Today's episode features a raw discussion with Derek Crager about the value of AI in human society. Derek Crager is a tech founder, an AI thought leader, and author of the upcoming book "Human First AI." Derek and I consider what AI excels at doing for humans, how humans can co-create with AI effectively, and why a printer telling you about its broken parts would be creepy.

REFERENCES:
Derek Crager’s Website: https://www.practicalai.app

Follow Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amazonleadership/

Learn about Derek’s book: https://www.humanfirstai.net/

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:28) - Introducing Derek Crager
• (02:22) - How to create the Universe
• (05:40) - How humans can use AI best
• (08:54) - AI is great at answering questions it already knows
• (12:37) - But AI struggles to understand context
• (16:03) - Mentorship, not copying and pasting
• (22:02) - Conversing with yourself on any topic you choose
• (28:37) - Co-creation or co-opting?
• (37:41) - Specialized training just for you!
• (44:25) - AI could actually prevent failure
• (47:42) - Trust the human
• (51:11) - Replacing humans while avoiding catastrophe
• (55:25) - How to find Derek Crager on the internet
• (56:38) - Show closing
• (57:07) - Closing credits

This week's episode features a candid conversation about sex with my dear friend Eve Hall. Eve is a physical therapist for sexual wellness and an award-winning hostess of the Please Me! Podcast. Together, Eve and I consider topics as diverse as pelvic floor health, the patriarchy, and awkward ways to describe what humans do naturally.

REFERENCES:
Eve Hall’s Website: https://pleaseme.online/

Follow Eve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094393249379

Follow Eve on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEo1qdyY9pXicqeXYeyca9Q

Follow Eve on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/please.me.by.eve.creations/

Follow Eve on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@please_me__?lang=en

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:29) - Introducing Eve Hall
• (04:20) - Reclaiming sexual liberation
• (08:10) - Pelvic floor health and sexual health
• (14:28) - Vaginoplasty and the pelvic floor
• (19:19) - Awkward conversation about the prostate
• (23:02) - Sex, shame, and the patriarchy
• (30:28) - Perpetuating the human species
• (33:07) - Blood flow and sexual health
• (38:10) - Self-exploration on a daily basis
• (43:53) - Gender-affirming surgery made better sex!
• (48:37) - A bit about furries
• (52:08) - Communicating with your partner
• (57:57) - How to find Eve Hall on the internet
• (01:01:00) - Show closing
• (01:02:33) - Closing credits

Today's episode features a story of old-school New Jersey coming-of-age with Mary Kathleen Mehuron. Mary Kathleen is an author, educator, and artist whose most recent novel "Down on the South Beach Drag” explores Queer self-discovery. Mary Kathleen and I discuss the New Jersey art and music scene, The Boss, and giving children the space to grow up to be just who they are.

REFERENCES:
Mary Kathleen Mehuron’s Website: https://www.marykathleenmehuron.com/
Follow Mary Kathleen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mary.mehuron
Follow Mary Kathleen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marykathleenmehuron

Today's episode features the new Mayor of Downingtown, PA, Dr. Erica Deuso. Erica is a scientist, advocate for the marginalized...oh, and the first openly transgender Mayor in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Erica and I discuss topics as weighty as the dirty business inherent in politics, how education is the best form of activism, and how long a buffalo would need to be in electrolysis before a vaginoplasty.

REFERENCES:
Erica Deuso’s Website: https://www.ericadeuso.com/

Follow Erica on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ericadeuso.bsky.social

Follow Erica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Erica_Deuso/

Follow Erica on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EricaForPA/

Follow Erica on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricaforPA

Follow Erica on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erica_deuso
Emerge Pennsylvania: https://pa.emergeamerica.org/

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:31) - Introducing Erica Deuso
• (04:34) - More worried about empty storefronts than gender
• (09:45) - Just qualified for the job
• (14:43) - The dirty business of politics
• (19:15) - A quick jaunt into global finance
• (25:32) - Dealing with hate on the campaign trail
• (31:58) - Fighting hate with critical thinking
• (37:50) - Activism means constantly learning more
• (44:30) - Humanity is all about respect
• (49:47) - The Good Neighbor Mayor
• (53:45) - Deuso Herrick 2028!
• (58:13) - How to find Erica Deuso on the internet
• (01:03:36) - Show closing
• (01:04:00) - Closing credits

Today's episode features insight into self-defeating behavior with Dr. Albert Bramante. Albert is a psychology professor, author, talent agent, and hypnotist whose newest book is titled "Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self Doubt and Mastering Self Sabotage for Performing Artists." Albert and I muse over topics as diverse as how self-sabotage stems from comfort, whether more physical danger would make for better people, and why drama majors inspire less drama than academics.

