The Douglas Robbins Show
Society & Culture
About
Topics on the show range from writing to publishing to life and the individual. I welcome politics, spirituality, creativity, healing, public policy, economics, environmental, and astronomical, anything in the realm of learning, humanity, and its expansion. Anything that touches the human condition.
Episodes
- Built from the Quiet w/Anamarie Lopategui
Anamarie Lopategui shares insights from her book "Built From the Quiet," which combines memoir and business advice. The book draws on her father's experiences escaping Spain and becoming a sheepherder, offering lessons on legacy, intention…
- Cybersecurity with Expert Lori Crooks
Douglas Robbins speaks with cybersecurity expert Lori Crooks about protecting your identity, bank accounts, and business from phishing, hackers, and data breaches. Crooks is the founder and CEO of Cadra, a cybersecurity and compliance comp…
- Midlife Crisis is the Collapse of Old Beliefs and Behaviors
The episode explores the concept of midlife crisis as a collapse of old beliefs and behaviors formed in childhood. Douglas Robbins explains how these foundational beliefs, based on early interactions and survival needs, can become inadequa…
- Interview with Historical Fiction Author Larry Rather
Larry Ray Rather, author of 'As Long As Rivers Run,' discusses his historical fiction novel. The story follows surgeon Tom Dunagan and his daughter during the Civil War and their journey across the Continental Divide, encountering a Ute fa…
- Immigration, Politics, and the Economy w/ Political Commentator Jose Nino
This episode features political commentator Jose Nino discussing immigration, politics, and the economy. It examines accusations against immigrants, crime statistics, and tax contributions, with the aim of challenging listener beliefs.
- The Un-American President
Send us Fan Mail Donald Trump calls himself a patriot — but his actions prove otherwise. From undermining elections and inciting January 6th, to cozying up to Putin, betraying Ukraine, and grifting the American people, Trump has shown us w…
- Healing and Cleansing your Life with Ayurvedic Practitioner Jonathan Glass
Send us Fan Mail Let's get back to basics today with what we eat, think, our energy and stress. What we allow and what we welcome into our lives affects our lives. Feeling out of balance? It's easy to in this crazy world. Today I speak wit…
- Wildlife Corridors: Saving Animals from Dying on America's Roadways
Send us Fan Mail Over 1 MILLION animals die on US roads every single day. But what if we could change that? In this episode, Doug sits down with Amy Amrhein from the Southern Oregon Wildlife Crossing Coalition and Colin Reynolds from Defen…
- #128- Plastics and Micro-Plastics- The Shocking Truth and What You Can Do w/Author Anne-Marie Bonneau
Send us Fan Mail Plastics. Plastics. Plastics. They are everywhere. We ingest them daily in our drinks and food. In this conversation Anne-Marie Bonneau and I discuss the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, its impact on the environment,…
- #127- New York Times Best Selling Author Ralph Pezzullo
Send us Fan Mail Ralph Pezzullo was born in New York City. When he was five years old his father joined the Foreign Service of the State Department. His job took them to Mexico, South Vietnam, Bolivia, Colombia, Guatemala, Uruguay and Nica…
- #126 - Society vs. Humanity w/Douglas Robbins
Send us Fan Mail Hey folks, I haven't done a solocast in quite a while. You should expect more of these in the future. Short nuggets on subjects that need addressing. Here goes: We were born into humanity and then are indoctrinated into so…
- #125 - On Freedom Road with Yuri Chu Su
Send us Fan Mail Is there another way to live other than the rat race? Are you feeling stuck and complacent? Frustrated? Here's a fun episode on freedom and being on the road. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Ever want to travel and see th…
- #124 - Deep Dive w/Economist Dr. Kris Feder
Send us Fan Mail It's the economy stupid. Well, it's a lot more than that. Is the economy rigged? We often make political decisions based upon economic situations. And what a perfect time for this episode to air as our economy is rapidly c…
- #123 - Finding Freedom with Food and Peace with Your Body with Marla Mervis-Hartmann
Send us Fan Mail New Year's resolution? Diet? Eat better for a few weeks, then go back to old habits? Well, maybe they aren't resolutions at all but wishful thinking. Resolution means to be resolved, a firm decision to do something or not.…
- #122- Publishing Insider and Author Kerrie Flanagan
Send us Fan Mail Kerrie Flanagan is a publishing insider and author. She and I discuss the do's and don'ts about writing. Traditional or Indie publishing against a rapidly changing landscape. How to create magazine articles that you can re…
- #121 - The Crazy Life of Writer Guy Morris
Send us Fan Mail Guy Morris has led an extraordinary life. After escaping an abusive childhood at age 13 to become a homeless runaway, Guy worked alongside migrant workers before he earned three degrees by age 25, including acceptance to H…
