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Each week Jay chats with interesting guests as they seek to destroy stigma and advocate for honest, educational conversations that motivate positive change.

You can learn more at https://jay.campsite.bio/.

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You can learn more at https://jay.campsite.bio/.

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        <![CDATA[<p>For more info on this episode, and to check out 2 Lives, visit their website! <a href="https://www.2lives.org/listen/jayshifman">https://www.2lives.org/listen/jayshifman</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>For more info on this episode, and to check out 2 Lives, visit their website! <a href="https://www.2lives.org/listen/jayshifman">https://www.2lives.org/listen/jayshifman</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>A special feed swap! Laurel Morales is sending all her listeners over to listen to Made It and in response, we're asking all of you to check out this awesome show she did with Jay!</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 10</p><p>Hiatus: So Long And Thanks For All The Fish</p><p>This is the last episode of this show for a while. Jay is burnt out from making Made It and three seasons of this show in three years and is going to take some time work on other projects for a while. But stay subscribed because Season 4 will be back... at some point! And Made It: Season 2 will drop... sometime as well!</p><p>Thank you for all your love and support.</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>None. Just love yourself. <br> <br>The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: <a href="https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/">https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 10</p><p>Hiatus: So Long And Thanks For All The Fish</p><p>This is the last episode of this show for a while. Jay is burnt out from making Made It and three seasons of this show in three years and is going to take some time work on other projects for a while. But stay subscribed because Season 4 will be back... at some point! And Made It: Season 2 will drop... sometime as well!</p><p>Thank you for all your love and support.</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>None. Just love yourself. <br> <br>The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: <a href="https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/">https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. </li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>By Any Other Name With The Reverend Robert W. Lee</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 9</p><p>By Any Other Name With The Reverend Robert W. Lee</p><p>The Reverend Robert Wright Lee, IV (Rob) is an author, activist, commentator, and preacher. His work has appeared on and in MTV, the View, The New Yorker, CNN, the New York Times, NPR, and countless other sources. As his name suggests, Rob is a descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and has been engaged as an activist in the field of racial reconciliation.</p><p>Find more about Rob and his work at <a href="https://linktr.ee/roblee4">https://linktr.ee/roblee4</a>.</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Do whatever you need to feel all right.<br> <br>Birthday Fundraiser Time! Reach out to sponsor the Worth Saving 'Gala' for $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000! Email Jay at Jay@JayShifman.com for more info.</p><p>The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: <a href="https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/">https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://jayshifmancys.medium.com/one-last-celtics-game-with-william-5009b134e03d">One Last Celtics Game With William</a> (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)</p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 9</p><p>By Any Other Name With The Reverend Robert W. Lee</p><p>The Reverend Robert Wright Lee, IV (Rob) is an author, activist, commentator, and preacher. His work has appeared on and in MTV, the View, The New Yorker, CNN, the New York Times, NPR, and countless other sources. As his name suggests, Rob is a descendant of Confederate General Robert E. Lee and has been engaged as an activist in the field of racial reconciliation.</p><p>Find more about Rob and his work at <a href="https://linktr.ee/roblee4">https://linktr.ee/roblee4</a>.</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Do whatever you need to feel all right.<br> <br>Birthday Fundraiser Time! Reach out to sponsor the Worth Saving 'Gala' for $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000! Email Jay at Jay@JayShifman.com for more info.</p><p>The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: <a href="https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/">https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://jayshifmancys.medium.com/one-last-celtics-game-with-william-5009b134e03d">One Last Celtics Game With William</a> (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)</p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with The Reverend Robert W. Lee, a descendent of Robert E. Lee who is working to change the narrative on his legacy. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>A Life of Advocacy with Larry D. Mass</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>A Life of Advocacy with Larry D. Mass</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 8</p><p>A Life of Advocacy with Larry D. Mass</p><p>Larry D. Mass has been an advocate for the gay community for his entire adult life. From working with Larry Kramer at Act Up to writing an article that's now recognized as the first report on what would eventually become the AIDS crises, Larry is a hero to the advocate community. He's also written about what it's like to be a gay Jew and interestingly his love of Richard Wagner. </p><p>Learn more about Larry at <a href="https://lawrencedmass.com/">https://lawrencedmass.com/</a>.<br> <br>*** There were audio issues with this interview if you're wondering why it sounds so disjointed in moments.<br> <br>Birthday Fundraiser Time! Reach out to sponsor the Worth Saving 'Gala' for $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000! Email Jay at Jay@JayShifman.com for more info. </p><p>The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: <a href="https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/">https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://jayshifmancys.medium.com/one-last-celtics-game-with-william-5009b134e03d">One Last Celtics Game With William</a> (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)</p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Support the birthday fundraiser and buy some merch!</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 8</p><p>A Life of Advocacy with Larry D. Mass</p><p>Larry D. Mass has been an advocate for the gay community for his entire adult life. From working with Larry Kramer at Act Up to writing an article that's now recognized as the first report on what would eventually become the AIDS crises, Larry is a hero to the advocate community. He's also written about what it's like to be a gay Jew and interestingly his love of Richard Wagner. </p><p>Learn more about Larry at <a href="https://lawrencedmass.com/">https://lawrencedmass.com/</a>.<br> <br>*** There were audio issues with this interview if you're wondering why it sounds so disjointed in moments.<br> <br>Birthday Fundraiser Time! Reach out to sponsor the Worth Saving 'Gala' for $1,000, $3,000, or $5,000! Email Jay at Jay@JayShifman.com for more info. </p><p>The Metro Philly 75 Power Women List: <a href="https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/">https://metrophiladelphia.com/power-lists/metro-philadelphia-power-women/</a></p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://jayshifmancys.medium.com/one-last-celtics-game-with-william-5009b134e03d">One Last Celtics Game With William</a> (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)</p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Support the birthday fundraiser and buy some merch!</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnerc</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week Jay chats with Larry D. Mass, a lifelong advocate and author and the first person to write about what eventually was known as AIDS.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A Week Off Note From Your Host</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Bonus Episode</p><p>A Week Off Note From Your Host</p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://jayshifmancys.medium.com/one-last-celtics-game-with-william-5009b134e03d">One Last Celtics Game With William</a> (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)</p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>The shows Google chose for their podcast creators program: <a href="https://medium.com/prxofficial/prx-welcomes-seven-podcast-teams-from-around-the-world-to-the-google-podcasts-creator-program-53db885c158">https://medium.com/prxofficial/prx-welcomes-seven-podcast-teams-from-around-the-world-to-the-google-podcasts-creator-program-53db885c158</a></p><p><br>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>No good egg or card this week.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Bonus Episode</p><p>A Week Off Note From Your Host</p><p>As always, you can find everything you need, including our social media links, at our Campsite page: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></p><p><br>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Reach out and let us know who you are and that you're listening at <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmancontact">JayShifman.com</a> or <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">ChooseYourStruggle.com</a></p><p><a href="https://jayshifmancys.medium.com/one-last-celtics-game-with-william-5009b134e03d">One Last Celtics Game With William</a> (Jay's tribute to his late Stepfather-In Law)</p><p><a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/podcastreviews">Jay's Podcast Reviews</a> (for <a href="https://greatpods.co/">GreatPods!</a>)</p><p>The shows Google chose for their podcast creators program: <a href="https://medium.com/prxofficial/prx-welcomes-seven-podcast-teams-from-around-the-world-to-the-google-podcasts-creator-program-53db885c158">https://medium.com/prxofficial/prx-welcomes-seven-podcast-teams-from-around-the-world-to-the-google-podcasts-creator-program-53db885c158</a></p><p><br>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>No good egg or card this week.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:duration>603</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jay is in quarantine with Covid in a hotel room on Daniel Island outside Charleston, SC. Luckily he had one of his backup mics with him so you get a quick update on this week off. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jay is in quarantine with Covid in a hotel room on Daniel Island outside Charleston, SC. Luckily he had one of his backup mics with him so you get a quick update on this week off. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>You've Got That (Desi) Spark In You! with Nehal Tenany and Annika Sharma</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 7</p><p>You've Got That (Desi) Spark In You! with Nehal Tenany and Annika Sharma</p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack (and the first person this week will win a copy of YES! Magazine with Jay's article on drug use and pleasure: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Annika Sharma is a co-founder and co-host of <em>That Desi Spark </em>podcast, one of the largest independently run South Asian podcasts in the world, which has led to appearances on the BBC, Forbes, and on a Spotify billboard campaign. She currently lives in New York City and works as a health communications manager by day, while juggling her writing and podcasting careers by night. She is the author of the Chai Masala Club, a South Asian romcom series and the first novel, “Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words,” was named an Amazon Editors’ Pick while Annika was named a Writer to Watch by Apple. She is a lover of long conversations, superhero movies, reading, and travel, and can be found @annikasharma on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.</p><p><br>Nehal Tenany is a travel &amp; lifestyle blogger, a podcaster, and content marketing manager at Silicon Valley tech startup, Gong. Nehal’s love for content creation allowed her to start NehalTenany.com – an online destination for all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and travel. Nehal’s growth on Instagram has allowed her to partner with incredible brands across the globe like Missguided, Lulus, MVMT, BondiBoost, Prose and more. Nehal’s passion for her South Asian community helped her create her podcast, That Desi Spark,. Now one of the largest South Asian podcasts in the world, That Desi Spark has been featured in Forbes, Times of India, and most recently, Spotify Billboards. </p><p>That Desi Spark podcast: <a href="https://www.thatdesispark.com/">https://www.thatdesispark.com/</a></p><p><br>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Write your elected officials to demand changes on gun policy. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 7</p><p>You've Got That (Desi) Spark In You! with Nehal Tenany and Annika Sharma</p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack (and the first person this week will win a copy of YES! Magazine with Jay's article on drug use and pleasure: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p>Annika Sharma is a co-founder and co-host of <em>That Desi Spark </em>podcast, one of the largest independently run South Asian podcasts in the world, which has led to appearances on the BBC, Forbes, and on a Spotify billboard campaign. She currently lives in New York City and works as a health communications manager by day, while juggling her writing and podcasting careers by night. She is the author of the Chai Masala Club, a South Asian romcom series and the first novel, “Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words,” was named an Amazon Editors’ Pick while Annika was named a Writer to Watch by Apple. She is a lover of long conversations, superhero movies, reading, and travel, and can be found @annikasharma on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.</p><p><br>Nehal Tenany is a travel &amp; lifestyle blogger, a podcaster, and content marketing manager at Silicon Valley tech startup, Gong. Nehal’s love for content creation allowed her to start NehalTenany.com – an online destination for all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and travel. Nehal’s growth on Instagram has allowed her to partner with incredible brands across the globe like Missguided, Lulus, MVMT, BondiBoost, Prose and more. Nehal’s passion for her South Asian community helped her create her podcast, That Desi Spark,. Now one of the largest South Asian podcasts in the world, That Desi Spark has been featured in Forbes, Times of India, and most recently, Spotify Billboards. </p><p>That Desi Spark podcast: <a href="https://www.thatdesispark.com/">https://www.thatdesispark.com/</a></p><p><br>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Write your elected officials to demand changes on gun policy. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 6:</p><p>From Prison to Policy Changemaker with Morgan Godvin</p><p>Morgan Godvin is a student at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health in Portland, where she was born and raised. She is a person in long-term recovery. As a harm reductionist, she performs syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, overdose prevention outreach, and infectious disease testing. In addition to her studies, she works as a freelance writer covering topics of drug policy and criminal justice. She received her Emergency Medical Technician certification from Portland Community College in 2012.</p><p> </p><p>While in active addiction she was arrested and jailed many times, eventually being sentenced to five years in federal prison. Her activism and advocacy now center around reducing the harms associated with drug use, preventing overdose death, and improving access to higher education in prison. She is a member of the Oregon Consortium for Higher Education in Prison. </p><p> </p><p>She has been a consumer of harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services throughout the state. Her mother died of a prescription drug overdose in 2013 and she has lost many close friends to overdose. Merging lived experience with academic education and governmental action, she was confirmed to the Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission in February of 2020.</p><p>For more from Morgan, check out her website (<a href="https://www.morgangodvin.com/">https://www.morgangodvin.com/</a>) and her work at Filter (<a href="https://filtermag.org/author/morgan-godvin/amp/">https://filtermag.org/author/morgan-godvin/amp/</a>). </p><p>Check out Beats Overdose at their site <a href="https://beatsoverdose.com/">https://beatsoverdose.com/</a>.</p><p><br>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong> Do something to honor Pride Month. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 6:</p><p>From Prison to Policy Changemaker with Morgan Godvin</p><p>Morgan Godvin is a student at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health in Portland, where she was born and raised. She is a person in long-term recovery. As a harm reductionist, she performs syringe exchange, naloxone distribution, overdose prevention outreach, and infectious disease testing. In addition to her studies, she works as a freelance writer covering topics of drug policy and criminal justice. She received her Emergency Medical Technician certification from Portland Community College in 2012.</p><p> </p><p>While in active addiction she was arrested and jailed many times, eventually being sentenced to five years in federal prison. Her activism and advocacy now center around reducing the harms associated with drug use, preventing overdose death, and improving access to higher education in prison. She is a member of the Oregon Consortium for Higher Education in Prison. </p><p> </p><p>She has been a consumer of harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services throughout the state. Her mother died of a prescription drug overdose in 2013 and she has lost many close friends to overdose. Merging lived experience with academic education and governmental action, she was confirmed to the Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission in February of 2020.</p><p>For more from Morgan, check out her website (<a href="https://www.morgangodvin.com/">https://www.morgangodvin.com/</a>) and her work at Filter (<a href="https://filtermag.org/author/morgan-godvin/amp/">https://filtermag.org/author/morgan-godvin/amp/</a>). </p><p>Check out Beats Overdose at their site <a href="https://beatsoverdose.com/">https://beatsoverdose.com/</a>.</p><p><br>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks!</p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong> Do something to honor Pride Month. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Advocacy In Action With Garth Mullins</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 5: Advocacy In Action With Garth Mullins</p><p>Today's episode is a conversation with Garth Mullins! Garth is the Host and executive producer of the Crackdown Podcast. <a href="http://www.crackdownpod.com/">www.crackdownpod.com</a> and an amazing drug use and user advocate. He's also a guy Jay really looks up to and an awesome musician.  </p><p>For more on Garth:<br>Crackdown Podcast Episode Resign: <a href="https://www.crackdownpod.com/episodes/episode-29-resign">https://www.crackdownpod.com/episodes/episode-29-resign</a><br>Garth's Music: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/garthmullins">https://soundcloud.com/garthmullins</a></p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks! </p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong> Do... something.  Anything. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 5: Advocacy In Action With Garth Mullins</p><p>Today's episode is a conversation with Garth Mullins! Garth is the Host and executive producer of the Crackdown Podcast. <a href="http://www.crackdownpod.com/">www.crackdownpod.com</a> and an amazing drug use and user advocate. He's also a guy Jay really looks up to and an awesome musician.  </p><p>For more on Garth:<br>Crackdown Podcast Episode Resign: <a href="https://www.crackdownpod.com/episodes/episode-29-resign">https://www.crackdownpod.com/episodes/episode-29-resign</a><br>Garth's Music: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/garthmullins">https://soundcloud.com/garthmullins</a></p><p>Jay and our good friends Savage Sisters are both finalists for the Best of Philly awards! To vote for Jay (which you can once a day until September) go to <a href="http://metrophillysbest.com/voting">metrophillysbest.com/voting</a> and under Arts and Entertainment scroll down to Philly Blogger. To vote for Savage Sisters, go to the same link and under Services you'll find the Not For Profit category. Thanks! </p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong> Do... something.  Anything. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This way, Jay chats with advocate and podcast host Garth Mullins! </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Rethinking Manliness Through Vulnerability with JT Frank</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Rethinking Manliness Through Vulnerability with JT Frank</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 4: Rethinking Manliness Through Vulnerability with JT Frank</p><p>JT Frank is a proud veteran and first responder. He started his career in the United States Air Force and has spent the last 23 years protecting and serving his country as a civilian federal employee. Through his extensive time in the military and as a first responder, he has become intimately familiar with both the positive and negative lifestyle and habits associated with these career fields. Unfortunately for JT, the negative habits progressively played a larger role in his life.  Through trial and error, JT realized, not only do these habits not serve him personally, they are detrimental to the long-term success and mental health of the veteran and first responder community.</p><p>In 2019, JT came to crossroads in his life where, through personal reflection, he looked inwardly at what was holding him back from being the best possible version of himself. Through his exploration, JT realized the power of habit building, both negative and positive ones, in relation to happiness and success. He made major healthy lifestyle changes building better habits for himself, which have positively impacted his family, work and overall wellbeing.</p><p>JT’s lifestyle changes inspired him to create the Consequence of Habit podcast in 2020 with the overall goal of empowering individuals and communities by bringing awareness to the impact habits have on mental health, success and the environment. Since then, he has had the honor of interviewing a diverse range of guests from high-ranking military officers to professional athletes to your seemingly average everyday person. The common thread in all of JT’s interviews is that his guests have made positive changes in their own lives by looking inwardly, examining their habits and making changes. JT has taken these lessons, pinpointed what worked, and incorporated them into something that benefits a broader audience.</p><p>In late 2020, JT founded Consequence of Habit Inc, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to helping others establish habits to succeed and improve mental health. JT accomplishes this by continually providing stories of hope, inspiration and positive change through the CoH podcast. JT also leads CoH experiential events, short volunteer hands-on teamwork and leadership experiences that facilitate connection, purpose and challenge.  What started as JT’s personal journey has now become a passion to help others make positive changes in their own lives, the community, and the environment.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/">https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/</a> and <a href="https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/">https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/</a></p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a> </p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong> Do something for your neighborhood and your neighbors!</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 4: Rethinking Manliness Through Vulnerability with JT Frank</p><p>JT Frank is a proud veteran and first responder. He started his career in the United States Air Force and has spent the last 23 years protecting and serving his country as a civilian federal employee. Through his extensive time in the military and as a first responder, he has become intimately familiar with both the positive and negative lifestyle and habits associated with these career fields. Unfortunately for JT, the negative habits progressively played a larger role in his life.  Through trial and error, JT realized, not only do these habits not serve him personally, they are detrimental to the long-term success and mental health of the veteran and first responder community.</p><p>In 2019, JT came to crossroads in his life where, through personal reflection, he looked inwardly at what was holding him back from being the best possible version of himself. Through his exploration, JT realized the power of habit building, both negative and positive ones, in relation to happiness and success. He made major healthy lifestyle changes building better habits for himself, which have positively impacted his family, work and overall wellbeing.</p><p>JT’s lifestyle changes inspired him to create the Consequence of Habit podcast in 2020 with the overall goal of empowering individuals and communities by bringing awareness to the impact habits have on mental health, success and the environment. Since then, he has had the honor of interviewing a diverse range of guests from high-ranking military officers to professional athletes to your seemingly average everyday person. The common thread in all of JT’s interviews is that his guests have made positive changes in their own lives by looking inwardly, examining their habits and making changes. JT has taken these lessons, pinpointed what worked, and incorporated them into something that benefits a broader audience.</p><p>In late 2020, JT founded Consequence of Habit Inc, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to helping others establish habits to succeed and improve mental health. JT accomplishes this by continually providing stories of hope, inspiration and positive change through the CoH podcast. JT also leads CoH experiential events, short volunteer hands-on teamwork and leadership experiences that facilitate connection, purpose and challenge.  What started as JT’s personal journey has now become a passion to help others make positive changes in their own lives, the community, and the environment.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/">https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/</a> and <a href="https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/">https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/</a></p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Jay recently wrote an article for YES! Magazine: <a href="https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses">https://www.yesmagazine.org/issue/pleasure/2022/05/18/drugs-better-policy-help-reduce-overdoses</a> </p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong> Do something for your neighborhood and your neighbors!</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with his friend JT Frank, the founder of Consequence of Habit and the host of the eponymous podcast. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>The Medical Side of Cannabis with Dr. Peter Grinspoon</title>
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      <itunes:title>The Medical Side of Cannabis with Dr. Peter Grinspoon</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 3: The Medical Side of Cannabis with Dr. Peter Grinspoon</p><p>Dr. Peter Grinspoon saw from an early age that the way our country handled cannabis wasn't build on science or fact. Through watching his brother die of cancer, go through med school and struggle with his own issue of Addiction, Dr. Grinspoon never lost his desire to see cannabis handled in a safer and more fact-based way. Now an advocate for increased access to medical cannabis, Dr. Grinspoon is one of the leading voices in the medical cannabis environment. </p><p>Peter Grinspoon, M.D. is a primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and a certified Health and Wellness Coach. He is a Contributing Editor to Harvard Health Publications as well as a TEDx Speaker. He is the author of the memoir ‘Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction’. He is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation. He is a former Associate Director of the Massachusetts Physician Health Service helping physicians with addiction and mental health issues.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.petergrinspoon.com/">https://www.petergrinspoon.com/</a>. </p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.2lives.org/">2 Lives</a> (a special podcast rec in this episode)</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Do something to contribute to the fight to save abortion access!  </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 3: The Medical Side of Cannabis with Dr. Peter Grinspoon</p><p>Dr. Peter Grinspoon saw from an early age that the way our country handled cannabis wasn't build on science or fact. Through watching his brother die of cancer, go through med school and struggle with his own issue of Addiction, Dr. Grinspoon never lost his desire to see cannabis handled in a safer and more fact-based way. Now an advocate for increased access to medical cannabis, Dr. Grinspoon is one of the leading voices in the medical cannabis environment. </p><p>Peter Grinspoon, M.D. is a primary care physician and cannabis specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, an Instructor at Harvard Medical School and a certified Health and Wellness Coach. He is a Contributing Editor to Harvard Health Publications as well as a TEDx Speaker. He is the author of the memoir ‘Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction’. He is a board member of the advocacy group Doctors For Cannabis Regulation. He is a former Associate Director of the Massachusetts Physician Health Service helping physicians with addiction and mental health issues.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.petergrinspoon.com/">https://www.petergrinspoon.com/</a>. </p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage dropped April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>Leave us a message for a chance to be played on the show and win a CYS schwag pack: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p><a href="https://www.2lives.org/">2 Lives</a> (a special podcast rec in this episode)</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Do something to contribute to the fight to save abortion access!  </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week's episode of the Choose Your  Struggle podcast Jay chats with a leading voice on medical cannabis Dr. Peter Grinspoon!</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Feed Drop: Abortion, With Love and Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get Free: Talking Bringing Abortion Stories Out of the Shadows and More with Renee Bracey Sherman</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:title>Special Feed Drop: Abortion, With Love and Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Social Justice and How We Get Free: Talking Bringing Abortion Stories Out of the Shadows and More with Renee Bracey Sherman</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this special feed drop episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay plays a story from the podcast Abortion, With Love Titled To My Strength followed by a conversation between Omkari Williams and Renee Bracey Sherman on Ms. Williams' podcast Stepping Intro Truth. Ms. Williams is a storyteller who teaches women how to use their stories to make a change. Ms. Bracey Sherman is the Founder and Executive Director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions, increasing the spectrum of abortion storytellers in the public sphere, and shifting the way the media understands the context and complexity of accessing abortion care. </p><p>After Monday night's leak, Jay didn't feel comfortable putting out the episode intended for this week. This moment is too big; too important. We have to be honest with what's happening in this country. This ruling will simply be the latest attack on everyone who isn't white, rich, and male in this country perpetrated by the Republican Party and allowed by the ineptitude and/or willful ignorance of the Democratic Party. Our system is broken and we're seeing real consequences. </p><p>Jay and his wife Lauren attended a march Tuesday night in their city of Philadelphia that was sponsored by the organization behind the series of Women's Marches, and the Socialist Party. The march called for numerous outcomes including protecting the riot of abortion for all and the formation of a new party that accurately represents those the Democrats pretend to represent. </p><p>If you or someone you love needs more info on an abortion, please visit your local Planned Parenthood. </p><p>We'll be back with a regular episode (and talking about the success of Made It, Season 1) next week. </p><p>Choose Your Struggle. </p><p>To find this original conversation (and every other episode of the Stepping Into Truth podcast): <a href="https://www.steppingintotruth.com/e/talking-bringing-abortion-stories-out-of-the-shadows-and-more-with-renee-bracey-sherman/">https://www.steppingintotruth.com/e/talking-bringing-abortion-stories-out-of-the-shadows-and-more-with-renee-bracey-sherman/</a>.</p><p>And Abortion, With Love <a href="https://www.abortionwithlove.com/abortionloveletters/lettertomystrength">https://www.abortionwithlove.com/abortionloveletters/lettertomystrength.</a></p><p>This episode is part of the Abortion Love Letters Mini-Series, releasing every Monday.<br>Content warning: mention of blood and medical trauma</p><p><strong>Abortion, with Love </strong>is a podcast dedicated to reclaiming the ways that we talk about abortion.<br>Website: <a href="http://www.abortionwithlove.com/">www.abortionwithlove.com</a><br>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/abortionwithlove">@abortionwithlove</a><br>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/abortionwithluv">@abortionwithluv</a><br>Donate: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abortionlove">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abortionlove<br></a><br></p><p><strong>Bringing Down The Flowers </strong>is a free monthly newsletter where Hannah Matthews shares writing, art, ideas, and media in support of everyone’s abortion experiences. Hannah’s writing has been featured in ELLE, Esquire, Teen Vogue, and other outlets, and her book about community abortion care and support work is forthcoming from Atria Books in 2023. You can subscribe to the newsletter at <a href="http://bringingdowntheflowers.substack.com/">bringingdowntheflowers.substack.com<br></a><br></p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this special feed drop episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay plays a story from the podcast Abortion, With Love Titled To My Strength followed by a conversation between Omkari Williams and Renee Bracey Sherman on Ms. Williams' podcast Stepping Intro Truth. Ms. Williams is a storyteller who teaches women how to use their stories to make a change. Ms. Bracey Sherman is the Founder and Executive Director of We Testify, an organization dedicated to the leadership and representation of people who have abortions, increasing the spectrum of abortion storytellers in the public sphere, and shifting the way the media understands the context and complexity of accessing abortion care. </p><p>After Monday night's leak, Jay didn't feel comfortable putting out the episode intended for this week. This moment is too big; too important. We have to be honest with what's happening in this country. This ruling will simply be the latest attack on everyone who isn't white, rich, and male in this country perpetrated by the Republican Party and allowed by the ineptitude and/or willful ignorance of the Democratic Party. Our system is broken and we're seeing real consequences. </p><p>Jay and his wife Lauren attended a march Tuesday night in their city of Philadelphia that was sponsored by the organization behind the series of Women's Marches, and the Socialist Party. The march called for numerous outcomes including protecting the riot of abortion for all and the formation of a new party that accurately represents those the Democrats pretend to represent. </p><p>If you or someone you love needs more info on an abortion, please visit your local Planned Parenthood. </p><p>We'll be back with a regular episode (and talking about the success of Made It, Season 1) next week. </p><p>Choose Your Struggle. </p><p>To find this original conversation (and every other episode of the Stepping Into Truth podcast): <a href="https://www.steppingintotruth.com/e/talking-bringing-abortion-stories-out-of-the-shadows-and-more-with-renee-bracey-sherman/">https://www.steppingintotruth.com/e/talking-bringing-abortion-stories-out-of-the-shadows-and-more-with-renee-bracey-sherman/</a>.</p><p>And Abortion, With Love <a href="https://www.abortionwithlove.com/abortionloveletters/lettertomystrength">https://www.abortionwithlove.com/abortionloveletters/lettertomystrength.</a></p><p>This episode is part of the Abortion Love Letters Mini-Series, releasing every Monday.<br>Content warning: mention of blood and medical trauma</p><p><strong>Abortion, with Love </strong>is a podcast dedicated to reclaiming the ways that we talk about abortion.