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Jamming with Jason Mefford
by Jason Mefford
Inspiring episodes about music, movies, pop culture and personal experiences to to help you view the world differently, change your beliefs, and start living your best authentic life. Replace fear, anxiety, and faking it; with love, courage, and a peaceful easy feeling as you authentically transform yourself, your life, and your world. You will be eager to come back for each episode, since you learn something in every episode. Sit back and enjoy this informative, authentic and entertaining podcast.
Episodes
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Elvis Has Left The Building
People often resist change. Change of any kind, whether we perceive it as "good" or "bad." One of life's challenges is knowing when to preserve and when to change direction. If and when to cross the bridge, burn it down or take another path. In this episode we discuss navigating these changes,...
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The Midlife Shift and Finding Myself with Mo Issa
Are you in the rat race, want to get out and find yourself? Are you finding yourself at midlife and realizing you want a more fulfilling, authentic life? You are not alone. In this episode I talk with my friend Mo Issa who recently published his new book, "The Midlife Shift: How I Left The Rat…
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It Has Nothing To Do With You
One thing my mentor often says: "it has nothing to do with you." In this episode, we explore what that means and how this saying can help us see where our energy is leaking, where we are getting pulled into drama, and how we are getting wet with what's going on around us. Ultimately what we…
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Under Pressure
Is pressure pushing down on you? Maybe it's work. Maybe it's a relationship. Maybe it what is going on in the world. Pressure over time leads to bringing buildings down, splitting families, putting people on the street, mental and physical health issues... and so much in between. If you are…
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Encore: Beethoven's Wig and Bologna
Is destiny knocking on your door? Did you know Beethoven's wig is very big and Oscar Meyer sells bologna? In this episode we discuss the power of music in helping us to learn, remember, encapsulate memories, change our state of consciousness and emotions. Music is being used in movies…
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Sam and Bobby McGee
What does a poem about the Canadian gold rush and the song "Me and Bobby McGee" written by Kris Kristofferson (famously covered by Janis Joplin) have in common? The are both tales of journeys that we can learn a lot from. Self isolation, regret, carrying burdens, heartache, keeping our word,...
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We Can Be Heroes
"We can be heroes for ever and ever, What d'you say?" David Bowie, Changes. Ever wonder why super hero movies are so popular? Maybe those movies and the song "Heroes" from David Bowie are trying to tell us something. In this episode we jump into both and discuss how heroes tend to be those we…
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Major Tom's Ashes
What happened to Major Tom? We get some clues in Ashes to Ashes which is the topic of this #podcast episode. We discuss the writing of Space Oddity, feelings of isolation, the dangers of technology taking over, and other sordid details following. "My mother said, to get things done You'd better…
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Ch-Ch-Changes
"Time may change me, but I can't trace time" David Bowie, Changes. Are you prepared to turn and face the strange changes in your life? Are you facing change and working through it, or ignoring it hoping it will go away? “The only constant in life is change,” said the Greek philosopher Heraclitus,...
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Beethoven's Wig and Bologna
Is destiny knocking on your door? Did you know Beethoven's wig is very big and Oscar Meyer sells bologna? In this episode we discuss the power of music in helping us to learn, remember, encapsulate memories, change our state of consciousness and emotions. Music is being used in movies…
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Leadership is Overrated with Chris Mefford
A lot has changed since the late 19th century, so why are we still using the same leadership model? 70-80% of employees hate their boss, which means something needs to change in how we view and develop leaders. And, since disengaged employees only give about 15% in productivity, image how your...
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Sam McGee and Walking the Streets Alone
There is power in poetry. You may not know it, but I am a poet and love poetry. In this episode we discuss how music is poetry sung to particular frequency and how poetry and music can be used to help us learn, remember, and change our state of consciousness and emotions. I share one of my…
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Let All the Children Boogie
"There's a starman, waiting in the sky He'd like to come and see us, But he thinks he'd blow our minds..." (David Bowie, Starman) In this #podcast episode we talk about the #music of #davidbowie and the phase of Ziggy Stardust and the space connection. There is a reason why David Bowie used the...
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Getting Satisfaction
"Can't get no satisfaction" or "are you feeling satisfied?" "Well come on all you people, the time has come together. You gotta have a little rock 'n' roll music To get you through the stormy weather." (Boston, Feeling Satisfied) In this #podcast episode we discuss the #music of the…
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Encore: Right Tool for the Job
To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. You may have a very good hammer. You may be a very good hammer, but is that the right tool for the job? Sometimes a fork is more appropriate than a spoon or knife... even if you are Shel Silverstein and eat your peas with honey on a knife ;) In this...
