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Between Two Deferns Podcast Episode #6 – Nat Peterson – conversations about music, business, wrestling, politics, and mindfulness

In this episode Mike & Heather talk with Nat Peterson about … pretty much everything! It was originally 2 1/2 hours long, cut down to about an hour!

Some of the things we talk about …

-singing into a hairbrush
-inherent drama vs learned technical
-A.D.D – didn’t start medication until his 30’s
-fears and misconceptions around starting our own business
-wrestling obsession
-Nat started wrestling
-started promoting shows (created his own shows)
-songwriting / David Bowie
-church – may the force be with you
-spirituality
-kindness
-“resist a cruel impulse”
-the quest for fellowship
-extremes
-“it doesn’t matter how right you are if you’re pushing people away”
-addiction is lack of connection, AA forces you to connect with others = waking up and “filling the hole”
-true evil?
-social media and wanting people to like me
-caught up trying to change people’s minds
-“oh, I didn’t know I could be friends with a liberal”
-“I felt so betrayed by the stereotypes”
-why can’t we all get along!
-cheap shots vs the long game
-how to feel good without being destructive

That’s Nat singing at the end of the podcast with a band called Reign of Zaius

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You can find links and more at
https://michaeldefern.com/podcast/

Mike & Heather’s music
https://parkwaysouthband.com

Mike & Heather’s business
https://zenmantis.com/

Between Two Deferns Podcast Episode #5 – Tanner Scott – Earth ships, being intentional & having fun while eating well

In this episode Mike & Heather talk with Tanner Scott, a health coach and food & travel enthusiast. He has talks about his transformation, learning to “tweak his life” for optimum enjoyment, and risking a good corporate job to go out on his own. He has some great practical tips as well!

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Some of the things we talk about …

-why the harmonica is so awesome
-waffle brownies
-skinny doesn’t mean healthy
-originally went to Belmont, wanted to be in the music biz
-building earth ships in New Mexico
-living off the grid for a month
-creative reuse- the Turnip Green
-“We are all capable of living the life we truly desire. It all starts with loving ourselves enough to try.”
-being intentional vs reacting
-mindfulness – 14 day email prompts
-setting alarms for when to eat
-we’re not really and more advanced than dogs …?
-advice about eating (to avoid making bad choices)
-no one size fits all
-Tanner uses insight timer mediation app
-Mike uses Waking Up app (Sam Harris)
-Why Tanner is so excited about meditation
-meditation is like a cigarette break
-Twerking yoga in Hawaii
-practice until it starts working = self awareness grows
-meditation can be like a drug
-intention starts with awareness
-left a really good job and took a chance starting his own business
-helped his mom lose like 50 pounds
-“this isn’t about me, it’s about empowering you”
-really cool tip for drinking more water
-urine color … he knows too much about that
-stories from being an experiences coordinator with living social
-the food in New Zealand
-hiking on a narrow mountain path in Peru and having to poop

book a free first conversation with Tanner
http://ComeAliveHealthCoaching.com

connect with Tanner on facebook
https://www.facebook.com/tanner.scott.9803

that’s Tanner playing the harmonica at the end of the episode!

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Make sure to subscribe to our podcast “Between Two Deferns” wherever you listen to podcasts – iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, etc

You can find links and more at
https://michaeldefern.com/podcast/

Mike & Heather’s music
https://parkwaysouthband.com

Mike & Heather’s business
https://zenmantis.com/

Between Two Deferns Podcast Episode #4- Derrick Brown – Good vibes, music licensing, and the art of not giving up

In this episode, Mike & Heather talk with Derrick Brown, a.k.a. the “Good Vibes Coordinator”! Derrick has a great story to share, and just listening to his voice is guaranteed to improve your mood!