<br>Website: <a href="http://www.abortionwithlove.com/">www.abortionwithlove.com</a><br>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/abortionwithlove">@abortionwithlove</a><br>Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/abortionwithluv">@abortionwithluv</a><br>Donate: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abortionlove">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/abortionlove<br></a><br></p><p><strong>Bringing Down The Flowers </strong>is a free monthly newsletter where Hannah Matthews shares writing, art, ideas, and media in support of everyone’s abortion experiences. Hannah’s writing has been featured in ELLE, Esquire, Teen Vogue, and other outlets, and her book about community abortion care and support work is forthcoming from Atria Books in 2023. You can subscribe to the newsletter at <a href="http://bringingdowntheflowers.substack.com/">bringingdowntheflowers.substack.com<br></a><br></p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>After Monday night's leak, Jay didn't feel right putting out the intended episode and ignoring this assault on women. So instead, we are putting out this special feed drop from our friends at the Stepping Into Truth podcast and the Abortion, With Love podcast. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>After Monday night's leak, Jay didn't feel right putting out the intended episode and ignoring this assault on women. So instead, we are putting out this special feed drop from our friends at the Stepping Into Truth podcast and the Abortion, With Love pod</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Episode: S1E1 of Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage: An Introduction: Welcome To Our World</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Check out the rest of Season 1 of Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It at <a href="https://kite.link/CYS-Stay-Savage">https://kite.link/CYS-Stay-Savage</a>.</p><p>Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a> and at <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/</a>.</p><p>Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at <a href="https://savagesisters.org/">https://savagesisters.org/</a>.</p><p>For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> and <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">http://www.JayShifman.com</a>.  </p><p><br></p><p>A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing</a>.</p><p>Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.</p><p><strong>This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through <a href="http://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">www.chooseyourstruggle.com</a> or subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a>.</p><p>Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308">store</a>! </p><p>Our partners for this show are as follows:</p><p><a href="https://engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/join-us-4?ms=7J7_22XXMadeItPodcast&amp;utm_campaign=fy22acquisition&amp;cid=7011K000001SOszQAG">Drug Policy Alliance</a></p><p><a href="https://greatpods.co/">Great Pods<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://yafavtrashman.com/">YaFavTrashman</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ofsubstance.org/">Of Substance</a></p><p><a href="https://e3radio.fm/the-qube/">e3 Radio/The Qube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.pocpc.org/">The People of Color Psychedelic Collective<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/">Consequence of Habit<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.theheadandthehand.com/">The Head and the Hand</a></p><p><a href="https://newbooksnetwork.com/">The New Books Network</a></p><p><a href="https://www.startengine.com/ootify">Ootify</a></p><p><br></p><p>The podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by <a href="https://greatpods.co/">Great Pods</a> and include:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-the-villain/id1466012587">I’m The Villain<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.ghosttownpod.com/">Ghost Town</a></p><p><a href="https://www.janirad.com/podcast">What’s On Your Mind with Jani Rad<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379">Cookies for Breakfast<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/">Based on a True Story<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/">Salad with a Side of Fries<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-drugs-and-jesus/id1556899575">Sex, Drugs, and Jesus<br></a><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hotter-than-health/id1428759268">Hotter Than Health<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/amandaeliselove">Covering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda Love</a></p><p><a href="https://www.crackdownpod.com/">Crackdown</a></p><p><br>Don't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.</p><p>The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by <a href="https://www.bensound.com/">Bensound</a>. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.</p><p>The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6awp7Tkhlrooz3plvT8zIe">Leduce</a> and Rob Devious.</p><p>Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at <a href="https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/">https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/</a>!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com. <br> </strong></p><p>· Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</p><p> </p><p>· But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p> </p><p>· Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></p><p><br></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Check out the rest of Season 1 of Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It at <a href="https://kite.link/CYS-Stay-Savage">https://kite.link/CYS-Stay-Savage</a>.</p><p>Made It is a member of the Shameless Podcast Network and a Choose Your Struggle production. Learn more at <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a> and at <a href="https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">https://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/</a>.</p><p>Learn more about Sarah and Savage Sisters, including how to support, at <a href="https://savagesisters.org/">https://savagesisters.org/</a>.</p><p>For more on Made It host Jay Shifman, see <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> and <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">http://www.JayShifman.com</a>.  </p><p><br></p><p>A complete list of people you heard on this show (and those referenced but unheard from) and pictures to put a face with the names and voices can be found at <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-CIeh6f2bhgb3cGfJFCqvXL9SJWvSUtN?usp=sharing</a>.</p><p>Made It Season 1: Stay Savage was recorded in South Philadelphia, except for the interview with Mother Mary Nolan, which was recorded at her house in the Philly suburbs, and the audio you hear in Episode 1, which was recorded on site in North Philly's Kensington neighborhood.</p><p><strong>This show is dedicated to: Jim, David, Lauren, Renae, and the roughly 80,000 people who lost their life to OD in this country during the period of time in which the show was being made. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Made It was created without any sponsorship dollars. The partners you hear from were all donated their spots free of charge. But before you discount them for it know that we are so thankful for their support at a time when that was hard to find! And it means they are all orgs. and people we LOVE. So check them out! And to support us, reach out at info@jayShifman.com or through <a href="http://www.chooseyourstruggle.com/">www.chooseyourstruggle.com</a> or subscribe to our Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a>.</p><p>Buy some merch (including the official Season 1: Stay Savage design!) at our <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308">store</a>! </p><p>Our partners for this show are as follows:</p><p><a href="https://engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/join-us-4?ms=7J7_22XXMadeItPodcast&amp;utm_campaign=fy22acquisition&amp;cid=7011K000001SOszQAG">Drug Policy Alliance</a></p><p><a href="https://greatpods.co/">Great Pods<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://yafavtrashman.com/">YaFavTrashman</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ofsubstance.org/">Of Substance</a></p><p><a href="https://e3radio.fm/the-qube/">e3 Radio/The Qube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.pocpc.org/">The People of Color Psychedelic Collective<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.consequenceofhabit.org/">Consequence of Habit<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.theheadandthehand.com/">The Head and the Hand</a></p><p><a href="https://newbooksnetwork.com/">The New Books Network</a></p><p><a href="https://www.startengine.com/ootify">Ootify</a></p><p><br></p><p>The podcasts profiled on this show are brought to you by <a href="https://greatpods.co/">Great Pods</a> and include:</p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-the-villain/id1466012587">I’m The Villain<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.ghosttownpod.com/">Ghost Town</a></p><p><a href="https://www.janirad.com/podcast">What’s On Your Mind with Jani Rad<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379">Cookies for Breakfast<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.basedonatruestorypodcast.com/">Based on a True Story<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/">Salad with a Side of Fries<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-drugs-and-jesus/id1556899575">Sex, Drugs, and Jesus<br></a><br><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hotter-than-health/id1428759268">Hotter Than Health<br></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/amandaeliselove">Covering All Aspects of Holistic Health with Amanda Love</a></p><p><a href="https://www.crackdownpod.com/">Crackdown</a></p><p><br>Don't like something you heard on the show? That's fine! This is a tough subject. Reach out at info@jayshifman.com and let's chat.</p><p>The theme song for this show was created by me using the song All That by <a href="https://www.bensound.com/">Bensound</a>. For proof of license please see the certificate in the compendium linked above.</p><p>The Made It theme, heard in Episode 10, was composed and performed by <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/6awp7Tkhlrooz3plvT8zIe">Leduce</a> and Rob Devious.</p><p>Special thanks to Quinn Greenhaus for her help with enhancing the sound quality of the show. To improve your podcast, check her out at <a href="https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/">https://www.quinngreenhaus.com/</a>!</p><p> </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com. <br> </strong></p><p>· Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</p><p> </p><p>· But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p> </p><p>· Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></p><p><br></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Special feed drop! Welcome to Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage. This episode is your intro to the series. You'll meet some of the people and learn some of the terms. But story itself doesn't start until Episode 2. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Special feed drop! Welcome to Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage. This episode is your intro to the series. You'll meet some of the people and learn some of the terms. But story itself doesn't start until Episode 2. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Living By The Book with Kristen Meinzer</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 2: Living By The Book with Kristen Meinzer</p><p>Kristen got into podcasting early, over a decade ago, as a film critic for WNYC, a passion she still lives through her show Movie Therapy with Rafer &amp; Kristen. But it was when she launched By The Book Pod in 2017 with Jolenta Greenberg, that she became a household name. Over the last five years, they've reviewed over 70 self help books, living, as the name suggests, by the book, for two weeks at a time. After their fiftieth book, they wrote a book of their own How To Be Fine, which you can get at <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">CYS' Bookshop page</a>. She's a regular contributor to Pop Culture Happy Hour on NPR and she also hosts The Royal Report. <br> <br> Kristen was named a 2020 Woman of the Year by The Women's Center in Washington DC and one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Podcasting by Quill in 2021. Her incredibly helpful book for people new to podcasting, So You Want to Start a Podcast, won the Audie Award for best business/personal development audiobook of 2020. As she hints on this show, there is more on the way too so stay tuned! <br> <br>For more from Kristen, visit her website at <a href="https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/">https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/</a> and for more on By the Book Pod visit <a href="https://bythebookpod.com/">https://bythebookpod.com/</a>. </p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage drops April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p><a href="https://loveconquersalz.buzzsprout.com/">Love Conquers Alz</a> (a special podcast rec in this episode)</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Subscribe to Made It! (PLEAAAAAAASE!!!)</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3, Episode 2: Living By The Book with Kristen Meinzer</p><p>Kristen got into podcasting early, over a decade ago, as a film critic for WNYC, a passion she still lives through her show Movie Therapy with Rafer &amp; Kristen. But it was when she launched By The Book Pod in 2017 with Jolenta Greenberg, that she became a household name. Over the last five years, they've reviewed over 70 self help books, living, as the name suggests, by the book, for two weeks at a time. After their fiftieth book, they wrote a book of their own How To Be Fine, which you can get at <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">CYS' Bookshop page</a>. She's a regular contributor to Pop Culture Happy Hour on NPR and she also hosts The Royal Report. <br> <br> Kristen was named a 2020 Woman of the Year by The Women's Center in Washington DC and one of the 50 Most Influential Women in Podcasting by Quill in 2021. Her incredibly helpful book for people new to podcasting, So You Want to Start a Podcast, won the Audie Award for best business/personal development audiobook of 2020. As she hints on this show, there is more on the way too so stay tuned! <br> <br>For more from Kristen, visit her website at <a href="https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/">https://www.kristenmeinzer.com/</a> and for more on By the Book Pod visit <a href="https://bythebookpod.com/">https://bythebookpod.com/</a>. </p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage drops April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p><a href="https://loveconquersalz.buzzsprout.com/">Love Conquers Alz</a> (a special podcast rec in this episode)</p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Subscribe to Made It! (PLEAAAAAAASE!!!)</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with the prolific Kristen Meinzer! You probably know her from her incredible show By the Book Pod, or from another of her fiftyleven projects. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>The Evolution of Modern Drug Policy with Ethan Nadelmann</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Evolution of Modern Drug Policy with Ethan Nadelmann</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3 is here! </p><p>Season 3, Episode 1: The Evolution of Modern Drug Policy with Ethan Nadelmann. </p><p>Ethan Nadelmann is the founder of <a href="https://drugpolicy.org/">Drug Policy Alliance</a>! He tells Jay about his introduction to drug use and drug policy decades ago and his move, in the 90s, to bring multiple organizations under one roof which gave birth to the legendary DPA. </p><p>After retiring half a decade ago, Ethan continues to be a force on drug policy scene and now hosts the podcast <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-psychoactive-84544756/">Psychoactive</a>, for iHeart. Past guests have included Dan Savage discussing Sex, Drugs and Freedom, Former President Juan Manuel Santos of Mexico on Ending Drug Prohibition in the Americas, Carl Hart on Studying Drugs, Using Drugs &amp; Staying Safe, and many more. Listen at the link above or wherever you get your podcasts. <br> <br>More on Ethan: <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/heres-where-to-find-the-smartest-conversations-about-drugs-right-now">https://www.gq.com/story/heres-where-to-find-the-smartest-conversations-about-drugs-right-now</a>, <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ethan-nadelmann-psychoactive-podcast-psychedelics-legalized-drugs-1195644/">https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ethan-nadelmann-psychoactive-podcast-psychedelics-legalized-drugs-1195644/</a></p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage drops April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Subscribe to Made It! (PLEAAAAAAASE!!!) </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3 is here! </p><p>Season 3, Episode 1: The Evolution of Modern Drug Policy with Ethan Nadelmann. </p><p>Ethan Nadelmann is the founder of <a href="https://drugpolicy.org/">Drug Policy Alliance</a>! He tells Jay about his introduction to drug use and drug policy decades ago and his move, in the 90s, to bring multiple organizations under one roof which gave birth to the legendary DPA. </p><p>After retiring half a decade ago, Ethan continues to be a force on drug policy scene and now hosts the podcast <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-psychoactive-84544756/">Psychoactive</a>, for iHeart. Past guests have included Dan Savage discussing Sex, Drugs and Freedom, Former President Juan Manuel Santos of Mexico on Ending Drug Prohibition in the Americas, Carl Hart on Studying Drugs, Using Drugs &amp; Staying Safe, and many more. Listen at the link above or wherever you get your podcasts. <br> <br>More on Ethan: <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/heres-where-to-find-the-smartest-conversations-about-drugs-right-now">https://www.gq.com/story/heres-where-to-find-the-smartest-conversations-about-drugs-right-now</a>, <a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ethan-nadelmann-psychoactive-podcast-psychedelics-legalized-drugs-1195644/">https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ethan-nadelmann-psychoactive-podcast-psychedelics-legalized-drugs-1195644/</a></p><p>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1, Stay Savage drops April 29th! Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p><strong>Today's Good Egg: </strong>Subscribe to Made It! (PLEAAAAAAASE!!!) </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, baby onesies and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Season 3 is here! Today Jay interviews Ethan Nadelmann, the founder of Drug Policy Alliance and the host of the podcast Psychoactive. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Season 3, Episode 0.5: A Kick Off "Special" and Admitting My Failures</title>
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      <itunes:title>Season 3, Episode 0.5: A Kick Off "Special" and Admitting My Failures</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3 is here! This is kind of a season kick off, more final trailer than full episode. So we'll call it Season 3, Episode .5.</p><p>We'll officially kick off Season 3 next week, Friday the 15th, with a conversation with Ethan Nadlemann. </p><p>Sorry for the echoey sound. Still finishing the recording booth but I said screw it I want to use it. </p><p>Follow the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379</a></p><p>Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>No good egg or card this week. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3 is here! This is kind of a season kick off, more final trailer than full episode. So we'll call it Season 3, Episode .5.</p><p>We'll officially kick off Season 3 next week, Friday the 15th, with a conversation with Ethan Nadlemann. </p><p>Sorry for the echoey sound. Still finishing the recording booth but I said screw it I want to use it. </p><p>Follow the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast! <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379</a></p><p>Subscribe to Made It's stream! <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a></p><p>No good egg or card this week. </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is open! If you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to me at Info@jayShifman.com. <br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1259</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Launching Season 3 with a vulnerable admission. I'd love to know what you think! Reach out at info@JayShifman.com or at Podinbox.com/CYS</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Episode: A Conversation With Adam al-Asad (Of Savage Sisters)</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>3</podcast:season>
      <itunes:title>Special Episode: A Conversation With Adam al-Asad (Of Savage Sisters)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this last preview to Season 3 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Adam al-Asad of Savage Sisters.</p><p>Consider subscribing to Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a> to make sure you don't miss a single moment of our new show when it drops in a few weeks! </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com. <br> </strong></p><p>· Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</p><p> </p><p>· But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p> </p><p>· Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this last preview to Season 3 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Adam al-Asad of Savage Sisters.</p><p>Consider subscribing to Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage <a href="https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it">https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it</a> to make sure you don't miss a single moment of our new show when it drops in a few weeks! </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out at Info@JayShifman.com. <br> </strong></p><p>· Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</p><p> </p><p>· But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p> </p><p>· Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></p><p> </p><p>· Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this special pre-season episode, Jay chats with Adam al-Asad, Sarah's younger brother and a founder of Savage Sisters, on what the experience of making this show was like and how important it is to tell these stories. At the end of the show, Adam announces to the world when Choose Your Struggle Presents: Made It, Season 1: Stay Savage will drop! </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this special pre-season episode, Jay chats with Adam al-Asad, Sarah's younger brother and a founder of Savage Sisters, on what the experience of making this show was like and how important it is to tell these stories. At the end of the show, Adam annou</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Rerelease: Dispelling Myths and Destroying Stigma with David Poses</title>
      <itunes:season>3</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:title>Rerelease: Dispelling Myths and Destroying Stigma with David Poses</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Originally released as Season 2, Episode 75</p><p>Dispelling Myths and Destroying Stigma with David Poses</p><p>This week, Jay chats with an incredible guest, the author and advocate David Poses. David is in recovery and advocates for better treatment of drug users and those struggling with substance misuse. David is a guy Jay really looks up to and admires for his advocacy and his beautiful writing ability.</p><p>Check out David's book, The Weight of Air, wherever you buy books (or at Choose Your Struggle's <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop</a>!) and follow him on social media (here's his twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidthekick">https://twitter.com/davidthekick</a>) and check out his website: <a href="https://davidposes.com/home">https://davidposes.com/home</a>!</p><p>Today's Good Egg: Enjoy the nice weather wherever you are!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Originally released as Season 2, Episode 75</p><p>Dispelling Myths and Destroying Stigma with David Poses</p><p>This week, Jay chats with an incredible guest, the author and advocate David Poses. David is in recovery and advocates for better treatment of drug users and those struggling with substance misuse. David is a guy Jay really looks up to and admires for his advocacy and his beautiful writing ability.</p><p>Check out David's book, The Weight of Air, wherever you buy books (or at Choose Your Struggle's <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop</a>!) and follow him on social media (here's his twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidthekick">https://twitter.com/davidthekick</a>) and check out his website: <a href="https://davidposes.com/home">https://davidposes.com/home</a>!</p><p>Today's Good Egg: Enjoy the nice weather wherever you are!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 09:43:19 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Rereleasing this episode which featured a convo with author and advocate David Poses, who passed away this week. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Season 3 Update</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3 Update and Preview, an official audio introduction to Choose Your Struggle's producer Ryan Holzhauer, and the Made It Trailer.</p><p>Subscribe to Choose Your Struggle Presents Made It!  https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.b</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 3 Update and Preview, an official audio introduction to Choose Your Struggle's producer Ryan Holzhauer, and the Made It Trailer.</p><p>Subscribe to Choose Your Struggle Presents Made It!  https://kite.link/choose-your-struggle-presents-made-it<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.b</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 08:23:25 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>An update on everything that's happening here at Choose Your Struggle and when you'll hear Season 3. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Leading With Empathy In Addiction Treatment With Dr. Nzinga Harrison (The Season Finale!)</title>
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      <itunes:title>Leading With Empathy In Addiction Treatment With Dr. Nzinga Harrison (The Season Finale!)</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 85</p><p>Leading With Empathy In Addiction Treatment With Dr. Nzinga Harrison</p><p>The season finale of the 2nd season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast is here! It's been an amazing season but all good things come to an end.</p><p>The Season Finale features Jay chatting with Dr. Nzinga Harrison, the host of one of his favorite podcasts In Recovery! She's also the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health and co-founder of Physicians for Criminal Justice Reform. A true leader, Dr. Harrison is a shining example of how you can treat Addiction from a place of love and care. You can find out more about Dr. Harrison and listen to In Recovery at <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/show/inrecovery/%20">https://lemonadamedia.com/show/inrecovery/ </a>and <a href="http://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/">http://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/</a>.<br> <br>*** one note. Jay mentions an article he read that says we need to basically double how many mental health professionals are out there to adequately address the need. Dr. Harrison asked him for the source of that article and he can't find it! So he wants everyone to know he won't be using that stat anymore... unless someone knows where he read it and can send him the study it's from!</p><p>Thank you to everyone who checked out the show this season. Please stay subscribed during the offseason. <br> <br> From everyone here at Choose Your Struggle, we love you all. </p><p>CHOOSE YOUR STRUGGLE IS A FINALIST FOR THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S YEARLY AWARDS! The Harm Reduction Coalition is THE org. in Harm Reduction work and to be a finalist for their Changing The Narrative award is truly moving. Just so incredible to us. You can vote to help us at a chance to win the whole fucking thing, to quote Major League, at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FGalaAwardVote%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1f6DGsZrNrQYxI_QehvRGVk21oJpbRilhxp7JmVZBYrLAiY5qaa-WEqFA&amp;h=AT3AJafDQIP3h_5U9jl6teFuh7peOFvPnBiv-L0j0juUVup0pa9bhEsFtxHwAr7cgAo-kaKn5puyZLSMM7aOQVjoTB2VqHiss872JEHzOreWat9AsWeIA317xVZ9TJf0&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT12DpwqWrnzsSdWVyP71gMZ-GPx4WV2vlu_ziwRrR8qHfFwMr7hnCubCeALLkvLAZAxOfZymIlvBf-3E7YLNz6UAf35Qsth_aKm7yWW768EYqPygB_W8bw7BEDJXL-Cq9O0BgFQWWDB_S1aXarNfHNjw0VPAGZItu0YYCU5lBZgyyP-S6LPGGmLWxRueGpuLv-zVh7l">https://bit.ly/GalaAwardVote</a>. We'd really appreciate it. And please vote for our friends Savage Sisters who are a finalist in the Resilience Award category.</p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there!</strong> <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a></p><p><br></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Take care of yourself during the offseason!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 85</p><p>Leading With Empathy In Addiction Treatment With Dr. Nzinga Harrison</p><p>The season finale of the 2nd season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast is here! It's been an amazing season but all good things come to an end.</p><p>The Season Finale features Jay chatting with Dr. Nzinga Harrison, the host of one of his favorite podcasts In Recovery! She's also the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Eleanor Health and co-founder of Physicians for Criminal Justice Reform. A true leader, Dr. Harrison is a shining example of how you can treat Addiction from a place of love and care. You can find out more about Dr. Harrison and listen to In Recovery at <a href="https://lemonadamedia.com/show/inrecovery/%20">https://lemonadamedia.com/show/inrecovery/ </a>and <a href="http://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/">http://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/</a>.<br> <br>*** one note. Jay mentions an article he read that says we need to basically double how many mental health professionals are out there to adequately address the need. Dr. Harrison asked him for the source of that article and he can't find it! So he wants everyone to know he won't be using that stat anymore... unless someone knows where he read it and can send him the study it's from!</p><p>Thank you to everyone who checked out the show this season. Please stay subscribed during the offseason. <br> <br> From everyone here at Choose Your Struggle, we love you all. </p><p>CHOOSE YOUR STRUGGLE IS A FINALIST FOR THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S YEARLY AWARDS! The Harm Reduction Coalition is THE org. in Harm Reduction work and to be a finalist for their Changing The Narrative award is truly moving. Just so incredible to us. You can vote to help us at a chance to win the whole fucking thing, to quote Major League, at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FGalaAwardVote%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1f6DGsZrNrQYxI_QehvRGVk21oJpbRilhxp7JmVZBYrLAiY5qaa-WEqFA&amp;h=AT3AJafDQIP3h_5U9jl6teFuh7peOFvPnBiv-L0j0juUVup0pa9bhEsFtxHwAr7cgAo-kaKn5puyZLSMM7aOQVjoTB2VqHiss872JEHzOreWat9AsWeIA317xVZ9TJf0&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT12DpwqWrnzsSdWVyP71gMZ-GPx4WV2vlu_ziwRrR8qHfFwMr7hnCubCeALLkvLAZAxOfZymIlvBf-3E7YLNz6UAf35Qsth_aKm7yWW768EYqPygB_W8bw7BEDJXL-Cq9O0BgFQWWDB_S1aXarNfHNjw0VPAGZItu0YYCU5lBZgyyP-S6LPGGmLWxRueGpuLv-zVh7l">https://bit.ly/GalaAwardVote</a>. We'd really appreciate it. And please vote for our friends Savage Sisters who are a finalist in the Resilience Award category.</p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there!</strong> <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a></p><p><br></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Take care of yourself during the offseason!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On the season finale of the 2nd season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with someone he truly looks up to and deeply admires, the host of the In Recovery podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On the season finale of the 2nd season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with someone he truly looks up to and deeply admires, the host of the In Recovery podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Season 2 Wrap Pt. 2, To Infinity and Beyond!</title>
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      <itunes:episode>84</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>84</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 84</p><p>Monday Motivation: Season 2 Wrap Pt. 2, To Infinity and Beyond!</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is the completion of the season wrap up that we started with last week's Monday Motivation. Friday, November 5th is the final episode. We're looking forward to everything else that's coming down the line for Choose Your Struggle!</p><p>CHOOSE YOUR STRUGGLE IS A FINALIST FOR THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S YEARLY AWARDS! The Harm Reduction Coalition is THE org. in Harm Reduction work and to be a finalist for their Changing The Narrative award is truly moving. Just so incredible to us. You can vote to help us at a chance to win the whole fucking thing, to quote Major League, at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FGalaAwardVote%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1f6DGsZrNrQYxI_QehvRGVk21oJpbRilhxp7JmVZBYrLAiY5qaa-WEqFA&amp;h=AT3AJafDQIP3h_5U9jl6teFuh7peOFvPnBiv-L0j0juUVup0pa9bhEsFtxHwAr7cgAo-kaKn5puyZLSMM7aOQVjoTB2VqHiss872JEHzOreWat9AsWeIA317xVZ9TJf0&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT12DpwqWrnzsSdWVyP71gMZ-GPx4WV2vlu_ziwRrR8qHfFwMr7hnCubCeALLkvLAZAxOfZymIlvBf-3E7YLNz6UAf35Qsth_aKm7yWW768EYqPygB_W8bw7BEDJXL-Cq9O0BgFQWWDB_S1aXarNfHNjw0VPAGZItu0YYCU5lBZgyyP-S6LPGGmLWxRueGpuLv-zVh7l">https://bit.ly/GalaAwardVote</a>. We'd really appreciate it. And please vote for our friends Savage Sisters who are a finalist in the Resilience Award category.</p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there! </strong><a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a></p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 84</p><p>Monday Motivation: Season 2 Wrap Pt. 2, To Infinity and Beyond!</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is the completion of the season wrap up that we started with last week's Monday Motivation. Friday, November 5th is the final episode. We're looking forward to everything else that's coming down the line for Choose Your Struggle!</p><p>CHOOSE YOUR STRUGGLE IS A FINALIST FOR THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S YEARLY AWARDS! The Harm Reduction Coalition is THE org. in Harm Reduction work and to be a finalist for their Changing The Narrative award is truly moving. Just so incredible to us. You can vote to help us at a chance to win the whole fucking thing, to quote Major League, at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FGalaAwardVote%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1f6DGsZrNrQYxI_QehvRGVk21oJpbRilhxp7JmVZBYrLAiY5qaa-WEqFA&amp;h=AT3AJafDQIP3h_5U9jl6teFuh7peOFvPnBiv-L0j0juUVup0pa9bhEsFtxHwAr7cgAo-kaKn5puyZLSMM7aOQVjoTB2VqHiss872JEHzOreWat9AsWeIA317xVZ9TJf0&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT12DpwqWrnzsSdWVyP71gMZ-GPx4WV2vlu_ziwRrR8qHfFwMr7hnCubCeALLkvLAZAxOfZymIlvBf-3E7YLNz6UAf35Qsth_aKm7yWW768EYqPygB_W8bw7BEDJXL-Cq9O0BgFQWWDB_S1aXarNfHNjw0VPAGZItu0YYCU5lBZgyyP-S6LPGGmLWxRueGpuLv-zVh7l">https://bit.ly/GalaAwardVote</a>. We'd really appreciate it. And please vote for our friends Savage Sisters who are a finalist in the Resilience Award category.</p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there! </strong><a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a></p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 84</p><p>Monday Motivation: Season 2 Wrap Pt. 2, To Infinity and Beyond!</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is the completion of the season wrap up that we started with last week's Monday Motivation. Friday, November 5th is the final episode. We're looking forward to everything else that's coming down the line for Choose Your Struggle!</p><p>CHOOSE YOUR STRUGGLE IS A FINALIST FOR THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S YEARLY AWARDS! The Harm Reduction Coalition is THE org. in Harm Reduction work and to be a finalist for their Changing The Narrative award is truly moving. Just so incredible to us. You can vote to help us at a chance to win the whole fucking thing, to quote Major League, at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FGalaAwardVote%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1f6DGsZrNrQYxI_QehvRGVk21oJpbRilhxp7JmVZBYrLAiY5qaa-WEqFA&amp;h=AT3AJafDQIP3h_5U9jl6teFuh7peOFvPnBiv-L0j0juUVup0pa9bhEsFtxHwAr7cgAo-kaKn5puyZLSMM7aOQVjoTB2VqHiss872JEHzOreWat9AsWeIA317xVZ9TJf0&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT12DpwqWrnzsSdWVyP71gMZ-GPx4WV2vlu_ziwRrR8qHfFwMr7hnCubCeALLkvLAZAxOfZymIlvBf-3E7YLNz6UAf35Qsth_aKm7yWW768EYqPygB_W8bw7BEDJXL-Cq9O0BgFQWWDB_S1aXarNfHNjw0VPAGZItu0YYCU5lBZgyyP-S6LPGGmLWxRueGpuLv-zVh7l">https://bit.ly/GalaAwardVote</a>. We'd really appreciate it. And please vote for our friends Savage Sisters who are a finalist in the Resilience Award category.</p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there! </strong><a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a></p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <title>A Life Reborn in Service to Others with Kevin Roth</title>