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Encore: Let the Sunshine Out
Everything is created mentally before it appears in physical form. In this episode we discuss how we can use our mental and spiritual capacity to manifest into physical form through not doing... something more impactful than physical doing. So whether you want to create post-it notes, that…
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Encore: Wash Your Hands
Have you ever left a conversation feeling a little "icky" or dirty? Has someone made you feel inferior, questioned your integrity, shot anger your way, or triggered you in a way that makes you feel angry, shameful, depressed, etc...? In this episode we discuss physical and mental practices to…
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Folders, Scrunchers, and Rollers
Did you know there are many different ways to wipe your butt? As humans, we all have to go to the bathroom, but there are very different ways to "how" we do it, and none of them are right or wrong. One way to change our world view is to understand that most of the world has different beliefs and...
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Don't Fence Me In
"Oh, give me land, lots of land under starry skies above; Don't fence me in. Let me ride through the wide open country that I love; Don't fence me in." Those words in the song "Don't Fence Me In" by Cole Porter and Robert Fletcher are beloved by many, and have been covered by the likes of: Roy...
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Crossing the Bridge and Initiations
Sometime you have to cross bridges on the spiritual path, and they are usually the crumbling or death defying rope bridges like you see in Lord of the Rings or Indiana Jones movies. In this episode we discuss crossing bridges, initiations into higher levels of being and states of consciousness…
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Right Tool for the Job
To a hammer, everything looks like a nail. You may have a very good hammer. You may be a very good hammer, but is that the right tool for the job? Sometimes a fork is more appropriate than a spoon or knife... even if you are Shel Silverstein and eat your peas with honey on a knife ;) In this...
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Let the Sunshine Out
Everything is created mentally before it appears in physical form. In this episode we discuss how we can use our mental and spiritual capacity to manifest into physical form through not doing... something more impactful than physical doing. So whether you want to create post-it notes, that…
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Wash Your Hands
Have you ever left a conversation feeling a little "icky" or dirty? Has someone made you feel inferior, questioned your integrity, shot anger your way, or triggered you in a way that makes you feel angry, shameful, depressed, etc...? In this episode we discuss physical and mental practices to…
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Life Isn't Math Class
In math class you don't have to just get the right answer, but you also have to show your work in solving the problem using the "correct" order and steps to get the answer. In the 3D world you are often told you have to follow a prescribed set of steps, but there are very different rules on the...
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Encore: Man on the Moon
So Andy, did you hear about this one? Hey Andy, are you goofing on Elvis? "Hey baby" Are you having fun? In this #podcast episode we are going to have some fun talking about the song "Man on the Moon" from REM, the movie "Man on the Moon," Andy Kaufman and questioning things. So come take a walk...
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Reel to Reel is Living Rarity
"Dreamin', dreamin' is free"... and we can all use a little more dreaming about what we really, authentically want in this life. Often I find myself just going through the motions of life and this song has been in my head the last week, so it's a great topic for another Jamming with Jason…
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Lessons on Fatherhood, Sacrifice, and Service with Brian Ahearn
Everyone has a father and a mother. How is your relationship with your parents? If you have children, what is your relationship with them? Would you like it to be a healthier, more loving relationship? In this episode I talk with my friend Brian Ahearn about this new book "His Story, My Story…
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The Power of Company Culture with Chris Dyer
We spend most of our day asleep and at work, so the culture and company we work for has a tremendous impact on our well-being. How has work changed in a hybrid environment? How can organizations, executives, and managers treat employee well-being as important as profits? How as an employee can…
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Is That Really What You Believe
"True growth is not growing inside of someone else's system of values and beliefs... It is finding and discovering your own." In this episode we take Brad's first impression about the quote and discuss how our indoctrination from childhood leads to the values and beliefs we often have now... many...
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What Is Spirituality?
What is spirituality? How do you explain it and what does it look like for you? Each person has a different idea and so we share how we think about it, and how you can decide what it means for you. There are many different spiritual paths, modalities, and practices so it's important to find the…
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Expressing Gratitude for a Roof Over Your Head
FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT: https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason368/ SUPPORT THE PODCAST: https://anchor.fm/jammingwithjason/support DO YOU LOVE MUSIC LIKE ME? If so, learn how you can use it to intentionally heal and change your emotions as well as use it for entertainment at:...
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Duck, Duck, Dog and Shaking Things Off
Have you ever watched ducks fight and then shake their feathers? Have you ever watched a dog shakes themselves? Wonder why? In this episode we discuss how we can literally shake off things just like the animals, and avoid the risk of experiences and situations getting stuck in our bodies. Taking...
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The Land of White Bread
Do you eat bread, or are you gluten-free? Bread, one of the staples of life that people have been eating for millions of year, but it gets a bad rap in our culture. Maybe the problem isn't bread, maybe it's the bread you are eating. In this video I discuss bread, why?... you may not realize what…
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Food That Isn't Food
Most of the "food" you are sold is not actually food. It's dead. By the time it reaches your table it's preserved, processed, modified, sugared, salted and chemically altered to where it no longer represents to good, life giving qualities of nutrition. Your body can't digest it properly and it...