Some of the things we talk about …

-Sync licensing / Catch The Moon program
-finding music supervisors for shows Tunefind.com
-learning to do cold emailing
-how to write with authenticity but still on topic for a show
-creating relationships instead of trying to “get”
-Father Shine
-Quantum Leap
-reference tracks
-how Heather started writing songs and where Parkway South name came from
-binaural music / meditations
-432 vs 440 hz
-the more physiological aspects of being more present / mindful
-replacing thoughts with visualizations
-fear is a liar – replace “I can’t do this” with gratitude, with all the love you have
-the broken part is where the light comes in
-Yungblud
-how Derrick writes songs
-Boss RC-505 loop station
-“as long as my butt is in the chair, whatever will come through me comes through me”
-that’s how I make friends – I’m a giver more than a taker
-“I’m gonna keep doing this until it doesn’t hurt”
-5 years sober … it made me a more intentional human
-“Derrick is an embrace, personified”
-you don’t have to believe everything you think – our thoughts become our reality
-“love your shadow self”
-is it fear or excitement?
-when fear falls away we start to let people in (opportunities) instead of repelling them
-so, what is a Defern?
-Derrick’s job title is “Good Vibes Coordinator”

Find out more about Derrick …

Website
https://derrickbrownlovesyou.com/

YouTube
https://youtube.com/derrickbrownlovesyou

Relaxing Soothing Vibes Music / 432hz meditation music
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrcU2g05nPQcZhjeZg3eLPA

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/letsgetbrunch/?hl=en

@letsgetbrunch

Jill’s website
https://www.awakejourney.com

The song you hear playing at the end of the show is “Limitless” by Derrick Brown, soon to be released!

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Make sure to subscribe to our podcast “Between Two Deferns” wherever you listen to podcasts – iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, etc

You can find links and more at
https://michaeldefern.com/podcast/

Mike & Heather’s music
https://parkwaysouthband.com

Mike & Heather’s business
https://zenmantis.com/

Between Two Deferns Podcast Episode #3- Sherry Johnson – How to have a good marriage & have fun even when life is hard

In this episode, Mike & Heather talk with long time friend Sherry Johnson, who works at Bridgeport Hospital ER, is a professional photographer, and music aficionado. She is full of energy and heart, and we can all learn a lot from her!

Some of the things we talk about …

-removing cucumber seeds
-Sherry has covid fog
-tik tok video and big white box
-how to have a happy marriage – “he is always making me laugh”
-talk about what’s going on, and let things slide off your shoulder
-being aware of the other person in a relationship
-once you reach a certain age, there’s not way you would mistreat the one you love
-what’s so great about Keith Urban?
-if music makes you feel something, who cares about the label
-Sherry’s sister likes to fight at concerts
-why go to see the same band over and over? it’s about the community
-how they steal your purse during a concert
-how not to sneak a camera into a concert
-love is bigger than drinking and drugs
-“he truly loves his fans … makes you feel you are the only one in the room”
-giving someone your full attention
-quality over quantity – creating raving fans one at a time (who tell their friends)
-working in and with the emergency room during covid
-learning to detach
-going to church is like working out?
-using music to change my thought process … understanding this pain is temporary
-“music helps me change the future”
-getting hit with a drone
-creativity keeps you young

Find out more about Sherry Johnson …

Website
https://www.sherrylynnphotography.com/

The Big White Box
https://www.sherrylynnphotography.com/the-big-white-box

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SherryLynnPhotographyCT

Sherry & Rich’s Tik Tok Video
https://www.facebook.com/sherryjohnson99/videos/10158248901965917/

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Make sure to subscribe to our podcast “Between Two Deferns” wherever you listen to podcasts – iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, etc

You can find links and more at
https://michaeldefern.com/podcast/

* (song played at end of episode)
California Highway – Parkway South Band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar3IK-BKGR8&list=PLfc2G2JuEyir6HVb5jIGOVoqi2bc3ZZT9&index=8

Mike & Heather’s music
https://parkwaysouthband.com

Mike & Heather’s business
https://zenmantis.com/