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The Cold Shower Podcast
by Taylor Cramer
Much like a Cold Shower can be uncomfortable, so too can seeking content outside of one's usual scope. However, the benefits can be immense. This podcast is dedicated to the mission of providing people with original, quality, helpful, and challenging content in the hopes of increasing each listener's personal growth.
Episodes
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103-Laurie Lapp
In this episode I sit down with my friend, Laurie Lapp. She details her experiences having been married to someone that was struggling with mental illness and addiction. Laurie shares some of the hard to believe moments, it's impact on her own wellbeing, and how she finally got the strength to...
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102-Mike King & Sam Bennett
On this episode I'm joined by Sam Bennett and Mike King. Born and raised on Hawaii Island, Sam Bennett’s foundational values and beliefs have been shaped while chasing waves, fully immersed in our natural world. After receiving his Business Management and Marketing Degree from Loyola Marymount...
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101-Cold Shower Media
My big brother, Steve Cramer of Cramer Basketball took over the hosting role for EP. 101. He asked me about the journey I have been on from starting a run of the mill podcast with a single microphone to now being in business for myself with Cold Shower Media. I learned a lot along the way and...
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100-Fan the Flame-Taylor Cramer
We are now 100 episodes deep into The Cold Shower Podcast! In this chat I take a few moments to outline how we got here, where we are, and what it means to find an ember and fan it into flame. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog...
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099-Christians discuss QAnon and Cuties-Emily Slater and Anthony Weber
As QAnon continues to gain a foothold I sat down with Anthony and Emily to discuss it's perils. We also take a look at the film "Cuties" and discuss the issues it sheds light on as well as what our reactions to the film should be. ADDITIONAL LINKS REGARDING QANON ARE FOUND HERE. THESE LINKS...
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098-Policing Reimagined- Sheriff hopeful, Greg Hall
In this episode I sit down with Sheriff hopeful, Greg Hall. He outlines his concerns with the current leadership, what "Policing Reimagined" means, and where he would like to see change. https://www.gtsheriff.com For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer...
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097-Cancel Culture-Beth Milligan & Anthony Weber
In this episode I sit down with Beth Milligan of the Traverse Ticker & Anthony Weber a local pastor and college professor. We discuss cancel culture as it currently stands, if it is a good thing, and how we might be able to participate in it properly. You can learn more about Beth and Anthony at...
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096-Returning to School? w/Emily from Teaching Saves Lives
As schools continue the process of re-opening I sit down with Emily from Teaching Saves Lives. She outlines what this summer has been like for teachers and why they must be involved in the discussions about what education should look like this year. Emily is doing great work through her social...
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095-Environmental Justice-Dr. Norie Singer
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Norie Singer and we discuss why nationally and historically, communities with high proportions of low-income people and people of color tend to attract the "siting" of environmental hazards (factories, incinerators, mining operations, nuclear waste storage,...
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094-White Nationalism, Pop Culture, and Media-Dr. Gabriel Cruz
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Gabriel Cruz. He is an instructor of Communication at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His areas of study and research include pop culture, specifically comic books, immigration in the news, and white nationalism. We cover all of these things and...
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093-My Husband is a Police Officer and my Son is Black-Alyssa Thatcher
In this episode I sit down with Alyssa. She is in the unique position of being married to a white police officer, but also mothering a black son. We discuss her views on the current tensions between the police and people of color. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on...
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092-My Take on Police Brutality, Aunt Jemima, Kneeling, and White Supremacy in the White House
092-My Take on Police Brutality, Aunt Jemima, Kneeling, and White Supremacy in the White House. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, and podcast production. Links below! Cold Shower Website- https://www.coldshowermedia.com...
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091-Hard to Breathe: A Black Woman's Perspective-Shenise Foote
In this episode I sit down with my friend, Shenise. Her willingness to guide me through a conversation about racism, her experience, and the state of her spirit is so much appreciated. Please take a look at 6 things that you can do right now. Check in with a Black friend or coworker to see how…
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090-Getting Past the Current Divide-Klara Salopek
In this episode I sit down with longtime, family friend, Klara. She details her experience growing up in a war torn country that led to the term, ethnic cleansing. She shares her take on how damaging hateful rhetoric can be. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram.…
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089-Where are Christians? w/Anthony Weber
I sit down with Professor of Ethics and local Pastor, Anthony Weber. We discuss our emotions over the continued racial tensions and the injustice that is taking place. We talk about and challenge Christian listeners to listen and sit with those from the Black Community that are grieving and...
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088-Who I Am and What My Responsibility Is
This episode outlines my thoughts amidst the recent murders of black Americans. The protests. The riots. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, and podcast production. Links below! Cold Shower Website-...
