A Madison Wisconsin based actual play RPG podcast! Join us for our currently running campaign, Skylancers of Aerovr, a dieselpunk inspired high-fantasy adventure featuring a crew of Skypirates just trying to get by. (Recommend listening age 16+; foul language, sexual situations and violence)
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Have you ever felt lost, exhausted, or unsure who you are after cancer treatment ends? You’re not alone — and that’s exactly why Confidence After Cancer exists. Hosted by 17-year breast cancer survivor and confidence coach Gabrielle Mottershead, this podcast helps women rebuild their confidence, energy, and identity after cancer — one honest, empowering conversation at a time. Each week, you’ll hear real stories, practical mindset tools, and uplifting support to help you go from surviving to ...
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The world is getting warmer. The weather is getting weirder. And in Alaska, we have a front row seat. This summer, Alaska’s Energy Desk returns with all-new episodes of our podcast, Midnight Oil. Season Two is called The Big Thaw. Last season, we looked back -- at the state’s roller-coaster history with oil. This time, we're looking forward, to one of the biggest question marks ahead: climate change. What does it mean to be an oil state in a warming world?
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Signal is a podcast for leaders in the attractions industry who are shaping the future of guest experiences. Hosted by RocketRez CEO John Pendergrast and industry veteran Tim Samson, each episode brings candid, forward-looking conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing operators today. From the evolution of the experience economy to the role of technology, shifting consumer behaviors, and the operational realities of running attractions, Signal goes beyond surface-level comm ...
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Life is a roller coaster; ups, downs, unexpected bumps, and turns are all part of the journey. How we handle those ups and downs impacts who we are, who we become and how we see ourselves. And many times, there are life situations that throw us for a loop and it impacts us in ways seen and unseen. These can have us feeling defeated, stuck, alone and wondering how to move forward. Cheddy Matthews and Michelle Wickman are joining forces to share interviews, chats, and their own journeys riding ...
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A career in music can be a roller coaster ride of emotions: high achievement, followed by low moments crippling self doubt, over and over again. I have been on this ride for nearly twenty years, and the common trait amongst all successful professionals is clear - grit. At your greatest moments, grit will keep you grounded. At your lowest, grit can lead you out of the dark place and back on the path forward. Join Bruce each week for stories, strategies, and insights to help you no matter wher ...
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Tara Lipinski: Unexpecting takes listeners through the Olympic figure skating champions’ tumultuous, on-going, five-year quest to become a mother. Her journey began in 2018, and since then, the normally open and public athlete-turned-broadcaster has kept this often-devastating roller-coaster ride a secret. Until now. Most people have heard of in vitro fertilization (IVF), but not the often-cruel existence it forces upon its patients when complications arise. Listeners will be shocked at the ...
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All Things Private Practice Podcast TM is where we dive deep into the gritty, unfiltered world of being a mental entrepreneur, mental health professional, and a private practice therapist. Join us as we explore the emotional roller coaster of small business ownership, tackling the raw and unapologetic aspects that often go unspoken. In each episode, we fearlessly dissect self-doubt, resilience, impostor syndrome, and paralyzing perfectionism. This podcast normalizes fear and failure and help ...
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We've all had various moments that we look back and realize they were pivotal moments in our lives. Whether those moments were detours, disappointments, delay or difficulties the served a purpose. Yewande O'Neal, a successful founder and business executive leader, created this show because she believes every moment good or bad, is an opportunity to pivot into purpose. Each episode you'll hear from Yewande herself and a "Purpose Pivot Person" - who has taken various opportunities in their car ...
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Unsilenced Truths is a *hand me down* gift from God to me to you. In 2020, I wanted to identify myself for who I actually was and not through the looking-glass of how my external world perceived me. So I embarked on a solo journey to explore the vastness of self-awareness. Now being a few years in, I intend to share what I have learned from my past experiences in a relatable, authentic manner, as well as, the thoughts and challenges I encounter in my daily life. I am confident that those who ...
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Does This Sound Familiar? 1️⃣ You’re drowning in ideas but can’t seem to focus. 2️⃣ You overthink, searching for the “perfect” move. 3️⃣ You freeze and procrastinate. 4️⃣ You beat yourself up for wasting time. 5️⃣ Your confidence tanks, making decisions feel impossible. 6️⃣ The cycle repeats. 👉 You’re stuck in the Thought Spiral Stuck Cycle—and it’s holding you back. 📉 Months go by. Years even. The longer you stay stuck, the harder it feels to break free. This Is Where We Break the Cycle. 🔥 ...
