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The Speaking Space

by Eric Dixon

Welcome to The Speaking Space! This podcast aims to create a supportive space for open conversations about all things mental health.

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Episodes

  1. Ep #52 Becoming Cognac w/ Brad Liggett

    In this episode my neighbor Brad Liggett and I sat down to talk about the East Fork 100-mile trail run, doing hard things, pushing through when things get tough, and what we learn about ourselves along the way. You don’t have to be a runner to get something out of this one. I think there’s a…

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  2. Ep #51 The Hay is in the Barn

    In this episode- it's solo one and I speak on life since the podcast episode. There have been many things that have happened for me. Less than 2 weeks until my 100 mile trail run and I'm ready to toe the line. I speak on getting a new cat, a new car and everything else life has offered in the…

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  3. Ep #50 Oh won't you be my neighbor w/ Kyle Luecke

    In this episode, I get to sit down with my neighbor, Kyle Luecke. We talk about Kyle’s recent push to get back into exercise, what sparked that change, and what he’s doing to stay consistent. Kyle also works in the sleep industry, so we dive into some practical ways to improve your sleep and why...

  4. Ep #49 IYDLAYCGO

    In this episode I talk about an entry from one of my favorite books called “ The Pivot Year”, July 4th activities, my first real estate close and all the things that came with that milestone. If you know what the title means, love you! And if you don’t know what it means, I love you too but you...

  5. Ep #48 Can’t Spell Learn without EARN.

    In this episode I give an update on life lately. Challenges with being a new realtor, training for a 100 mile race and life as it stands today. I hope you enjoy this episode and thank you for listening. Have the best day ever!

  6. Ep #47 From Processed to Powerful

    There was a time where I just accepted feeling like crap as normal. Hospital visits, constant tummy aches, headaches, low energy, brain fog, depression-not feeling like myself… and I didn’t even question it. I was eating what everyone else was eating—fast, convenient, processed and just dealing...

  7. Ep #46 From SSRI’s to Freedom: My Story

    This one is personal. In this episode, I open up about my journey with mental health medications—specifically long-term SSRI use—and what it’s really like living a life dependent on them. For years, this was my normal… but not without consequences. I talk about my own attempt to come off…

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  8. Ep #45 More than the Miles w/ Zach Davis

    In this episode, I sit down in person with my main dude, Zach Davis. We talk about a “God wink” moment—how the effects of microplastics, something I heard on Joe Rogan, and my testosterone levels all started connecting in a way that blew my mind. We get into the love from the fundraiser for the...

  9. Ep #44 Just Getting Started

    In this solo episode, I open up about the rush of emotions that hit when I finally passed my Real Estate Sales Exam. Man, it felt good—like a huge weight off. I also get real about the discipline it took to grind through the studying while still showing up for my family, my health, my mental…

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  10. Ep #43 Enjoy the Day w/ Matt Schroeder

    In this inspiring episode, I sit down with my good friend Matt for an open conversation about life, growth, and overcoming challenges. We discuss our love for America, striving to be an “all-star” in life, why hard work earns rewards, building kids’ confidence, the three C’s (Character…

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  11. Ep #42 w/Zach Davis - Rogan/Weinstein Episode 2408 Review

    In this episode, Zach and I start with Joe’s dream and what dreams really mean. We dig into Elon’s Twitter takeover and how it reshaped conversations around censorship, suppressed stories, and free speech. We explore whether funded higher education could work, how “making America great” might...

  12. Ep #41 Leap of Faith w/ Zach Davis

    In this episode, I open up about what it means to take a leap of faith — leaving behind comfort and stepping into the unknown world of real estate. I share some pivotal moments that tested my courage, the “God winks” that reminded me I’m on the right path, and the lessons learned from not giving…

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  13. Ep #40 Life is Rich w/ Drew Frietch

    In this episode I get to have a conversation with my good friend Drew Frietch. Drew is one of the most genuine dudes I have ever met. I met Drew when he sold us our first home, I could tell he was a dude I wanted to be around. We speak on everything from tough seasons in life to what brings great...

  14. Ep #39 Food w/ Zach Davis

    Did you know that roughly 60% of calories in the average American diet come from ultra-processed foods? In this episode I get to sit down and talk with my main dude Zach about our journeys with food. Zach is a type 1 diabetic and I have struggled with what doctors thought to be Chron's, IBS, and...

  15. Ep #38 w/CodyonTRT

    In this episode, we discuss our experience Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT). Cody chose to document his journey from day 1 and that is how I discovered him on TikTok. One day he showed up on my page and I liked his vibe. Asked him to come on the podcast and here we are. We also touch on AI...