- #120 - Unbiased Climate Change Discussion with Dr. Eban Goodstein
Send us Fan Mail #climatechange. If you're looking for truth about climate science, this is a powerful and unbiased discussion with an expert in the field. Eban Goodstein is the Vice President for Environmental and Social Leadership at Bar…
- #119 - Empowerment Through Healing w/ Dr. Lynn Carey
Send us Fan Mail Have people made you not believe in your dreams? Have they made you feel small and disempowered? Your dreams are not farfetched or pie in the sky, but the very reason you are here. My guest today is Dr. Lynn Carey. Take a…
- #118 - Mental Health in America with Dr. Bonnie Wims
Send us Fan Mail Many of us suffer alone, in silence, with those negative thought loops keeping us stuck, small, afraid. But if you had a broken arm that got treated, there would be no shame in it. Shouldn't we treat the mental and physica…
- #117- Philosophy Professor Daniel Berthold and His Work with the Bard Prison Initiative
Send us Fan Mail Systemic racism, kids of color forgotten by the system, and raised in a violent world with no escape, and a country who's not asking deeper questions of itself. Join Daniel Berthold, philosophy professor from Bard College…
- #116- Healing with Food and a Tea that Saved a Village
Send us Fan Mail Lainie "Sevante" Wulkan, known as "The Food Oracle," is the visionary Founder of CIFT Center for Intuitive Food Therapy™. A wellness author, intuitive, and advanced energy healer, she has authored several bestselling books…
- #115- Meditation Changes our Brain Chemistry with Kara Goodwin
Send us Fan Mail This was such a great conversation. In today's show I speak with Kara Goodwin, the host of the Meditation Conversation Podcast. Meditation brings us back to the moment and can help transform our brain chemistry with certai…
- #114 - Education Leaves Parts of Us Behind
Send us Fan Mail Education needs to radically change or we are failing ourselves and our futures. It should inform and develop the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. So when we are finished, we are ready for adulthood. It should pr…
- #113- The Releasing of Victimhood
Send us Fan Mail Do you feel like a victim? You probably are to some event and more importantly to your own thoughts. We all are until we set it free. Even if an event shaped your life and outlook do you want to hold onto it forever as a r…
- #112- Are You Afraid of Death or Life? With Author Kate Manser
Send us Fan Mail Today is such a powerful interiew. Kate Manser is the author of You Might Die Tomorrow: So Live Today. In the span of six months, three of Kate's friends died in unrelated, unexpected tragedies. She developed a fear of dea…
- #111 Happy Relationships with Marriage Counselor Paul Sigafus
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what a healthy and happy relationship looks like? On this Valentine's Day Special we dive into that very topic. Paul Sigafus has degrees in both Marriage & Family Therapy and Marriage, Family, and Hu…
- #110 - What are you searching for?
Send us Fan Mail Hey folks, I'm back for the new year with a new show name and intro and outro. Yes, that's me on the drums. So, I've been thinking. We look at social media. We look at the news. We look in the mirror. We look to others. Bu…
- #109 - Meaningful Moments Make a Lifetime w/JJ JJ DiGeronimo
Send us Fan Mail JJ DiGeronimo is a lightworker, business woman, and author that creates a bridge for people to tap into tools, practices, and mindsets to illuminate their path. Listeners seeking more meaningful connections, more moments o…
- #108 - A Simple Shift
Send us Fan Mail Do you ever feel stuck? Do you have the same conversations and start poking at your partner and vice versa? Does this make you start questioning your relationship and everything in your life? Well, sometimes all that is ne…
- #107- My new book Baseball Dreams and Bikers
Send us Fan Mail Is due out 10/24. Pre-sale soon... In the title story, I don't think I knew how closely I was writing about my own struggles as a teen. What would have happened if someone had paid more attention or was a guiding light in…
- #106 - If Everything is a Story so is Happiness w/Counselor Kevin Burk
Send us Fan Mail Your life is a story, and you are the main character. Every choice you make in your life is intended to move you closer to your ultimate goal: to get everything you’ve ever wanted. The reason you want everything you’ve eve…
- #105- Dolphins, Ducks, and Motorcycle Rides
Send us Fan Mail Are you taking your walk? Are you swimming your swim? Are you riding your ride? There are so many experiences and opportunities awaiting for us when we take action and do our thing, The unknown and unexpected awaits. The u…
- #104 - Law of Attraction Methods with Zehra Mahoon
Send us Fan Mail Great conversation today with Zehra Mahoon, She says, " Today, I am at a place where I feel secure. I feel confident about my future. I feel that I am in control of my life. I feel happy and satisfied with my accomplishmen…