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087-Financial Guidance Amidst the Pandemic-Travis Blunt
Tune in for some financial guidance from Travis Blunt. He is 28 years old and completely debt free. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, and podcast production. Links below! Cold Shower Website…
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086-The mainstream adoption of conspiracies-Anthony Weber
In this episode I sit down with Anthony Weber. He is a pastor, and teacher of ethics. We discuss in depth the latest Pandemic doc and how it seems to have been adopted into mainstream thinking. How did this happen? Why did this happen? And what is our role as individuals that are trying to…
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085-Historical Context-Tom Gordon
Tom Gordon, Professor of Humanities, returns to provide some historical context to this current pandemic. We discuss human resiliency in response to things like the Black Plague and Smallpox. We also discuss the prevalence and danger of binary thinking. For more about Cold Shower check out our…
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084-Corona Check In-Abbey Cramer
Abbey stops by the studio to update us on her life and how she is maneuvering through this quarantine. Taylor talks too, a lot. He shares his perspectives on the need for understanding and compassion and encourages people to not get worn thin by the extreme views of others. For more about Cold...
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083-This Sucks-Dana Frost
In this episode I sit down with return guest, Dana Frost. She is the founder of the Forced Joy Project and specializes in bringing awareness to difficult topics, like, grief. We discuss how each person is handling this pandemic differently, the sadness with missing milestones, the pain of not…
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082-Chat w/a Nurse-Meghan Sarna
In this episode I get Meghan Sarna on the line. She spends 1/2 of her time practicing nursing at a hospital and the other 1/2 practicing a more holistic approach at Table Health in Traverse City, MI. We talk about what it is like for her currently during this pandemic and she answers all of my...
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082-Chat w/a Nurse-Meghan Sarna
In this episode I get Meghan Sarna on the line. She spends 1/2 of her time practicing nursing at a hospital and the other 1/2 practicing a more holistic approach at Table Health in Traverse City, MI. We talk about what it is like for her currently during this pandemic and she answers all of my...
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081-Progression Through Quarantine, At Your Own Pace
Random thoughts after the 2nd week in quarantine. The conversation went towards progression despite this strange new landscape we find ourselves in. Progress can happen, but it might look different for everyone. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer…
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080- Thoughts About the Craziness
Sitting at home in quarantine, sharing my thoughts. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, and podcast production. Links below! Cold Shower Website- https://www.coldshowermedia.com Instagram-...
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001-What is this?
A new podcast? Tune in for the first episode. I explain why I have started an additional podcast venture.
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079-Overcoming Anxiety and Addiction with the help of Yoga-Temple Florip
In this episode I sit down with Temple Florip. She is the Manager and an instructor at Yen Yoga and Fitness and is also advocating within the realm of addiction prevention. She bravely shares her own experiences with substance abuse and outlines how she has dealt with severe anxiety through the...
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079-Overcoming Anxiety and Addiction with the help of Yoga-Temple Florip
In this episode I sit down with Temple Florip. She is the Manager and an instructor at Yen Yoga and Fitness and is also advocating within the realm of addiction prevention. She bravely shares her own experiences with substance abuse and outlines how she has dealt with severe anxiety through the...
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078-Talking Leadership with NYT Best Seller Angie Morgan
In this episode I sit down with Angie Morgan. She is the co-founder of Lead Star, a leadership development firm that has worked with the likes of Facebook and Walmart. Angie has found ways to take her experience of leadership in the military and translate them to corporate structures. She is also…
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078-Talking Leadership with NYT Best Seller Angie Morgan
In this episode I sit down with Angie Morgan. She is the co-founder of Lead Star, a leadership development firm that has worked with the likes of Facebook and Walmart. Angie has found ways to take her experience of leadership in the military and translate them to corporate structures. She is also…
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077-Acting and Improv-Brian Raetz
We sit down with Brian Raetz to discuss acting as well as the power of Improv. For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, and podcast production. Links below! Cold Shower Website- https://www.coldshowermedia.com Instagram-...
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076-Figuring It Out- Mitch & Charynn Meoak
In this episode I sit down with the owners and operators of Refuge Salvage Works. They outline their plans for a new shop that will feature a salon and one of a kind home decor items. However, this conversation was not limited to business. They went into great detail outlining their unique story...
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076-Figuring It Out- Mitch & Charynn Meoak
In this episode I sit down with the owners and operators of Refuge Salvage Works. They outline their plans for a new shop that will feature a salon and one of a kind home decor items. However, this conversation was not limited to business. They went into great detail outlining their unique story...
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075-The Pyramid of Destiny-Tom Gordon
In this episode I sit down with Tom Gordon. He is a humanities professor that enjoys skirting the line between history and philosophy. With his wealth of knowledge we discuss Andrew Jackson, race, ontology, using science as a tool for truth, the current division in society, Donald Trump's...