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If you’re listening to this episode as it’s released, happy New Year’s Eve. And if not, this episode is still exactly what you need right now. This is not an episode about resolutions. It’s not about fixing yourself, pushing harder, or promising to be more productive. In this final episode of the year, Gabby invites you to pause — to honour what yo…
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Episode 227: Affirming All Bodies: Dismantling Anti-Fatness in Therapy and Everyday Life [featuring Sabrina Longley]
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35:53In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Sabrina Longley about what it means to truly build a fat-affirming therapy practice. This topic is especially important as we head into the new year, and toxic resolution/fitness culture starts ramping up. Here are 3 key takeaways: Assume Less, Listen More: Approaching clients from a place of curiosity rat…
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Boundaries, Burnout, and the Power of Saying No After Cancer
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12:21If the word boundaries makes you feel uncomfortable, guilty, or like you’re about to disappoint someone, this episode is for you. In today’s episode, Gabby talks openly about burnout after cancer, why it hits so hard, and why learning to say no isn’t selfish, rude, or ungrateful, it’s essential for healing. After treatment ends, many women find the…
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Pricing Science, Walk-Up Revenue, and Why Attractions Undersell Themselves with Harry Tomasides & Tom Chiarella of Digonex
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1:05:56If you're not dynamically pricing your walk-up window, you're probably leaving money on the table. In this episode of Signal, hosts John Pendergrast and Tim Samson sit down with Harry Tomasides, Chief Revenue Officer, and Tom Chiarella, Chief Product & Technology Officer, at Digonex—one of the industry's most established names in pricing science. W…
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Episode 226: When Hustle Hurts: Healing and Moving Forward [featuring Yunetta Spring Smith]
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35:39Making intentional pivots and facing the unknown can be daunting—especially as therapists and entrepreneurs. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Yunetta Spring Smith about the evolution and burnout of entrepreneurship, as well as the importance of not defaulting to "factory settings" when faced with big transitions. Here are 3 key takeaways:…
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Food, Mood, and Rebuilding Confidence After Cancer
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12:58After cancer treatment ends, food becomes so much more than food. It becomes emotional, confusing, filled with questions, rules, guilt, comfort, and sometimes even fear. One moment you're enjoying a slice of toast, and the next your mind whispers, “Should I be eating this? Should I be juicing kale? Is this biscuit going to ruin my life?” If you’ve …
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Episode 225: Moving from Private Practice to Neurodivergent Parenting [featuring Amanda Losch]
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33:31Navigating private practice as a neurodivergent therapist, parent, and business owner is complex—and sometimes, the most important growth comes in those moments when we allow ourselves to pause, reassess, and adapt. In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Amanda Losch, neurodivergent therapist and mother, about the choice to step away from direc…
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Episode 224: BONUS Part 5 — How Therapists Can Write and Publish Their Stories
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26:01In this episode, Patrick shares his personal journey with writing, highlighting the challenges of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the realities behind both self-publishing and traditional publishing. Whether you’re a therapist looking to expand alternative income streams or someone thinking about sharing your story, this episode is packed with i…
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Activating Guest Data with the RFM Framework for Attractions with TJ Christensen, CEO & Founding Partner of BlueGator
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1:05:54If McDonald's can turn a $3 coffee customer into a breakfast regular, why can't you turn your "stroller brigade" into lunch customers? In this episode of Signal, hosts John Pendergrast and Tim Samson sit down with TJ Christensen, CEO and Founding Partner of BlueGator, a Salesforce consulting firm helping zoos, museums, aquariums, and theme parks tu…
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When Fear Creeps In: Living Fully Even When You're Afraid of Cancer Coming Back
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13:12If you’ve ever felt a sudden ache, waited for a scan result, or simply been watching television when your mind whispers, “What if…?”, this episode is for you. Today, Gabby speaks directly to the fear that so many women carry long after treatment ends: the fear of cancer returning. It’s the fear we whisper about, joke about, hide under the duvet abo…
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Episode 223: Real is the New Professional: Branding for Therapists [featuring Kimberly and Justin Slagle]
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31:40In this episode, Patrick Casale talks with Kimberly and Justin Slagle, branding experts and founders of Practicery, a no-BS branding studio for therapists, about why therapists (and all service providers) should ditch the outdated marketing cliches and embrace authentic, vulnerable branding. 3 Key takeaways: Authenticity Over Credentials: Credentia…
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Episode 222: BONUS Part 4 — Lessons from Hosting 19 Sold-Out Global Retreats
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17:06During economic downturns, it's understandable to think about diversifying your income beyond the therapy room. In this episode, Patrick Casale opens up about the highs and lows of hosting international retreats and the basics of what it takes to build a retreat business that has the potential to lead to more income and security. After launching 19…
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Emotional Resilience at Work – Staying Calm, Centred and Confident
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11:56Ever find yourself sitting in a meeting thinking, “If one more person mentions a quick turnaround, I might just scream”? Then this episode is for you. In this week’s Confidence After Cancer, Gabby dives into the topic of emotional resilience at work — how to stay calm, centred and confident when the world around you feels chaotic. After a cancer di…
