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Parabol podcast
by Leonardo Cruz Melo
This is Parabol Podcast," a heartfelt exploration of life's intricate tapestry, a journey through the diverse landscapes of human existence.Life is a parabola, curving through the highs that lift our spirits and the lows that challenge our resilience. We'll engage in candid conversations about the moments that define us – the joys that fill our hearts, the failures that shape our growth, and the experiences that lie at the core of our stories.This is your space for reflection, inspiration, and connection. We uncover the beauty in vulnerability, share insights born from adversity, and celebrate the unfiltered essence of life. Whether you're seeking solace, motivation, or a deeper understanding of the human journey, this podcast invites you to embrace every curve and inflection point as we navigate life together.Let's embark on this enriching expedition as we explore the art of being human – the twists, the turns, and the remarkable stories that emerge from every peak and
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Ep. 27 | Is America Being Manipulated? Geopolitics, Victim Mentality | Dr. Tim
Check out my art website: Cruzmeloart.comSubscribe to my channel: YouTube - Parabol Podcast🔥 NEW VIDEOS EVERY OTHER MONDAY 🔥📌 FOLLOW MY SOCIALS:📷 Instagram: @cruzmeloart📷 Instagram: @parabol.podcast📘 Facebook: Parabol PodcastIn this eye-opening episode, Dr. Tim joins the Parabol Podcast to break down America’s cultural chaos, the effects of political tribalism, and the deeper forces behind world events. We dive into the “shock value” culture shift, the pressure to assimilate, and how geopolitics quietly guides everything behind the scenes. Can we really think clearly when emotions dominate our politics?We also unpack some of the most controversial issues—from the Vegas shooting conspiracy to Gavin Newsom’s media spin, the real effects of lockdown, and even questioning if Mexico’s economy is too dependent on the drug trade. Dr. Tim doesn’t hold back when it comes to government accountability, mindset shifts, and personal responsibility. An unfiltered conversation packed with raw truth, real experience, and the kind of perspective that makes you think twice. 🔥
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Ep. 26 | Relaciones, Dating Apps y Crecimiento Personal | Elizabeth Anaya
En este episodio con Elizabeth Anaya, nos metemos de lleno en los desafíos de la vida amorosa moderna. ¿Por qué hay tanta falta de comunicación sexual en las parejas? ¿Cómo afecta la atracción visual vs. la atracción emocional? También exploramos cómo las dating apps han cambiado las reglas del juego y si realmente nos ayudan a encontrar conexiones profundas o solo alimentan la superficialidad.Además, tocamos temas clave como la importancia de la integridad en nuevas relaciones, el peso emocional que cargamos sin resolver, y cómo las palabras de nuestros padres pueden influir en nuestra autoestima. También hablamos del sentido de pertenencia, la importancia de sanar nuestro lado emocional y qué hacer cuando sentimos que hemos perdido nuestra individualidad en pareja. Este episodio está lleno de reflexiones chingonas para cuestionarnos cómo construimos nuestras relaciones y cómo podemos crecer dentro de ellas. 🚀🔥
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"Ronaldo vs. Messi, Corruption in Mexican Soccer & Why I Chose Live Looping | Blake Harper"
📲 Follow Blake Harper: @blakeharpermusic🚀 Check out my art website: Cruzmeloart.com📺 Subscribe to my channel: YouTube - Parabol PodcastNEW VIDEOS EVERY OTHER MONDAY📢 FOLLOW MY SOCIALS:📸 @cruzmeloart🎙️ @parabol.podcast📘 Facebook - Parabol Podcast🎙️ AI, Soccer & Music: The Power of Passion & InfluenceArtificial Intelligence is changing the game in podcasting, music, and creativity, but how can we truly harness it for our passions? In this episode, musician Blake Harper joins me to discuss the role of AI in content creation, how mentors shaped his career, and the journey of making a living from music. We also break down the biggest soccer controversies, from Beckham’s impact on the MLS to the corruption in Mexican football and why Cristiano Ronaldo is the undeniable GOAT.But that’s not all—this episode dives into the Argentina vs. Mexico World Cup controversy, unexpected career breakthroughs, and the legendary Frank Sinatra story at Club 33. Whether you’re into AI, sports, or music, this conversation brings insights, humor, and real talk on what it takes to succeed in your passion.📌 Timestamps – Jump to Your Favorite Topics!🎧 1:57 – How AI is changing podcasting, music & creativity⚽ 11:30 – The MLS, Beckham’s impact & corruption in Mexican soccer🌍 18:43 – World Cup controversy: Mexico vs. Argentina & Ronaldo as the GOAT🎶 33:58 – From getting fired to making a living with music📚 41:38 – How mentors shaped my career & biggest influences🍸 50:47 – The legendary Frank Sinatra story at Club 33🎤 1:08:42 – Live music performances by Blake Harper👤 About Blake HarperBlake Harper is a musician, songwriter, and live performer known for his incredible talent in live looping and storytelling through music. After facing setbacks, he turned his passion into a career, proving that mentorship and fearlessness can open doors in the industry.📲 Follow him on Instagram: @blakeharpermusic🔔 Don’t Forget to Subscribe!If you enjoyed this episode, hit LIKE, drop a COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on new content. New episodes every other Monday!🎧 Follow & Listen:📺 Parabol Podcast📸 @parabol.podcast🎨 Art by: @cruzmeloart
