Mental Capital
The world is changing, and fast. Since the pandemic hit in March of 2020, things have been in a constant state of upheaval. The numbers for depression/anxiety & suicide are on the rise. Civil unrest, global warming, rioting, war... it seems like every single day there is something else to stress about. Things to focus on outside of ourselves to keep us on edge. There's just so much chaos that it can easily leave us feeling hopeless and lost. If you're like me, you're looking for something more. Well I found that more in... you!I realized that what we were missing was each other! Think about it. While we were all locked inside, isolated for two years, we lost a piece of ourselves for awhile. What we lost was Human Connection! That's the best way for us to grow outward and upward. To feel seen, heard and understood and to be part of a community. These are the foundations of who we are as people. As I got back out into the world I started to meet phenomenal individuals everyday. Everywhere I went I met incredible humans with powerful stories of enriching experiences. They had just been sitting on these gifts. Waiting to share them with whoever would bother to simply strike up a conversation. They were all forms of social capital because of the knowledge I gained from hearing them. I always left feeling charged up!That inspired me to start sharing these stories, and these people, with you! I thought that if they inspired ME to greater things through the power of conversation then they could do the same for you! I realized that every single one of us is sitting on that same vault of knowledge and experiences. It's time to bring those out in the open and learn from each other. That's why I started this podcast. You'll get something of value from every episode here. Whether it's knowledge, understanding, or inner peace. We're going to dig deep into our humanity and squeeze out every last bit of greatness... together.
Contributors
Guests
Deborah Wenzler
Deborah is the author of two previous volumes of poetry: Well Beyond The Water and Love is the “O”. Her work has appeared in several journals including Immagine & Poesia, an online international e-forum, and Second Wind: Words & Art of Hope & Resilence.
Devin Masterson
Devin is a writer, poet, and entrepreneur based in Santa Cruz, California. Devin was blessed with an environmentally and socially conscious education from a young age by working in a native plant nursery, restoring habitats, coaching gymnastics, and launching cycling teams. He went on to study kinesiology at Sonoma State University and Entrepreneurship at California State University Fullerton. As a young man, Devin worked in technology at Adobe and Haus.com, more recently spending the latter half of 2024 being of service and living at the Esalen Institute in Big Sur. Devin is currently editing his debut book, A Walk on Earth, weaving a metaphor for life through poetry with a call to deepen our relationships with ourselves, each other, and our home planet. Join us as we discuss Devin’s journey into poetry and how healing the power of the word can be!
Ethan Tabakelis
Ethan is a Mental Performance Consultant and the driving force behind TAB Mentality. As a lifelong athlete himself, Ethan understands the mental game isn’t just an afterthought – it’s the key to unlocking true potential. Through TAB Mentality, Ethan empowers athletes to break free from mental barriers like performance anxiety and self-doubt, cultivating unshakeable confidence and laser focus. He provides practical, evidence-based strategies that allow athletes to step onto the field or court with a sense of freedom, playing authentically and dominating their game from the inside out. If you want to learn more go to tabmentality.com and download his free ebook: “The Power Within”!
Justin Case Mosley
Justin is a multi instrumentalist musician and certified breathwork instructor born & raised in Santa Cruz, CA. He is well known for his funk band “The Frogman Experience”, and now playing high vibrational music with his partner as “The Lovebyrds”.
Blessing the audience with the healing vibrations of his Harp, Bass, Piano, Flutes, and many other instruments. His life’s purpose is to help people who suffer from trauma, are active in addiction, and who are Recovering from drug/alcohol abuse. Using the healing power of breathwork, movement, community and music as medicine.
Performing at sound healings, retreats, recovery centers, corporate events, weddings, open houses, memorials, Birthday Parties, Yoga Classes, & other events. Join us as we discuss his passion for music and sharing the joy and healing power of music through entertainment as well as guiding people through intuitive music lessons
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Kirra Pendergast
Kirra Pendergast is a leading international expert in online safety, with a career spanning over three decades.
Her extensive experience includes leading groundbreaking projects such as whole-of-QLD government cybersecurity initiatives and post-9/11 counter-terrorism strategies. Kirra's pioneering work in cybersecurity since 1995, social media risk management since 2008, and her development of industry-first policies and training programs highlight her deep expertise and innovative approach.
Through Safe on Social and The Online Safety Agency, Kirra has built a diverse client base that includes international brands, police commands, and educational institutions from schools in remote Australia with only nine students through to significant private and international schools, and universities, elite professional sporting teams, public entities, and private enterprises.
Margaret Graziano
Magi is an Executive Coach & Best Selling Author of the book “Ignite Culture”. Magi’s magnetic personality and fierce compassion coupled with her insightful and thought provoking programs ignite power and motivation in leaders committed to elevating themselves and their organizations for the greater good.
Her body of work cuts through the personal, group, and organizational malaise stifling happiness, joy, and fulfillment at work. Her uplifting talks and groundbreaking courses uncover, catalyze, and optimize human potential, unite teams, and raise organizational effectiveness.
As a mother to 3, a grandmother to 5 and a dog mom to 1, Magi spends her off hours building memories with her grandchildren, training for a variety of physical challenges she creates for herself, and fundraising for climate, humanity, and healthcare-related challenges.