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Episode 221: Navigating Mixed-Neurotype Business Partnerships [featuring Jennifer Agee]
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41:41In this episode, Patrick Casale and Jennifer Agee openly discuss the realities of running a business together as partners with different neurotypes. They share the unique strengths and challenges that they bring into their business partnership, highlighting Patrick Casale's AuDHDer (Autistic/ADHD) perspective and Jennifer Agee's neurotypical perspe…
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Episode 220: BONUS Part 3 — From Private Practice to Professional Podcasting
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16:33If you have been thinking about launching a podcast, it's normal to feel stuck on the details (like finding that “perfect” name). In this episode, I share my honest journey from private practice owner to podcast host—complete with all the overthinking, imperfect starts, and hard-won lessons along the way. Here are 3 key takeaways: Progress Over Per…
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Getting Guests to Do One More Thing at Morey’s Piers with Tyler Jacobs
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1:02:16What if loyalty wasn't about coupons—but about getting guests to do just one more thing? In this episode of Signal, hosts John Pendergrast and Tim Samson sit down with Tyler Jacobs, Director of Guest Engagement & Analytics at Morey’s Piers & Resorts, to break down how one of America’s most beloved seaside destinations is modernizing guest engagemen…
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Advocacy at Work: Reclaiming Your Voice After Cancer
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10:42After facing something as life-changing as cancer, you shouldn’t have to apologise for needing flexibility, setting boundaries, or asking for what you deserve. But many women find that when they return to work, their confidence in speaking up feels smaller than ever. In this week’s episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores how to rebuild y…
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Episode 219: Overcoming Caseload Slumps: Tips for Therapist Marketing [featuring Michael Fulwiler]
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27:58The therapy landscape has been changing as people navigate these challenging times: slower call volumes, increased conglomerates, and uncertainty in the air. In this episode, Patrick Casale and Michael Fulwiler, marketing advisor, strategist, copywriter, creative director, and digital marketer for mental health professionals, discuss actionable str…
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Episode 218: BONUS Part 2 — Recession-Proof Security Beyond Your Therapy Practice
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16:10Feeling the turbulence in our economy and the mental health industry? In this episode, Patrick Casale shares hard-won lessons from running a group practice and launching multiple ventures—all while navigating burnout and uncertainty. Whether you’re a clinician, small business owner, or entrepreneur, his insights are timely and actionable. Here are …
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Episode 217: BONUS Part 1 — Beyond Burnout: Honoring Limits and Self-Compassion
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18:07Burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s a full-body experience, especially for neurodivergent entrepreneurs. After pushing myself past my limits, I’ve been actively doing what it takes to truly honor my boundaries and capacity without completely giving up everything I've built as an entrepreneur. Here are 3 key takeaways: Respect your limits—even when i…
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The Thriver’s Toolkit: Small Daily Habits to Help You Heal
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14:37Thriving after cancer doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built one small, intentional habit at a time. In this week’s episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby introduces her Thriver’s Toolkit — a set of simple daily practices that can help you feel calmer, stronger, and more focused as you rebuild your life after cancer. These are the same habits Ga…
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Episode 216: Closing Gaps in Care for Disabled, Queer, Non-Cis Autistic and AuDHD Clients [featuring Dr. Kade Sharp]
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31:29In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Kade Sharp, an Autistic, queer, trans clinician and sexologist, talk about their journey balancing private practice, a PhD program, and advocacy for disabled, queer, and neurodivergent communities. Here are 3 key takeaways: Follow Your Special Interests: Choosing a dissertation topic that aligned with Kade's …
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Building Culture That Lasts by Design with Shaun McKeogh, CEO & Founder of Attractions Academy
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1:07:55Every operator knows culture matters—but few know how to design one that survives when half the team turns over every season. In this episode of Signal, hosts John Pendergrast and Tim Samson sit down with Shaun McKeogh, ICAE, Founder and CEO of Attractions Academy. With more than two decades leading organizational development and cultural transform…
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The Art of the Selective Yes – Protecting Your Energy After Cancer
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10:22Confidence isn’t just about what you say yes to, it’s about learning when to say no. In this week’s episode of Confidence After Cancer, Gabby explores what she calls the art of the selective yes: how to protect your energy, your time, and your peace by saying yes only to what truly serves you. Drawing on her own experience as a recovering people-pl…
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Episode 215: The Power of Being Real: Community, Opportunity, and Showing Up [featuring Blaise Harris]
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35:19In this episode, Patrick Casale sits down with Blaise Harris, an EMDR-certified therapist, former firefighter, podcast host, speaker, and author, to talk about taking up space, fighting imposter syndrome, and staying authentic in the mental health profession—especially as a first responder and Black therapist—and beyond. 3 key takeaways: Relatabili…
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