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      <itunes:episode>83</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>83</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 83</p><p>A Life Reborn in Service to Others with Kevin Roth</p><p>This week Jay chats with Kevin Roth. You may know Kevin from his musical career, performing on the Thomas the Tank Engine show and with acts like Peter Paul and Mary. But as his second act in life, Kevin is a life coach. His change came after he received a cancer diagnosis that, originally, was thought to be fatal. But Kevin worked hard: mentally, physically, and emotionally, and beat his diagnosis. But that experience helped him realize what was important in life and he changed his life mission to helping others.</p><p>You can learn more at <a href="https://kevinroth.org/">https://kevinroth.org/</a> and hear his music at <a href="https://kevinrothmusic.com/">https://kevinrothmusic.com/</a>. </p><p>CHOOSE YOUR STRUGGLE IS A FINALIST FOR THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S YEARLY AWARDS! The Harm Reduction Coalition is THE org. in Harm Reduction work and to be a finalist for their Changing The Narrative award is truly moving. Just so incredible to us. You can vote to help us at a chance to win the whole fucking thing, to quote Major League, at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FGalaAwardVote%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1f6DGsZrNrQYxI_QehvRGVk21oJpbRilhxp7JmVZBYrLAiY5qaa-WEqFA&amp;h=AT3AJafDQIP3h_5U9jl6teFuh7peOFvPnBiv-L0j0juUVup0pa9bhEsFtxHwAr7cgAo-kaKn5puyZLSMM7aOQVjoTB2VqHiss872JEHzOreWat9AsWeIA317xVZ9TJf0&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT12DpwqWrnzsSdWVyP71gMZ-GPx4WV2vlu_ziwRrR8qHfFwMr7hnCubCeALLkvLAZAxOfZymIlvBf-3E7YLNz6UAf35Qsth_aKm7yWW768EYqPygB_W8bw7BEDJXL-Cq9O0BgFQWWDB_S1aXarNfHNjw0VPAGZItu0YYCU5lBZgyyP-S6LPGGmLWxRueGpuLv-zVh7l">https://bit.ly/GalaAwardVote</a>. We'd really appreciate it. And please vote for our friends Savage Sisters who are a finalist in the Resilience Award category. </p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there!</strong> <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a></p><p><br></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Leave a review and be entered into the end of season giveaway drawing and PLEASE vote for Choose Your Struggle and Savage Sisters for the Harm Reduction Coalition's awards (see above for links to both. <br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 83</p><p>A Life Reborn in Service to Others with Kevin Roth</p><p>This week Jay chats with Kevin Roth. You may know Kevin from his musical career, performing on the Thomas the Tank Engine show and with acts like Peter Paul and Mary. But as his second act in life, Kevin is a life coach. His change came after he received a cancer diagnosis that, originally, was thought to be fatal. But Kevin worked hard: mentally, physically, and emotionally, and beat his diagnosis. But that experience helped him realize what was important in life and he changed his life mission to helping others.</p><p>You can learn more at <a href="https://kevinroth.org/">https://kevinroth.org/</a> and hear his music at <a href="https://kevinrothmusic.com/">https://kevinrothmusic.com/</a>. </p><p>CHOOSE YOUR STRUGGLE IS A FINALIST FOR THE HARM REDUCTION COALITION'S YEARLY AWARDS! The Harm Reduction Coalition is THE org. in Harm Reduction work and to be a finalist for their Changing The Narrative award is truly moving. Just so incredible to us. You can vote to help us at a chance to win the whole fucking thing, to quote Major League, at <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FGalaAwardVote%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1f6DGsZrNrQYxI_QehvRGVk21oJpbRilhxp7JmVZBYrLAiY5qaa-WEqFA&amp;h=AT3AJafDQIP3h_5U9jl6teFuh7peOFvPnBiv-L0j0juUVup0pa9bhEsFtxHwAr7cgAo-kaKn5puyZLSMM7aOQVjoTB2VqHiss872JEHzOreWat9AsWeIA317xVZ9TJf0&amp;__tn__=-UK-y-R&amp;c[0]=AT12DpwqWrnzsSdWVyP71gMZ-GPx4WV2vlu_ziwRrR8qHfFwMr7hnCubCeALLkvLAZAxOfZymIlvBf-3E7YLNz6UAf35Qsth_aKm7yWW768EYqPygB_W8bw7BEDJXL-Cq9O0BgFQWWDB_S1aXarNfHNjw0VPAGZItu0YYCU5lBZgyyP-S6LPGGmLWxRueGpuLv-zVh7l">https://bit.ly/GalaAwardVote</a>. We'd really appreciate it. And please vote for our friends Savage Sisters who are a finalist in the Resilience Award category. </p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there!</strong> <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a></p><p><br></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Leave a review and be entered into the end of season giveaway drawing and PLEASE vote for Choose Your Struggle and Savage Sisters for the Harm Reduction Coalition's awards (see above for links to both. <br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week Jay chats with Life Coach and Musician Kevin Roth about receiving a cancer diagnosis and how it motivated him. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Season 2 Wrap Pt. 1, A Look Back</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 82</p><p>Monday Motivation: Season 2 Wrap Pt. 1, A Look Back</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is the beginning of the season wrap up. Friday, November 5th is the final episode. So you have one more Monday Motivation (the second half of this episode) next week. </p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there! </strong></p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 82</p><p>Monday Motivation: Season 2 Wrap Pt. 1, A Look Back</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is the beginning of the season wrap up. Friday, November 5th is the final episode. So you have one more Monday Motivation (the second half of this episode) next week. </p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there! </strong></p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This Monday Motivation is the first half of the season wrap. Today's episode will be a look back at the last few years of Choose Your Struggle.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>81</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 81</p><p>From Heartbreak to Helping Others With Laurie Singer</p><p>This week, Jay chats with California-based therapist Laurie Singer. After overcoming a traumatic childhood and losing a child to cancer, Laurie dedicated her life to helping others. She's written a fantastic book, You're Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes and is the founder of a nonprofit.</p><p>To learn more about Laurie, check out her website <a href="https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com/">https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com/</a> and find her book at <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop</a>! </p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there!</strong></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Leave a review and be entered into the end of season giveaway drawing!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 81</p><p>From Heartbreak to Helping Others With Laurie Singer</p><p>This week, Jay chats with California-based therapist Laurie Singer. After overcoming a traumatic childhood and losing a child to cancer, Laurie dedicated her life to helping others. She's written a fantastic book, You're Not Crazy: Living with Anxiety, Obsessions and Fetishes and is the founder of a nonprofit.</p><p>To learn more about Laurie, check out her website <a href="https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com/">https://lauriesingerbehavioral.com/</a> and find her book at <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop</a>! </p><p><strong>We're doing an end of season giveaway! At Thanksgiving, Jay will put all the names of everyone who has left a review into a generator and three people will receive a prize pack. One is Choose Your Struggle merch, one is a gift pack from my partners Road Runner and Bookshop, and one is a Youdgee muscle massager. If you haven't left a review yet, scroll down in these show notes and find the review link or, if you listen on i-Tunes, review it there!</strong></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Leave a review and be entered into the end of season giveaway drawing!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week Jay chats with Author and Licensed Marriage And Family Therapist Laurie Singer.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:episode>80</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>80</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 80</p><p>Monday Motivation: So It's Come To This, A Choose Your Struggle Flashback Show</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is a flashback to the 5th episode of this podcast, the first with a guest, featuring Kristen Zavo. One, because I love Kristen, and two because I want y'all to hear how far we've come in the last almost two years. I recorded this in a closet in Charleston, South Carolina while we were in the early, EARLY days of the Covid lockdown.</p><p>Holy shit the original theme! My first give away! Awful sound quality! Thinking an episode dropping a week later is a long wait AMAZING!</p><p><strong>The title of this episode is a wink at a famous episode of a TV show. Know what it is? The first person to reach out and tell me the right answer will get a Choose Your Struggle tank top sent to them for being just so dang smart.  </strong></p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 80</p><p>Monday Motivation: So It's Come To This, A Choose Your Struggle Flashback Show</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is a flashback to the 5th episode of this podcast, the first with a guest, featuring Kristen Zavo. One, because I love Kristen, and two because I want y'all to hear how far we've come in the last almost two years. I recorded this in a closet in Charleston, South Carolina while we were in the early, EARLY days of the Covid lockdown.</p><p>Holy shit the original theme! My first give away! Awful sound quality! Thinking an episode dropping a week later is a long wait AMAZING!</p><p><strong>The title of this episode is a wink at a famous episode of a TV show. Know what it is? The first person to reach out and tell me the right answer will get a Choose Your Struggle tank top sent to them for being just so dang smart.  </strong></p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This Monday Motivation episode of the podcast is a look back at our fifth episode, our first with a guest, back in early 2020. The guest is Career Coach Kristen Zavo. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Phenomenal And Phenomenally Autistic With Ayanna Davis</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>79</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>79</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 79</p><p>Phenomenal And Phenomenally Autistic With Ayanna Davis</p><p>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay chats with autistic advocate Ayanna Davis. Ayanna was diagnosed later in life and talks to Jay about how she was always labeled as different when she was a child and how she fights for those in the community now. </p><p>You can learn more about Ayanna at her IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/phenomenallyautistic/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/phenomenallyautistic/?hl=en</a> and her FB <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Phenomenally-Autistic-110085974722339/">https://www.facebook.com/Phenomenally-Autistic-110085974722339/</a>.<br></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Give Someone A Hug!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 79</p><p>Phenomenal And Phenomenally Autistic With Ayanna Davis</p><p>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay chats with autistic advocate Ayanna Davis. Ayanna was diagnosed later in life and talks to Jay about how she was always labeled as different when she was a child and how she fights for those in the community now. </p><p>You can learn more about Ayanna at her IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/phenomenallyautistic/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/phenomenallyautistic/?hl=en</a> and her FB <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Phenomenally-Autistic-110085974722339/">https://www.facebook.com/Phenomenally-Autistic-110085974722339/</a>.<br></p><p>Today's Good Egg: Give Someone A Hug!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with Ayanna Davis, an illustrator, artist, and autism advocate.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Spiderbite Jay</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>78</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>78</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 76</p><p>Monday Motivation: Spiderbite Jay</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is the audio-only replay of Jay telling a story on his social media platforms to test out a new streaming software and to entertain you all!</p><p>This story is about how Jay followed the band Erin Zindle and The Ragbirds around the summer of 2009 and at a nudist festival in the woods of Ohio he was bit by a brown recluse spider, ending up in the hospital and missing one of the bands performances. When someone else from the festival told the band about this, they dedicated a song at their next show, Tarantella (conveniently about dancing out a spider's venom) to 'Spiderbite Jay'! </p><p>Learn more about Erin Zindle and The Ragbirds at their Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theragbirds">https://www.facebook.com/theragbirds</a>, check them out wherever you listen to music, and consider supporting them on Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theragbirds">https://www.patreon.com/theragbirds</a>.</p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 76</p><p>Monday Motivation: Spiderbite Jay</p><p>Today's Monday Motivation is the audio-only replay of Jay telling a story on his social media platforms to test out a new streaming software and to entertain you all!</p><p>This story is about how Jay followed the band Erin Zindle and The Ragbirds around the summer of 2009 and at a nudist festival in the woods of Ohio he was bit by a brown recluse spider, ending up in the hospital and missing one of the bands performances. When someone else from the festival told the band about this, they dedicated a song at their next show, Tarantella (conveniently about dancing out a spider's venom) to 'Spiderbite Jay'! </p><p>Learn more about Erin Zindle and The Ragbirds at their Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theragbirds">https://www.facebook.com/theragbirds</a>, check them out wherever you listen to music, and consider supporting them on Patreon at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/theragbirds">https://www.patreon.com/theragbirds</a>.</p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Giving Voice To An Ignored Community with Christophe Zajac-Denek</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>77</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>77</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 77</p><p>Giving Voice To An Ignored Community with Christophe Zajac-Denek</p><p>This week Jay chats with actor, musician, podcaster, surfer, stunt man etc. etc. etc Christophe Zajac Denek! Jay met Christophe at the Podcast Movement conference back in August when he talked about his show, I'm Kind of A Big Deal, which focuses on his life living with Dwarfism. </p><p>Christophe is, in a word, a badass. And he and Jay had a truly fantastic conversation. </p><p>Learn more about Christophe at his IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigdealpod/">https://www.instagram.com/bigdealpod/</a> (and listen to his podcast!) and check out his recent project Ability In Progress at <a href="https://abilityinprogress.org/">https://abilityinprogress.org/</a>.</p><p>Today's Good Egg: Declutter/Reorganize Something In Your Life! <br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 77</p><p>Giving Voice To An Ignored Community with Christophe Zajac-Denek</p><p>This week Jay chats with actor, musician, podcaster, surfer, stunt man etc. etc. etc Christophe Zajac Denek! Jay met Christophe at the Podcast Movement conference back in August when he talked about his show, I'm Kind of A Big Deal, which focuses on his life living with Dwarfism. </p><p>Christophe is, in a word, a badass. And he and Jay had a truly fantastic conversation. </p><p>Learn more about Christophe at his IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bigdealpod/">https://www.instagram.com/bigdealpod/</a> (and listen to his podcast!) and check out his recent project Ability In Progress at <a href="https://abilityinprogress.org/">https://abilityinprogress.org/</a>.</p><p>Today's Good Egg: Declutter/Reorganize Something In Your Life! <br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Chopping It Up With Anna DeShawn</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>76</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>76</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 76</p><p>Monday Motivation: Chopping It Up With Anna DeShawn</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is Jay chatting with the entrepreneur Anna DeShawn. Anna is the founder of E3 Radio and, more recently, the Qube podcast app. E3 radio describes itself as "Queer Radio Done Right". The Qube is a podcast app specifically for shows "created by BIPOC and QTPOC" people. Jay and Anna talk about the necessity of intentionality and why it's so important to preserve stories of those who came before us.</p><p>Anna specifically asked that anyone of color or part of the LGBTQ community who has a shown reach out to pitch their show for The Qube! </p><p>Check out The Qube at <a href="https://theqube.app/">https://theqube.app/</a> and E3 Radio at <a href="https://e3radio.fm/">https://e3radio.fm/</a> and follow Anna at her FB <a href="https://www.facebook.com/annadeshawn83">https://www.facebook.com/annadeshawn83</a>, her LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadeshawn/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadeshawn/, </a>her IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annadeshawn/">https://www.instagram.com/annadeshawn/</a>, and her Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@annadeshawn?">https://www.tiktok.com/@annadeshawn?</a>. </p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 76</p><p>Monday Motivation: Chopping It Up With Anna DeShawn</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is Jay chatting with the entrepreneur Anna DeShawn. Anna is the founder of E3 Radio and, more recently, the Qube podcast app. E3 radio describes itself as "Queer Radio Done Right". The Qube is a podcast app specifically for shows "created by BIPOC and QTPOC" people. Jay and Anna talk about the necessity of intentionality and why it's so important to preserve stories of those who came before us.</p><p>Anna specifically asked that anyone of color or part of the LGBTQ community who has a shown reach out to pitch their show for The Qube! </p><p>Check out The Qube at <a href="https://theqube.app/">https://theqube.app/</a> and E3 Radio at <a href="https://e3radio.fm/">https://e3radio.fm/</a> and follow Anna at her FB <a href="https://www.facebook.com/annadeshawn83">https://www.facebook.com/annadeshawn83</a>, her LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadeshawn/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadeshawn/, </a>her IG <a href="https://www.instagram.com/annadeshawn/">https://www.instagram.com/annadeshawn/</a>, and her Tiktok <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@annadeshawn?">https://www.tiktok.com/@annadeshawn?</a>. </p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>On today's Monday Motivation, Jay chats with Anna DeShawn, the founder of E3 Radio and the Qube. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:episode>75</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 75</p><p>Dispelling Myths and Destroying Stigma with David Poses</p><p>This week, Jay chats with an incredible guest, the author and advocate David Poses. David is in recovery and advocates for better treatment of drug users and those struggling with substance misuse. David is a guy Jay really looks up to and admires for his advocacy and his beautiful writing ability. </p><p>Check out David's book, The Weight of Air, wherever you buy books (or at Choose Your Struggle's <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop</a>!) and follow him on social media (here's his twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidthekick">https://twitter.com/davidthekick</a>) and check out his website: <a href="https://davidposes.com/home">https://davidposes.com/home</a>!</p><p>Today's Good Egg: Enjoy the nice weather wherever you are!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 75</p><p>Dispelling Myths and Destroying Stigma with David Poses</p><p>This week, Jay chats with an incredible guest, the author and advocate David Poses. David is in recovery and advocates for better treatment of drug users and those struggling with substance misuse. David is a guy Jay really looks up to and admires for his advocacy and his beautiful writing ability. </p><p>Check out David's book, The Weight of Air, wherever you buy books (or at Choose Your Struggle's <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop</a>!) and follow him on social media (here's his twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/davidthekick">https://twitter.com/davidthekick</a>) and check out his website: <a href="https://davidposes.com/home">https://davidposes.com/home</a>!</p><p>Today's Good Egg: Enjoy the nice weather wherever you are!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with author and harm reduction advocate David Poses!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Episode! Jay on the I'm The Villain Podcast</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>74</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>74</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 74</p><p>Special Episode! Jay on the I'm The Villain Podcast with Isabel Knight and Deondre' Jones</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is a special episode! We haven't put out one of these in a while. On today's episode, you'll hear Jay interviewed by Isabel Knight and Deondre' Jones for their show, I'm The Villain. Isabel and Doendre' are two millennials who are tired of being told "just don't eat so much avocado toast!" So on their show, they interview experts on ways previous generations fucked us over. On this episode, they talk with Jay, who shares with them many of the intentional and unintentional lies and and misdirections we were given growing up on drugs, and how racism shaped the drug war.  </p><p>Listen to the original broadcast and subscribe to their show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-the-villain/id1466012587 or wherever you get your podcasts. </p><p><br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.camps</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 74</p><p>Special Episode! Jay on the I'm The Villain Podcast with Isabel Knight and Deondre' Jones</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is a special episode! We haven't put out one of these in a while. On today's episode, you'll hear Jay interviewed by Isabel Knight and Deondre' Jones for their show, I'm The Villain. Isabel and Doendre' are two millennials who are tired of being told "just don't eat so much avocado toast!" So on their show, they interview experts on ways previous generations fucked us over. On this episode, they talk with Jay, who shares with them many of the intentional and unintentional lies and and misdirections we were given growing up on drugs, and how racism shaped the drug war.  </p><p>Listen to the original broadcast and subscribe to their show at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-the-villain/id1466012587 or wherever you get your podcasts. </p><p><br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.camps</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>73</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>73</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 73</p><p>A Long Way To Go For Self Acceptance with Brian Cuban</p><p>125 episodes! Where has the time gone?</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Lawyer, Author, and Advocate Brian Cuban. The younger brother of Mark (Dallas Mavericks Owner, Entrepreneur, etc.), Brian tells a story of childhood trauma that contributed to a struggle with self identity and prevented self acceptance. After years of struggling, which included trading NBA finals tickets for blow, Brian hit a low point but committed himself to getting better. Through the support of his family and a desire to be the guy he knew he could be, he entered recovery and works every day to maintain it. </p><p>You can learn more about Brian at <a href="https://briancuban.com/">https://briancuban.com/</a>, follow him on LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancuban/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancuban/</a>) for his advocacy, and check out his books at the Bookshop link below. </p><p>Today's Good Egg: Make your eyes happy! Do something to appreciate your vision and ability to see the world!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 73</p><p>A Long Way To Go For Self Acceptance with Brian Cuban</p><p>125 episodes! Where has the time gone?</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Lawyer, Author, and Advocate Brian Cuban. The younger brother of Mark (Dallas Mavericks Owner, Entrepreneur, etc.), Brian tells a story of childhood trauma that contributed to a struggle with self identity and prevented self acceptance. After years of struggling, which included trading NBA finals tickets for blow, Brian hit a low point but committed himself to getting better. Through the support of his family and a desire to be the guy he knew he could be, he entered recovery and works every day to maintain it. </p><p>You can learn more about Brian at <a href="https://briancuban.com/">https://briancuban.com/</a>, follow him on LinkedIn (<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancuban/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/briancuban/</a>) for his advocacy, and check out his books at the Bookshop link below. </p><p>Today's Good Egg: Make your eyes happy! Do something to appreciate your vision and ability to see the world!<br> <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Author, Lawyer, and Advocate Brian Cuban. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Episode! Monday Motivation: Choose Your Struggle Presents Rock Bottom Storytellers III</title>
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      <itunes:episode>72</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>72</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 72</p><p>Special Episode! Monday Motivation: Choose Your Struggle Presents Rock Bottom Storytellers III</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is a special, audio only replay of Choose Your Struggle Presents Rock Bottom Storytellers III! This incredible event has been watched over 300 times because, duh! The amazing storytellers were Amanda Elise Love, Anu Wat, DawnSherine Bernard, and Amy Minh Hanh Corey! The musician was Riolanza who blew us away!</p><p>You can watch the original broadcast at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChooseYourStruggle/videos/265868065117001/">https://www.facebook.com/ChooseYourStruggle/videos/265868065117001/</a>.</p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.camps</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 72</p><p>Special Episode! Monday Motivation: Choose Your Struggle Presents Rock Bottom Storytellers III</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is a special, audio only replay of Choose Your Struggle Presents Rock Bottom Storytellers III! This incredible event has been watched over 300 times because, duh! The amazing storytellers were Amanda Elise Love, Anu Wat, DawnSherine Bernard, and Amy Minh Hanh Corey! The musician was Riolanza who blew us away!</p><p>You can watch the original broadcast at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChooseYourStruggle/videos/265868065117001/">https://www.facebook.com/ChooseYourStruggle/videos/265868065117001/</a>.</p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.camps</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space in Psychedelics with Ifetayo Harvey</title>
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      <itunes:episode>71</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 71</p><p>Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space in Psychedelics with Ifetayo Harvey</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Ifetayo Harvey, the founder of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective. After a psychedelic experience in college changed her life, Ifetayo worked for both the Drug Policy Alliance and MAPS before deciding to found the People of Color Psychedelic Collective. She chats with Jay about the experience growing up in a household torn apart by the War on Drugs and what it's like being a person of color in the psychedelic space which is so, so, so white. </p><p>You can learn more at <a href="https://www.pocpsychedelics.com/">https://www.pocpsychedelics.com/</a>, <a href="https://www.ifetayo.me/">https://www.ifetayo.me/</a> and follow Ifetayo at her LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifetayoharvey/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifetayoharvey/</a>. </p><p>Today's Good Egg: Consider how you can help create intentional space for others who are underrepresented.  </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 71</p><p>Creating a Safe and Inclusive Space in Psychedelics with Ifetayo Harvey</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Ifetayo Harvey, the founder of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective. After a psychedelic experience in college changed her life, Ifetayo worked for both the Drug Policy Alliance and MAPS before deciding to found the People of Color Psychedelic Collective. She chats with Jay about the experience growing up in a household torn apart by the War on Drugs and what it's like being a person of color in the psychedelic space which is so, so, so white. </p><p>You can learn more at <a href="https://www.pocpsychedelics.com/">https://www.pocpsychedelics.com/</a>, <a href="https://www.ifetayo.me/">https://www.ifetayo.me/</a> and follow Ifetayo at her LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifetayoharvey/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifetayoharvey/</a>. </p><p>Today's Good Egg: Consider how you can help create intentional space for others who are underrepresented.  </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with Ifetayo Harvey, the founder of the People of Color Psychedelic Collective.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: The Real Ayoka!</title>
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      <itunes:episode>70</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>70</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: The Real Ayoka!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 70</p><p>Monday Motivation: The Real Ayoka!</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is Jay chatting with the soulful singing goddess Ayoka on her upbringing, how spirituality factors into her music, her influences, recording process and a mutual love of Kanye! Check her out on IG at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ayokamusic/">https://www.instagram.com/ayokamusic/</a> and search for Ayoka on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you're hearing this right now!</p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 70</p><p>Monday Motivation: The Real Ayoka!</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is Jay chatting with the soulful singing goddess Ayoka on her upbringing, how spirituality factors into her music, her influences, recording process and a mutual love of Kanye! Check her out on IG at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ayokamusic/">https://www.instagram.com/ayokamusic/</a> and search for Ayoka on Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you're hearing this right now!</p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this Monday Motivation episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, host Jay Shifman chats with the soulful singer Aoyka and it, gets, real. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Finding Yourself Through Finding Recovery with Shay Houser</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>69</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>69</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 69</p><p>Finding Yourself Through Finding Recovery</p><p>On today's episode, Jay chats with Shay Houser. Shay is one of the co-founders of youturn (you heard from another co-founder last season in Elizabeth McKissick), an organization based in South Carolina that seeks to help educate around the issues of Mental Health and Substance Misuse with their media platform. It's a great way for people to learn about substance use and misuse in a safe setting that employers can provide for their workers and organizations can sign their members up for. And if that wasn't enough, I'm on an episode myself, from early 2020. </p><p>You can check them out at <a href="https://youturn.net/">https://youturn.net/</a> and learn more about Shay at his LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaler-shay-houser-801187/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaler-shay-houser-801187/</a>.</p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: Tell your loved ones you're there for them! </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 69</p><p>Finding Yourself Through Finding Recovery</p><p>On today's episode, Jay chats with Shay Houser. Shay is one of the co-founders of youturn (you heard from another co-founder last season in Elizabeth McKissick), an organization based in South Carolina that seeks to help educate around the issues of Mental Health and Substance Misuse with their media platform. It's a great way for people to learn about substance use and misuse in a safe setting that employers can provide for their workers and organizations can sign their members up for. And if that wasn't enough, I'm on an episode myself, from early 2020. </p><p>You can check them out at <a href="https://youturn.net/">https://youturn.net/</a> and learn more about Shay at his LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaler-shay-houser-801187/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaler-shay-houser-801187/</a>.</p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: Tell your loved ones you're there for them! </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with Shay Houser, one of the co-founders of YouTurn. Y'all heard another one of the co-founders, Elizabeth McKissick, last season, an episode that remains on this podcast's top list!</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week, Jay chats with Shay Houser, one of the co-founders of YouTurn. Y'all heard another one of the co-founders, Elizabeth McKissick, last season, an episode that remains on this podcast's top list!</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 68</p><p>Monday Motivation: Michael Pollan's New Book and The True Meaning of Media Hype</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is Jay chatting about Michael Pollan's new book, This Is Your Mind On Plants. It's not a bad book. In fact, as one listener put it, parts of it were compelling, other parts simply were not. Which is fine! Jay's feelings about the book actually have little to do with the book itself. More, he was frustrated with how much press this book got as we only get a few books on drug use and drug policy a year that get any sort of focus. In summation, Jay's frustration was with how the media picked a very SAFE book on drug use by an old, rich, white guy to be one of the few that got support. Which, let's be honest, isn't surprising. And, as Jay shares, he's simply DONE with any conversation about these topics being labeled a positive. We need to move on to the next step, where simply talking about this isn't good enough. We need to go further.  </p><p><strong>For other, better, options, check out the Bookshop link below!</strong> </p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 68</p><p>Monday Motivation: Michael Pollan's New Book and The True Meaning of Media Hype</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is Jay chatting about Michael Pollan's new book, This Is Your Mind On Plants. It's not a bad book. In fact, as one listener put it, parts of it were compelling, other parts simply were not. Which is fine! Jay's feelings about the book actually have little to do with the book itself. More, he was frustrated with how much press this book got as we only get a few books on drug use and drug policy a year that get any sort of focus. In summation, Jay's frustration was with how the media picked a very SAFE book on drug use by an old, rich, white guy to be one of the few that got support. Which, let's be honest, isn't surprising. And, as Jay shares, he's simply DONE with any conversation about these topics being labeled a positive. We need to move on to the next step, where simply talking about this isn't good enough. We need to go further.  </p><p><strong>For other, better, options, check out the Bookshop link below!</strong> </p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on the site of their choice and show us proof will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>But that's not all! You can now buy even more merch! Check out our store on Teepublic at <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308"><strong>https://www.teepublic.com/stores/choose-your-struggle?ref_id=24308</strong></a><strong> </strong>for shirts, mugs, stickers, phone cases, and much, much more!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On today's Monday Motivation Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay talks about Michael Pollan's new book, This Is Your Mind On Plants, and why, if you are only going to read one book about drug use and drug policy this year, it shouldn't be this one.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Silenced By Stigma Over Comprehensive Sex Education with Justine Ang Fonte</title>
