Shuff Happens

Today we finish the conversation around intention versus reception. We each find ourselves in conversations and situations where words said or actions had get lost in translation. We don't know the scope of life lived by each person we have small interactions with. We might get someone on their worst day, or their best day, and certainly more often everything in between. The lessons learned by Shuffle and his father are that we need more patience and grace as we continue to exist and grow together as humans sharing this beautiful blue space rock. Follow the gram for more https://www.instagram.com/shuffhappens

Enjoy this part one of a conversation between Shuffle and his father Jay. They sat down again for a two hour conversation and we broke it into two parts. Today's topics explore the vastness of life and our uniqueness to our own stories and perceptions of the world. A crucial moment from Shuffle and Jay's past had a profound impact on Shuffle journey through infertility. Not all fathers and sons can have these reflective and healing conversations with each other. It's a win for humanity when anyone can. Hug and tell your loved ones you love them. Follow us for more interaction and discussion at: https://www.instagram.com/shuffhappens

Today's episode isn't what you think it is. Unless you listen and tell us that it was exactly what you thought it was. We'll be impressed. Today Shuffle tackles another episode alone. He shares some recent perspective shifts that further cement his ability to live in the present. And being grateful for dark, painful experiences isn't a simple switch even though it may seem like it. With dedication and time however, gratitude can grow from small and beautiful things into love for everything. Steve's wisdom on living his dream brought further perspective to Shuffle's, which he dives into today. You have to feel all your emotions, there's no escaping, just prolonging. Embrace the good, the bad and especially the ugly. Subscribe and get more over at: https://www.instagram.com/shuffhappens

15 episodes already? Holy Guacamole. Today we're excited to bring you the fabulous, the passionate, the great EJ Michels. EJ is our 3rd interview in the series from the famous pop indie band, Foreign Figures. EJ is also known for his solo career where he has found giant success and growth. From many of his songs ranging in the millions of streams count, to his grand entrance on national TV as a contestant on season 23 of the voice, EJ is already living his dreams. Today he dives deep on his upbringing, his struggles, and the challenge that comes with being a child of divorce. He found peace in unleashing his authentic genuine self around the age of 27. Please give it up for and enjoy our dear friend, THE, EJ Michels. Find and follow him at: https://www.instagram.com/ejmichelsmusic And his Band Foreign Figures at: https://www.instagram.com/foreignfigures

Today we get to explore the remarkable life of Steve Michels, our second interview from the band Foreign Figures. Shuffle's friendship with Steve began during an unforgettable summer in in Portland, Oregon. Steve's unwavering kindness and positivity stood out, making him and many others wonder about the source of his ever-present happiness. Beyond Steve's professional achievements at T-mobile and Solar, Steve's personal life is a testament to resilience and love. He and his wife, who seems akin to a Disney Princess, faced the challenges of infertility with grace and strength. Their story of overcoming adversity to build a beautiful family, now expecting their fourth child, offers hope and inspiration. This episode not only celebrates Steve's professional success and the joy of eventual parenthood but also highlights the power of enduring friendships and the beauty of supporting each other through life's ups and downs. You can meet and connect with Steve here: https://www.instagram.com/steve_please And the Band Foreign Figures here: https://www.instagram.com/foreignfigures/

Join us on this special episode kicking off the Foreign Figures Arc of episodes. We have Seth in the studio today to talk about the joy that comes after embracing your authenticity, sharing your passions with your posterity, and forging new territory in the music industry. Seth's voice is very Zen and we hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we do. Seth is very intentional and brings some new perspectives on how we can see each other for the unique, one of a kind, individuals that we each are. Follow Seth in the new studio with fellow bandmate and business partner Jonny @ https://www.instagram.com/trendingaudi0 Follow Foreign Figures Band @ https://www.instagram.com/foreignfigures/

Shuffle's dad is back. Jay Taylor comes back in to sit down and talk about dad things. Shuffle and his dad are two peas in a pod. They both passed out one day after each other on opposite sides of the country. We're chalking it up to one wild coincidence. From talking about playing games on the computer, to card games with momma Shuffle, and changing your Petri dish to grow in new environments. It's an epic episode full of perspective shifts and respect for their differences. We hope you enjoy their conversation.

Join Pete Shuffle today for another solo episode on the topic of theta brainwaves. These are the brainwaves that play the biggest role in our subconscious mind. If you can learn to access or manage them better, you'll instantly 3x your manifestation and abundance attraction to whatever it is you are journey towards. I felt compelled to write this episode as I went with the flow after forgetting my book on my way to the gym this morning. Must've happened for a reason. Please enjoy some accents, and my attempts to bring a little more humor into today's recording. I'll catch you Friday for another episode with my dear ol' dad.

