Being Jonas Wilder: A Show I’ve Been Building for Forty Years Without Knowing It

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I want to tell you about a show I’m bringing to libraries, bookstores, and small venues this spring — because it’s unlike anything I’ve done before, and because

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Being Jonas Wilder: A Show I’ve Been Building for Forty Years Without Knowing It

A Van Named Moby, a Show Called Being Jonas Wilder, and What We’re Building Together

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Update May 4, 2026 Kate and Moby have talked about it and have decided that Moby doesn't want to leave the West Coast! Understandable because it does get

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A Van Named Moby, a Show Called Being Jonas Wilder, and What We’re Building Together

Stories from Real Life Podcast-Mark Firehammer The Lost Art of Being Human

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Host Melvin E Edwards of the Podcast Stories in Real Life was kind enough to have me as a guest. Give a listen below and please visit and

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Stories from Real Life Podcast-Mark Firehammer The Lost Art of Being Human

Positive Psychology & Goal Setting: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Make Growth More Sustainable

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The Conversation Positive Psychology & Goal Setting: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Make Growth More Sustainable If you’ve explored modern self-help, coaching, or performance psychology, you’ve

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Positive Psychology & Goal Setting: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Make Growth More Sustainable

Interpersonal & Relationship Focused Approaches: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Relational Healing

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The Conversation Interpersonal & Relationship-Focused Approaches: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Relational Healing If you’ve explored therapy or personal growth through the lens of relationships,

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Interpersonal & Relationship Focused Approaches: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Relational Healing

Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Support Deeper Integration

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The Conversation Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Support Deeper Integration If you’ve explored approaches that go beyond surface-level coping, you’ve likely

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Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Support Deeper Integration

Expressive Arts Therapies: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Creative Healing

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The Conversation Expressive Arts Therapies: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Creative Healing If you’ve explored alternatives to talk-based self-help or therapy, you’ve likely encountered expressive

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Expressive Arts Therapies: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Creative Healing

Humanistic and Self-Actualization Approaches: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Clarify Personal Growth and Meaning

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The Conversation Humanistic and Self-Actualization Approaches: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Clarify Personal Growth and Meaning If you’ve explored personal growth, psychology, or philosophy, you’ve likely

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Humanistic and Self-Actualization Approaches: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Clarify Personal Growth and Meaning

Mindfulness and Meditation: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Their Impact on Anxiety and Overthinking

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The Conversation Mindfulness and Meditation: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Their Impact on Anxiety and Overthinking If you’ve explored mental health or personal growth practices,

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Mindfulness and Meditation: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen Their Impact on Anxiety and Overthinking

Somatic and Body Awareness Practices: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen the Effectiveness of Breathing Techniques for Anxiety

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The Conversation Somatic and Body Awareness Practices: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen the Effectiveness of Breathing Techniques for Anxiety If you’ve spent any time exploring

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Somatic and Body Awareness Practices: How Understanding the Origin of Struggle Can Deepen the Effectiveness of Breathing Techniques for Anxiety