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      <itunes:episode>67</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 67</p><p>Silenced By Stigma Over Comprehensive Sex Education with Justine Ang Fonte</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Justine Ang Fonte. You may have heard of her. As she jokes early in the interview, she's been target #1 by right-wing trolls since becoming internet famous over... simply existing. Simply doing her job. Teaching children honest and fact-based education around sex and health. Justine was, until this spring, a sex and health educator in a New York school. Unfortunately, her school allowed her not only to be the target of harassment by parents but, eventually, The New York Post and other trash "journalism". Justine resigned and soon after began speaking out about this experience and how stigma over sex is allowed to silence education and keep us from making progress on a whole host of important issues. </p><p>We also talk about how stupid the idea of 'cancel culture' is (Justine had her life upended and received death threats over teaching health, Louis C.K. is headlining Madison Square Garden, who was really canceled?) and how we can fix the horrible issue of stigma around sex holding back comprehensive and healthy education. Spoiler alert, it's going to take a lot of work and parents being willing to educate themselves. We'll see... don't hold your breath. But, as Justine says in this conversation, these lessons could help prevent such famous examples of abuse as the aforementioned Louis C.K., The Catholic Church, and the Boy Scouts and on and on and on and on.  </p><p>Learn more about Justine at her website, <a href="https://www.justinefonte.com/">https://www.justinefonte.com/</a>.</p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: Send someone food, not thoughts and prayers, which are useless. They're useless. Stop it. Send food, which isn't useless.  </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 67</p><p>Silenced By Stigma Over Comprehensive Sex Education with Justine Ang Fonte</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Justine Ang Fonte. You may have heard of her. As she jokes early in the interview, she's been target #1 by right-wing trolls since becoming internet famous over... simply existing. Simply doing her job. Teaching children honest and fact-based education around sex and health. Justine was, until this spring, a sex and health educator in a New York school. Unfortunately, her school allowed her not only to be the target of harassment by parents but, eventually, The New York Post and other trash "journalism". Justine resigned and soon after began speaking out about this experience and how stigma over sex is allowed to silence education and keep us from making progress on a whole host of important issues. </p><p>We also talk about how stupid the idea of 'cancel culture' is (Justine had her life upended and received death threats over teaching health, Louis C.K. is headlining Madison Square Garden, who was really canceled?) and how we can fix the horrible issue of stigma around sex holding back comprehensive and healthy education. Spoiler alert, it's going to take a lot of work and parents being willing to educate themselves. We'll see... don't hold your breath. But, as Justine says in this conversation, these lessons could help prevent such famous examples of abuse as the aforementioned Louis C.K., The Catholic Church, and the Boy Scouts and on and on and on and on.  </p><p>Learn more about Justine at her website, <a href="https://www.justinefonte.com/">https://www.justinefonte.com/</a>.</p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: Send someone food, not thoughts and prayers, which are useless. They're useless. Stop it. Send food, which isn't useless.  </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.<br></strong><br></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jay chats with sex educator and stigma buster Justine Ang Fonte over her recent turn in Twitter trendingdom and how hard it is on your mental and physical health when you become target #1 of trolls over simply doing your job. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jay chats with sex educator and stigma buster Justine Ang Fonte over her recent turn in Twitter trendingdom and how hard it is on your mental and physical health when you become target #1 of trolls over simply doing your job. </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life Featuring Swiyah Whittington of Stamp Love</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 66</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is the audio replay of a Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Swiyah Whittington of Stamp Love first recorded in July.</p><p><strong>*** this episode contains some tough topics *** </strong></p><p>(Editor's note: we ran out of time to fully edit this one. Let us explain: we always edit and then give the show one final listen. We weren't able to do that final listen this week. So if there's any glitches, well, just know we did our best!) </p><p><strong>TUNE IN TO ROCK BOTTOM STORYTELLERS III ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 8:30 EST!</strong></p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 66</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation is the audio replay of a Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Swiyah Whittington of Stamp Love first recorded in July.</p><p><strong>*** this episode contains some tough topics *** </strong></p><p>(Editor's note: we ran out of time to fully edit this one. Let us explain: we always edit and then give the show one final listen. We weren't able to do that final listen this week. So if there's any glitches, well, just know we did our best!) </p><p><strong>TUNE IN TO ROCK BOTTOM STORYTELLERS III ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 8:30 EST!</strong></p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 65</p><p>623-473-7433 with Joshua White</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Joshua White, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Fireside Project. The Fireside Project seeks to<strong> </strong>help people minimize the risks and fulfill the potential of their psychedelic experiences<strong> </strong>in ways including providing compassionate, accessible, and culturally responsive peer support, educating the public, and furthering psychedelic research, while embracing practices that increase equity, power sharing, and belonging within the psychedelic movement. They do this through a peer support line, which you can call at 623-473-7433 or download the app <a href="https://firesideproject.org/app">https://firesideproject.org/app</a>. <br> <br>Joshua also answers a few listener questions and helps clarify the term 'bad trip'. </p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://firesideproject.org/">https://firesideproject.org/</a>.</p><p><strong>Obviously the title of this week's episode is the Fireside Project number! But if you know what calling the episode this is an homage to, let me know and you'll win a Choose Your Struggle tank top!</strong></p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: give Jay some love (he's stressed) and check out the Fireside peer support line. </p><p><strong>TUNE IN TO ROCK BOTTOM STORYTELLERS III ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 8:30 EST! </strong></p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 65</p><p>623-473-7433 with Joshua White</p><p>This week, Jay chats with Joshua White, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Fireside Project. The Fireside Project seeks to<strong> </strong>help people minimize the risks and fulfill the potential of their psychedelic experiences<strong> </strong>in ways including providing compassionate, accessible, and culturally responsive peer support, educating the public, and furthering psychedelic research, while embracing practices that increase equity, power sharing, and belonging within the psychedelic movement. They do this through a peer support line, which you can call at 623-473-7433 or download the app <a href="https://firesideproject.org/app">https://firesideproject.org/app</a>. <br> <br>Joshua also answers a few listener questions and helps clarify the term 'bad trip'. </p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://firesideproject.org/">https://firesideproject.org/</a>.</p><p><strong>Obviously the title of this week's episode is the Fireside Project number! But if you know what calling the episode this is an homage to, let me know and you'll win a Choose Your Struggle tank top!</strong></p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: give Jay some love (he's stressed) and check out the Fireside peer support line. </p><p><strong>TUNE IN TO ROCK BOTTOM STORYTELLERS III ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 8:30 EST! </strong></p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Recorded Live at Podcast Movement with Jenn Trepeck, Imran Ahmed, and Cory Zechmann</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 64</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation was recorded in a booth at Podcast Movement! Joining me were my home base, the core 4, the rocks: past guests on this show <a href="http://www.betterlifenowllc.com/">Jenn Trepeck</a> of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salad-with-a-side-of-fries/id1476096152">Salad with a Side of Fries </a>and Imran Ahmed of <a href="https://greatpods.co/">Great Pods</a>, and new friend Cory Zechmann of <a href="https://harkaudio.com/">HarkAudio</a>. So many people made this conference incredible (I mention some of the others on the intro) but these three were the realest! </p><p>We get real nerdy on industry stuff and discuss what we learned at the conference. You can hear that we really enjoyed ourselves and our time together. I'm thankful for these three! </p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 64</p><p>This week's Monday Motivation was recorded in a booth at Podcast Movement! Joining me were my home base, the core 4, the rocks: past guests on this show <a href="http://www.betterlifenowllc.com/">Jenn Trepeck</a> of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/salad-with-a-side-of-fries/id1476096152">Salad with a Side of Fries </a>and Imran Ahmed of <a href="https://greatpods.co/">Great Pods</a>, and new friend Cory Zechmann of <a href="https://harkaudio.com/">HarkAudio</a>. So many people made this conference incredible (I mention some of the others on the intro) but these three were the realest! </p><p>We get real nerdy on industry stuff and discuss what we learned at the conference. You can hear that we really enjoyed ourselves and our time together. I'm thankful for these three! </p><p><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.<br></strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!</p><p>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Special Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Jay Shifman</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>63</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>63</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 63</p><p>Special Episode: Jay's A Day in the Life Performence</p><p>This week, we're taking a week off from putting out interviews to release something very special to us. On July 7th, Choose Your Struggle founder and host of this podcast Jay Shifman told a story for our series A Day in the Life. He told what he calls the Wendy story, about the night, while in the Austen Riggs psychiatric inpatient facility, he stopped his closest friend there from killing herself. It was a hard story to tell, it's a hard story to hear, and we recommend caution if you're in a rough spot. But we're so, so, so proud of Jay for telling this story. And the story has a few really important messages everyone needs to hear. Be there for each other. Know that you never know what people are going through. Spread love. Choose Your Struggle. </p><p>Also, a post from Jay's Facebook page this week is oddly perfect for this story. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JayShifman/posts/10100446524583383?notif_id=1628596816137635&amp;notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&amp;ref=notif">Check it out. </a><strong><br></strong><br>This episode is dedicated to the memories of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/robynfaye314">Robyn Faye Weinstein</a> and Robin Williams (who passed away this week in 2014). </p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: Reach out. Just do it. Let people know how you feel about them and that you love them. Because you never know. And try out the new audio feedback feature at <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a> </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 63</p><p>Special Episode: Jay's A Day in the Life Performence</p><p>This week, we're taking a week off from putting out interviews to release something very special to us. On July 7th, Choose Your Struggle founder and host of this podcast Jay Shifman told a story for our series A Day in the Life. He told what he calls the Wendy story, about the night, while in the Austen Riggs psychiatric inpatient facility, he stopped his closest friend there from killing herself. It was a hard story to tell, it's a hard story to hear, and we recommend caution if you're in a rough spot. But we're so, so, so proud of Jay for telling this story. And the story has a few really important messages everyone needs to hear. Be there for each other. Know that you never know what people are going through. Spread love. Choose Your Struggle. </p><p>Also, a post from Jay's Facebook page this week is oddly perfect for this story. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JayShifman/posts/10100446524583383?notif_id=1628596816137635&amp;notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&amp;ref=notif">Check it out. </a><strong><br></strong><br>This episode is dedicated to the memories of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/robynfaye314">Robyn Faye Weinstein</a> and Robin Williams (who passed away this week in 2014). </p><p><br>Today's Good Egg: Reach out. Just do it. Let people know how you feel about them and that you love them. Because you never know. And try out the new audio feedback feature at <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a> </p><p><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Leave us an audio message to share feedback and have a chance to be played on the show: <a href="https://podinbox.com/CYS">https://podinbox.com/CYS</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>A rare special Friday episode. This week, we're broadcasting the audio-only replay of Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life ft. Choose Your Struggle host Jay Shifman. This episode is dedicated to the memories of Robyn Faye Weinstein and Robin Williams.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: A Honest Look At The Nonprofit Industry with Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>62</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 62<br>Monday Motivation: A Honest Look At The Nonprofit Industry with Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo<br>On this special Monday Motivation episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo returns to chat with Jay about the good and the bad of running a nonprofit. Learn more about Breaking Taboo at: <a href="https://breaking-taboo.org/">https://breaking-taboo.org/</a><br>The Ted Talk we talk about by Dan Pallotta: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?language=en">https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?language=en</a><br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.</strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 62<br>Monday Motivation: A Honest Look At The Nonprofit Industry with Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo<br>On this special Monday Motivation episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo returns to chat with Jay about the good and the bad of running a nonprofit. Learn more about Breaking Taboo at: <a href="https://breaking-taboo.org/">https://breaking-taboo.org/</a><br>The Ted Talk we talk about by Dan Pallotta: <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?language=en">https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong?language=en</a><br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.</strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Serena Hope Sun of Breaking Taboo returns for the conversation she and Jay began when she first appeared on the show. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Race, The Media, and The War on People with Michael Rosino</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>61</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>61</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 61!<br>Race, The Media, and The War on People with Michael Roisino<br>This week, Jay chats with Michael Rosino. Michael is an educator at Molloy College and the author of the book Debating The Drug War. Michael spent years researching the drug war through the lens of how it's discussed in the media, from online comment sections to newspaper articles. You can learn more at his website <a href="https://michaelrosino.com/">https://michaelrosino.com/</a>. And you can buy the book at <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/debating-the-drug-war-race-politics-and-the-media/9781138239692">Bookshop</a>!</p><p><strong>The first person to reach out to tell Jay they want to read the book, we'll send them his copy for free!</strong><br>Today's Good Egg: stand up for yourself!<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 61!<br>Race, The Media, and The War on People with Michael Roisino<br>This week, Jay chats with Michael Rosino. Michael is an educator at Molloy College and the author of the book Debating The Drug War. Michael spent years researching the drug war through the lens of how it's discussed in the media, from online comment sections to newspaper articles. You can learn more at his website <a href="https://michaelrosino.com/">https://michaelrosino.com/</a>. And you can buy the book at <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/debating-the-drug-war-race-politics-and-the-media/9781138239692">Bookshop</a>!</p><p><strong>The first person to reach out to tell Jay they want to read the book, we'll send them his copy for free!</strong><br>Today's Good Egg: stand up for yourself!<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to Jay's wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>Our Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>Our Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at our links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week Jay chats with author and educator Michael Rosino. Michael is the author of Debating The Drug War. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>60</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 60<br>Monday Motivation: Hotter Than Health with Eliza Gellman<br>On today's extra special Monday Motivation episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with his sister in law, Eliza Gellman, the host of the Hotter Than Health podcast! <br>Learn more about Eliza at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elizag_wellness/">https://www.instagram.com/elizag_wellness/</a> and listen to the Hotter Than health podcast at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hotter-than-health/id1428759268">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hotter-than-health/id1428759268</a>.<br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.</strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 60<br>Monday Motivation: Hotter Than Health with Eliza Gellman<br>On today's extra special Monday Motivation episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with his sister in law, Eliza Gellman, the host of the Hotter Than Health podcast! <br>Learn more about Eliza at: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/elizag_wellness/">https://www.instagram.com/elizag_wellness/</a> and listen to the Hotter Than health podcast at: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hotter-than-health/id1428759268">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hotter-than-health/id1428759268</a>.<br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.</strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This special Monday Motivation is a conversation with Eliza Gellman, Jay's sister in law and the host of the Hotter Than Health podcast. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Closing The Care Gap With Tim Desmond</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 59!<br>Closing The Care Gap with Tim Desmond!<br>This week, Jay chats with Tim Desmond. A trained therapist and author of multiple books, Tim surveyed the current landscape of the helping profession and didn't like what he saw. So he founded Peer Collective as an alternative to therapy. Peer Collective is an easy to use and affordable solution which helps close the gap between those who need Mental Health care and the all too few who provide it. Learn more at <a href="https://www.peercollective.com/">https://www.peercollective.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: check out Peer Collective!<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 59!<br>Closing The Care Gap with Tim Desmond!<br>This week, Jay chats with Tim Desmond. A trained therapist and author of multiple books, Tim surveyed the current landscape of the helping profession and didn't like what he saw. So he founded Peer Collective as an alternative to therapy. Peer Collective is an easy to use and affordable solution which helps close the gap between those who need Mental Health care and the all too few who provide it. Learn more at <a href="https://www.peercollective.com/">https://www.peercollective.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: check out Peer Collective!<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with Tim Desmond, the founder of Peer Collective. Tim is trying to change the way we think about getting Mental Health  care and founded Peer Collective to provide more access to care. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Drug Use In The Open</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>58</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 58<br>Monday Motivation: Drug Use In The Open<br>Inspired by a question from a friend and listener of the show, Jay talks about why you may be seeing more use in the open and why you should think about how to support drug users. <br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.</strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 58<br>Monday Motivation: Drug Use In The Open<br>Inspired by a question from a friend and listener of the show, Jay talks about why you may be seeing more use in the open and why you should think about how to support drug users. <br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice.</strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1194</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay discusses a conversation he had recently with a friend about open drug use and hopes to promote a more honest view of these activities. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>NORML and the Parent Movement, Weed's Long, Strange Trip to Just Say No with Emily Dufton</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>57</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 57!<br>NORML and the Parent Movement, Weed's Long, Strange Trip to Just Say No<br>This week's guest is Emily Dufton! Emily is an incredible researcher who is probably best known for her book Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America. Jay reads a lot of drug policy and history books and says this one is in his top 5. You can find it at the Bookshop link: <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a> and stay up to date on all of Emily's work at her twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/emily_dufton">https://twitter.com/emily_dufton</a>. <br> The first person who reaches out (either through the website or social media) will get Emily's book sent to them FOR FREE! All you have to do is let Jay know you listened to this episode and give him your address. That's it! Anyone else who reaches out will get a sticker sent to them.<br> *** Editor's note: the first 9 seconds of the interview, where Emily introduces herself, got cut off in editing for some reason. It was added back in post production hence why it sounds different than the rest of the show. ***<br>Today's Good Egg: Reach out to someone who is not your political persuasion. <br> Thank you to Devannon Hubert of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-drugs-and-jesus/id1556899575">Sex Drugs and Jesus</a> podcast for his review of the show!<br>Positive Mental Health Playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aT2U6PZ3MUWcesxQrAbi1">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aT2U6PZ3MUWcesxQrAbi1</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 57!<br>NORML and the Parent Movement, Weed's Long, Strange Trip to Just Say No<br>This week's guest is Emily Dufton! Emily is an incredible researcher who is probably best known for her book Grass Roots: The Rise and Fall and Rise of Marijuana in America. Jay reads a lot of drug policy and history books and says this one is in his top 5. You can find it at the Bookshop link: <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a> and stay up to date on all of Emily's work at her twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/emily_dufton">https://twitter.com/emily_dufton</a>. <br> The first person who reaches out (either through the website or social media) will get Emily's book sent to them FOR FREE! All you have to do is let Jay know you listened to this episode and give him your address. That's it! Anyone else who reaches out will get a sticker sent to them.<br> *** Editor's note: the first 9 seconds of the interview, where Emily introduces herself, got cut off in editing for some reason. It was added back in post production hence why it sounds different than the rest of the show. ***<br>Today's Good Egg: Reach out to someone who is not your political persuasion. <br> Thank you to Devannon Hubert of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sex-drugs-and-jesus/id1556899575">Sex Drugs and Jesus</a> podcast for his review of the show!<br>Positive Mental Health Playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aT2U6PZ3MUWcesxQrAbi1">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aT2U6PZ3MUWcesxQrAbi1</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 56<br>Monday Motivation: Finding Your Next Podcast, A Conversation On Podcasting With The Captain, Imran Ahmed, of Great Pods<br>Jay goes deep into the nitty gritty and evolution of podcasting with The Captain, Imran Ahmed, the founder of Great Pods! But first, Imran talks about his decade plus in the industry and why he decided the time was right to jump off on his own and give birth to the platform. Check out Great Pods at their website <a href="https://greatpods.co/">https://greatpods.co/</a> and follow Imran at his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uscnef/">LinkedIn</a>. <br> And here's a <a href="https://greatpods.co/podcast/choose-your-struggle">link </a>to the critic review of this show, as mentioned in this discussion!<br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice. </strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 56<br>Monday Motivation: Finding Your Next Podcast, A Conversation On Podcasting With The Captain, Imran Ahmed, of Great Pods<br>Jay goes deep into the nitty gritty and evolution of podcasting with The Captain, Imran Ahmed, the founder of Great Pods! But first, Imran talks about his decade plus in the industry and why he decided the time was right to jump off on his own and give birth to the platform. Check out Great Pods at their website <a href="https://greatpods.co/">https://greatpods.co/</a> and follow Imran at his <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/uscnef/">LinkedIn</a>. <br> And here's a <a href="https://greatpods.co/podcast/choose-your-struggle">link </a>to the critic review of this show, as mentioned in this discussion!<br><strong>As a special bonus, anyone who leaves The Choose Your Struggle Podcast a review on their site will get 25% off a tank top or, if you already own one, a care package of other Choose Your Struggle items on the house! Just take a screen shot or a pic with your phone and send it to info@jayshifman.com with your address and your choice. </strong><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week's Monday Motivation is a conversation with Imran Ahmed of Great Pods!</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>55</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>55</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Finding My Identity with Zach Rhoads </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 55!<br>This week's guest is Zach Rhoads. Jay first found Zach's work on Filter (yes, another <a href="https://filtermag.org/">Filter </a>connection!) but he's also written a book with Stanton Peele called <a href="https://www.peele.net/bookstore/outgrowing.html">Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of “Disease” Therapy</a>. Together with Peele, Zach works at the <a href="https://lifeprocessprogram.com/">Life Process Program</a> helping people working with those struggling with Addiction. You can learn more by reading his work on Filter Mag at: <a href="https://filtermag.org/author/zach-rhoads/">https://filtermag.org/author/zach-rhoads/</a> or at one of the previous links. And check out his medium article <a href="https://medium.com/@TheSocialExchange/the-day-i-left-a-a-82da79ea39db">The Day I Left AA</a>, as referenced in this convo. <br>Today's Good Egg: Bend but don't break your routine. <br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a>. Our goal is $2,500 and we're closing in on $2,000.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 55!<br>This week's guest is Zach Rhoads. Jay first found Zach's work on Filter (yes, another <a href="https://filtermag.org/">Filter </a>connection!) but he's also written a book with Stanton Peele called <a href="https://www.peele.net/bookstore/outgrowing.html">Outgrowing Addiction: With Common Sense Instead of “Disease” Therapy</a>. Together with Peele, Zach works at the <a href="https://lifeprocessprogram.com/">Life Process Program</a> helping people working with those struggling with Addiction. You can learn more by reading his work on Filter Mag at: <a href="https://filtermag.org/author/zach-rhoads/">https://filtermag.org/author/zach-rhoads/</a> or at one of the previous links. And check out his medium article <a href="https://medium.com/@TheSocialExchange/the-day-i-left-a-a-82da79ea39db">The Day I Left AA</a>, as referenced in this convo. <br>Today's Good Egg: Bend but don't break your routine. <br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a>. Our goal is $2,500 and we're closing in on $2,000.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with counselor and author/writer Zach Rhoads! </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Heather Wylde Smith</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>54</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>54</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Heather Wylde Smith<br>Season 2, Episode 54<br>Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of A Day in the Life featuring Heather Wylde Smith. <br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/v/DXcY06fn/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPna1PF63Q8&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=3&amp;t=3s">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow or check out my Campsite bio farther down in these notes.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CY</a>S</li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Heather Wylde Smith<br>Season 2, Episode 54<br>Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of A Day in the Life featuring Heather Wylde Smith. <br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/v/DXcY06fn/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPna1PF63Q8&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=3&amp;t=3s">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow or check out my Campsite bio farther down in these notes.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CY</a>S</li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>A special audio only, unedited reply of A Day in the Life featuring Heather Wylde Smith where she tells stories of her time in sex work. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>You Can't "Just Eat", Anorexia and Hospitalization with Hayley Grainger</title>
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      <itunes:episode>53</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>53</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 53!<br>It's Hayley Grainger Day!<br>***There was a glitch with the feed this morning and last week's episode went out again instead of this one. It's been updated but if you downloaded the show before 9am (and thank you!) you'll need to redownload. Sorry for the confusion!***<br>Hayley reached out to Jay a little more than a year ago as she was preparing to go into the hospital to deal with anorexia. Since then, Hayley and Jay have stayed in contact, trading emails, Facebook messages, and cards through the mail. Now she's out of the hospital and ready to talk about her experience. Jay and Hayley's conversation reaches an incredibly vulnerable height and we're all so thankful to have Hayley as a friend of the pod and a Choose Your Struggle champion! You can learn more about Hayley at her blog, <a href="https://scalesr4fish.wordpress.com/">https://scalesr4fish.wordpress.com/</a>, and check out her shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sunshinebypost?ref=profile_header">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sunshinebypost?ref=profile_heade</a>r to support her work!<br>Today's Good Egg: Challenge yourself and recognize your self limitations. <br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a>. Our goal is $2,500 and we're closing in on $2,000.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 53!<br>It's Hayley Grainger Day!<br>***There was a glitch with the feed this morning and last week's episode went out again instead of this one. It's been updated but if you downloaded the show before 9am (and thank you!) you'll need to redownload. Sorry for the confusion!***<br>Hayley reached out to Jay a little more than a year ago as she was preparing to go into the hospital to deal with anorexia. Since then, Hayley and Jay have stayed in contact, trading emails, Facebook messages, and cards through the mail. Now she's out of the hospital and ready to talk about her experience. Jay and Hayley's conversation reaches an incredibly vulnerable height and we're all so thankful to have Hayley as a friend of the pod and a Choose Your Struggle champion! You can learn more about Hayley at her blog, <a href="https://scalesr4fish.wordpress.com/">https://scalesr4fish.wordpress.com/</a>, and check out her shop <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sunshinebypost?ref=profile_header">https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Sunshinebypost?ref=profile_heade</a>r to support her work!<br>Today's Good Egg: Challenge yourself and recognize your self limitations. <br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a>. Our goal is $2,500 and we're closing in on $2,000.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 09:25:15 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week, Jay chats with an inspirational guest, Hayley Grainger! Hayley is a friend of the pod and is a person fighting an eating disorder. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: An Introduction To Psilocybin and Psychedelics Microdosing</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>52</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>52</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: An Introduction To Psilocybin and Psychedelics Microdosing</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 52<br>An Introduction To Psilocybin and Psychedelic Microdosing<br>This week's episode is dedicated to Jay's dog Nell! This episode was recorded on her 3rd birthday. <br>Today's episode is an introductory guide to psilocybin and psychedelic microdosing. Think of this as psilocybin 101 for those uninitiated. Jay also discusses his recent experiences mircodosing and using psilocybin in a mindful way. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 52<br>An Introduction To Psilocybin and Psychedelic Microdosing<br>This week's episode is dedicated to Jay's dog Nell! This episode was recorded on her 3rd birthday. <br>Today's episode is an introductory guide to psilocybin and psychedelic microdosing. Think of this as psilocybin 101 for those uninitiated. Jay also discusses his recent experiences mircodosing and using psilocybin in a mindful way. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 51!<br>Sex Work On My Own Terms with Heather Wylde Smith!<br>This week's episode features A STAR from A Day in the Life (<a href="https://fb.watch/6sqJr3nX2v/">https://fb.watch/6sqJr3nX2v/</a>) Heather Wylde Smith! Heather is a transformative coach helping people, but especially entrepreneurs, take that all important next step in their journey. She's also a former sex worker who says fuck your stigma and the general misinformation around that industry. She got into the industry because she wanted to, and enjoyed it along the way! Learn more about Heather at her Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heatherwyldecoach">https://www.facebook.com/heatherwyldecoach</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: In this heat, give someone the benefit of the doubt!<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 51!<br>Sex Work On My Own Terms with Heather Wylde Smith!<br>This week's episode features A STAR from A Day in the Life (<a href="https://fb.watch/6sqJr3nX2v/">https://fb.watch/6sqJr3nX2v/</a>) Heather Wylde Smith! Heather is a transformative coach helping people, but especially entrepreneurs, take that all important next step in their journey. She's also a former sex worker who says fuck your stigma and the general misinformation around that industry. She got into the industry because she wanted to, and enjoyed it along the way! Learn more about Heather at her Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/heatherwyldecoach">https://www.facebook.com/heatherwyldecoach</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: In this heat, give someone the benefit of the doubt!<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with transformative coach, and former sex worker, Heather Wylde Smith!</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>50</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Steven Elonich<br>Season 2, Episode 50<br>Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of <br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/5IJCld0cIt/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2nvJL6UnM&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=2">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow or check out my Campsite bio farther down in these notes.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: A Day in the Life featuring Steven Elonich<br>Season 2, Episode 50<br>Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of <br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/5IJCld0cIt/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2nvJL6UnM&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=2">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow or check out my Campsite bio farther down in these notes.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Challenging Narratives and Promoting Progress with Tim Harrington</title>