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074-Answering your Questions | Taylor Cramer
In this episode I sit down and answer about a dozen random questions that I gathered last week. Some are serious, some are funny, some are in-between. Give this a listen and you will surely get a clearer understanding for me as a person as well as a host. Links to our sponsor below! Instagram-...
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073-Follow the leader? | Carter Wheelock
In this episode I sit down with Carter Wheelock. We discuss our current collaboration, the state of leadership, and the value of following. -- For more on Carter and what he has going on check out his links below. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/carterwheelock/...
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072-2020 Vision-Abbey Cramer
In this episode, my amazing wife, Abbey, joins me in studio. We revisit our goals that we had set for 2019 and discuss how we are approaching the new year. This episode will be very helpful or those that are needing some ideas of how to approach positive change in the year ahead. For more about...
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071-Truth Seeker Tattoo-Ryan Decker
In this episode I sit down with local tattoo artist, Ryan Decker. I'd heard from many people that he was a great guy and should get him in for a conversation. Ryan did me the service by answering all my tattoo questions including the planning of my next one. He explains the craft. behind…
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Words Worth Considering | Followership |
Welcome to episode 3 of "Word Worth Considering." In this series I spend 10 minutes researching and 5 minutes discussing a word that I think is prevalent in society, and perhaps, something that we struggle with. Today's word is "followership." I talk about how followership can be in preparation…
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Words Worth Considering | Followership | Ep. 003
Welcome to episode 3 of "Word Worth Considering." In this series I spend 10 minutes researching and 5 minutes discussing a word that I think is prevalent in society, and perhaps, something that we struggle with. Today's word is "followership." I talk about how followership can be in preparation…
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070-Short's Brewing-Joe Short
In this episode I sit down with Joe Short, founder and owner of Short's Brewing. They have become one of Michigan's premier breweries and have begun distribution throughout parts of the US. Tune in as he explains how they got their start, why they prefer to operate in their small Northern MI…
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069-Chat with a Columnist-Brighid Driscoll
In this episode I sit down with Brighid Driscoll. She is a local columnist for the GT Pulse and spends her days talking to and highlighting interesting people. I enjoyed how much we had in common and learned a lot from her approach to sharing other's stories. For more about Cold Shower check out...
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069-Chat with a Columnist-Brighid Driscoll
In this episode I sit down with Brighid Driscoll. She is a local columnist for the GT Pulse and spends her days talking to and highlighting interesting people. I enjoyed how much we had in common and learned a lot from her approach to sharing other's stories. Brighid is incredibly well read and...
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068-Social Media Cleanse-Grant Piering
In this episode I sit down with the insightful and creative, Grant Piering. He covers the type of work that he does in the videography realm. How he got started. His newest passion projects. Why he QUIT social media and how much happier it has made him. Please follow the links below for more…
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068-Social Media Cleanse-Grant Piering
In this episode I sit down with the insightful and creative, Grant Piering. He covers the type of work that he does in the videography realm. How he got started. His newest passion projects. Why he QUIT social media and how much happier it has made him. Please follow the links below for more…
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Words Worth Considering | Loneliness |
Welcome to episode 2 of "Word Worth Considering." In this series I spend 10 minutes researching and 5 minutes discussing a word that I think is prevalent in society, and perhaps, something that we struggle with. Today's word is "loneliness." I talk about how we become lonely, why we should reach...
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067-NO floor | NO ceiling-Mia Hagerty
I had a blast recording with videographer Mia Hagerty. We covered a lot in this episode including her work, how she is carving her own path, and the importance of focusing on personal growth. PLEASE visit the links below so you can take a peek at the awesome content she is creating. Both her...
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Words Worth Considering | Facts |
Facts. Do they exist? Why do we value them? Would we be better served to judge others on human experience rather than facts? For more about Cold Shower check out our page or find us on Instagram. We offer Podcast Episodes, blog posts, and podcast production. Links below! Cold Shower Website-...
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066-Your Health-Courtney Lorenz
We cover a TON in this episode, folks. I had the founder of Cultured Kombucha in the studio. She is well versed in diet, health, reiki, meditation, and business. She even covers how she nursed herself back to health when she started to suffer severe numbness and inflammation. Follow the links...
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066-Your Health-Courtney Lorenz
We cover a TON in this episode, folks. I had the founder of Cultured Kombucha in the studio. She is well versed in diet, health, reiki, meditation, and business. She even covers how she nursed herself back to health when she started to suffer severe numbness and inflammation. Follow the links...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Much like a Cold Shower can be uncomfortable, so too can seeking content outside of one's usual scope. However, the benefits can be immense. This podcast is dedicated to the mission of providing people with original, quality, helpful, and challenging content in the hopes of increasing each listener's personal growth.
HOSTED BY
Taylor Cramer
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