  16. Ep #37 w/Taylor Pegg

    In this episode, I sit down with my new friend, Taylor Pegg, for a genuine and mental health focused conversation. We touch on the importance of recognizing our own blind spots. Taylor shares his journey with talk therapy, the power of self-reflection, and how mental health and physical fitness...

  17. Ep #36 Dress for the Occasion

    In this solo episode I discuss my views on the Carter VI, Elon and Trump drama, and a fun story about our anniversary trip to Hocking Hills you won’t want to miss. I hope you enjoy and have the best day ever!

  18. Ep #35 For the Listeners

    In this episode I give answers to listener submitted questions. I give on the spot answers that involve marriage experience, challenges and changes with fatherhood, courage and strength to overcome hard times, advice I would give to my past self and where I see myself in 10 years. Thank you to...

  19. Ep #34 w/ Zach Davis

    In this episode I get to sit down in person with my friend Zach Davis! Zach and I met a few months back at a photo shoot I was helping my wife with. Little did we know how much we had in common and how close we lived to each other. We talk on everything from being a dad, testosterone replacement...

  20. Ep #33 Thursday Morning Packet

    In this solo episode, I discuss the sickness I just got over, my cholesterol as of lately and quitting nicotine pouches. I hope you enjoy the episode and thank you for listening!

  21. Ep #32 w/ Vern Miller

    In this episode I get to have an in house, sit down conversation with my friend Vernel Miller. We discuss the proudest moment for Vern and having his kids witness his recent marriage, the tone of the country and personal stories of depression from each of us. I hope you enjoy this episode and…

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  22. Ep #31 It's a Party It's a Party It's a PARTY!

    In this episode I relive my surprise 40th birthday party, it was such a great night! Thank you to everyone who came, it really meant the world to me. It was so good to see everyone and I couldn't be more grateful. I love you all and I hope enjoy the episode. Have the best day!

  23. Ep #30 Happy 40th to Me

    In this episode I reflect on today, my 40th birthday. Thank you all for listening and I hope you have the best day!

  24. Ep #29 Making Good on the Check You Wrote w/ Steve Sumner

    In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Steve Sumner for an engaging, in-person conversation. Steve is someone I deeply admire—not only is he a dedicated family man, but he’s also a treasure trove of insight and experience. We dive into some powerful topics, like confronting the thoughts...

  25. Ep #28 w/ Ron Millward

    In this episode I get to have a conversation with my friend Ron Millward. We discuss the importance of keeping a tight social media community, how out of city living has helped Rons mental health, regulating your nervous system, the status of mental health in the world, how to break negative...

  26. Ep #27 Suicide Awareness II

    In this episode you'll see me live in action! This is my first successful video episode. September is suicide prevention month and I wanted to share some of my thoughts on why I think the suicide rate and depression is higher than it's ever been. I personally have struggled with major depression...

  27. Ep #26 Avoiding the Noise w/ Lisa Brines

    In this episode I get to have an in person conversation with my friend Lisa Brines. My longest podcast to date, congratulations Lisa! This was Lisa's first podcast ever and she did amazing! We discuss everything from avoiding the noise, how we feel about the word sorry and topics like social…

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  28. Ep #25 The Protein Lifestyle w/ Josh Noland

    In this episode I get to have a conversation via FaceTime with author, health coach and chef; Josh Noland. Josh is an expert in the field of Protein. We discuss the standard American diet, how protein plays a crucial part in your diet and a couple of personal experiences with health and lifestyle...

  29. Ep #24 Temporary

    Join me as I unpack a song off Eminem's latest album, "Temporary". I discuss the raw emotions and personal connections that this powerful song evokes for me as a parent. I really wanted to put the snips of the song in the episode but I had to cut those out. So, I encourage you to listen to the…

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  30. Ep #23 w/ Cody's corner

    In this episode I get to have a conversation via FaceTime with my friend Cody from "Cody's Corner" on TikTok. I found Cody's page one day while searching TikTok for mental health content. We discuss importance of sleep, the value of spending quality time with family, what we felt in our darkest...

  31. Ep #22 Planted>Buried

    In this episode I talk about: the value of getting a cry out and some other thoughts swirling in my mind about the world. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

  32. Ep #21 Are You A Good Human? w/ Owen Salvestrini

    In this episode I get to have a FaceTime conversation with Owen Salvestrini. Owen and I connected through his social media page #mentalstrengthproject. I was searching the hashtag #mentalhealth, found his page to be motivational and wanted to have a chat with him. In this episode we discuss the...