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      <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 49!<br>Thank you all for the love around the 100th episode!<br>This week's episode features Tim Harrington. Tim has been advocating for better treatment methods and ending the stigma around substance misuse for longer than Jay's been in recovery! Besides his advocacy and coaching work, Tim works with nulife, an app-based treatment program. You can learn more about nulife at <a href="https://nulifevirtual.com/">https://nulifevirtual.com/</a> and follow Tim at his LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-harrington-5106b88/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-harrington-5106b88/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Share the birthday fundraiser! <br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 49!<br>Thank you all for the love around the 100th episode!<br>This week's episode features Tim Harrington. Tim has been advocating for better treatment methods and ending the stigma around substance misuse for longer than Jay's been in recovery! Besides his advocacy and coaching work, Tim works with nulife, an app-based treatment program. You can learn more about nulife at <a href="https://nulifevirtual.com/">https://nulifevirtual.com/</a> and follow Tim at his LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-harrington-5106b88/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-harrington-5106b88/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Share the birthday fundraiser! <br>This year's Birthday Fundraiser is LIIIIIIIVE! Y'all were so amazing last year, helping us raise over $12,000 for Drug Policy Alliance, I'll love you all for coming through again this year. For my birthday this year, I'm raising money for Savage Sisters, an amazing organization I'm a board member for here in Philly. We provide recovery housing and harm reduction outreach. Founded and led by a woman in recovery, y'all know I'm ALLLLLLL about this work. To learn more and get involved, check out the link: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/">https://www.facebook.com/donate/131518205723435/</a><br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 48<br>Monday Motivation: The Choose Your Struggle 100th Episode Spectacular! <br>100 episodes! ONE HUNDRED EPISODES!<br>Thank you. Sincerely, thank you. To all of you who have listened, to all the guests, to all the partners, thank you. I don't take any of this for granted. Your time is precious and that you give a few hours to me every week, I so appreciate it. <br>This episode is a bit of a look back, what I've learned, explaining stuff etc. It also looks forward at what's coming next for Choose Your Struggle. <br>Thank you. All of my love. THANK YOU! <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 48<br>Monday Motivation: The Choose Your Struggle 100th Episode Spectacular! <br>100 episodes! ONE HUNDRED EPISODES!<br>Thank you. Sincerely, thank you. To all of you who have listened, to all the guests, to all the partners, thank you. I don't take any of this for granted. Your time is precious and that you give a few hours to me every week, I so appreciate it. <br>This episode is a bit of a look back, what I've learned, explaining stuff etc. It also looks forward at what's coming next for Choose Your Struggle. <br>Thank you. All of my love. THANK YOU! <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>From A Life Sentence To A Life Of Service With Quan Huynh</title>
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      <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 47!<br>From A Life Sentence To A Life Of Service With Quan Huynh<br>The 99th episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast!<br>Sentenced to life in prison for murder, Quan Huynh underwent a rebirth, what he calls his Sparrow in the Razor Wire moment and dedicated himself to living a better life, whether he eventually made it out of prison or not. Eventually paroled, Quan dedicated himself to working with others through Defy Ventures, which helps those recently released start businesses and find a new path forward. He wrote The Sparrow in the Razor Wire about his experience (and it's a must read!). <br>You can learn more about Quan at his website: <a href="https://quanxhuynh.com/">https://quanxhuynh.com/</a> and check out Defy Ventures at <a href="https://www.defyventures.org/">https://www.defyventures.org/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Challenge one of your preconceived notions.  <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 47!<br>From A Life Sentence To A Life Of Service With Quan Huynh<br>The 99th episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast!<br>Sentenced to life in prison for murder, Quan Huynh underwent a rebirth, what he calls his Sparrow in the Razor Wire moment and dedicated himself to living a better life, whether he eventually made it out of prison or not. Eventually paroled, Quan dedicated himself to working with others through Defy Ventures, which helps those recently released start businesses and find a new path forward. He wrote The Sparrow in the Razor Wire about his experience (and it's a must read!). <br>You can learn more about Quan at his website: <a href="https://quanxhuynh.com/">https://quanxhuynh.com/</a> and check out Defy Ventures at <a href="https://www.defyventures.org/">https://www.defyventures.org/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Challenge one of your preconceived notions.  <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II!</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>46</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II! <br>Season 2, Episode 46<br>Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of Rock Bottom Storytellers II! Originally aired on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube back in April, this event featured storytellers <a href="https://twitter.com/MLLanzillotta1">M. L. Lanzillotta</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristenjzavo">Kristen J. Zavo</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ninjagaiden78">LeRon L. Barton</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janirad.me/">Jani Rad</a>, and music from Kayla Frimer and Sam Sklover. l Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II!<br>Rock Bottom Storytellers is a (currently) virtual event series that seeks to end stigma and normalize struggle. Each storyteller has ten to fifteen minutes to tell their rock bottom story. Choose Your Struggle's Jay Shifman hosts and produces the event and halfway through the night we always have a special musical guest!<br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/5IJCld0cIt/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2nvJL6UnM&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=2">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow or check out my Campsite bio farther down in these notes. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Special Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II! <br>Season 2, Episode 46<br>Special Episode! This week's Monday Motivation is a special, unedited, audio only replay of Rock Bottom Storytellers II! Originally aired on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube back in April, this event featured storytellers <a href="https://twitter.com/MLLanzillotta1">M. L. Lanzillotta</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kristenjzavo">Kristen J. Zavo</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ninjagaiden78">LeRon L. Barton</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/janirad.me/">Jani Rad</a>, and music from Kayla Frimer and Sam Sklover. l Episode! Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers II!<br>Rock Bottom Storytellers is a (currently) virtual event series that seeks to end stigma and normalize struggle. Each storyteller has ten to fifteen minutes to tell their rock bottom story. Choose Your Struggle's Jay Shifman hosts and produces the event and halfway through the night we always have a special musical guest!<br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/5IJCld0cIt/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2nvJL6UnM&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=2">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow or check out my Campsite bio farther down in these notes. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 45!<br>Fuck Shame, Start A Movement with Dr. Adi Jaffe<br>Big, BIG episode of the podcast. We got REAL. Today's guest is the one, the only, Dr. Adi Jaffe! We talk about our shared love of saying fuck you to stigma and our shared experience of being in recovery without being sober. We also talk about our embarrassing bleached-blond hair phase (Jay as an homage to Eminem, Adi was pre-Eminem) and their mutual respect for The Beastie Boys, among other, more important topics! <br>Dr. Jaffe is the founder of IGNTD Recovery, which is an incredible recovery program helping people into recovery through harm reduction ideology and the belief that recovery needs to be personable and without labels. Find out more at <a href="https://www.igntd.com/">https://www.igntd.com/</a> and buy his book The Abstinence Myth at my Bookshop <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">link</a>!<br> This episode is, as Jay calls it in the interview, a full circle moment. It was Adi who, through his podcast and his book, showed Jay that he could be part of a community in recovery without going through AA after half a decade of keeping it a secret and feeling very alone in his 'non-traditional' recovery experience.  <br> Today's Good Egg: Speak up! Be the one to say something when something needs to be said. <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 45!<br>Fuck Shame, Start A Movement with Dr. Adi Jaffe<br>Big, BIG episode of the podcast. We got REAL. Today's guest is the one, the only, Dr. Adi Jaffe! We talk about our shared love of saying fuck you to stigma and our shared experience of being in recovery without being sober. We also talk about our embarrassing bleached-blond hair phase (Jay as an homage to Eminem, Adi was pre-Eminem) and their mutual respect for The Beastie Boys, among other, more important topics! <br>Dr. Jaffe is the founder of IGNTD Recovery, which is an incredible recovery program helping people into recovery through harm reduction ideology and the belief that recovery needs to be personable and without labels. Find out more at <a href="https://www.igntd.com/">https://www.igntd.com/</a> and buy his book The Abstinence Myth at my Bookshop <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">link</a>!<br> This episode is, as Jay calls it in the interview, a full circle moment. It was Adi who, through his podcast and his book, showed Jay that he could be part of a community in recovery without going through AA after half a decade of keeping it a secret and feeling very alone in his 'non-traditional' recovery experience.  <br> Today's Good Egg: Speak up! Be the one to say something when something needs to be said. <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Jay's TEDx Talk "To End Addiction, Treat Drug Users With Empathy"</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>44</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 44<br>Monday Motivation: Jay's TEDx Talk "To End Addiction, Treat Drug Users With Empathy"<br>Hey y'all! Last week I gave my second TED Talk and first TEDx. Unfortunately, the audio wasn't great (my mic wasn't working) and I'm not confident that I'll be able to reply it here. So! Where you're getting today is me reciting the talk off the cuff. It's a much more informal than what I'd have given y'all but that's ok! Enjoy my TEDx "To End Addiction, Treat Drug Users With Empathy".  <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 44<br>Monday Motivation: Jay's TEDx Talk "To End Addiction, Treat Drug Users With Empathy"<br>Hey y'all! Last week I gave my second TED Talk and first TEDx. Unfortunately, the audio wasn't great (my mic wasn't working) and I'm not confident that I'll be able to reply it here. So! Where you're getting today is me reciting the talk off the cuff. It's a much more informal than what I'd have given y'all but that's ok! Enjoy my TEDx "To End Addiction, Treat Drug Users With Empathy".  <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Saving Lives Through The Sinclair Method With Claudia Christian</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>43</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 43!<br>Saving Lives Through The Sinclair Method With Claudia Christian<br>This week Jay chats with actress Claudia Christian. You'd probably recognize her as Commander Susan Ivanova on Babylon 5 or currently as Captain Elaine Maynard on 9-1-1. Claudia struggled with alcohol addiction and never found the help she needed through abstinence-only treatment. Finally, at the end of her rope, Claudia tried someone that wasn't as well known a decade ago, The Sinclair Method, which takes a Harm Reduction approach using medication assisted treatment. And it saved her life. Soon after this experience, Claudia founded the <a href="https://cthreefoundation.org/">C Three Foundation</a> to help promote this treatment method and help others who are currently struggling gain access. In 2014 she produced the documentary <a href="https://www.onelittlepillmovie.com/">One Little Pill </a>(which you can watch online at Amazon), about this treatment method and her own experience. Find out more about The Sinclair Method at <a href="https://www.sinclairmethod.org/">https://www.sinclairmethod.org/</a> and you can learn more about Claudia at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialclaudiachristian/">Instagram</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Pick up trash!<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 43!<br>Saving Lives Through The Sinclair Method With Claudia Christian<br>This week Jay chats with actress Claudia Christian. You'd probably recognize her as Commander Susan Ivanova on Babylon 5 or currently as Captain Elaine Maynard on 9-1-1. Claudia struggled with alcohol addiction and never found the help she needed through abstinence-only treatment. Finally, at the end of her rope, Claudia tried someone that wasn't as well known a decade ago, The Sinclair Method, which takes a Harm Reduction approach using medication assisted treatment. And it saved her life. Soon after this experience, Claudia founded the <a href="https://cthreefoundation.org/">C Three Foundation</a> to help promote this treatment method and help others who are currently struggling gain access. In 2014 she produced the documentary <a href="https://www.onelittlepillmovie.com/">One Little Pill </a>(which you can watch online at Amazon), about this treatment method and her own experience. Find out more about The Sinclair Method at <a href="https://www.sinclairmethod.org/">https://www.sinclairmethod.org/</a> and you can learn more about Claudia at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/officialclaudiachristian/">Instagram</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Pick up trash!<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week on the Choose Your Struggle Podcast Jay chats with actress and recovery activist Claudia Christian about how The Sinclair method saved her life why she has dedicated herself to spreading this message. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents A Day in the Life II featuring Comedian Spark Tabor of the Cookies For Breakfast Podcast</title>
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      <itunes:episode>42</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>42</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 42<br>Special Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents A Day in the Life II featuring Comedian Spark Tabor of the Cookies For Breakfast Podcast<br>What you're hearing today is the audio version of the May 12th virtual storytelling event Choose Your Struggle Presents A Day in the Life featuring Comedian Spark Tabor of the Cookies For Breakfast Podcast. You've heard Spark on this podcast before and I've been on his pod multiple times. Spark has been my closest friend since Middle School and in this story you hear him tell the tale of the first time he was called the N-word and had to, at a young age, learn about race and racism. As always you can learn more about Spark at his twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation">https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation</a> or listen to his podcast at: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz">https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz</a>.<br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/5IJCld0cIt/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2nvJL6UnM&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=2">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow! <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 42<br>Special Episode: Choose Your Struggle Presents A Day in the Life II featuring Comedian Spark Tabor of the Cookies For Breakfast Podcast<br>What you're hearing today is the audio version of the May 12th virtual storytelling event Choose Your Struggle Presents A Day in the Life featuring Comedian Spark Tabor of the Cookies For Breakfast Podcast. You've heard Spark on this podcast before and I've been on his pod multiple times. Spark has been my closest friend since Middle School and in this story you hear him tell the tale of the first time he was called the N-word and had to, at a young age, learn about race and racism. As always you can learn more about Spark at his twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation">https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation</a> or listen to his podcast at: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz">https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz</a>.<br>This show was originally broadcast on <a href="https://fb.watch/5IJCld0cIt/">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2nvJL6UnM&amp;list=PL4h4bp44NJ5YXywuesYMtQecXXJ5WOEl-&amp;index=2">YouTube</a>, and Twitter. To make sure you catch these events in the future, click on your preferred platform and follow! <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<strong><br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This special Monday episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast is the audio version of the May 12th virtual storytelling event Choose Your Struggle Presents A Day in the Life II featuring Comedian Spark Tabor (of the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast). </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This special Monday episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast is the audio version of the May 12th virtual storytelling event Choose Your Struggle Presents A Day in the Life II featuring Comedian Spark Tabor (of the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast). </itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Empowering Through Empathy and Perseverance with Brandee Izquierdo </title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>41</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>41</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 41!<br>Empowering Through Empathy and Perseverance with Brandee Izquierdo<br>(My bad on the echo-y quality of the intro and outro to those of you who care a lot about sound quality it's not amazing this week) <br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Brandee Izquierdo, the Executive Director of SAFE Project. SAFE was started by Admiral James and Mary Winnefeld after they lost their son to an overdose. Brandee is over ten years in recovery and has dedicated her life to helping others and advocating for better services for those struggling with issues of Addiction. You can learn more about SAFE at their website: <a href="https://www.safeproject.us/">https://www.safeproject.us/</a> and Brandee at her LinkedIn page: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-izquierdo-mpa-309a0877/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-izquierdo-mpa-309a0877/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Take a walk with someone you love. <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 41!<br>Empowering Through Empathy and Perseverance with Brandee Izquierdo<br>(My bad on the echo-y quality of the intro and outro to those of you who care a lot about sound quality it's not amazing this week) <br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Brandee Izquierdo, the Executive Director of SAFE Project. SAFE was started by Admiral James and Mary Winnefeld after they lost their son to an overdose. Brandee is over ten years in recovery and has dedicated her life to helping others and advocating for better services for those struggling with issues of Addiction. You can learn more about SAFE at their website: <a href="https://www.safeproject.us/">https://www.safeproject.us/</a> and Brandee at her LinkedIn page: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-izquierdo-mpa-309a0877/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandee-izquierdo-mpa-309a0877/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Take a walk with someone you love. <br><strong>Looking for someone to wow your audience now that the world is reopening? My speaking calendar is booking up fast! But if you're interested in bringing me to your campus, your community group, your organization or any other location to speak about Mental Health, Substance Misuse &amp; Recovery, or Drug Use &amp; Policy, reach out to my strategist Ryan Holzhauer at ryan@jayshifman.com.</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the Shameless Podcast Network: <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/</a></li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week Jay chats with Brandee Izquierdo, the Executive Director of SAFE Project. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 2</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 40<br>Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 2<br>What you're hearing today is the second half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/podcasts/cotc">Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast</a> on the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">Shameless Podcast Network</a>)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and last Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can learn more about Kyle's work at <a href="https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">Road Runner CBD</a> (which is also one of my partners).<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 40<br>Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 2<br>What you're hearing today is the second half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/podcasts/cotc">Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast</a> on the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">Shameless Podcast Network</a>)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and last Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can learn more about Kyle's work at <a href="https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">Road Runner CBD</a> (which is also one of my partners).<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 07:55:30 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 39!<br>Breaking The Taboo Of Talking About Suicide With Serena Hope Sun<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Serena Hope Sun! Besides being an actress, Serena is the founder of Breaking Taboo, an organization seeking to change the way we talk about Suicide. Besides working on a documentary, Breaking Taboo is constantly working to help people have conversations around this important topic. You can find more at their website: <a href="https://breaking-taboo.org/">https://breaking-taboo.org/</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Reach out to someone you care about and check in! <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 39!<br>Breaking The Taboo Of Talking About Suicide With Serena Hope Sun<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Serena Hope Sun! Besides being an actress, Serena is the founder of Breaking Taboo, an organization seeking to change the way we talk about Suicide. Besides working on a documentary, Breaking Taboo is constantly working to help people have conversations around this important topic. You can find more at their website: <a href="https://breaking-taboo.org/">https://breaking-taboo.org/</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Reach out to someone you care about and check in! <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 38<br>Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 1<br>What you're hearing today is the first half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/podcasts/cotc">Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast</a> on the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">Shameless Podcast Network</a>)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and next Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can learn more about Kyle's work at <a href="https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">Road Runner CBD</a> (which is also one of my partners). <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 38<br>Monday Motivation: A Conversation Around Cannabis Policy and Thinking With Kyle Blanks Pt. 1<br>What you're hearing today is the first half of I conversation I recorded with Road Runner CBD (and the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/podcasts/cotc">Corner of the Clubhouse Podcast</a> on the <a href="https://www.shamelessnetwork.com/">Shameless Podcast Network</a>)'s own Kyle Blanks. You probably remember Kyle from earlier this season. Well, he's an excellent resource on Cannabis and now a podcaster himself so we're doing a series on Cannabis! This Monday and next Monday are the first convo, around policy and thinking. Other topics will come in the future. You can learn more about Kyle's work at <a href="https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">Road Runner CBD</a> (which is also one of my partners). <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>The first in a series of Monday conversations with Road Runner CBD's Kyle Blanks!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Spreading Love After Unimaginable Tragedy with Chris Singleton</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>37</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 37!<br>Spreading Love After Unimaginable Tragedy with Chris Singleton<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and author Chris Singleton! After losing his mother in the racist shooting at Mother Emanuel Church, an event Chris describes as unimaginable, Chris spent a few years playing minor league baseball before turning his attention to his mission of spreading love and creating unity. Chris is the author of the incredible children's book (grab it at my bookshop link:<a href="%20https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS"> https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a>) and is one of the most popular inspirational speakers on the market. Learn more about Chris at: <a href="https://www.chrissingleton.com/">https://www.chrissingleton.com/</a><br>Today's Good Egg: Have a positive moment, a positive interaction, with someone who doesn't look like you.  <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 37!<br>Spreading Love After Unimaginable Tragedy with Chris Singleton<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and author Chris Singleton! After losing his mother in the racist shooting at Mother Emanuel Church, an event Chris describes as unimaginable, Chris spent a few years playing minor league baseball before turning his attention to his mission of spreading love and creating unity. Chris is the author of the incredible children's book (grab it at my bookshop link:<a href="%20https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS"> https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a>) and is one of the most popular inspirational speakers on the market. Learn more about Chris at: <a href="https://www.chrissingleton.com/">https://www.chrissingleton.com/</a><br>Today's Good Egg: Have a positive moment, a positive interaction, with someone who doesn't look like you.  <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jay chats with Inspirational Speaker, Author, Educator, and Former Baseball player Chris Singleton about losing his mother in the tragic loss of life at Mother Emanuel church and how he is able to spread love and a message of unity in the wake of this loss. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: A Major Ill in the Cannabis Industry</title>
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      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>36</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: A Major Ill in the Cannabis Industry</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 36<br>Monday Motivation: This week we're talking about racial disparities in the cannabis market. This one is tough because overall a strong cannabis market is a positive thing of course. But the direction it's heading in, mirroring the disparity in our capitalistic society, is troubling. So what can we do?  <br><a href="https://theemeraldmagazine.com/conscious-consumption-100-black-owned-cannabis-businesses-to-support-right-now/">100+ Black Owned Cannabis Businesses To Support Right Now</a><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 36<br>Monday Motivation: This week we're talking about racial disparities in the cannabis market. This one is tough because overall a strong cannabis market is a positive thing of course. But the direction it's heading in, mirroring the disparity in our capitalistic society, is troubling. So what can we do?  <br><a href="https://theemeraldmagazine.com/conscious-consumption-100-black-owned-cannabis-businesses-to-support-right-now/">100+ Black Owned Cannabis Businesses To Support Right Now</a><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 36<br>Monday Motivation: This week we're talking about racial disparities in the cannabis market. This one is tough because overall a strong cannabis market is a positive thing of course. But the direction it's heading in, mirroring the disparity in our capitalistic society, is troubling. So what can we do?  <br><a href="https://theemeraldmagazine.com/conscious-consumption-100-black-owned-cannabis-businesses-to-support-right-now/">100+ Black Owned Cannabis Businesses To Support Right Now</a><br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Trauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire Russell</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 35!<br>Trauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire Russell<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and stigma-buster Claire Russell! The founder of Mental Health in Business (MHIB), Claire speaks, consults, and advocates around the issues of suicide awareness and prevention, and mental health. She's overcome multiple incidents of trauma including losing a partner to suicide. You can learn more about Claire at <a href="https://mhib.co.uk/">https://mhib.co.uk/</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-russell-business/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-russell-business/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Pay it forward!<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 35!<br>Trauma, Suicide, and Stigma with Claire Russell<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with speaker and stigma-buster Claire Russell! The founder of Mental Health in Business (MHIB), Claire speaks, consults, and advocates around the issues of suicide awareness and prevention, and mental health. She's overcome multiple incidents of trauma including losing a partner to suicide. You can learn more about Claire at <a href="https://mhib.co.uk/">https://mhib.co.uk/</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-russell-business/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-russell-business/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Pay it forward!<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Special Episode: A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley!</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 34!<br>A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley!<br>Welcome to this special episode! What you're hearing today is the audio replay of the debut of a new storytelling event I'll be hosting virtually on my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (see my campsite below for links). If you caught the event live or have watched it since, feel free to skip this one! For everyone else, enjoy my good friend and master storyteller Shawn Braley telling his story of trying to get some and running into his local trailer park boogie man.<br>For more from Shawn, see <a href="https://www.cincystories.net/">https://www.cincystories.net/</a>.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 34!<br>A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley!<br>Welcome to this special episode! What you're hearing today is the audio replay of the debut of a new storytelling event I'll be hosting virtually on my Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube (see my campsite below for links). If you caught the event live or have watched it since, feel free to skip this one! For everyone else, enjoy my good friend and master storyteller Shawn Braley telling his story of trying to get some and running into his local trailer park boogie man.<br>For more from Shawn, see <a href="https://www.cincystories.net/">https://www.cincystories.net/</a>.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>The audio version of the virtual storytelling event A Day in the Life featuring Shawn Braley. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Our Lives Are Not Past Tense with Andrew Ecker</title>
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      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 33!<br>Our Lives Are Not Past Tense<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with drummer and activist Andrew Ecker about his struggles growing up in a Indigenous family that dealt with unhealthy drug use and had to rely on shoplifting to survive. He also teaches us what we can do to be better advocates for the Indigenous community and how he's using drumming to heal communities. You can learn more about Andrew at <a href="https://drummingsounds.com/">https://drummingsounds.com/</a> and <a href="https://thesacredseven.com/">https://thesacredseven.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Do something to be a good advocate for the indigenous community.<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 33!<br>Our Lives Are Not Past Tense<br>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with drummer and activist Andrew Ecker about his struggles growing up in a Indigenous family that dealt with unhealthy drug use and had to rely on shoplifting to survive. He also teaches us what we can do to be better advocates for the Indigenous community and how he's using drumming to heal communities. You can learn more about Andrew at <a href="https://drummingsounds.com/">https://drummingsounds.com/</a> and <a href="https://thesacredseven.com/">https://thesacredseven.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Do something to be a good advocate for the indigenous community.<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Partner Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Partner Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jay chats with Andrew Ecker, a drummer and Indigenous community advocate. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Good People (And Countries) Know They Can Always Improve</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 32<br>Monday Motivation: Good People (And Countries) Know They Can Always Improve<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I discuss how simple data about our country (averaging over one mass shooting a day and over three murders by police a day) exposes incredible failures in this country but our narrative, the American Dream etc., keeps us from admitting these failures or ever making real improvements. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 32<br>Monday Motivation: Good People (And Countries) Know They Can Always Improve<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I discuss how simple data about our country (averaging over one mass shooting a day and over three murders by police a day) exposes incredible failures in this country but our narrative, the American Dream etc., keeps us from admitting these failures or ever making real improvements. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>I discuss why the U.S. refuses to acknowledge its errors and why it holds us back from ever making real change.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>I discuss why the U.S. refuses to acknowledge its errors and why it holds us back from ever making real change.</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Taking Action For Men's Mental Health with Rahaf Kobeissi</title>