REFERENCES:
Albert Bramante’s Website: https://albertbramante.com/

Read “Rise Above the Script”: https://a.co/d/b770wPb

Follow Albert on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/albertbramante

Follow Albert on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dralbramante

Follow Albert on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/albertbramante

This week's episode features advice on having great sex by Dr. Stacy Friedman. Dr. Stacy is a clinical sexologist, podcaster, and Certified Sex Coach. We discuss topics as weighty as why we only learn about the negative aspects of sex, how teaching your partner what makes you happy is your gift to them, and why alliteration with P is the best there is.

REFERENCES:
Dr. Stacy Friedman’s Website: https://drstacyfriedman.com

Follow Dr. Stacy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrStacyFriedman

Follow Dr. Stacy on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drstacyfriedman

Follow Dr. Stacy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drstacyfriedman/

Follow Dr. Stacy on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrStacyFriedman

Follow Dr. Stacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drstacy

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:33) - Introducing Dr. Stacy Friedman
• (02:43) - The few willing to be open about sex
• (06:59) - We only learn the negatives of sex
• (11:45) - Why we struggle to make sex better
• (16:24) - The gift of knowing how to make your partner happy
• (21:05) - Honesty, curiosity, and authenticity are never selfish
• (26:31) - Overcoming our personal stigmas and taboos
• (33:27) - Getting over the religion thing
• (43:57) - The beauty of full expression of identity
• (50:50) - The role of fantasy is our sex life
• (54:37) - How to find Dr. Stacy Friedman on the internet
• (57:45) - Show closing
• (58:08) - Closing credits

Today's episode features Tracey Napier's story of shattering early perceptions of limitation to blossom into the Divine Plan. Tracey is an intuitive life coach, psychic, author, and speaker. Tracey and I consider topics as diverse as the beliefs that steal our control, how we can only delay the Divine Plan, and why we need to ask ourselves the right questions if we expect ourselves to answer.

REFERENCES:
Tracey Napier’s Website: https://www.traceynapier.com/

Follow Tracey on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/traceyjeannapier2/

Follow Tracey on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@traceyjeannapier

Follow Tracey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceyjeannapier/

Follow Tracey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceynapier/

Follow Tracey on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@traceyjeannapier

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:29) - Introducting Tracey Napier
• (02:15) - Opening the door to taking control
• (08:49) - Thoughts and beliefs that limit us
• (15:09) - Awakening to a spiritual calling
• (22:13) - Building compassion for all
• (26:53) - Allowing the Divine Plan to happen
• (32:38) - Revealing our true purpose
• (37:40) - Asking yourself the right questions
• (44:20) - Co-creating our path in life
• (47:05) - Making awareness a practice
• (50:18) - How to find Tracey Napier on the internet
• (52:41) - Show closing
• (56:07) - Closing credits

Today's episode features Anne Gillaspie's raw story of hitting bottom, finding purpose, and reclaiming who she is. Anne is a Brand Therapist, podcaster, and Worshiper of Why. In our discussion, Anne and I touch on all damage caused by manipulation, trusting our children to learn from their mistakes, and how to rank the Spice Girls correctly.

CONTENT WARNING: Depression and Suicide

REFERENCES:
Anne Gillaspie’s Website: https://www.fixandform.com/

Follow Fix & Form on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fixandform

Follow Fix & Form on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FixandForm/

Follow Fix & Form on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/fixandform

Follow Fix & Form on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fix.form.branding

• (00:00) - Opening credits
• (00:37) - Show opening
• (01:29) - Introducing Anne Gillaspie
• (02:33) - Always stay curious
• (12:12) - Damage to the manipulator
• (17:54) - Existing as we are
• (23:09) - Coming back to her own body
• (28:55) - Getting out and surviving
• (36:49) - Only share your experience
• (45:27) - Trust cihildren to move through life
• (53:36) - Healing with healthy leadership
• (01:01:06) - How to find Anne Gillaspie on the internet
• (01:04:17) - Show closing
• (01:05:34) - Closing credits