  33. Ep #20 Produce More Than You Consume w/ Jackson Zrubek

    In this episode I get to have a conversation with my friend Jackson. We connected via social media video through a hashtag of #roganhanes2020. We discuss balance in day to day life, technology and how it affects our lives, what god means to us and actions that led us to who we are today. Thank…

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  34. Ep #19 Action Takes Knowing Yourself w/ Wes Kohler

    In this episode I get to have a conversation with my good friend Wes Kohler. We discuss qualities we share, displaying quiet intensity, random acts of kindness, our dream day and what we’d want our parents to know when they listen. Hope you enjoy and thank you for listening.

  35. Ep #18 Life is but a Dream

    In this episode I talk about: depression is not the end of me, the constant drive to be better, and the value of doing hard things voluntarily. Thank you for listening and I hope you have the best day!

  36. Ep #17 Dad Time

    In this episode I talk about: healing myself, technology and how it plays into mental health today, The Mike Tyson fight and awards I won at the PLK Awards Show. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

  37. Ep #16 Pain is a Piece of the Process Pie

    In this episode I'll talk about: pain that shifts mindset, the importance of knowing who you are and how 2024 is going so far. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

  38. Ep #15 Tips with Teri

    In this episode I get to have a conversation via FaceTime with my dear friend Teri Vineski-Cravins. Teri has completely turned aging around for herself with intermittent fasting. She is a fasting, life and mental health coach. She is a great wife, mom, daughter and many other things. We talk…

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  39. Ep #14 Water Seeks Its Own Level w/ Shane Vitko

    In this episode I get to have a conversation via FaceTime with my pal Shane Vitko. Shane is a guy who has worked tremendously hard to turn his life completely around. He is a great human, husband, dad and many other things. We talk about keeping good company, what it means to be a good dad and...

  40. Ep #13 Those Friday Feelz

    In this episode I'll talk about: my thoughts on speaking positively to one’s self, what the ice bath has done for me, and a few words on breaking generational curses. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

  41. Ep #12 Happy New Year

    In this episode I'll talk about: new business opportunity- dunks with my dudes/episode 1 on YouTube now, rant on unsolicited advice and how I’m feeling lately. Happy New Year and I hope you have a wonderful day! Thank you for listening!

  42. Ep #11 Sibling Love

    In this episode I get to sit down and have conversation with my sister. We discuss what makes us proud, whether we relate more to the personality of a cat, dog or maybe a cat/dog and what we want our parents to know. This was a great episode and I cannot wait to have her back and more people on…

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  43. Ep #10 Friday Nights These Days

    In this episode I’ll talk about: unwinding from everyday stress, a typical Friday night and how it’s changed over the last 15 years, doing hard things and a positive story about my Aunt Cathy, may she rest in peace. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

  44. Ep #9 99 Issues but 2 ain’t 1

    In this episode I’ll talk about: getting back my morning routine, issue 2 in Ohio and other humanly things. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

  45. Ep #8 From the Heart

    In this episode I’ll talk about: positive attitudes, accepting help, mental therapy and other things on my heart. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a wonderful day!

  46. Ep #7 Are you Happy?

    In this episode I’ll talk about: are you happy, items that increase my happiness and my continuing journey with happiness. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

  47. Ep #6 Who are You?

    In this episode I’ll talk about: if you introduced yourself but couldn’t use name, job or where you’re from, what would you say? I’ll answer that thought exercise, update you on the Big lez show and bring it to close with a mental health activity. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a…

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  48. Ep #5 Suicide Awareness

    In this episode you’ll hear: an audio blip that catapults us right into the podcast, a personal story of suicidal ideation and why I believe the suicide rate is the highest it has ever been. If you have lost anyone to suicide, my heart goes out to you. Sending love and hugs, thank you for...

  49. Ep #4 Miss you Meeky

    In this episode I’ll talk about; injury update, next fitness goal and the lessons and feelings of putting our dog Meeko down. We miss you buddy. Thank you for listening and supporting the podcast! Appreciate all the energy you’re sending back to us!

  50. Ep #3 Word Up

    In this episode we’ll discuss: My favorite words, changing “have to” to “get to”, keeping your word and other “wordly” things. FREE T-SHIRT RAFFLE- like or comment on my Facebook or IG post about this episode to be entered. Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The Speaking Space! This podcast aims to create a supportive space for open conversations about all things mental health.

HOSTED BY

Eric Dixon

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Welcome to The Speaking Space! This podcast aims to create a supportive space for open conversations about all things mental health.

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