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      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 31!<br>Taking Action for Men's Mental Health<br>Today's guest is Rahaf 'Ray' Kobeissi! You know her as the host of the <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/dont-be-a-man-about-it-rahaf-raef-kobeissi-t2GIT7Qh6Dw/">Don't Be A Man About It Podcast</a> (which Jay was on and was released as a special episode #20 this season), but she's also an incredible coach, consultant, speaker, and advocate. We chat about what this work looks like, her own tragic experience of losing someone close to her to suicide, and why we both despise people who get into this line of work for clicks, likes, or money. You can learn more about Ray at her Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raysyourmentalhealth/">https://www.instagram.com/raysyourmentalhealth/</a> or her LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi/?originalSubdomain=ae">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi/</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Be a good neighbor. <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 31!<br>Taking Action for Men's Mental Health<br>Today's guest is Rahaf 'Ray' Kobeissi! You know her as the host of the <a href="https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/dont-be-a-man-about-it-rahaf-raef-kobeissi-t2GIT7Qh6Dw/">Don't Be A Man About It Podcast</a> (which Jay was on and was released as a special episode #20 this season), but she's also an incredible coach, consultant, speaker, and advocate. We chat about what this work looks like, her own tragic experience of losing someone close to her to suicide, and why we both despise people who get into this line of work for clicks, likes, or money. You can learn more about Ray at her Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raysyourmentalhealth/">https://www.instagram.com/raysyourmentalhealth/</a> or her LinkedIn <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi/?originalSubdomain=ae">https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahafkobeissi/</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Be a good neighbor. <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>3117</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jay chats with Rahaf "Ray" Kobeissi, the host of the Don't Be A Man About It podcast (on which Jay appeared and which was released as a special episode #20 this season) about her personal connection to losing a loved one to suicide and why she felt she could no longer sit on the sidelines. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jay chats with Rahaf "Ray" Kobeissi, the host of the Don't Be A Man About It podcast (on which Jay appeared and which was released as a special episode #20 this season) about her personal connection to losing a loved one to suicide and why she felt she co</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil Paul</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Special Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil Paul</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 30<br>Special Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil Paul<br>On this week's Special Episode, I chat with the founder of We are Human, Nikhil Paul. This conversation originally went out to Nikhil's followers and on his social media platform but I enjoyed chatting with Nikhil and love the work he's doing so much I wanted to put it out here too!<br>You can find more from Nikhil at <a href="https://www.werhuman.co/">https://www.werhuman.co/</a>.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 30<br>Special Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil Paul<br>On this week's Special Episode, I chat with the founder of We are Human, Nikhil Paul. This conversation originally went out to Nikhil's followers and on his social media platform but I enjoyed chatting with Nikhil and love the work he's doing so much I wanted to put it out here too!<br>You can find more from Nikhil at <a href="https://www.werhuman.co/">https://www.werhuman.co/</a>.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 30<br>Special Episode: A Conversation with Nikhil Paul<br>On this week's Special Episode, I chat with the founder of We are Human, Nikhil Paul. This conversation originally went out to Nikhil's followers and on his social media platform but I enjoyed chatting with Nikhil and love the work he's doing so much I wanted to put it out here too!<br>You can find more from Nikhil at <a href="https://www.werhuman.co/">https://www.werhuman.co/</a>.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <title>A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma with Cynthia Siadat</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 29!<br>A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma<br>Today's guest is Cynthia Siadat! Cynthia is a therapist, a writer, an incredible up and coming speaker, and a consultant. Ya'll know her from the storytellers list from Rock Bottom one back in January. You can learn more about Cynthia at her website <a href="https://www.iamlivingfully.com/bio">https://www.iamlivingfully.com/bio</a> and check out her writing at <a href="https://cynthiasiadat.medium.com/">https://cynthiasiadat.medium.com/</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Be that person and speak up when someone in your life is spewing hate and falsehoods.<br> Thank you to the new Patreon supporter Julie Brook!<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 29!<br>A Vulnerable Conversation on Identity and Trauma<br>Today's guest is Cynthia Siadat! Cynthia is a therapist, a writer, an incredible up and coming speaker, and a consultant. Ya'll know her from the storytellers list from Rock Bottom one back in January. You can learn more about Cynthia at her website <a href="https://www.iamlivingfully.com/bio">https://www.iamlivingfully.com/bio</a> and check out her writing at <a href="https://cynthiasiadat.medium.com/">https://cynthiasiadat.medium.com/</a>. <br>Today's Good Egg: Be that person and speak up when someone in your life is spewing hate and falsehoods.<br> Thank you to the new Patreon supporter Julie Brook!<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On today's Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Therapist, Speaker, Consultant, Writer, and Rock Bottom Storytellers Alum Cynthia Siadat!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Episode: A Conversation with Jae'-Mikkel Reid</title>
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      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 28<br>Special Episode: A Conversation with Jae'-Mikkel Reid<br>On this week's Special Monday Episode, I chat with an incredible Mental Health trendsetter, rock star, and badass Jae'- Mikkel Reid. Jae' founded X-Hale when he was a student at Western Michigan. X-Hale is an organization dedicated to helping students' mental health.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 28<br>Special Episode: A Conversation with Jae'-Mikkel Reid<br>On this week's Special Monday Episode, I chat with an incredible Mental Health trendsetter, rock star, and badass Jae'- Mikkel Reid. Jae' founded X-Hale when he was a student at Western Michigan. X-Hale is an organization dedicated to helping students' mental health.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week's special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Mental Health warrior Jae'-Mikkel Reid who started the mental health organization X-Hale while a student at Western Michigan University. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Taking Care of Your Mental Health is the Longest Yard with Prince Daniels Jr.</title>
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      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 27!<br>Taking Care of Your Mental Health is the Longest Yard<br>Today's guest is Prince Daniels Jr. (aka PJ Daniels) former standout running back at Georgia Tech and 4th round pick by the Baltimore Ravens. After his career, Prince reinvented himself as a body, mind, and spirit coach, a thought leader, and an author. You can learn more about Prince at his website <a href="https://princedanielsjr.com/prince-daniels-jr-bio/">https://princedanielsjr.com/prince-daniels-jr-bio/</a> and send him a message to get a special deal on his book if you tell him you heard him on this show!<br>Today's Good Egg: Press Pause and Take a Moment for YOU! <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 27!<br>Taking Care of Your Mental Health is the Longest Yard<br>Today's guest is Prince Daniels Jr. (aka PJ Daniels) former standout running back at Georgia Tech and 4th round pick by the Baltimore Ravens. After his career, Prince reinvented himself as a body, mind, and spirit coach, a thought leader, and an author. You can learn more about Prince at his website <a href="https://princedanielsjr.com/prince-daniels-jr-bio/">https://princedanielsjr.com/prince-daniels-jr-bio/</a> and send him a message to get a special deal on his book if you tell him you heard him on this show!<br>Today's Good Egg: Press Pause and Take a Moment for YOU! <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast Jay chats with former NFL running back and current coach and guru Prince Daniels Jr. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Storytelling</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>26</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 26<br>Storytelling<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about my upcoming events A Day in the Life and Rock Bottom Storytellers II, and ask for your feedback! Who is telling good stories I need to hear? Do you want to tell a story? I want to hear from you!<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 26<br>Storytelling<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about my upcoming events A Day in the Life and Rock Bottom Storytellers II, and ask for your feedback! Who is telling good stories I need to hear? Do you want to tell a story? I want to hear from you!<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!<br></strong>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Today's Monday Motivation we talk Storytelling!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Money Talks, But Stigma Silences With Tiffany Grant</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 25<br>Money Talks, But Stigma Silences<br>Today's guest is Tiffany Grant! Tiffany is a coach, consultant, and speaker, and the host of the incredible podcast Money Talks with Tiff. Tiffany and I talk about the incredible discrepancies in financial education, the absurdity of stigma around money, and why choosing our own path is a smarter financial decision. <br>You can learn more about Tiffany at her website (<a href="https://www.moneytalkwitht.com/">https://www.moneytalkwitht.com</a>) or her Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT">https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT</a>)<br>Today's Good Egg: Be vulnerable on social media! <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 25<br>Money Talks, But Stigma Silences<br>Today's guest is Tiffany Grant! Tiffany is a coach, consultant, and speaker, and the host of the incredible podcast Money Talks with Tiff. Tiffany and I talk about the incredible discrepancies in financial education, the absurdity of stigma around money, and why choosing our own path is a smarter financial decision. <br>You can learn more about Tiffany at her website (<a href="https://www.moneytalkwitht.com/">https://www.moneytalkwitht.com</a>) or her Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT">https://www.facebook.com/moneytalkwithT</a>)<br>Today's Good Egg: Be vulnerable on social media! <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong></p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Tiffany Grant, the host of Money Talks with Tiff! </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Not All Use is Misuse</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>24</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: Not All Use is Misuse</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 24<br>Not All Use is Misuse<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about how conflating all use with misuse leads to people thinking they have a problem when they don't. We see this around drugs a lot as (mostly) parents think any use is misuse or addiction. But we also saw this with the Atlanta shooting where the gunman said he had a sex and porn addiction because his church taught him that very normal feelings of arousal were problematic. What do you think? Are you in circles where any use is conflated with misuse or addiction? I want to hear from you!<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 24<br>Not All Use is Misuse<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about how conflating all use with misuse leads to people thinking they have a problem when they don't. We see this around drugs a lot as (mostly) parents think any use is misuse or addiction. But we also saw this with the Atlanta shooting where the gunman said he had a sex and porn addiction because his church taught him that very normal feelings of arousal were problematic. What do you think? Are you in circles where any use is conflated with misuse or addiction? I want to hear from you!<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On today's Monday Motivation, Jay discusses the problem with conflating all use with misuse and relates it to the Atlanta shooting. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On today's Monday Motivation, Jay discusses the problem with conflating all use with misuse and relates it to the Atlanta shooting. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Science, Progress, and People Over Politics with Alex Shifman</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Science, Progress, and People Over Politics with Alex Shifman</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 23!<br>Science, Progress, and People Over Politics<br>Today's guest is Alex Shifman. Alex is the 3rd of the 4 Shifman brothers (yours truly is the 1st). You've heard Alex a few times before. I shared my convo on his podcast At Least There's This... as a special episode last season and I aired the first episode of his newest show, Science, the Show, as a between season episode. <br>You can learn more about Alex at <a href="https://sciencetheshow.com/">https://sciencetheshow.com/</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shifman-09708429/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shifman-09708429/</a>.<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>Today's Good Egg: speak up! Educate those in your life whose casual bigotry and hate you've been ignoring. </p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 23!<br>Science, Progress, and People Over Politics<br>Today's guest is Alex Shifman. Alex is the 3rd of the 4 Shifman brothers (yours truly is the 1st). You've heard Alex a few times before. I shared my convo on his podcast At Least There's This... as a special episode last season and I aired the first episode of his newest show, Science, the Show, as a between season episode. <br>You can learn more about Alex at <a href="https://sciencetheshow.com/">https://sciencetheshow.com/</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shifman-09708429/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-shifman-09708429/</a>.<br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions.<br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>Today's Good Egg: speak up! Educate those in your life whose casual bigotry and hate you've been ignoring. </p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:duration>3849</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>On this week's Episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay chats with his brother Alex Shifman on why he's dedicating his life to making science fun, why we need to readjust how we view progress, and how important it is to put people first.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this week's Episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast, Jay chats with his brother Alex Shifman on why he's dedicating his life to making science fun, why we need to readjust how we view progress, and how important it is to put people first.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: It's On Us</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: It's On Us</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 22<br>It's On Us<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about hate, bigotry, and discrimination and the role white people, especially white men, play in the creation of these horrible human actions. As a white man, I truly believe it's our on us. This is our problem. We perpetuate these injustices and it's on us to stop them.  <br>No ads, no theme song even, just the message. It's that important. <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 22<br>It's On Us<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I talk about hate, bigotry, and discrimination and the role white people, especially white men, play in the creation of these horrible human actions. As a white man, I truly believe it's our on us. This is our problem. We perpetuate these injustices and it's on us to stop them.  <br>No ads, no theme song even, just the message. It's that important. <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>508</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>On this week's Monday Motivation I contemplate, as a white man, the hate and bigotry white men produce. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>On this week's Monday Motivation I contemplate, as a white man, the hate and bigotry white men produce. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Choose Your Struggle, bigotry, discrimination, speak up, end hate</itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Being Uniquely You with Amy Minh Hanh Corey</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Being Uniquely You with Amy Minh Hanh Corey</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 21!<br>Being Uniquely You<br>Today's guest is Amy Minh Hanh Corey. She's an awesome singer (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HBCHhiEIm5uhK0xRk1yqX">Spotify</a>), a public speaker, a Mental Health influencer, and a vulnerable warrior! We chat about her adoption, being an Asian woman in country music, and traveling around the world to talk about Mental Health and laugh in the face of challenges that come from stereotypes and hate. You can learn more a bout Amy at her Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amycorey_/">https://www.instagram.com/amycorey_/</a>) or her Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmyCoreymh">https://www.facebook.com/AmyCoreymh</a>).  <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions. <br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>Today's Good Egg: speak up! Educate those in your life whose casual bigotry and hate you've been ignoring. </p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 21!<br>Being Uniquely You<br>Today's guest is Amy Minh Hanh Corey. She's an awesome singer (<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/1HBCHhiEIm5uhK0xRk1yqX">Spotify</a>), a public speaker, a Mental Health influencer, and a vulnerable warrior! We chat about her adoption, being an Asian woman in country music, and traveling around the world to talk about Mental Health and laugh in the face of challenges that come from stereotypes and hate. You can learn more a bout Amy at her Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/amycorey_/">https://www.instagram.com/amycorey_/</a>) or her Facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmyCoreymh">https://www.facebook.com/AmyCoreymh</a>).  <br>New sponsor alert! Road Runner and CYS are joining forces. Check the link below and use the code CYS to get 10% off your CBD needs.<br>The first give away of this season is live! You have to like/connect/follow CYS on the big six social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and Tik Tok) and message me on one of those platforms to enter. If you don't have one, that's ok. Tell me that when you message me. You can find the links at the campsite bio below (it's the last link in the show notes) or searching Jay Shifman/ Choose Your Struggle on social media. Reach out through any social media site or my website for details or with questions. <br><strong>The winner of this giveaway with get a Road Runner product on the house! Any of them you want, it's on me. So enter today!</strong><br>Today's Good Egg: speak up! Educate those in your life whose casual bigotry and hate you've been ignoring. </p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay talks with singer, public speaker, and all around Mental Health trendsetter Amy Minh Hanh Corey!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Episode: Jay on the Don't Be a Man About It Podcast</title>
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      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 20!<br>Special Episode!<br>This week's special episode is Jay's conversation with Ray Kobeissi on her show, Don't Be a Man About It! You can learn more about Ray and her show at <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JPi5Z550mrwxNtfIedObf">https://open.spotify.com/show/6JPi5Z550mrwxNtfIedObf</a>.<br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out Monday Motivations instead, which are short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 20!<br>Special Episode!<br>This week's special episode is Jay's conversation with Ray Kobeissi on her show, Don't Be a Man About It! You can learn more about Ray and her show at <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JPi5Z550mrwxNtfIedObf">https://open.spotify.com/show/6JPi5Z550mrwxNtfIedObf</a>.<br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out Monday Motivations instead, which are short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2491</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This week's special episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast features Jay on the Don't Be a Man About It Podcast with host Ray Kobeissi. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This week's special episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast features Jay on the Don't Be a Man About It Podcast with host Ray Kobeissi. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Birth of Cannabis Legalization with Mason Tvert</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Birth of Cannabis Legalization with Mason Tvert</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 19!</p><p>The Birth of Cannabis Legalization<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Mason Tvert! Mason was called the "Don Draper of Pot" by Politico for his work helping rebrand cannabis and building a groundswell of support for its legalization in Colorado. Mason has spent the decade since that campaign helping other states, and countries, replicate Colorado's legalization imitative and the stories he has to tell from this work (like challenging John Hickenlooper to a duel and running cannabis ads that parodied notorious beer ads at a Nascar race) are astounding! You can learn more about Mason at <a href="https://vicentesederberg.com/people/mason-tvert/">https://vicentesederberg.com/people/mason-tvert/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: take some time to consider if you're agreeing to something to be nice, and if so, try to find a solution that works better for you!</p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a>9</li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 19!</p><p>The Birth of Cannabis Legalization<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Mason Tvert! Mason was called the "Don Draper of Pot" by Politico for his work helping rebrand cannabis and building a groundswell of support for its legalization in Colorado. Mason has spent the decade since that campaign helping other states, and countries, replicate Colorado's legalization imitative and the stories he has to tell from this work (like challenging John Hickenlooper to a duel and running cannabis ads that parodied notorious beer ads at a Nascar race) are astounding! You can learn more about Mason at <a href="https://vicentesederberg.com/people/mason-tvert/">https://vicentesederberg.com/people/mason-tvert/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: take some time to consider if you're agreeing to something to be nice, and if so, try to find a solution that works better for you!</p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Road Runner (Use Code CYS for 10% off): <a href="http://www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS">www.roadrunnercbd.com/ref/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio</a>9</li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week's episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay talks with famed cannabis advocate Mason Tvert about the fight to legalize in Colorado and becoming the "Don Draper of Pot." </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: The Business of Podcasting</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: The Business of Podcasting</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 18!<br>The Business of Podcasting<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I discuss my thoughts around the business side of podcasts. All Monday Motivations, but this one especially, I want your feedback. Do the podcasts you listen to err too much toward the business side? Or are they like many of mine, and many that I have appeared on as a guest, dedicated to the topics they discuss. Let me know!<br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 18!<br>The Business of Podcasting<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I discuss my thoughts around the business side of podcasts. All Monday Motivations, but this one especially, I want your feedback. Do the podcasts you listen to err too much toward the business side? Or are they like many of mine, and many that I have appeared on as a guest, dedicated to the topics they discuss. Let me know!<br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.</p><ul><li>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!</li><li>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 17!</p><p>The Guru With.<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Sandy Vo! Sandy empowers leaders to explore their highest potential, to learn how to optimize their energy through grounded techniques that fit their lifestyle, relate to their most authentic self, embrace their spirituality &amp; ultimately master their reality. You can learn more about Sandy at her website, <a href="https://www.sandyvo.com/">https://www.sandyvo.com/</a>.<br>On the intro, I talk about my search for more in life during the worst moments of my struggle with addiction and substance misuse and how I turned to Judaism and Rastafarianism. <br>Today's Good Egg: check out my <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop </a>page!</p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 17!</p><p>The Guru With.<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Sandy Vo! Sandy empowers leaders to explore their highest potential, to learn how to optimize their energy through grounded techniques that fit their lifestyle, relate to their most authentic self, embrace their spirituality &amp; ultimately master their reality. You can learn more about Sandy at her website, <a href="https://www.sandyvo.com/">https://www.sandyvo.com/</a>.<br>On the intro, I talk about my search for more in life during the worst moments of my struggle with addiction and substance misuse and how I turned to Judaism and Rastafarianism. <br>Today's Good Egg: check out my <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">Bookshop </a>page!</p><ul><li>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!</li><li>Support the Podcast on Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></li><li>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</li><li>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</li><li>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a></li><li>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></li><li>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic Coffee (10% off with code Choose Your Struggle): <a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE</a></li><li>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a></li><li>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a></li><li>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></li></ul>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Listener Request Edition! What Does Working With a Mental Health Coach Look Like?</title>
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      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Listener Request Edition! What Does Working With a Mental Health Coach Look Like?<br>Season 2 Episode 16!<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I respond to a request from listener Jeremy M who asked what working with a Mental Health Coach looks like. I take you through my work and share some of my ideas on best practices and good outcomes. <br>Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-game/id1530869575">Late to the Game</a>, a Game of Thrones podcast! <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Listener Request Edition! What Does Working With a Mental Health Coach Look Like?<br>Season 2 Episode 16!<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I respond to a request from listener Jeremy M who asked what working with a Mental Health Coach looks like. I take you through my work and share some of my ideas on best practices and good outcomes. <br>Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-game/id1530869575">Late to the Game</a>, a Game of Thrones podcast! <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Healthy with a Side of Fries with Jenn Trepeck</title>
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      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 15!<br>Healthy with a Side of Fries<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Jenn Trepeck! A former dancer, Jenn was tired of all the fad diets. Now, she helps people take steps to simply be more healthy. If you hate people who only talk about health through the lens of your waistline, this is the conversation for you! Reach out to Jenn through her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/">Instagram</a>, and she truly wants to hear from you! <br>Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-game/id1530869575">Late to the Game</a>, a Game of Thrones Podcast!<br>Today's Good Egg: donate something you don't need! <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 15!<br>Healthy with a Side of Fries<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Jenn Trepeck! A former dancer, Jenn was tired of all the fad diets. Now, she helps people take steps to simply be more healthy. If you hate people who only talk about health through the lens of your waistline, this is the conversation for you! Reach out to Jenn through her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jenntrepeck/">Instagram</a>, and she truly wants to hear from you! <br>Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/late-to-the-game/id1530869575">Late to the Game</a>, a Game of Thrones Podcast!<br>Today's Good Egg: donate something you don't need! <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Bookshop (Support Local Book Stores and the Podcast in the Process!): <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS">https://bookshop.org/shop/CYS</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Friendship, Group Roles, and Identity with Spark Tabor and Pat McGrath</title>
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      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Friendship, Group Roles, and Identity with Spark Tabor and Pat McGrath<br>Season 2 Episode 14!<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I air a conversation with my long-time friends Pat McGrath (friends for over 28 years) and Spark Tabor (21 years) that originally was on Spark's Cookie's For Breakfast Podcast (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379</a>). We discuss an issue of personal identity, roles in a group, and how that can have an impact on friendships dating back to our time in High School.  <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Friendship, Group Roles, and Identity with Spark Tabor and Pat McGrath<br>Season 2 Episode 14!<br>On this week's Monday Motivation, I air a conversation with my long-time friends Pat McGrath (friends for over 28 years) and Spark Tabor (21 years) that originally was on Spark's Cookie's For Breakfast Podcast (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cookies-for-breakfast/id1497795379</a>). We discuss an issue of personal identity, roles in a group, and how that can have an impact on friendships dating back to our time in High School.  <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This Monday Motivation Episode features a conversation, originally aired on the Cookies For Breakfast Podcast, with my long-time friends Pat McGrath and Spark Tabor</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Home Runs, Health, and Happiness with Kyle Blanks</title>
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      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 13!<br>Home Runs, Health, and Happiness!<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Kyle Blanks! Kyle spent over a decade playing professional baseball and, in that time, learned more about how to keep your body healthy than anything else. Now he helps run Road Runner CBD and their products are out of this world! I personally use their tincture, their muscle rub, and their salve. You can learn more and buy them for yourself at <a href="https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/">https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Thanks to Ben and Jerry's (<a href="https://www.benjerry.com/">https://www.benjerry.com/</a>), talk about a company you love on social media and tag me!<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 13!<br>Home Runs, Health, and Happiness!<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Kyle Blanks! Kyle spent over a decade playing professional baseball and, in that time, learned more about how to keep your body healthy than anything else. Now he helps run Road Runner CBD and their products are out of this world! I personally use their tincture, their muscle rub, and their salve. You can learn more and buy them for yourself at <a href="https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/">https://www.roadrunnercbd.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Thanks to Ben and Jerry's (<a href="https://www.benjerry.com/">https://www.benjerry.com/</a>), talk about a company you love on social media and tag me!<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week's episode features former Major Leaguer turned Cannabis connoisseur Kyle Blanks talking about what he learned from playing baseball, rehabbing from injuries, and helping people learn about CBD and how it can improve their health.  </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Choose Your Struggle Presents: Rock Bottom Storytellers!</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 11!<br>This week's Monday Motivation is the podcast replay of the debut of Rock Bottom Storytellers! This debut featured Michelle Kuei, Alex Kaplan, and Freddy Shegog all who have been previous guests on this podcast, and a newcomer, Cynthia Siadat! The musical guest is TJ White. You can watch the original event at <a href="https://fb.watch/3zJpPOmqm-/">https://fb.watch/3zJpPOmqm-/</a>. Make sure you subscribe to the CYS Facebook or Youtube to stay up to date on all future episodes of Rock Bottom and the forthcoming third piece of the Choose Your Struggle brand! <br>This episode also features me explaining why I'm no longer going to be editing out my breathing and other minor imperfections on Monday episodes. <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 11!<br>This week's Monday Motivation is the podcast replay of the debut of Rock Bottom Storytellers! This debut featured Michelle Kuei, Alex Kaplan, and Freddy Shegog all who have been previous guests on this podcast, and a newcomer, Cynthia Siadat! The musical guest is TJ White. You can watch the original event at <a href="https://fb.watch/3zJpPOmqm-/">https://fb.watch/3zJpPOmqm-/</a>. Make sure you subscribe to the CYS Facebook or Youtube to stay up to date on all future episodes of Rock Bottom and the forthcoming third piece of the Choose Your Struggle brand! <br>This episode also features me explaining why I'm no longer going to be editing out my breathing and other minor imperfections on Monday episodes. <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>A replay (podcast style) of the January 27th debut of Rock Bottom Storytellers!</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A World-Wide Offensive to End Overdoses with Peter Krykant </title>
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      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 11!<br>A World-Wide Offensive to End Overdoses.<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Peter Krykant. Peter is, in all honestly and without hyperbole, a hero. He was tired of sitting on the sidelines and watching the number of overdoses grow. So Peter decided to buy a van and convert it into a safe consumption site. Since then he's prevented numerous overdoses. You can learn more about Peter at his twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/PeteKrykant_OPC">https://twitter.com/PeteKrykant_OPC</a>). <br>Today's Good Egg: Educate yourself in honor of Black History Month! <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 11!<br>A World-Wide Offensive to End Overdoses.<br>On this week's episode, I chat with Peter Krykant. Peter is, in all honestly and without hyperbole, a hero. He was tired of sitting on the sidelines and watching the number of overdoses grow. So Peter decided to buy a van and convert it into a safe consumption site. Since then he's prevented numerous overdoses. You can learn more about Peter at his twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/PeteKrykant_OPC">https://twitter.com/PeteKrykant_OPC</a>). <br>Today's Good Egg: Educate yourself in honor of Black History Month! <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week's episode features a conversation with Peter Krykant, who started the first safe consumption site in Scotland. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Isabel Wilkerson, Talib Kweli, and Caste</title>