Connor hopped over from Studiio HQ to give us 60 minutes of his time. He is one of the founders of Studiio HQ and he owns two other businesses. He is a speaker, podcaster, singer, and now an author too. Connor always knew he wanted to be on the stage from an early age and with supportive parents along the way, he is already living his dreams. From learning from the likes of Ed Mylett and Malcolm Gladwell to speaking alongside greats like Mark Cuban, and David Goggins, Connor has a lot to offer. You can find him working hard to inspire others to create and tell their stories whether it's from his instagram, from the stage, or meeting you in the gym. Please enjoy this episode, with Connor Dehlin. https://www.instagram.com/connordehlin

Brittany joins us today to discuss the beauty of life, along with the trials and why she is grateful for hers. Brittany is a wife, the mother of 4 boys, which you know makes her extra badass, she’s a HotWorx competition winner, and now instructor. She coaches dance and fitness, and she has a soul filled with light enough for the rest of us. I’m grateful I had the chance encounter to meet her that one random day, one whole year ago thanks to the greatest, our friend Kyle, The Bearded Trainer. I am grateful Brittany shares her story with us today. Her losses are heartbreaking. Thanks to time, and new perspectives she got through them and is stronger and more light filled than ever. Follow Brittany on Instagram for motivation, light and a dash of fun on top. https://www.instagram.com/coachbrittrodrigues/

This Friday episode took a little turn on us. We decided to re-record Kyle's episode as to stop any eardrums from bleeding due to my technical error on his episode. Instead, I reflect on a few important topics such as work-life balance, parenthood, and the pursuit of purpose. Join me as I open up about advice and pursue your advice as I want to make this show a success providing worth to your life. I invite you to open up your mind to new perspectives and contemplate whatever thoughts come into your mind. Stay sexy.

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Kyle Boyce joins me today for another part 1 of a 2 parter. Kyle is better known as the bearded trainer. He's been coaching in fitness and nutrition for over 13 years. Kyle started out with the dream of becoming a P.E. teacher as he enjoyed activity and movement like most of us once did in our youth. He found his way into the field of fitness coaching to better provide for his family. Through ups and downs with different gyms, Kyle took a leap of faith to start his own gym. From garage to warehouse, his clients have turned into instructors, success stories, but most importantly, a bunch of friends. Some might even call us a family. Please enjoy this episode, and keep in mind today's audio might have its quirky moments—yep, I'm still on this learning journey with you all. But as we've come to learn here at 'Shuff Happens,' it's not the mistakes that define us, but how we grow from them. Follow Kyle on Instagram and come try out the gym for free for a whole week. You won't be disappointed. https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedtrainer/

Jeff joins me again for Part. 2 of his story. I got to spend another hour diving further into what makes Jeff so happy and excited about life. Jeff is an active believing member of the LDS church and he is also open and happy with his sexuality as a gay man. We talk about his dating life, and his relationship to God as he had to navigate his own self-love and acceptance journey. He found community and support last year, and he's using 2024 to learn art marketing and put himself out like never before with his artwork. Please enjoy this conversation with my dear friend, Jeff. Find and follow Jeff's work here: https://javicci.com/ https://www.instagram.com/javicciart

Today's episode of Shuff Happens welcomes a rekindled friendship of mine from 13 years ago. Jeff is a father, artist, entrepreneur, and he's dealt with suicidality, been through divorce, and come out on the other side a better man. Jeff Goodsell comes on at a time that is incredibly relevant to the topics that we're dealing with more and more these days. We cover those heavy topics along with the lighter ones, exploring his career in art, vacations, ADHD, handling procrastination and therapy. His willingness to talk about these topics is vital for us to learn from. Some of his perspectives are completely new to me and helped me changed my way of thinking. Part 2 comes out Friday. We'll see you then. Find and follow Jeff's work here: https://javicci.com/ https://www.instagram.com/javicciart

Clayton is a father, an ER nurse, and a rising DJ. Clayton and I go way back to 5th grade basketball. While our lives started out similarly, it's fascinating to see how they diverged and what he's done with his. Trigger warning for this episode. Being a neuro ICU nurse means witnessing things that many of us never think about. Suicide being one of them. Clayton shares his experience with that along with his two divorces. Clayton's resilience and focus on the present to design his future is inspiring. Hopefully, we can listen and learn from his life to stay positive, stay kind, and to know it's never to late to explore ourselves and our dreams. Find Clayton's soundcloud at this link. https://soundcloud.com/gornichec?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Clayton's Social Media links https://www.instagram.com/claytongornichec https://www.tiktok.com/@gornichec

This episode goes beyond mere celebration, diving into the lessons learned from both joyous and challenging birthdays. It's a reminder of how each year offers a new chapter, a fresh start, and a renewed opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Join Shuffle as he recounts his worst birthday, his quarter century birthday, and the role we ought to play in celebrating ourselves.

Shuffle's father joins him on today's episode of Shuff Happens. This episode was recorded in April of 2023, a week before Shuffle's baby was born. Since Stuff happens, like becoming a dad and putting a podcast on the back burner, this episode was shelved til now. The conversation discusses fatherhood, their relationship with each other, and how we are all in control of our own reality. And who is Damien Mahoney?

In this debut episode Shuffle discusses a few of the things that happened in his life that led him to start this podcast. He discusses several topics from his personal life ranging from infertility to overcoming addictions, and making the most of the cards he was dealt. Sometimes it feels like life happens to you and when that stuff happens, it's your reaction and your perspective that determine how it will shift your reality. Join us on Instagram to join the conversation on how to make lemonade out of life's lemons.