Treating Trauma Through Shakespeare with Stephan Wolfert (ep. 562)
Apr 27, 2023
When Stephan Wolfert was 24 years old, he found himself at a crossroad. After serving as a medic and infantry officer in the US Army, Stephan’s lifetime of grief and trauma became overwhelming. Drunk and suicidal, Stephan wandered into a random theatre’s production of “Richard: III” where his life was...
The Pale Blue Dot (Monday Moment ep. 561)
Apr 24, 2023
Listening to the radio a couple weeks ago, I came across an interview discussing the 25 recordings the US Library of Congress had selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry this year. Among this list were some familiar sounds like Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville,” Mariah Carey’s omnipresent...
Columbine Survivor Craig Scott (ep. 560)
Apr 20, 2023
It's been 24 years since the unimaginable tragedy that took place at Columbine High School in Colorado — one of the deadliest mass shootings at a high school in U.S. history. Thirteen people were killed and 21 were wounded at the hands of two students.
Craig Scott is a survivor of the Columbine High School...
Are You a Bridge Builder? (Monday Moment ep. 559)
Apr 17, 2023
One of my favorite poems is titled The Bridge Builder and was written by Will Allen Dromgoole. This poem challenges us to realize we can make a mighty difference regardless of our age. It prompts us to look for opportunities to empower others to achieve greatness in their lives.
And it reminds us that, despite mighty...