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      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Isabel Wilkerson, Talib Kweli, and Caste<br>Season 2 Episode 10!<br>This episode is dedicated to my listeners in Germany who LOVE the Monday Motivation episodes.<br>On this week's Monday Motivation I discuss the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, the relationship between Caste and Racism as best I can relate it (I'm sure I didn't do nearly a good enough job) and tell the story of the time, after renting my condo to the rapper Talib Kweli, I was drawn into a fight as a bunch of rich white people clutched their pearls at his merely living in the building. <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Isabel Wilkerson, Talib Kweli, and Caste<br>Season 2 Episode 10!<br>This episode is dedicated to my listeners in Germany who LOVE the Monday Motivation episodes.<br>On this week's Monday Motivation I discuss the book Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, the relationship between Caste and Racism as best I can relate it (I'm sure I didn't do nearly a good enough job) and tell the story of the time, after renting my condo to the rapper Talib Kweli, I was drawn into a fight as a bunch of rich white people clutched their pearls at his merely living in the building. <br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:11:20 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>1045</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>A rumination on Caste, Racism, and the time I rented my condo to Talib Kweli and saw the building attempt to drive him out. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Changing the Narrative on Psychedelics with Greg Lawrence</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 9!<br>Changing the Narrative on Psychedelics! <br>On this week's episode, I chat with psychedelic integrative coach Greg Lawrence on how the ideas surrounding psychdelics and their use has changed over time and how someone can add psychedelics to their life safely and in an effective way. You can learn more about Greg at his website <a href="https://psychedelicintegrationspecialist.com/">https://psychedelicintegrationspecialist.com/</a>. I also tell a few stories about my use of psychedelics.<br>Sorry about the bumps and noises on my end. It sounds like I was batting the microphone around a bit. No idea what was going on but it sounds like I was having fun. <br>Today's Good Egg: Send me your ideas for Good Eggs! <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 9!<br>Changing the Narrative on Psychedelics! <br>On this week's episode, I chat with psychedelic integrative coach Greg Lawrence on how the ideas surrounding psychdelics and their use has changed over time and how someone can add psychedelics to their life safely and in an effective way. You can learn more about Greg at his website <a href="https://psychedelicintegrationspecialist.com/">https://psychedelicintegrationspecialist.com/</a>. I also tell a few stories about my use of psychedelics.<br>Sorry about the bumps and noises on my end. It sounds like I was batting the microphone around a bit. No idea what was going on but it sounds like I was having fun. <br>Today's Good Egg: Send me your ideas for Good Eggs! <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jay chats with psychedelic integration specialist Greg Lawrence about the evolving perceptions on psychedelics and how to use them safely and effectively!</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Embrace The Unknown </title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: Embrace The Unknown </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 8.<br>On this week's Monday Motivation I discuss why I think it's a good thing, even comforting in a way, to embrace the unknown. I tell two stories about times I was forced to do so. One includes a brush with what I think was probably a ghost, the other was seeing something in the sky I can't explain. But I want to hear from you! Tell me YOUR stories!<br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 8.<br>On this week's Monday Motivation I discuss why I think it's a good thing, even comforting in a way, to embrace the unknown. I tell two stories about times I was forced to do so. One includes a brush with what I think was probably a ghost, the other was seeing something in the sky I can't explain. But I want to hear from you! Tell me YOUR stories!<br>As a reminder, this season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations.<br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond each week will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card on Monday episodes.<br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>665</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>This episode features two unexplained stories from my past including a possible ghost sighting and something in the skies! Have you brushed up against something you can't explain? I want to hear YOUR story!</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>You Can't Force Someone To Play with Jeff Harry</title>
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      <itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 7!<br>You Can't Force Someone To Play with play coach Jeff Harry <br>On this week's episode, I chat with play coach Jeff Harry about the benefits of returning play to your day and how we need to reinvent our work to better foster creativity and build better connections at work. You can learn more about Jeff at <a href="https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/">https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Ask someone for help and check out Hayley's blog. <br>Check Out Hayley's Scales Are For Fish Blog: <a>Thttps://scalesr4fish.wordpress.com/2021/01/25/some-days-are-full-of-hope-others-are-just-celebrating-getting-through/?fbclid=IwAR3N_IYq2sby1bj2YLOP_cntHPFQrME2vSTl6z6fUzAoxyv8sTx6wbRa1Kw</a>  <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 7!<br>You Can't Force Someone To Play with play coach Jeff Harry <br>On this week's episode, I chat with play coach Jeff Harry about the benefits of returning play to your day and how we need to reinvent our work to better foster creativity and build better connections at work. You can learn more about Jeff at <a href="https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/">https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/</a>.<br>Today's Good Egg: Ask someone for help and check out Hayley's blog. <br>Check Out Hayley's Scales Are For Fish Blog: <a>Thttps://scalesr4fish.wordpress.com/2021/01/25/some-days-are-full-of-hope-others-are-just-celebrating-getting-through/?fbclid=IwAR3N_IYq2sby1bj2YLOP_cntHPFQrME2vSTl6z6fUzAoxyv8sTx6wbRa1Kw</a>  <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jay chats with play coach Jeff Harry about adding play back into your day</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Episode: Chatting with John Loxley of the Life in Recovery Podcast</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Special Episode: Chatting with John Loxley of the Life in Recovery Podcast</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 6, the first Special Episode of the season! <br>It's not a traditional podcast chat but we both enjoyed it so much we decided to put it out as episodes of both of our podcasts. John and I come to our recovery from very different perspectives. And you hear it in this chat. But we discussed that head on and found all the ways our ideas overlap.<br>You can listen to more from John at his podcast, <a href="https://lifeinrecovery.buzzsprout.com/210877">The Life in Recovery</a> (https://lifeinrecovery.buzzsprout.com/210877)<br>One note: I normally record on Zencastr. Zencastr wasn't working for John so we recorded on Zoom... and I didn't realize until 75% of the way through the convo that my mic wasn't on! So I was recording through my computer mic and it sounds like trash. Sorry!<br>No Good Egg or Card. <br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2, Episode 6, the first Special Episode of the season! <br>It's not a traditional podcast chat but we both enjoyed it so much we decided to put it out as episodes of both of our podcasts. John and I come to our recovery from very different perspectives. And you hear it in this chat. But we discussed that head on and found all the ways our ideas overlap.<br>You can listen to more from John at his podcast, <a href="https://lifeinrecovery.buzzsprout.com/210877">The Life in Recovery</a> (https://lifeinrecovery.buzzsprout.com/210877)<br>One note: I normally record on Zencastr. Zencastr wasn't working for John so we recorded on Zoom... and I didn't realize until 75% of the way through the convo that my mic wasn't on! So I was recording through my computer mic and it sounds like trash. Sorry!<br>No Good Egg or Card. <br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3742</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>I had the chance to chat with John Loxley of the Life in Recovery Podcast last week. It was a wonderful chat and we decided to put it out as a podcast on both of our channels. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>I had the chance to chat with John Loxley of the Life in Recovery Podcast last week. It was a wonderful chat and we decided to put it out as a podcast on both of our channels. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>A More Just Society with Will Godfrey</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>5</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 5! <br>A More Just Society<br>This episode features a conversation with Will Godfrey, the Editor in Chief of <a href="https://filtermag.org/">Filter Mag</a>. We discuss covering drug use and hearing from drug users in a empathetic and compassionate way and how we need to go beyond common sense drug policies to achieve a more just society.<br>We recorded this interview during the attack on the capitol which puts a lot of this conversation in perspective.<br>Every person who checks out Filter Mag (<a href="https://filtermag.org/">https://filtermag.org/</a>) and tells me what they thought will get a Choose Your Struggle sticker!<br>Today's Good Egg: be patient with those who are not as hopeful as you are with the innaugration of Joe Biden.<br>Check Out Camden Boyd's The Happiness Question: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-happiness-question">https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-happiness-question</a><br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 5! <br>A More Just Society<br>This episode features a conversation with Will Godfrey, the Editor in Chief of <a href="https://filtermag.org/">Filter Mag</a>. We discuss covering drug use and hearing from drug users in a empathetic and compassionate way and how we need to go beyond common sense drug policies to achieve a more just society.<br>We recorded this interview during the attack on the capitol which puts a lot of this conversation in perspective.<br>Every person who checks out Filter Mag (<a href="https://filtermag.org/">https://filtermag.org/</a>) and tells me what they thought will get a Choose Your Struggle sticker!<br>Today's Good Egg: be patient with those who are not as hopeful as you are with the innaugration of Joe Biden.<br>Check Out Camden Boyd's The Happiness Question: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-happiness-question">https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-happiness-question</a><br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jay chats with Will Godfrey, the Editor In Chief at Filter Mag, on going beyond common sense drug policy to create a more just society. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Can We Reach Those Who Have Embraced The Dark Side? </title>
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      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>4</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Monday Motivation: Can We Reach Those Who Have Embraced The Dark Side? </itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 4.<br>Can we reach those who have embraced the Dark Side?<br>This season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card. <br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 4.<br>Can we reach those who have embraced the Dark Side?<br>This season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>If something in this episode upsets you, or makes you feel a certain way, take a moment and do some mindfulness. When you have the words, the thought thrashed out, send it to me! Share the podcast, tell the world your thoughts. That's how we make change.<br>No Good Egg or Card. <br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode is dropping on the day we recognize the memory, heroics, and radicalism of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Junior. While this episode wasn't recorded with him in mind, there are certainly themes that connect. </itunes:summary>
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      <title>Step Into Their Shoes with Alex Kaplan</title>
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      <itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 3! <br>Step Into Their Shoes...<br>This episode features a conversation with Alex Kaplan of Of Substance (check them out at <a href="https://www.ofsubstance.org/">OfSubstance.org</a>). Alex and his team are creating experiences for shared connection and understanding through some pretty incredible short films. I highly recommend them, so much so that I'm also a financial backer of their nonprofit.<br>Every person who checks out one of their films and tells me what they thought will get a Choose Your Struggle sticker!<br>Today's Good Egg: put yourself in someone else's shoes for a moment and try to see outside your own understanding. <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 3! <br>Step Into Their Shoes...<br>This episode features a conversation with Alex Kaplan of Of Substance (check them out at <a href="https://www.ofsubstance.org/">OfSubstance.org</a>). Alex and his team are creating experiences for shared connection and understanding through some pretty incredible short films. I highly recommend them, so much so that I'm also a financial backer of their nonprofit.<br>Every person who checks out one of their films and tells me what they thought will get a Choose Your Struggle sticker!<br>Today's Good Egg: put yourself in someone else's shoes for a moment and try to see outside your own understanding. <br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:author>Choose Your Struggle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Season 2, Episode 3 of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast features a conversation with Alex Kaplan of Of Substance!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Monday Motivation: Our Own Perspective</title>
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      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>2</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 2<br>This season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>No Good Egg or Card. <br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 2<br>This season, I'll be more regularly putting out Monday episodes. When I have a special episode worthy of releasing, it will still be those. When I don't, I'll be putting out these instead. I call them Monday Motivations and they're short episodes that are meant to start conversations. <br>What do you think? Everyone who responds, either by social media or my website, will get a sticker mailed to them. The first person to respond will get a magnet! So reach out or post something on your personal social media and tag me (and maybe share the show in the process?)!<br>No Good Egg or Card. <br>Love being a part of the community and want to show it off? Grab a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top, sticker, and magnet! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut of the tank top). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>A thought for the week: Step back and consider things from someone else's perspective. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A thought for the week: Step back and consider things from someone else's perspective. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>It's All Psychology with Rebecca Leib</title>
      <itunes:season>2</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>2</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>1</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>It's All Psychology with Rebecca Leib</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 1! <br>We're back!<br>This episode features a conversation with Rebecca Leib of Ghost Town. Rebecca and I get into what it's like to host such a heavy show, why people struggle against the very idea of aliens and the supernatural, and psychology. You can learn more about Rebecca at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaleib/">Instagram </a>and listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-town-strange-history-true-crime-the-paranormal/id1407606863">Ghost Town</a> today!<br>Today's Good Egg: Check Out <a href="https://www.messedcomics.com/">MeSseD Comics</a>!<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Season 2 Episode 1! <br>We're back!<br>This episode features a conversation with Rebecca Leib of Ghost Town. Rebecca and I get into what it's like to host such a heavy show, why people struggle against the very idea of aliens and the supernatural, and psychology. You can learn more about Rebecca at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rebeccaleib/">Instagram </a>and listen to <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-town-strange-history-true-crime-the-paranormal/id1407606863">Ghost Town</a> today!<br>Today's Good Egg: Check Out <a href="https://www.messedcomics.com/">MeSseD Comics</a>!<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Season 2 opens with a bang! I discuss the psychology behind true crime and the paranormal with Ghost Town Pod's Rebecca Leib. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:episode>51</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Preview Episode! Season 2 is here y'all!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=182301&amp;brand=fiverrhybrid</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Preview Episode! Season 2 is here y'all!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=182301&amp;brand=fiverrhybrid</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Previewing Season 2 and Reintroducing Myself!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Special Episode: Jay on the Consequence of Habit Podcast</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>50</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>50</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Special Episode: Jay on the Consequence of Habit Podcast</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 50! Happy New Year! We made it to two big milestones!<br>The special episodes keep rolling as I prepare for Season 2! To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>! <br>This is the last special episode! The 2nd Season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast will debut next week, on Friday, January 8th. <br>This week's episode finds me chatting with JT Frank on his podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/consequence-of-habit/id1510870867">Consequence of Habit</a>. JT is a fantastic host and I truly enjoyed chatting with him. <br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 50! Happy New Year! We made it to two big milestones!<br>The special episodes keep rolling as I prepare for Season 2! To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>! <br>This is the last special episode! The 2nd Season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast will debut next week, on Friday, January 8th. <br>This week's episode finds me chatting with JT Frank on his podcast, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/consequence-of-habit/id1510870867">Consequence of Habit</a>. JT is a fantastic host and I truly enjoyed chatting with him. <br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. If you're looking for something a little less expensive, magnets are in too! Check them out on the website or Instagram. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>My Sponsor FIVRR: <a href="https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301">https://track.fiverr.com/visit/?brand=fiverrcpa&amp;bta=182301</a><br>My Sponsor Fanatics: <a href="https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS">https://fanatics.ncw6.net/CYS</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 50! The last of the special episodes between seasons features me chatting with JT Frank on the Consequence of Habit podcast. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>49</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 49! Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. <br>The special episodes keep rolling as I prepare for Season 2! To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>! <br>One more Special Episode (next week is number 50!) until regular episodes return. The 2nd Season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast will debut on Friday, January 8th. <br>This week's episode presents an organization I am absolutely enthralled by: Of Substance. In fact, I love their work so much that one of their founders, Alex Kaplan, will be an early season interview for Season 2. Their films are short and incredibly powerful. Check them out at their website,<a href="https://www.ofsubstance.org/"> https://www.ofsubstance.org/</a> and look forward to the interview with Alex in a few weeks!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 49! Merry Christmas to those who celebrate. <br>The special episodes keep rolling as I prepare for Season 2! To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>! <br>One more Special Episode (next week is number 50!) until regular episodes return. The 2nd Season of the Choose Your Struggle podcast will debut on Friday, January 8th. <br>This week's episode presents an organization I am absolutely enthralled by: Of Substance. In fact, I love their work so much that one of their founders, Alex Kaplan, will be an early season interview for Season 2. Their films are short and incredibly powerful. Check them out at their website,<a href="https://www.ofsubstance.org/"> https://www.ofsubstance.org/</a> and look forward to the interview with Alex in a few weeks!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:duration>1962</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Presenting Of Substance: a storytelling nonprofit dedicated to those facing addiction, one film at a time. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <itunes:episode>48</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>48</podcast:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 48! The special episodes keep rolling as I prepare for Season 2! To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>! This week, Patreon supporters got a preview of the new theme song! <br>This week's episode is me chatting with Luke West on his show, <a href="https://www.theimperfectpod.com/">The Imperfect Pod</a>. We recorded this back in October and it released shortly <a href="https://www.theimperfectpod.com/52-how-to-have-conversations-about-mental-health-and-suicide-with-your-male-friends-jay-shifman/">afterwards</a>. Luke is such a great host and truly cares about these topics. Go subscribe to his podcast (at the link above or wherever you get your podcasts) today!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 48! The special episodes keep rolling as I prepare for Season 2! To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>! This week, Patreon supporters got a preview of the new theme song! <br>This week's episode is me chatting with Luke West on his show, <a href="https://www.theimperfectpod.com/">The Imperfect Pod</a>. We recorded this back in October and it released shortly <a href="https://www.theimperfectpod.com/52-how-to-have-conversations-about-mental-health-and-suicide-with-your-male-friends-jay-shifman/">afterwards</a>. Luke is such a great host and truly cares about these topics. Go subscribe to his podcast (at the link above or wherever you get your podcasts) today!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast, Jay chats with Luke West on his show, The Imperfect Pod. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <itunes:episode>47</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 47! <br>I'm hard at work preparing for season two. To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>This week's episode is a special presentation of a podcast I love that also happens to be produced by my incredibly talented brother, Alex Shifman. Science! The Show combines two out of this world topics: comedy and science to educate in a fun way. This episode features NASA JPL’s Scientist Dr. Jason Rhodes and comedian Maria Bamford! Originally a live show on twitch (<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sciencetheshow">https://www.twitch.tv/sciencetheshow</a>) it also airs as a podcast. Learn more at their Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sciencetheshow/">https://www.facebook.com/Sciencetheshow/</a>) or their Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/show_science?lang=en">https://twitter.com/show_science?lang=en</a>). <br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 47! <br>I'm hard at work preparing for season two. To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>This week's episode is a special presentation of a podcast I love that also happens to be produced by my incredibly talented brother, Alex Shifman. Science! The Show combines two out of this world topics: comedy and science to educate in a fun way. This episode features NASA JPL’s Scientist Dr. Jason Rhodes and comedian Maria Bamford! Originally a live show on twitch (<a href="https://www.twitch.tv/sciencetheshow">https://www.twitch.tv/sciencetheshow</a>) it also airs as a podcast. Learn more at their Facebook (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sciencetheshow/">https://www.facebook.com/Sciencetheshow/</a>) or their Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/show_science?lang=en">https://twitter.com/show_science?lang=en</a>). <br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 47: A Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. Presenting: Science! The Show. </itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:keywords>Science, Comedy, Maria Bamford, Dark Matter, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Special Episode: Jay on the Afternoon Chill Podcast</title>
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      <itunes:episode>46</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 46! The first of the between seasons special episodes.<br>I'm hard at work preparing for season two. To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>This week's episode is Jay on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JEZ82mcHAsKcHaPw4UE3w">Afternoon Chill Podcast</a>, hosted by Juan M. We recorded this back in October and it released shortly afterwards. Juan is also a guy in recovery who truly understands the struggle. Go subscribe to Juan's podcast (at the link above for Spotify) today!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.JayShifman.com">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 46! The first of the between seasons special episodes.<br>I'm hard at work preparing for season two. To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>This week's episode is Jay on the <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6JEZ82mcHAsKcHaPw4UE3w">Afternoon Chill Podcast</a>, hosted by Juan M. We recorded this back in October and it released shortly afterwards. Juan is also a guy in recovery who truly understands the struggle. Go subscribe to Juan's podcast (at the link above for Spotify) today!<br>No Shout Out, Good Egg or Card this week.<br>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the <a href="http://www.jayshifman.com/">website </a>(thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the <a href="http://www.JayShifman.com">website </a>to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">Patreon</a>!<br>Support the Podcast:<a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle"> https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a><br>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle"><strong>https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</strong></a>.<br>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.<br>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a><br>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a><br>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)<br>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)<br>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a><br>As always, you can find more at my links:<a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/"> https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Choose Your Struggle</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3607</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Episode 46: Jay on the Afternoon Chill Podcast</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Season Finale: Sex Without Stigma with Janel Vitale</title>
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      <itunes:episode>45</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 45! The Season Finale!</p><p>To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>No Shout Out this week. The Interview with Janel is longer. And I wrap up the season on the intro. </p><p>Today's guest is Janel Vitale! Janel is a sex and relationship coach and a certified badass! Check her out at her <a href="https://www.lovewithjanel.com/">website</a> and her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovewithjanel/?hl=en">Instagram</a>. </p><p>This is the last episode in the first season of the podcast! Thanks for listening. The next regular episode will be in January of 2021 as we kick off season 2. I'll be doing a lot of rebranding work in between now and then. But stay subscribed! There will be some special episodes and a few other cool things dropping on the stream between now and then. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Live the Choose Your Struggle mantra in the offseason!</p><p>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!<br><a href="https://vurbl.com/station/5skos1FskfT/">https://vurbl.com/station/5skos1FskfT/</a></p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 45! The Season Finale!</p><p>To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>No Shout Out this week. The Interview with Janel is longer. And I wrap up the season on the intro. </p><p>Today's guest is Janel Vitale! Janel is a sex and relationship coach and a certified badass! Check her out at her <a href="https://www.lovewithjanel.com/">website</a> and her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lovewithjanel/?hl=en">Instagram</a>. </p><p>This is the last episode in the first season of the podcast! Thanks for listening. The next regular episode will be in January of 2021 as we kick off season 2. I'll be doing a lot of rebranding work in between now and then. But stay subscribed! There will be some special episodes and a few other cool things dropping on the stream between now and then. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Live the Choose Your Struggle mantra in the offseason!</p><p>Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!<br><a href="https://vurbl.com/station/5skos1FskfT/">https://vurbl.com/station/5skos1FskfT/</a></p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 45! The Season Finale!
To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the Patreon!
No Shout Out this week. The Interview with Janel is longer. And I wrap up the season on the intro. 
Today's guest is Janel Vitale! Janel is a sex and relationship coach and a certified badass! Check her out at her website and her Instagram. 
This is the last episode in the first season of the podcast! Thanks for listening. The next regular episode will be in January of 2021 as we kick off season 2. I'll be doing a lot of rebranding work in between now and then. But stay subscribed! There will be some special episodes and a few other cool things dropping on the stream between now and then. 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
This week's Good Egg: Live the Choose Your Struggle mantra in the offseason!
Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supporters get a discount so join Patreon!
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.
My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman
My Sponsor Mountain Made: https://mountainmadecbd.com/
My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
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My Sponsor KeaBabies: www.keababies.com
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 45! The Season Finale!
To keep up to date with the changes happening on the Choose Your Struggle podcast, jump on the Patreon!
No Shout Out this week. The Interview with Janel is longer. And I wrap up the season on the intro. 
Today's guest is </itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 44!</p><p>A little bit different than the regular way this show flows.</p><p>No Shout Out, no longer interview. Two awesome women talking to me about Mental Health and their own journeys. </p><p>The first chat is with Kiah Dixon. Kiah and I have been friends since we were in 6th grade. She's pretty damn incredible and is so knowledgeable. She takes me to task for being blind in high school! It's a great moment. You can follow Kiah (if she'll let you, she's on private) at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kiah.nicole/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>The 2nd chat is with Paris Prynkiewicz. You'll recognize her from the Crooked Illness podcast, on which I appeared earlier this year. I put it out a special episode a few months back. We had a good chat. Her story is super interesting. Follow her and her podcast at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crookedillness/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Check out The Passion Project at their <a href="https://www.thepassion-project.com/">website</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepassion_project_/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 44!</p><p>A little bit different than the regular way this show flows.</p><p>No Shout Out, no longer interview. Two awesome women talking to me about Mental Health and their own journeys. </p><p>The first chat is with Kiah Dixon. Kiah and I have been friends since we were in 6th grade. She's pretty damn incredible and is so knowledgeable. She takes me to task for being blind in high school! It's a great moment. You can follow Kiah (if she'll let you, she's on private) at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kiah.nicole/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>The 2nd chat is with Paris Prynkiewicz. You'll recognize her from the Crooked Illness podcast, on which I appeared earlier this year. I put it out a special episode a few months back. We had a good chat. Her story is super interesting. Follow her and her podcast at her <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crookedillness/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Check out The Passion Project at their <a href="https://www.thepassion-project.com/">website</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thepassion_project_/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 44!
A little bit different than the regular way this show flows.
No Shout Out, no longer interview. Two awesome women talking to me about Mental Health and their own journeys. 
The first chat is with Kiah Dixon. Kiah and I have been friends since we were in 6th grade. She's pretty damn incredible and is so knowledgeable. She takes me to task for being blind in high school! It's a great moment. You can follow Kiah (if she'll let you, she's on private) at her Instagram. 
The 2nd chat is with Paris Prynkiewicz. You'll recognize her from the Crooked Illness podcast, on which I appeared earlier this year. I put it out a special episode a few months back. We had a good chat. Her story is super interesting. Follow her and her podcast at her Instagram. 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
This week's Good Egg: Check out The Passion Project at their website and Instagram. 
Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
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My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman
My Sponsor Mountain Made: https://mountainmadecbd.com/
My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off)
My Sponsor KeaBabies: www.keababies.com
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 44!
A little bit different than the regular way this show flows.
No Shout Out, no longer interview. Two awesome women talking to me about Mental Health and their own journeys. 
The first chat is with Kiah Dixon. Kiah and I have been friends sin</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 43!</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/stakes-is-high-life-after-the-american-dream/9781568588735">Buy Stakes Is High by Mychal Denzel Smith!</a></p><p>This week's episode begins with my thoughts on the election and where we go from here. </p><p>Congrats to Kamala Harris for becoming the first woman to hold one of the two highest positions in our government and the first Black and South Asian VP. </p><p>Please, please. please don't tell me you're looking forward to things going "back to normal". </p><p>The interview in this episode is with Dennis Gillan. Dennis has been working for decades to end the stigma around discussing issues of Mental Health and Suicide and helping prevent those tragic deaths. <a href="http://dennisgillan.com/">You can learn more at his website. </a></p><p>The Shout Out is from Aphroditi (Didi) Mamaligas! Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/DidiAAM">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/didiaam/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Read something by a Black author!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 43!</p><p><a href="https://bookshop.org/books/stakes-is-high-life-after-the-american-dream/9781568588735">Buy Stakes Is High by Mychal Denzel Smith!</a></p><p>This week's episode begins with my thoughts on the election and where we go from here. </p><p>Congrats to Kamala Harris for becoming the first woman to hold one of the two highest positions in our government and the first Black and South Asian VP. </p><p>Please, please. please don't tell me you're looking forward to things going "back to normal". </p><p>The interview in this episode is with Dennis Gillan. Dennis has been working for decades to end the stigma around discussing issues of Mental Health and Suicide and helping prevent those tragic deaths. <a href="http://dennisgillan.com/">You can learn more at his website. </a></p><p>The Shout Out is from Aphroditi (Didi) Mamaligas! Follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/DidiAAM">Twitter </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/didiaam/">Instagram</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Read something by a Black author!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 43!
Buy Stakes Is High by Mychal Denzel Smith!
This week's episode begins with my thoughts on the election and where we go from here. 
Congrats to Kamala Harris for becoming the first woman to hold one of the two highest positions in our government and the first Black and South Asian VP. 
Please, please. please don't tell me you're looking forward to things going "back to normal". 
The interview in this episode is with Dennis Gillan. Dennis has been working for decades to end the stigma around discussing issues of Mental Health and Suicide and helping prevent those tragic deaths. You can learn more at his website. 
