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The Next Us
by Judy Pearring and Dave Gardner
Join Dave and Judy as they look under rocks for wisdom about life in this crazy world. Guests often join them as they discuss people and current events globally, nationally and locally. Your hosts: Judy Pearring is an Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us, a professional collaborative workspace in downtown Colorado Springs. Dave Gardner manages a collective of Colorado Springs podcasts and is executive director of GrowthBusters, a nonprofit dedicated to public awareness and education about limits to growth. The Next Us podcast is recorded in the Studio 809 Community Podcast Studio at The Next Us, a professional cooperative environment for small businesses in downtown Colorado Springs.
Episodes
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Buried by IRS Letters and Unfiled Returns? Finding Hope, Help, and a Fresh Start - Tax Answers Advisor
That sinking feeling at 2 AM—IRS letters piling up, unfiled returns haunting you, payroll taxes crushing your small business dream—it's not just numbers. It's shame, fear, and the dread that your empire is crumbling before it even stands. You're not alone, and you're not broken. This episode of…
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Ignoring the IRS Is Costing You More Every Day—Here’s How to Take Control Now - Tax Answers Advisor
Most business owners don’t lose sleep because they hate numbers. They lose sleep because they are terrified of what those numbers might reveal if the IRS ever comes knocking. Behind the unfiled returns, unopened IRS letters, and messy books is a constant, exhausting fear: “What if I’m in trouble...
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From Panic to Peace: How to Cure Your Financial PTSD - Tax Answers Advisor
Does the thought of opening your mailbox send you into a panic? Do you feel paralyzed by unfiled tax returns or mounting IRS debt? You are not alone. In this unique crossover episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge sits down with family therapy expert Lydia Schneider to explore…
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Attorney Bookkeeping & IRS Tax Compliance: Trust Accounts, Retainers, Red Flags, and Smart Tax Strategies - Tax Answers Advisor
If you’re an attorney, law firm owner, family lawyer, or legal professional trying to balance client work with financial responsibilities, this episode is a must-listen. Host Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC, sits down with Merry Stewart of Quick Win Bookkeeping to reveal the bookkeeping, tax, and...
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Finding Confidence Again: Healing Inside & Out with Financial and Personal Care - Tax Answers Advisor
In this emotional and inspiring episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, we explore how two seemingly different professions — a Licensed Esthetician and a Tax Resolution Specialist — actually work toward the same mission: ➡️ Restoring confidence ➡️ Reducing stress ➡️ Helping people feel whole again...
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Healing Your Stress—Body and Finances: Finding Peace Through Tax Relief and Mind-Body Balance in Colorado Springs - Tax Answers Advisor
In this inspiring episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge, EA welcomes Vernon Burgess, holistic massage practitioner and founder of Solor LLC in Colorado Springs. Together, they explore the deep connection between financial stress and physical tension, showing how true relief…
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America’s Dirty Little Secret: Breaking Free from Tax Fear and Finding Financial Peace - Tax Answers Advisor
If you’ve ever opened an IRS or California Franchise Tax Board letter and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, host Marcelino Dodge, EA, is joined by Leighanne LaFrenz Nickel, CPA, to reveal “America’s Dirty Little Secret” — the emotional...
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Tax Therapy Meets Massage Therapy: The Healing Connection You Didn’t Expect! - Tax Answers Advisor
Feeling overwhelmed by IRS tax debt, unfiled returns, or surprise tax bills? In this unique episode of The Tax Answer Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, EA and CTRC, sits down with Courtney Cullen of Hippy Hands Massage LLC to explore how tax relief and massage therapy work hand-in-hand to reduce…
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Payroll Tax Nightmares: Real Relief Options That Actually Work - Tax Answers Advisor
If you’ve ever felt the weight of payroll tax problems pulling your business under, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face the IRS alone either. In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge sits down with David Ramirez, an Enrolled Agent, former IRS agent, and U.S. Tax Court...
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From Sleepless Nights to Peace of Mind: Breaking Free from IRS Stress - Tax Answers Advisor
Are overdue tax bills, unfiled returns, or surprise IRS collections stealing your peace of mind? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck in fear. In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge sits down with tax attorney Eric Green to uncover the real strategies…
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7: Restoring Your Body’s Healing Power
Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion Center uses Scaler waves, biophotonic light frequency and Fibonacci sequence to raise the energy of your cells so your immune system can pull the toxins out of your body. In this episode Dave and Judy chat with Alan and Kelly McIinnis about the unique service they...