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Business and Ethics, Sustainability in EV's, Hinduism and AI and the implications
In this episode, we dive into a wide range of thought-provoking topics that bridge the past, present, and future. 🌟We begin with a look at Hinduism and AI—what can ancient philosophy teach us about navigating the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence?Next, we explore how business and ethics can work together to create a world where innovation aligns with integrity. 🤝We’ll also tackle the big question: Are EVs truly sustainable for the good of society? 🚗💨 Join us as we separate the myths from the realities of the electric revolution.Shifting gears, we examine how the foreign affairs of this country have influenced immigration—shedding light on the policies that shape movement across borders. 🌍Finally, we discuss how great leadership can shape a nation and unlock its true potential, drawing lessons from history and modern examples of transformative governance.Get ready for an episode packed with insights and ideas that will spark your curiosity. Let’s dive in!
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fear vs caution, trip through South America, podcast and book, questioning our path
In this episode of Parabol Podcast, we sit down with Katie, who took a life-changing trip through South America. While her journey wasn’t entirely on two wheels, it did include an unforgettable motorcycle experience in Colombia that taught her powerful lessons about fear, caution, and letting go. We discuss how life often brings us exactly what we need, even when it’s not what we expect or want. Katie shares her reflections on her travels, the challenges she faced, and how the road (both literal and metaphorical) helped her question the path she was on. This conversation is a deep dive into trusting the process, embracing uncertainty, and finding freedom in the act of letting go. Tune in for an episode that will inspire you to reflect on your own journey and embrace life’s lessons—no matter where they lead.
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Parabol 22 -Nikki Frechette| Failure is feedback, domestic violence, victimhood mindset, Director of Rose bowl mentorship program
In this compelling episode, we delve into how to turn lifeâs challenges into opportunities for growth. We start by discussing the concept of failure as feedback, exploring how setbacks can provide valuable lessons and drive personal development. Our conversation then shifts to the idea of being the common denominator in toxic relationships, examining how self-awareness and personal responsibility can lead to healthier interactions.We also address the victimhood mindset, discussing how it ca...
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Parabol podcast 21-Dr Tim Ramirez| Accountability and communication, homeless, family values, trusting the science?
We start by exploring accountability and communication, crucial elements for fostering transparency and constructive dialogue in our communities. We also tackle the ongoing homelessness crisis in California, seeking to understand its complexities and discuss potential solutions.Family values play a significant role in shaping our lives and societies, and weâll examine their importance in todayâs fast-changing world. Weâll also dive into the feminist movement, its history, current challe...
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Parabol 20 -Tonya Adame| The value of fitness, ying and yang in a relationship, the value of suffering.
In this enlightening episode, we explore the profound connections between physical fitness, relationship dynamics, humility, and the transformative power of suffering. Our conversation begins with an examination of fitness, discussing how maintaining physical health not only strengthens the body but also sharpens the mind and builds resilience. We then delve into the ancient concept of yin and yang, revealing how balancing contrasting qualities can create harmony in relationships.We also touc...
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Parabol 19 -Alan Sanz|Las raices de la comida de Maizano, sostenibilidad de los ingredientes, Coca Cola en las carnitas?
Otro gran episodio con mi carnal Alan, del cual platicamos de Maizano el nuevo restaurante que esta en el Mercado Northgate en costa mesa, California.Platicamos acerca de el reto que fue y al mismo tiempo la meta que logro al poder abrir un restaurante de este calibre, la gran responsabilidad de poder estar en este nuevo projecto, con grandes personajes del arte culinario, hablamos de las raÃces del restaurante y como es que están logrando conseguir lo que todos desean como el gran equipo q...
