Episode 23 - Special guest Dr. Dina McMillan

Dr. Dina McMillan is an American social psychologist and domestic violence specialist. She received her BA from Hunter College in New York and both a masters and doctorate in social psychology from Stanford University in California.

In 2007, after moving to Australia, Dr McMillan developed a ground-breaking program called Unmasking the Abuser.

Dr. McMillan wrote a book on this topic called, But He Says He Loves Me, published by Allen & Unwin, that’s currently sold in 14 countries. It’s become available in audible form.

In 2020 Dr. Dina began a podcast series called Unmasking the Abuser, https://www.buzzsprout.com/985186 and developed a new education program, Healing the Rift, to reduce racial, ethnic and gender bias. It offers useful information without blame and shame.

She currently lives in Australia.

https://www.drdinamcmillan.com/

Episode 22 - Special Guest Ted Gioia

This episode features a conversation with music historian, author, musician, and musicologist Ted Gioia, with some concepts related to his book which I highly recommend: "Music: A Subversive History".

Episode 21 Resolve.

This Episode talks about inner determination, or resolve, to propel toward action.

Episode 20 A New Beginning. Again.

This episode talks about the new year, new beginnings, and our ways of thinking about it and moving forward. 

Episode 19 Auld Lang Syne / Closure.

This Episode discusses endings, closure, and reflecting on demarcation points, as well as contemplative hindsight and how it may affect decision making, actions, changes, or stasis. 

Episode 18 Merry Christmas!

This episode discusses aspects of Christmas. 

Episode 17 The Will To Purpose

This Episode talks about the sense of purpose.

Episode 16 Solidarity and Consensus

This Episode talks about Solidarity as a common ideal, recognizing tactics that divide, and standing together to achieve truthful consensus and societal cohesion. 

Episode 15 Special Guest Mahavishnu JohnMcLaughlin

This episode features the iconic John McLaughlin discussing his history with Miles Davis, The Tony Williams Lifetime, The Mahavishnu Orchestra  and more, as well as his upcoming album "Liberation Time", due for release July 16, 2021. 

Episode 14 Chick Corea

This Episode commemorates the late, great Chick Corea.