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6: MeadowGrass Music Festival: Sneak Preview
Hear a sampling of the musical artists who’ll take the stage at Memorial Day Weekend’s MeadowGrass Music Festival. Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director Jessica Barney and MeadowGrass Music Director Steve Harris share details about this popular festival in the Black Forest...
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5: Walk, Hike, Bike or Putt for MS
About one in 550 Coloradans live with MS (multiple sclerosis), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. A cure hasn’t yet been found, but research has resulted in many effective treatment options. Learn about some fun ways to support that research. In this episode: (at 24:24)...
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4: Plug In With Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler
Are Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler as “plugged in” to what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region as they were when serving on city council? We try to find out. Jan and Jill co-hosted the first Studio 809 podcast, CityTalk, which debuted in 2017, so we’re excited to have them back, as the first guests...
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2024 Agenda Part Two
Dave and Judy continue discussion of top issues at the local and regional level for 2024, including passenger rail for the front range, traffic issues, our new mayor, and a rom com in theatres. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Them vs Us - Episode of the Planet Critical podcast featuring George...
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2: 2024 Agenda Part One
Car accidents and aggressive driving, living in the moment, the climate crisis, Gaza and Ukraine, scarcity and abundance, and the 2024 election feature in this discussion of what will dominate conversations in the new year. Recorded on December 27, 2023. The Next Us is recorded in the Studio 809...
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1: A Little Respect
Civility and respect are top of mind in this debut of The Next Us podcast – connecting the community, finding the best in ourselves, and finding our way through 2023 and beyond. Co-Hosts: Judy Pearring, Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us. Dave Gardner, chief podcast guru...
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File Today or Fight Tomorrow: The Choice That Can Protect Your Peace of Mind 🧾❤️🩹 - Tax Answers Advisor
Tax season can feel overwhelming—especially when paperwork is missing, IRS notices are arriving, or you are unsure how much you may owe. 😟 But one choice can make a powerful difference: address your taxes early instead of allowing a manageable problem to become a costly IRS resolution case. In...
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Build a Future That Feels Safe: Protect Your Money, Your Family, and Your Peace of Mind 🏦❤️ - Tax Answers Advisor
Money should create options—not keep you up at night. 😟 In this powerful episode of Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, EA, talks with Sari Ibrahim, MBA and host of Thinking Like a Bank, about a different way to think about financial security, wealth-building, life insurance, retirement...
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Tax Debt Doesn’t Have to Be Your Life Sentence: Find the Truth, Build a Plan, Reclaim Your Peace ❤️🩹🧾 - Tax Answers Advisor
When you owe the IRS, the fear can feel relentless. The letters keep coming. The balance may keep growing. And late-night commercials make it sound as if there is a magical program that can wipe everything away overnight. 😟📬 In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, EA, is joined...
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Don’t Let Tax Season Sneak Up on You: Start Now, Breathe Easier Later 🧾❤️ - Tax Answers Advisor
The end of the year can feel busy enough without worrying about taxes—but waiting until the last minute can turn uncertainty into stress. 😟 In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, Enrolled Agent, shares why preparing early can help you avoid surprises, protect your records, and...
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Feeling Lost in Tax Stress? Take Back Control Before the IRS Takes More 💔🧾 - Tax Answers Advisor
Tax stress can feel overwhelming—especially when you are facing unfiled returns, confusing IRS notices, growing balances, or uncertainty about what comes next. 😟 In this episode, Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical lessons from a challenging tax season and explains why proactive...
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The IRS Is Calling… But This Could Be Your Fresh Start, Not the End ❤️🩹📞 - Tax Answers Advisor
When IRS notices, back taxes, unfiled returns, wage garnishments, bank levies, or tax liens begin taking over your life, it can feel like there is no way out. 😟💔 The stress can follow you to work, sit beside you at the dinner table, and keep you awake at night. But an IRS tax problem does not...
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Feeling Lost in Tax Stress? Take Back Control Before the IRS Takes More 💔🧾 - Tax Answers Advisor
Tax stress can feel overwhelming—especially when you are facing unfiled returns, confusing IRS notices, growing balances, or uncertainty about what comes next. 😟 In this episode, Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical lessons from a challenging tax season and explains why proactive...