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Parabol 18 -Leisha Lucchesi|I won the battle against cancer, the MAUI fires and my crazy experience we went through
On this second part of this podcast we continue to talk about her battle with cancer and how she was able to win that battle. She also shared the incredible experience she had with her kids while vacationing in Maui at the exact time the fires happened a year ago.
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Parabol 17 -Leisha Lucchesi| my dream dog comes true, the reason why I started to foster dogs, battling cancer
On this two part podcast we will be talking about Leisha's love for animals and dogs in particular, growing with a grandfather that specialized on dog training she realized the beauty and gentleness of this animals, further down the road taking time to foster dogs and find great homes for them. Also how she was able to finally get the dog of her dreams and taking him to be a champion and keep the pedigree going for him.All of a sudden her life takes an interesting turn that will change h...
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Parabol #16 -Shannon Kassoff| Choosing our life experience, moving through life with love, medicine journey, microdosing
In this great episode I get to talk to Shannon and we talked about many things amongst them was how to move through life with love, also the traumas that keep us stagnant in life unless we concisously decide to move forward and better ourselves. 1The beauty of traveling the world and how it changes your perspective in life and opens it up to a very broad view of the world, microdosing and medicine journey was also talked about and how it has helped her view the world and her own li...
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Parabol #15 -Elizabeth Anaya| Desapego familiar, la importancia de la terapia, hábitos toxicos
En este episodio de Parabol Podcast tuve el placer de platicar con mi querida amiga Elizabeth, quien se dedica a ser una trabajadora social.Tocamos temas en la cual platicamos acerca de lo difÃcil que puede ser el desapego de los hijos, que pasa después de que los hijos se van de la casa y como lidia la madre con la ausencia de ellos. Tambien tuvimos la oportunidad de reiterar la importancia de la terapia psicológica para cualquier aquel que tenga la necesidad de ella.La importancia d...
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Parabol #14 -Katie Dorish| Learning to let go, accepting life, taking risks, free bird.
On this episode I talked to Katie whom I admire for making a move many would not dare to do, she decided to travel to South America for 6 months in the trip of her life, rediscovering herself and allowing to let go and hence creating her own reality and happiness. This will be the first of two, here we talk about letting go and accepting the path life has taken us and take control without any fear.
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Parabol #13 -Isaac Mandler| Watching disturbing videos, who we want to become?, vulnerability in comedy, audiobooks vs reading
On this episode I had so much fun talking to Isaac and up and comedian in the OC. We talked about why people like to watch disturbing videos and how I was affected by it, also discussed about the steps needed to take to be who we are supposed to become in this life. The life of a comedian and what or why they chose to do that and how open and vulnerable they become. Audiobooks vs Reading a book, which is better?
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Parabol #12 -Ken Edwards| Depression and comedy, Addiction, staying sober, the life of an artist.
We had a great time creating this episode with Ken Edwards in which he talks about the connection between humor and depression. He also describes his childhood and the impact it had to move from the south to california. He also shares stories about depression and doing mushrooms in the wrong setting and his life trying to make it into Hollywood.
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Parabol #11 -Yaniv Kotler| Mushroom medicine, music and the industry, what the future holds
Yaniv Kotler is a very creative human that enjoys playing the drums as well as being a DJ. In this episode we also talk about our love for music and the industry, the beautiful effects of mushrooms. The creative mind, and how technology is catching up with us and what the future may hold.
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PARABOL #10- Cassidy Lothrop| Burning man, Value vs love, Faith
On this episode I have the honor of having Cassidy back to celebrate episode 10, on which we talk about her experience at burning man, we also talk about the difference between valuing yourself and loving yourself. She talks about the importance of faith in her everyday life and how much she values it and we also talk a bit about jelousy.
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PARABOL #9- Christian Reid| Ketamine, Sound healing bath, lucid dreams.
On this episode I get the chance to sit with a good friend of mine and talk about the positive effects of ketamine and how it might benefit some people. We also talk about addictions and how yoga was a powerful tool to come out of a dark place in life. Lucid dreams might be a trip for some but it is very possible if we literally put out mind to it.
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Parabol #8 -Miranda| Mourning and healing a big loss, empowering women through healing circles.
On this episode Miranda opens up about the impact the loss of her baby had in her life. She dives into the moment she hit rock bottom and what she had to do to get out of that dark time in her life. Now she has founded "Soul led healing" a safe space for women from all walks in life to come together and help each other through sharing and empowering each other.
