individuals and their relationships. They discuss the stig…

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Interview #15 Kendall Breitman- From Newsroom to Podcast Studio: Her Journey
June 3, 2025

Interview #15 Kendall Breitman- From Newsroom to Podcast Studio: Her …

Summary In this engaging conversation, host Rick Barron speaks with Kendall Breitman, a master storyteller and community manager at Riverside. They explore Kendall's journey from her early life in Pennsylvania to her impressive career in journalism, covering politics and presidential elections. Ken…

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Interview #14 David Simmons-The Call of the Ocean: A Journey of Reinvention
May 28, 2025

Interview #14 David Simmons-The Call of the Ocean: A Journey of Reinv…

Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews David Simmons, a former tech executive who transitioned to a sailing business in the Caribbean. David shares his journey from a tumultuous childhood in Mississippi to a fulfill...

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Interview #13 Suzanne Junered – The Art of Storytelling
May 7, 2025

Interview #13 Suzanne Junered – The Art of Storytelling

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Summary: In this engaging conversation, Rick Barron interviews novelist Suzanne Junered, exploring her journey from a career in nutrition to becoming a writer. Suzanne shares her passion for storytelling, the challenges she faced, and the importance of community…

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Interview #12 Shazmeen Bank – Healing Through Connection
May 6, 2025

Interview #12 Shazmeen Bank – Healing Through Connection

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Summary: In this episode, host Rick Barron speaks with Shazmeen Bank, a relationship coach and host of the podcast 'Love Better.' They discuss Shazmeen's journey from becoming a young mother to her evolution into a relationship coach, emphasizing the importance …

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Interview #11 Julieta Duvall – Time Advocacy: No Commitments, Just Experiments
April 8, 2025

Interview #11 Julieta Duvall – Time Advocacy: No Commitments, Just Ex…

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Summary: In this episode, Rick Barron interviews Julieta Duvall, a time advocate who shares her journey of redefining time as a resource rather than a commodity. Julieta discusses her tran...

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Interview #10 Michael Ashford – The Art of Communication
March 25, 2025

Interview #10 Michael Ashford – The Art of Communication

Text us your thoughts on the podcast Summary: In this engaging conversation, Rick Barron and Michael Ashford explore the intricacies of communication, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and deeper questioning in fosterin...

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Interview #9 Lee Jackson -  The Journey of 'Getting Good' in Life
Feb. 26, 2025

Interview #9 Lee Jackson - The Journey of 'Getting Good' in Life

Text us your thoughts on the podcast In this engaging conversation, host Rick D Barron speaks with motivational speaker and presentation coach Lee Jackson about the realities of motivation, the importance of connection in per...

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Interview #8 Julie Jacobs - The Joy of Elevated Comfort Food!
Oct. 29, 2024

Interview #8 Julie Jacobs - The Joy of Elevated Comfort Food!

Text us your thoughts on the podcast In this episode, host Rick Barron interviews culinary innovator Julie Jacobs, who shares her inspiring journey from a rural upbringing to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the food ind...

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Interview #7 Pamela Kerman - The Power of Self-Advocacy in Autism
Oct. 15, 2024

Interview #7 Pamela Kerman - The Power of Self-Advocacy in Autism

Text us your thoughts on the podcast In this episode, Rick Baron speaks with Pamela Kerman about her journey as a mother raising a son with autism. Pamela shares her experiences navigating the complexities of autism diagnosis...

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