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Doing Business Differently and Your Relationship with Money
The topic of #money came up today while I was recording an upcoming #podcast episode, and it got me thinking... What if we can start perceiving money differently? What if we can focus on wealth instead of riches? What if money was no longer a driving force and often all-consuming focus in our...
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Man on the Moon
So Andy, did you hear about this one? Hey Andy, are you goofing on Elvis? "Hey baby" Are you having fun? In this #podcast episode we are going to have some fun talking about the song "Man on the Moon" from REM, the movie "Man on the Moon," Andy Kaufman and questioning things. So come take a walk...
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Signs, Signs, Everywhere There Are Signs
How do you know when the universe is speaking to you, or is it just monkey chatter or what you want to tell yourself? There are signs all around you when you tune and place attention on it. In this episode we share some experiences we have both had with following signs, so you can start…
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Balancing Energy By Practicing Ayni
Ayni is a funny sounding word that has a huge impact on your growth and evolvement. If you are struggling to manifest it could be that you are energetically out of alignment with the universe and it's probably time to learn about and start practicing ayni. We discuss the differences between...
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Sound, Frequency and Vibration
“If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration.”― Nikola Tesla. You can also think in terms of sound, frequency, vibration and magnetism... which is our discussion this week with Brad Miller and Jason Mefford. What is the difference between...
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Expressing Gratitude for a Roof Over Your Head
You are probably grateful to have a roof over your head, but how do you express it? There are several ways to express gratitude that we discuss in this episode, and some of them you probably never even considered... and we aren't just talking about houses. Listen to Kathy Gruver and Jason Mefford...
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Your Unique Qualities and Connecting with Others
What makes you unique may also make you very special. In this episode we discuss a unique quality each of us have, how we use it, why we love it, and how the world benefits from everyone's unique gifts and helps us connect and serve others. FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT:...
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Once Upon a Time There Was A Boy Named Jason
In this episode, Brad Miller interviews Jason about his spiritual origin story and how Jason found himself on this spiritual path. You will see that you don't need to throw out the baby with the bathwater, how puzzle pieces you collect through out your life start clicking into place, and so much...
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Encore: Let's Hope It's A Good One, Without Any Fear
"A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. Let's hope it's a good one, without any fear" - John Lennon That is one of my favorite lyrics and my wish for you this next year. In this special new year's edition of #jammingwithjason #podcast we talk about this iconic song, the movie Monsters…
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Always Do Your Best
Some days are more challenging than others, but are you doing the best you can each day? All you need is to do the best you can each and every day, and have compassion and love for yourself. Check out this episode as I discuss one of "The Four Agreements" from Don Miguel Ruiz's book. FOR FULL…
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Don't Make Assumptions
When you make assumptions you make an "ass" out of "you" and "me." What if you stopped making assumptions and just lived your life without the suffering that goes along with making assumptions. Check out this episode as I discuss one of "The Four Agreements" from Don Miguel Ruiz's book. FOR FULL...
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Don't Take Anything Personally
Do you get offended easily? When others say something do you take it personally? What if it has nothing to do with you? Check out this episode as I discuss one of "The Four Agreements" from Don Miguel Ruiz's book. FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT:...
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Encore: Be Impeccable With Your Word
Do you know what it means to be impeccable? It may not mean what you think it means, so check out this episode as I discuss one of "The Four Agreements" from Don Miguel Ruiz's book. Whether you realize it or not, your words and the words of others are spells being cast all the time. Are you…
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You Can't Make Time
Did you know you can't make time? We say it all the time, but we can't make time... we can only take time for those things that really matter to us. And, time is not real and just an illusion anyway but we spend most of our lives being a slave to the clock. In this video I talk about time, which…
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Attachment to Identity
Many people on the spiritual path give up attachment to physical and monetary assets. Some sell or give away almost everything and move to a monastery in the mountains, but that isn't really necessary and isn't practical for most people. The Buddha is often quoted as saying "the root of suffering...
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Random Encounters Aren't Random
You might think random encounters are just random coincidences, but they are actually close encounters of a different kind, and are divinely planned. Here's an example I had of this yesterday... FOR FULL SHOW NOTES AND LINKS VISIT: https://www.jasonmefford.com/jammingwithjason349/ LIKED THE...
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Inspiring episodes about music, movies, pop culture and personal experiences to to help you view the world differently, change your beliefs, and start living your best authentic life. Replace fear, anxiety, and faking it; with love, courage, and a peaceful easy feeling as you authentically transform yourself, your life, and your world. You will be eager to come back for each episode, since you learn something in every episode. Sit back and enjoy this informative, authentic and entertaining podcast.
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