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Parabol #7 BRANDON- |remembering TGIF, when drinking gets out of hand, transmuting.
On this episode I have the pleasure of conversing with Brandon about the consequences of alcohol abuse, he was able to manage to get out of that dependency to better himself as an individual and as a person on his own and hasn't look back ever since. We go deep into the effects of how alcohol can deteriorate relationships. We also talk about one of his favorite hobbies which is building knives, and how by transferring that energy into something creative can benefit anyone that struggles ...
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Parabol #6 -Coleen Sanford| Inner child, past traumas, becoming your best self, synchronicities.
On this episode Coleen and I talk about the synchronicities in life, how when our mind is in silence the universe\God speaks to you in different ways or signs, we also dive into finding the tools that help to keep a healthy mindset through Yoga, meditation. The importance to be there for your child to help build a healthy and trusting relationship. Coleen has experienced unhealthy family habits growing up, however recently she has been able to break through some generational traumas...
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Parabol #5 -ALAN SANZ (spanish)| Gracias Madre Newport Beach, rebeldía conoce disciplina y pasión.
En este episodio tengo la oportunidad de conversar con mi gran amigo y Chef Alan Sanz, acerca de las adversidades por las que tuvo que vivir al intentar mantener el restaurante Gracias Madre durante la pandemia en la ciudad de Newport Beach, CA.Tambien platicamos acerca de sus experiencias culinarias que vivió y lo que aprendió de cada uno al poder viajar a diferentes paÃses con cocinas de grande magnitud a nivel mundial.La rebeldia convertida en pasion y amor al arte culinario fue e...
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PARABOL #4 -MARK COATES| importance of leadership and role models, the unfortunate events of war.
Today we got to talk to USMC/Ret. Master Sargent Mark Coates, an avid golfer and a love for life and the ones around him. We dove into his role from a Marine Corps. ROTC instructor for 15 years to an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) instructor. We discussed how imperative is to have a role model as well as good leadership in life that will help young minds to shape a better future for themselves and the ones around them. We also talked about the struggles of war after taking th...
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Parabol #3 -ABEL (Spanish) |(family sacrifice)sacrificio de familia, (don't give up) nunca rendirse
En este episodio platicamos con Abel Martinez dueño y fundador de Blackbeltcollective Krav Maga en la ciudad de Huntington Beach, Ca. Conversamos un poco acerca de los sacrificios que se hacen para poder lograr las metas que uno deseaTambién platicamos de los sacrificios que nuestros padres han hecho para lograr un mejor futuro para nosotros. Abel es una persona carismática y con un Ãmpetu que lo llevan a lograr las metas que se propone para beneficio de el y su familia.
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Parabol #2 -AYE MITCH| Career inspirations, family and mental health, masculine & feminine energy.
Aye Mitch is a great musical artist even in visual art. With his music now playing on different platforms such as Spotify, Soundcloud and more. Coming out of the Long Beach music scene, Aye Mitch has been able to create great sounds throughout the years, paying rendition to one of his younger days idol 'Andre 3000', incorporating style, very well thought lyrics and the bass on his voice add a touch of sophistication and subtle attitude that lingers in your head even after you are done l...
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Parabol #1 -CASSIDY LOTHROP | Why love & like is not the same, failing promises, intention of words.
Cassidy Lothrop is a healing soul, who has taken a dive into the spiritual journey for the bettering of her being as well as the ones around her. On this first episode we talk about the beauty of having kids, what it means to be married and to love, and truly what is love? The importance of a promise and the contract that it entails in a relationship. How imperative it is to like and to love in order to have a good long lasting relationship with a partner.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is Parabol Podcast," a heartfelt exploration of life's intricate tapestry, a journey through the diverse landscapes of human existence.Life is a parabola, curving through the highs that lift our spirits and the lows that challenge our resilience. We'll engage in candid conversations about the moments that define us – the joys that fill our hearts, the failures that shape our growth, and the experiences that lie at the core of our stories.This is your space for reflection, inspiration, and connection. We uncover the beauty in vulnerability, share insights born from adversity, and celebrate the unfiltered essence of life. Whether you're seeking solace, motivation, or a deeper understanding of the human journey, this podcast invites you to embrace every curve and inflection point as we navigate life together.Let's embark on this enriching expedition as we explore the art of being human – the twists, the turns, and the remarkable stories that emerge from every peak and
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Leonardo Cruz Melo
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