Yogi and The BeachMan
Welcome to our humble podcast, where guests share their stories and passions, showcasing how they help people and alleviate suffering, making the world a better place one insightful conversation at a time. Join us as we dive into a myriad of topics fueled by our passion to make a positive impact.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we bring you fresh episodes packed with entertaining and inspiring stories with proven life hacks you'll appreciate.
Meet our hosts: two witty Michigan transplants now enjoying life in sunny Southwest Florida. One is a left-leaning Yogi, and the other a right-leaning BeachMan. Despite their differing views, they find common ground on peace, self-improvement, helping others, healthy eating, light-heartedness, music, and a shared love for animals.
Our backgrounds are as diverse as our interests, ranging from naval nuclear training and submarine adventures to in-depth explorations of yoga, sales, solar power systems, and labor and delivery nursing.
Tune in and join the conversation as we explore how individuals are making a difference and learn how you can too.
Yogi and The BeachMan
PTSD From Paranormal Experiences & Healing with Laura Giles
In this thought-provoking episode, Yogi and the BeachMan are joined by the incredibly insightful Laura Giles, LCSW, a seasoned trauma specialist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. With a background that spans maximum security prisons, psychiatric hospitals, the courts, and private practice, Laura has spent much of her career helping people navigate and heal from deep emotional wounds.
Today, we dive into an important and often overlooked topic—paranormal PTSD. Laura opens up about her extensive work with clients who are not only dealing with traditional trauma but also the unique challenges posed by paranormal experiences. She shares her perspectives on why it's crucial to talk about these experiences, how paranormal PTSD differs from other types of PTSD, and the role of spirituality in the healing process.
If you're someone who's had paranormal experiences or simply curious about the ways trauma and spirituality connect, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that blends trauma healing, spiritual exploration, and the supernatural!
Connect with Laura:
https://www.youtube.com/pansociety
https://www.youtube.com/myfantasia
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Email: yogiandthebeachman@gmail.com
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Meet "Yogi" Jim and "Beachman" Rick, two Michigan natives who now call Port Charlotte, Florida home. Jim's journey includes serving in the US Navy, specializing in nuclear power on submarines. He's transitioned through roles in sales, owned a yoga studio, trained extensively in yoga, served as a Youth Director at Unity Church, and now thrives as a Labor and Delivery Nurse. Rick, also a Navy veteran skilled in nuclear power and submarine service, pursued careers in sales, owned a landscaping company, worked in car sales, and now excels as a solar power expert at Advance Solar. Rick's musical passion includes playing bass guitar in a band and he's deeply engaged in politics. Together, their lively discussions and stories promise both entertainment and laughter.