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When the IRS Debt Feels Impossible: There May Still Be a Way Forward ❤️🩹💰 - Tax Answers Advisor
An IRS balance can feel like a weight on your chest—especially when notices keep arriving, penalties and interest continue to grow, and you are unsure how you will ever pay what you owe. 😟📬 But owing the IRS does not mean you are out of options. In this episode of Tax Answers Advisor, Enrolled...
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Your Tax Information Is Your Life: Don’t Let a Cybercriminal Steal Your Peace of Mind 🔐❤️ - Tax Answers Advisor
Your tax return holds more than numbers—it holds your identity, your financial life, your family’s information, and the trust you place in the professional preparing it. 🧾💔 In this important episode of Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, Enrolled Agent, talks with cybersecurity expert Alvion...
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Feeling Lost in Tax Stress? Take Back Control Before the IRS Takes More 💔🧾 - Tax Answers Advisor
Tax stress can feel overwhelming—especially when you are facing unfiled returns, confusing IRS notices, growing balances, or uncertainty about what comes next. 😟 In this episode, Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical lessons from a challenging tax season and explains why proactive...
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The 1099 Surprise: Don’t Let One Tax Form Steal Your Peace of Mind 💔 - Tax Answers Advisor
😰 You open the mailbox, see a 1099, and suddenly your mind is racing: “Do I owe taxes? Did I miss something? What happens now?” If you have ever felt that knot in your stomach, this episode of Tax Answers Advisor is for you. 🎙️ Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge breaks down the tax forms that can...
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Don’t Let Tax Season Steal Your Peace: Get It Right the First Time 💙 - Tax Answers Advisor
😰 Tax season can feel overwhelming — especially when you are worried about missing documents, delayed refunds, confusing tax credits, or choosing the wrong person to prepare your return. In this 2021 episode of Tax Answers Advisor, Enrolled Agent Marcelino Dodge shares practical guidance to help...
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When IRS Worry Steals Your Peace: There Is Still Hope for Relief 💛📬 - Tax Answers Advisor
When IRS letters arrive, unfiled returns pile up, or tax debt starts to feel impossible, it can create a burden that follows you everywhere. 😔 This episode of The Tax Answers Advisor is a reminder that you are not alone — and that taking one informed step can begin to restore your peace of mind....
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Renting Out Your Home? Protect Your Dream, Your Income & Your Peace of Mind 🏡❤️ - Tax Answers Advisor
Turning a home, vacation property, or extra room into rental income can feel like an exciting new beginning. 🏡✨ But behind every rent payment are tax rules, recordkeeping requirements, and important choices that can either protect your future—or create unexpected stress later. 😟 In this episode...
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When Tax Mistakes Feel Overwhelming: Find Peace of Mind Before the IRS Notice 😔✨ - Tax Answers Advisor
In this episode, Marcelino Dodge, EA, speaks to the stress so many people feel when they try to handle taxes on their own and later discover something was missed. 😟 He explains how a simple mistake on a return can turn into a stressful IRS notice, unexpected state issues, penalties, and months…
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When Tax Stress Feels Heavy: Hope, Relief, and a Fresh Start with an Enrolled Agent - Tax Answers Advisor
In this heartfelt episode, Marcelino Dodge, EA, speaks directly to the weight people carry when IRS problems, tax debt, or unfiled returns start affecting peace of mind. 😔 He reminds listeners that tax trouble does not define them, and that there is a path forward with the right guidance. ❤️...
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Stuck With IRS Debt? Here’s How to Start Getting Relief Today - Tax Answers Advisor
IRS debt, unfiled returns, and collection notices can create serious stress fast 😰. In this episode, Marcelino Dodge, EA, explains how taxpayers can begin taking back control and moving toward resolution with confidence. If you have been putting off the problem, this is your sign to take action...
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From Overwhelm to Action: One Call That Changes Your Tax Story - Tax Answers Advisor
Marcelino Dodge, EA, shares a compassionate conversation about what it really feels like to face tax problems — the shame, the sleepless nights, and the relief that comes when someone finally listens and helps. 😢🤝💡 This episode focuses on practical steps and emotional support for people buried...
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Tax Relief Can Feel Like a Lifeline: Finding Hope When the IRS Feels Heavy - Tax Answers Advisor
In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, EA, speaks to the emotional side of tax problems — the stress, the fear, and the exhaustion that can come with IRS notices, back taxes, and uncertainty. 😔📬➡️🌤️ The message is simple: you are not stuck, and you do not have to face tax...