- #103 - Never Forget What You Love
Send us Fan Mail We often hold onto things that do not serve us. We spend time in the arena of bad memories and feelings that often keep us stuck in the very same event day after day, month after month, year after year. But life is short a…
- #102 - Who Are You Accountable To? with Accountability Coach Julie Moses
Send us Fan Mail This is one of the most important topics to changing your life: Accountability Feeling lost and having a lack of purpose? Feeling overwhelmed or on a hamster wheel, stressed and exhausted? Knowing what you want to do, but…
- #101- Most Men Still Lead Lives of Quiet Desperation w/Certified Men's Coach Ettore Toppi
Send us Fan Mail A plague far more destructive than any virus has swept over the world. It is the destructive narcissist many know as modern day man. Most men suffer in silence and often damage others along the way. Today I speak with Etto…
- #100 - Mother Earth
Send us Fan Mail In this 100th episode we celebrate the earth. Mother Earth truly provides all that we have. She gives us our food, our clothes, our housing. We and all animals including fish and ocean creatures create C02 while the plant…
- #99- Accident, Depression, Darkness to Redemption and Renewed Love w/ Ed Watters
Send us Fan Mail Ed Watters was injured on the job he eventually lost. After sinking into despair and darkness feeling "Dead" in America. Both he and his wife became unfaithful, yet their 40 year love bent but didn't break. Eventually, aft…
- #98 - Honorship
Send us Fan Mail We hear about ownership, but what about honorship? Owning what we honor becomes our lives and how we live. Honor pain and doubt, you get more of the same. Honor love, more love finds you. We often hear about following one'…
- #97- Podcast Marketing and Other Industry Secrets with Vinnie Potestivo
Send us Fan Mail Vinnie Potestivo is an Emmy® Award-winning Brand Advisor who grows personal brands & founder-led businesses by getting them get seen, heard, and known by scaling content and media reach. Vinnie is the Founding Editor-in-Ch…
- #96- Humanity
Send us Fan Mail Often our humanity gets trapped in the dogma of the mind and the dogma of society causing us to feel and think small. We adhere to it rather than the other way around. On this show we are trying to break free to live our t…
- #95- Brain Trauma Survivor and Renowned Speaker Danielle Matthews
Send us Fan Mail At the age of 23 Danielle was hit by a drunk driver and sustained a life-altering injury to her brain. The medical world said there was no hope of recovery & told her to accept this life as her “new normal”. Although her b…
- #94- The Hurried Fox
Send us Fan Mail I was driving the other day on a country road when a fox ran out in front of me. There were no cars behind me and waiting would have served him better as I almost hit him and he almost lost his life. How often do we hurry…
- #93- Sustainable Living with Author and Filmmaker David Wann
Send us Fan Mail Is this lifestyle sustainable? Is the exhaustion, stress, and debt? Overeating? Under nourishing? Water pollution? Garbage? Air quality? Does it have to be sustained? We are capable of something far better. More people are…
- #92- Go Through Your Day Clear and Fulfilled with Psychotherapist Dr. Foojan Zeine
Send us Fan Mail Everyone needs skills to go through their day feeling clear and fulfilled. Dr. Foojan Zeine brings simple and practical skills to the audience for dealing with matters of life. She has developed a psychological and educati…
- #91- Intuition and Synchronicity with Intuitive Guide Lori Hoover
Send us Fan Mail We've all had little things happen that we can't explain. These events and ideas seem to come out of nowhere. Medium and Psychic Lori Hoover and I discuss this phenomenon. She is also the host of the podcast Wake The Fuck…
- #90 - What's your story? Is it trapping you or setting you free?
Send us Fan Mail Everyone has a story. What's the story your living? Is your story trapped by dogma and doubts, belief systems that undermine you? Today I solo-cast on the difference between society and humanity. One of them can set us fre…
- #89- Do You Enjoy Cutting People Down? The Tall Poppy Syndrome w/ Dr. Doug Garland
Send us Fan Mail The tall poppy syndrome is a human condition that has been present in every society since the beginning of time. It explains why we seek fairness and justify our actions by cutting others down. Using both recent examples a…
- #88- Ben Albert Continued
Send us Fan Mail Folks, we had lost Ben near the end due the internet going down. So this is the conclusion of that conversation. Support the show
- #87- Authentic Marketing with Ben Albert
Send us Fan Mail Ben Albert of BALBERTMARKETING.COM is all about amplifying your values to potential clients. He is an advocate for your vision, your values, your why. This is the new style of marketing. Marketing your authenticity. He und…