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When Tax Stress Feels Overwhelming: Hope, Relief, and a Fresh Start - Tax Answers Advisor
In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge, EA, shares encouragement for anyone feeling crushed by tax debt, IRS letters, or years of unresolved tax problems. 💔➡️💪 This conversation is about more than taxes — it’s about restoring peace of mind, rebuilding confidence, and taking...
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Don’t Build Your Business on Guesswork: Protect Your Profit, Peace, and Future - Tax Answers Advisor
Starting a business should feel exciting, not overwhelming. 😔 In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge and guest Peter Mitchell talk about the tax and legal choices that can either protect a business or quietly create stress later on. The conversation covers choosing the right...
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When Tax Trouble Feels Personal: Relief, Hope, and a Path Forward - Tax Answers Advisor
Sometimes tax problems are more than numbers on a page — they touch families, marriages, peace of mind, and the future. 😔 In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge breaks down injured spouse relief, innocent spouse relief, separation of liability, and equitable relief…
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Stop Struggling Alone: Build a Smarter, Stronger Business with the Right Support - Tax Answers Advisor
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to do everything in your business? 😓 In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor, Marcelino Dodge and guest Matt Gamm talk honestly about the pressure business owners face when they try to handle payroll, HR, compliance, safety, and growth all by themselves. 💼...
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Don’t Wait Until Tax Season: The Heart of Proactive Tax Planning - Tax Answers Advisor
In this episode, Marcelino Dodge and guest Gennaro Cartaropoli talk about why proactive tax planning can save business owners from stress, surprise bills, and missed opportunities. They break down the real-life risks of waiting until year-end, including poor entity choices, bad purchase...
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When the IRS Feels Impossible: Hope, Rights, and Relief with Nina Olson - Tax Answers Advisor
In this powerful conversation, Marcelino Dodge sits down with former National Taxpayer Advocate Nina Olson to talk about the frustration so many taxpayers are feeling with delayed refunds, unanswered calls, and confusing IRS notices. Together, they unpack why so many returns are getting stuck…
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Protect What You Built: The Hidden Threats Behind Tax Data 💔🔒 - Tax Answers Advisor
Originally released in 2021, this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor delivers a powerful reminder that protecting client data is not optional — it’s essential 🛡️. Marcelino Dodge and cybersecurity expert Alvion Legall discuss how tax professionals, even small practices, are vulnerable to…
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Exit Rich Before It’s Too Late: Protect the Business You Built 💔📈 - Tax Answers Advisor
In this powerful conversation from 2021, Marcelino Dodge and Michelle Seiler Tucker unpack the emotional and financial reality of selling a business the right way. Michelle explains why so many owners wait until crisis hits, and how that reactive mindset can leave years of hard work vulnerable to...
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Divorce Is Hard Enough—Don't Let the IRS Make It Even Harder - Tax Answers Advisor
Originally released in 2021, this episode of the Tax Answers Advisor remains just as relevant today because the tax consequences of divorce can follow you for years if they're not handled correctly. Divorce is one of life's most emotionally and financially devastating experiences. While you're...
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From Overwhelm to Clarity: The Heart of Business Success - Tax Answers Advisor
Originally released in 2021, this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor with Marcelino Dodge explores the emotional and practical journey of small business success. Marcelino and guest William Hamilton discuss why so many business owners feel overwhelmed, distracted, or uncertain, and how clarity,...
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When Tax Stress Feels Heavy: Finding Clarity in 2021 - Tax Answers Advisor
Originally released in 2021, this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor with Marcelino Dodge offers a grounded and encouraging conversation for anyone feeling overwhelmed by taxes, records, deadlines, or year-round planning. Marcelino walks through the emotional reality many individuals and business...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join Dave and Judy as they look under rocks for wisdom about life in this crazy world. Guests often join them as they discuss people and current events globally, nationally and locally. Your hosts: Judy Pearring is an Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us, a professional collaborative workspace in downtown Colorado Springs. Dave Gardner manages a collective of Colorado Springs podcasts and is executive director of GrowthBusters, a nonprofit dedicated to public awareness and education about limits to growth. The Next Us podcast is recorded in the Studio 809 Community Podcast Studio at The Next Us, a professional cooperative environment for small businesses in downtown Colorado Springs.
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