The Shout Out is from Aphroditi (Didi) Mamaligas! Follow her on Twitter and Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
This week's Good Egg: Read something by a Black author!
href="https://www.jayshifman.com/"&amp;gt;www.JayShifman.com) and leave a review (link below or at https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!
Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.
My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman
My Sponsor Mountain Made: https://mountainmadecbd.com/
My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off)
My Sponsor KeaBabies: www.keababies.com
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 43!
Buy Stakes Is High by Mychal Denzel Smith!
This week's episode begins with my thoughts on the election and where we go from here. 
Congrats to Kamala Harris for becoming the first woman to hold one of the two highest positions in our govern</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 42!</p><p>Buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveled-Mother-Story-Addiction-Redemption/dp/1632993198">Unraveled </a>wherever you get your books! </p><p>This episode features a chat with the AMAZING <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleyloebblassingame/">Ashley Loeb Blassingame</a> of <a href="https://help.lionrockrecovery.com/?&amp;campaign=TS:TX:BRA:ALL:B:Lionrock&amp;adgroup=B:Lionrock:X:Recovery:X&amp;sem_account_id=8107822277&amp;sem_campaign_id=274273097&amp;sem_ad_group_id=17911419617&amp;sem_device_type=c&amp;sem_keyword=lionrock%20recovery&amp;sem_matchtype=e&amp;sem_placement=&amp;sem_ad_id=443985145190&amp;sem_network=g&amp;sem_target_id=kwd-122424688577&amp;sem_feed_item_id=&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpcb&amp;utm_term=lionrock%20recovery&amp;sem_location_id=9010543&amp;sem_placement_category=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA4o79BRBvEiwAjteoYOTVci8iyQ5wcz_deK-KZJ6Gv93c0KgkTCPVjWsGawayJAKfmYnEwBoCW3MQAvD_BwE">Lionrock Recovery</a>. Ashley is the host of the <a href="https://www.lionrockrecovery.com/resources/podcast">Courage to Change</a> podcast, which I was on earlier this season (check the special episode!) and whose producer is the lovely Christiana Kimmich, who was my guest a few episodes back.</p><p>The Shout Out is from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkagtome/">Brendan Black</a> of <a href="https://anchor.fm/talk-ag-to-me">Talk Ag To Me</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Do something for yourself!</p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 42!</p><p>Buy <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveled-Mother-Story-Addiction-Redemption/dp/1632993198">Unraveled </a>wherever you get your books! </p><p>This episode features a chat with the AMAZING <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ashleyloebblassingame/">Ashley Loeb Blassingame</a> of <a href="https://help.lionrockrecovery.com/?&amp;campaign=TS:TX:BRA:ALL:B:Lionrock&amp;adgroup=B:Lionrock:X:Recovery:X&amp;sem_account_id=8107822277&amp;sem_campaign_id=274273097&amp;sem_ad_group_id=17911419617&amp;sem_device_type=c&amp;sem_keyword=lionrock%20recovery&amp;sem_matchtype=e&amp;sem_placement=&amp;sem_ad_id=443985145190&amp;sem_network=g&amp;sem_target_id=kwd-122424688577&amp;sem_feed_item_id=&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpcb&amp;utm_term=lionrock%20recovery&amp;sem_location_id=9010543&amp;sem_placement_category=&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiA4o79BRBvEiwAjteoYOTVci8iyQ5wcz_deK-KZJ6Gv93c0KgkTCPVjWsGawayJAKfmYnEwBoCW3MQAvD_BwE">Lionrock Recovery</a>. Ashley is the host of the <a href="https://www.lionrockrecovery.com/resources/podcast">Courage to Change</a> podcast, which I was on earlier this season (check the special episode!) and whose producer is the lovely Christiana Kimmich, who was my guest a few episodes back.</p><p>The Shout Out is from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/talkagtome/">Brendan Black</a> of <a href="https://anchor.fm/talk-ag-to-me">Talk Ag To Me</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Do something for yourself!</p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 42!
Buy Unraveled wherever you get your books! 
This episode features a chat with the AMAZING Ashley Loeb Blassingame of Lionrock Recovery. Ashley is the host of the Courage to Change podcast, which I was on earlier this season (check the special episode!) and whose producer is the lovely Christiana Kimmich, who was my guest a few episodes back.
The Shout Out is from Brendan Black of Talk Ag To Me. 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
This week's Good Egg: Do something for yourself!
Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, www.JayShifman.com) and leave a review (link below or at https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!
Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.
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My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman
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My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
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      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 42!
Buy Unraveled wherever you get your books! 
This episode features a chat with the AMAZING Ashley Loeb Blassingame of Lionrock Recovery. Ashley is the host of the Courage to Change podcast, which I was on earlier this season (check the specia</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 41!</p><p>Thanks for tuning in to this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode was originally broadcast on the Kenetik Fitness Show with Ali West, which you find <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kinetik-fitness-show/id1365108954">here</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card this episode. But check out Israel McCullough, where I reference on the Intro. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboy_af/">https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboy_af/</a></p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 41!</p><p>Thanks for tuning in to this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode was originally broadcast on the Kenetik Fitness Show with Ali West, which you find <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kinetik-fitness-show/id1365108954">here</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>No Good Egg or Card this episode. But check out Israel McCullough, where I reference on the Intro. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboy_af/">https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboy_af/</a></p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 41!
Thanks for tuning in to this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode was originally broadcast on the Kenetik Fitness Show with Ali West, which you find here, or wherever you get your podcasts.
No Good Egg or Card this episode. But check out Israel McCullough, where I reference on the Intro. https://www.instagram.com/spacecowboy_af/
Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, www.JayShifman.com) and leave a review (link below or at https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!
Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
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My Sponsor Mountain Made: https://mountainmadecbd.com/
My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
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My Sponsor KeaBabies: www.keababies.com
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/

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      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 41!
Thanks for tuning in to this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode was originally broadcast on the Kenetik Fitness Show with Ali West, which you find here, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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      <title>Leadership Your Way With Michelle Kuei and a Shout Out from My Dad, Steve Shifman</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 40!</p><p>This episode features Michelle Kuei. Her story is inspirational as hell! And what she's chosen to do with her life is easily just as inspirational. Her focus is on negative self-talk, which is something I think we all need to work on. You can find out more about Michelle from her <a href="https://elevatelifecoaching.org/?fbclid=IwAR2HZ9WgsIvUVy1saWQ_rJfJZ4IVKvhtl5tV3DL2MiDuWSeotliQDdMlym8">website</a>. </p><p>The Shout Out is from my Dad, Steve Shifman. You should recognize his voice from card reads earlier this season. He's the CEO of Michelman, our family business. If you want to learn more about Michelman, or my Dad, check out this <a href="https://centennialinc.com/centennial-blog/talent-magnet-institute-podcast-episode-17-interview-with-steve-shifman/">interview</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Read an honest and independent source on the topic of defunding the police. I suggest checking out the <a href="https://www.themarshallproject.org/">Marshall Project</a>. Their work is incredible. </p><p>Here's an article I <a href="https://jbshifman.medium.com/i-could-have-been-walter-3c6919e7319f?fbclid=IwAR0kTa-Sb5DpmCGhRip-dNHGcoWoJgTmRKS96rSQnu8LCwdX3llhgXCg3FQ">wrote </a>this week on the death of Walter Wallace Jr. </p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 40!</p><p>This episode features Michelle Kuei. Her story is inspirational as hell! And what she's chosen to do with her life is easily just as inspirational. Her focus is on negative self-talk, which is something I think we all need to work on. You can find out more about Michelle from her <a href="https://elevatelifecoaching.org/?fbclid=IwAR2HZ9WgsIvUVy1saWQ_rJfJZ4IVKvhtl5tV3DL2MiDuWSeotliQDdMlym8">website</a>. </p><p>The Shout Out is from my Dad, Steve Shifman. You should recognize his voice from card reads earlier this season. He's the CEO of Michelman, our family business. If you want to learn more about Michelman, or my Dad, check out this <a href="https://centennialinc.com/centennial-blog/talent-magnet-institute-podcast-episode-17-interview-with-steve-shifman/">interview</a>. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Read an honest and independent source on the topic of defunding the police. I suggest checking out the <a href="https://www.themarshallproject.org/">Marshall Project</a>. Their work is incredible. </p><p>Here's an article I <a href="https://jbshifman.medium.com/i-could-have-been-walter-3c6919e7319f?fbclid=IwAR0kTa-Sb5DpmCGhRip-dNHGcoWoJgTmRKS96rSQnu8LCwdX3llhgXCg3FQ">wrote </a>this week on the death of Walter Wallace Jr. </p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">Patreon</a>!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 40!
This episode features Michelle Kuei. Her story is inspirational as hell! And what she's chosen to do with her life is easily just as inspirational. Her focus is on negative self-talk, which is something I think we all need to work on. You can find out more about Michelle from her website. 
The Shout Out is from my Dad, Steve Shifman. You should recognize his voice from card reads earlier this season. He's the CEO of Michelman, our family business. If you want to learn more about Michelman, or my Dad, check out this interview. 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
This week's Good Egg: Read an honest and independent source on the topic of defunding the police. I suggest checking out the Marshall Project. Their work is incredible. 
Here's an article I wrote this week on the death of Walter Wallace Jr. 
Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, www.JayShifman.com) and leave a review (link below or at https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!
Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
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My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
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      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 40!
This episode features Michelle Kuei. Her story is inspirational as hell! And what she's chosen to do with her life is easily just as inspirational. Her focus is on negative self-talk, which is something I think we all need to work on. You can</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Empathy Through Dance with Christiana Kimmich and a Shout Out from Kerstin Cable</title>
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      <itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>39</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Empathy Through Dance with Christiana Kimmich and a Shout Out from Kerstin Cable</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 39!</p><p>This episode features Christiana Kimmich, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager and Podcast Producer at Lionrock Recovery. She produces the incredible Courage to Change Podcast which I was a guest on (go back and listen to Episode 13, a Special Episode, which was me on that show. She's also the founder of Haven Dance Company. Check out the video we chat about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPq9cKY2YrA">here</a>, and learn more about Haven at their <a href="https://havendancecompany.com/">website</a>. </p><p>The Shout Out is from Kerstin Cable! Kerstin is a lover of languages and a swell person to boot! Learn more and check out her podcast at the show's <a href="https://www.fluent.show/">website</a>.</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Congrats to Mijeal Pichardo, the winner of the first Choose Your Struggle Podcast contest. He's winning two bags of Four Sigmatic Coffee. </p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="//www.Jayshifman.com">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Support the arts!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 39!</p><p>This episode features Christiana Kimmich, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager and Podcast Producer at Lionrock Recovery. She produces the incredible Courage to Change Podcast which I was a guest on (go back and listen to Episode 13, a Special Episode, which was me on that show. She's also the founder of Haven Dance Company. Check out the video we chat about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPq9cKY2YrA">here</a>, and learn more about Haven at their <a href="https://havendancecompany.com/">website</a>. </p><p>The Shout Out is from Kerstin Cable! Kerstin is a lover of languages and a swell person to boot! Learn more and check out her podcast at the show's <a href="https://www.fluent.show/">website</a>.</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Congrats to Mijeal Pichardo, the winner of the first Choose Your Struggle Podcast contest. He's winning two bags of Four Sigmatic Coffee. </p><p>Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, <a href="//www.Jayshifman.com">www.JayShifman.com</a>) and leave a review (link below or at <a href="https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!</p><p>Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Support the arts!</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 39!
This episode features Christiana Kimmich, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager and Podcast Producer at Lionrock Recovery. She produces the incredible Courage to Change Podcast which I was a guest on (go back and listen to Episode 13, a Special Episode, which was me on that show. She's also the founder of Haven Dance Company. Check out the video we chat about here, and learn more about Haven at their website. 
The Shout Out is from Kerstin Cable! Kerstin is a lover of languages and a swell person to boot! Learn more and check out her podcast at the show's website.
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Congrats to Mijeal Pichardo, the winner of the first Choose Your Struggle Podcast contest. He's winning two bags of Four Sigmatic Coffee. 
Keep filling out the survey (link below, or at the podcast website, www.JayShifman.com) and leave a review (link below or at https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle) to get up to two entries per person for the 2nd giveaway. You have until the last episode of the season (early December) to enter. Winner gets a Choose Your Struggle Tank Top!
Speaking of which, Tank Tops are in! You can see what they look like on the website (thanks to my wife for modeling the women's cut). Reach out through the website to order. Patreon supports get a discount so join Patreon!
This week's Good Egg: Support the arts!
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
Support the Podcast, a different way: https://podhero.com/401017-ikv.
My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.
My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman
My Sponsor Mountain Made: https://mountainmadecbd.com/
My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off)
My Sponsor KeaBabies: www.keababies.com
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 39!
This episode features Christiana Kimmich, who is the Marketing and Communications Manager and Podcast Producer at Lionrock Recovery. She produces the incredible Courage to Change Podcast which I was a guest on (go back and listen to Episode 1</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>What We Don't Know About The War On Drugs with Natalie Papillion and a Shout Out from Annie Leib</title>
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      <itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>What We Don't Know About The War On Drugs with Natalie Papillion and a Shout Out from Annie Leib</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 38!</p><p>This episode features a conversation with Natalie Papillion, of the Equity Organization, that peels back the curtain on the racism and lies that form the foundation of the War On Drugs and how the violence we see from police towards black and brown Americans has its roots decades ago. The Shout Out is from Annie Leib! </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>To learn more about Natalie's work, check out the <a href="https://equityorganization.org/">Equity Organization.</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieleibmba/">More from Annie Leib</a>. </p><p>This week's Good Egg: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lIqNjC1RKU&amp;list=PLLzpy4USGZKIXJjA7jvWzXFJ-M3Z9l0jm&amp;index=8&amp;t=0s&amp;app=desktop">Listen to Reagan by Killer Mike</a> and check out <a href="%20https://www.amazon.com/Gladversity-Anthology-Inspirational-Overcoming-Challenges-ebook/dp/B08KJBJHBG%20">Gladversity (featuring yours truly!)</a>.</p><p>Podcast Survey: <a href="https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6">https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 38!</p><p>This episode features a conversation with Natalie Papillion, of the Equity Organization, that peels back the curtain on the racism and lies that form the foundation of the War On Drugs and how the violence we see from police towards black and brown Americans has its roots decades ago. The Shout Out is from Annie Leib! </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>To learn more about Natalie's work, check out the <a href="https://equityorganization.org/">Equity Organization.</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/annieleibmba/">More from Annie Leib</a>. </p><p>This week's Good Egg: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lIqNjC1RKU&amp;list=PLLzpy4USGZKIXJjA7jvWzXFJ-M3Z9l0jm&amp;index=8&amp;t=0s&amp;app=desktop">Listen to Reagan by Killer Mike</a> and check out <a href="%20https://www.amazon.com/Gladversity-Anthology-Inspirational-Overcoming-Challenges-ebook/dp/B08KJBJHBG%20">Gladversity (featuring yours truly!)</a>.</p><p>Podcast Survey: <a href="https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6">https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast, a different way: <a href="https://podhero.com/401017-ikv">https://podhero.com/401017-ikv</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 38!
This episode features a conversation with Natalie Papillion, of the Equity Organization, that peels back the curtain on the racism and lies that form the foundation of the War On Drugs and how the violence we see from police towards black and brown Americans has its roots decades ago. The Shout Out is from Annie Leib! 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
To learn more about Natalie's work, check out the Equity Organization. 
More from Annie Leib. 
This week's Good Egg: Listen to Reagan by Killer Mike and check out Gladversity (featuring yours truly!).
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
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      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 38!
This episode features a conversation with Natalie Papillion, of the Equity Organization, that peels back the curtain on the racism and lies that form the foundation of the War On Drugs and how the violence we see from police towards black and</itunes:subtitle>
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      <itunes:title>How to Talk About Suicide With Kim Buser-Clancy and Sam Buser and a Shout Out from Mark Kumar</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 37!</p><p>Today we hear from Kim Buser-Clancy and Dr. Sam Buser (editor's note: after publication, I realized I referred to Dr. Buser as Sam Clancy in my intro. My apologies!) of the Leaving the Valley Podcast. The Shout out is from Mark Kumar, host of the Simple Podcast Cloud Podcast. It's a great episode. </p><p>Trigger Warning: We go deep on the topic of suicide. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from Kim and Sam: https://leavingthevalley.com/.</p><p>More info on Mark and his work: http://simplepodcastcloud.com/.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Reach out to someone you care about and have an honest conversation about how THEY are.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 37!</p><p>Today we hear from Kim Buser-Clancy and Dr. Sam Buser (editor's note: after publication, I realized I referred to Dr. Buser as Sam Clancy in my intro. My apologies!) of the Leaving the Valley Podcast. The Shout out is from Mark Kumar, host of the Simple Podcast Cloud Podcast. It's a great episode. </p><p>Trigger Warning: We go deep on the topic of suicide. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from Kim and Sam: https://leavingthevalley.com/.</p><p>More info on Mark and his work: http://simplepodcastcloud.com/.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Reach out to someone you care about and have an honest conversation about how THEY are.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://reviewthispodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a> </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3051</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Episode 37!
Today we hear from Kim Buser-Clancy and Dr. Sam Buser (editor's note: after publication, I realized I referred to Dr. Buser as Sam Clancy in my intro. My apologies!) of the Leaving the Valley Podcast. The Shout out is from Mark Kumar, host of the Simple Podcast Cloud Podcast. It's a great episode. 
Trigger Warning: We go deep on the topic of suicide. 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more from Kim and Sam: https://leavingthevalley.com/.
More info on Mark and his work: http://simplepodcastcloud.com/.
This week's Good Egg: Reach out to someone you care about and have an honest conversation about how THEY are.
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
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      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 37!
Today we hear from Kim Buser-Clancy and Dr. Sam Buser (editor's note: after publication, I realized I referred to Dr. Buser as Sam Clancy in my intro. My apologies!) of the Leaving the Valley Podcast. The Shout out is from Mark Kumar, host of</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Marijuana, Cannabis, Its History and Future with John Hudak and a Shout Out from Es Lou</title>
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      <itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 36!</p><p>Today we hear from John Hudak, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, on the history and future of Marijuana in the US, and Es Lou, the Founder of Bad Body Bad Skin!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from John: <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/experts/john-hudak/">https://www.brookings.edu/experts/john-hudak/</a> or buy his book Marijuana: A Short History.</p><p>More info on Es: <a href="//badbodybadskin.com">www.badbodybadskin.com</a></p><p>This week's Good Egg: take some time for yourself!</p><p>Podcast Survey: <a href="https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6">https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 36!</p><p>Today we hear from John Hudak, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, on the history and future of Marijuana in the US, and Es Lou, the Founder of Bad Body Bad Skin!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from John: <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/experts/john-hudak/">https://www.brookings.edu/experts/john-hudak/</a> or buy his book Marijuana: A Short History.</p><p>More info on Es: <a href="//badbodybadskin.com">www.badbodybadskin.com</a></p><p>This week's Good Egg: take some time for yourself!</p><p>Podcast Survey: <a href="https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6">https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: <a href="https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle">https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: <a href="https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz">https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</a>.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: <a href="https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman">https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</a></p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor KeaBabies: <a href="https://keababies.com/?ranMID=46241&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-dtNIrMOLZ7d6GM6R9dgtVQ">www.keababies.com</a></p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a></p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 36!
Today we hear from John Hudak, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, on the history and future of Marijuana in the US, and Es Lou, the Founder of Bad Body Bad Skin!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more from John: https://www.brookings.edu/experts/john-hudak/ or buy his book Marijuana: A Short History.
More info on Es: www.badbodybadskin.com
This week's Good Egg: take some time for yourself!
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.
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As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/ </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 36!
Today we hear from John Hudak, a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute, on the history and future of Marijuana in the US, and Es Lou, the Founder of Bad Body Bad Skin!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>You Are More Than Your Accomplishments with Ivy Watts and a Shout Out from Doug Sands!</title>
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      <itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>35</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>You Are More Than Your Accomplishments with Ivy Watts and a Shout Out from Doug Sands!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 35!</p><p>Today we hear from Ivy Watts, an incredible motivator and Mental Health advocate, and Hypnotist Doug Sands!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from Ivy: https://beautifullysimplyyou.com/about/</p><p>More info on Doug: https://www.anywherehypnosis.com/</p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://report.nih.gov/categorical_spending.aspx</p><p>Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 35!</p><p>Today we hear from Ivy Watts, an incredible motivator and Mental Health advocate, and Hypnotist Doug Sands!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from Ivy: https://beautifullysimplyyou.com/about/</p><p>More info on Doug: https://www.anywherehypnosis.com/</p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://report.nih.gov/categorical_spending.aspx</p><p>Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3662</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Episode 35!
Today we hear from Ivy Watts, an incredible motivator and Mental Health advocate, and Hypnotist Doug Sands!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more from Ivy: https://beautifullysimplyyou.com/about/
More info on Doug: https://www.anywherehypnosis.com/
This week's Good Egg: https://report.nih.gov/categorical_spending.aspx
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
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      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 35!
Today we hear from Ivy Watts, an incredible motivator and Mental Health advocate, and Hypnotist Doug Sands!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more from Ivy: https://beautifullysimplyyou.com/abou</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Special Episode! Jay on the Crooked Illness Podcast with Paris Prynkiewicz</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>34</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Special Episode! Jay on the Crooked Illness Podcast with Paris Prynkiewicz</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode features me on the Crooked Illness Podcast with Paris Prynkiewicz. </p><p>No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.</p><p>For more from Paris, you can follow her at her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crookedillness/ </p><p>Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode features me on the Crooked Illness Podcast with Paris Prynkiewicz. </p><p>No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.</p><p>For more from Paris, you can follow her at her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crookedillness/ </p><p>Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2822</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode features me on the Crooked Illness Podcast with Paris Prynkiewicz. 
No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.
For more from Paris, you can follow her at her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crookedillness/ 
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
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      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. This episode features me on the Crooked Illness Podcast with Paris Prynkiewicz. 
No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.
For more from Paris, you can follow her at her Face</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Creating the Relationship You Want with Jáchym and Natasha and a Shout Out from Ian Harding</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>33</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Creating the Relationship You Want with Jáchym and Natasha and a Shout Out from Ian Harding</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 33!</p><p>Today we hear from Relationship Coaches Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo, a couple that travels the world teaching the art of a better relationship.</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from Jáchym and Natasha: https://yourexceptionalrelationship.com/.</p><p>More info on Ian and Do It For Yourself: https://www.facebook.com/foryourself15/?ref=page_internal</p><p>Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://www.thekennedyforum.org/blog/10-steps-to-securing-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-care/</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 33!</p><p>Today we hear from Relationship Coaches Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo, a couple that travels the world teaching the art of a better relationship.</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more from Jáchym and Natasha: https://yourexceptionalrelationship.com/.</p><p>More info on Ian and Do It For Yourself: https://www.facebook.com/foryourself15/?ref=page_internal</p><p>Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://www.thekennedyforum.org/blog/10-steps-to-securing-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-care/</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3428</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Episode 33!
Today we hear from Relationship Coaches Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo, a couple that travels the world teaching the art of a better relationship.
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more from Jáchym and Natasha: https://yourexceptionalrelationship.com/.
More info on Ian and Do It For Yourself: https://www.facebook.com/foryourself15/?ref=page_internal
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
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This week's Good Egg: https://www.thekennedyforum.org/blog/10-steps-to-securing-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-care/
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 33!
Today we hear from Relationship Coaches Jáchym Jerie and Natasha Koo, a couple that travels the world teaching the art of a better relationship.
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more from Jáchy</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Reason For Hope From Drug Policy Alliance and a Shout Out from Erin Hinson</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>32</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Reason For Hope From Drug Policy Alliance and a Shout Out from Erin Hinson</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 32!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more on Drug Policy Alliance: https://www.drugpolicy.org/.</p><p>Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildandgfree/.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://www.thekennedyforum.org/blog/10-steps-to-securing-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-care/ </p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/ </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 32!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more on Drug Policy Alliance: https://www.drugpolicy.org/.</p><p>Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildandgfree/.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://www.thekennedyforum.org/blog/10-steps-to-securing-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-care/ </p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/ </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3375</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Episode 32!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more on Drug Policy Alliance: https://www.drugpolicy.org/.
Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildandgfree/.
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
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This week's Good Egg: https://www.thekennedyforum.org/blog/10-steps-to-securing-insurance-coverage-for-mental-health-care/ 
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 32!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more on Drug Policy Alliance: https://www.drugpolicy.org/.
Erin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildandgfree/.
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUH</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Tiny Leaps, More Than A Mantra with Gregg Clunis and Emily McGuire</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>31</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Tiny Leaps, More Than A Mantra with Gregg Clunis and Emily McGuire</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 31!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more on Gregg: <a href="https://greggclunis.com/">https://greggclunis.com/</a>.</p><p>For more on Emily: <a href="https://www.flourishgrit.com/">https://www.flourishgrit.com/</a></p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>Andre Perry Article: <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/08/28/protesting-is-as-important-as-voting/?utm_campaign=Brookings%20Brief&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=94169044&amp;utm_source=hs_email">https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/08/28/protesting-is-as-important-as-voting/?utm_campaign=Brookings%20Brief&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=94169044&amp;utm_source=hs_email</a></p><p>This week's Good Egg: SHARE A PODCAST (Hopefully this one). </p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 31!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>For more on Gregg: <a href="https://greggclunis.com/">https://greggclunis.com/</a>.</p><p>For more on Emily: <a href="https://www.flourishgrit.com/">https://www.flourishgrit.com/</a></p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>My Sponsor Mountain Made: <a href="https://mountainmadecbd.com/">https://mountainmadecbd.com/</a></p><p>My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (<a href="https://us.foursigmatic.com/?rfsn=4633070.4b8cbb&amp;discount=CHOOSEYOURSTRUGGLE">10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle</a>)</p><p>My Sponsor Pair of Thieves (<a href="https://pairofthieves.com/?ranMID=45990&amp;ranEAID=ItLlvpoQR*8&amp;ranSiteID=ItLlvpoQR.8-HECtWy5MeKthTCGvDpRqAQ">Use Code RAKUTENTHIEVES For 20% Off</a>)</p><p>Andre Perry Article: <a href="https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/08/28/protesting-is-as-important-as-voting/?utm_campaign=Brookings%20Brief&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=94169044&amp;utm_source=hs_email">https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/08/28/protesting-is-as-important-as-voting/?utm_campaign=Brookings%20Brief&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=94169044&amp;utm_source=hs_email</a></p><p>This week's Good Egg: SHARE A PODCAST (Hopefully this one). </p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:duration>3435</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Episode 31!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more on Gregg: https://greggclunis.com/.
For more on Emily: https://www.flourishgrit.com/
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
My Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.
My Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman
My Sponsor Mountain Made: https://mountainmadecbd.com/
My Sponsor Four Sigmatic (10% off with Code Choose Your Struggle)
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Andre Perry Article: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/the-avenue/2020/08/28/protesting-is-as-important-as-voting/?utm_campaign=Brookings%20Brief&amp;amp;utm_medium=email&amp;amp;utm_content=94169044&amp;amp;utm_source=hs_email
This week's Good Egg: SHARE A PODCAST (Hopefully this one). 
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 31!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
For more on Gregg: https://greggclunis.com/.
For more on Emily: https://www.flourishgrit.com/
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Support the Pod</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Moving Beyond: A Vulnerable Conversation with Former Congressmember Katie Hill</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
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      <itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>30</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Moving Beyond: A Vulnerable Conversation with Former Congressmember Katie Hill</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We made it to the big 3 0!</p><p>No Shout Out this week; didn't want to cut anything from my interview with Katie Hill. That interview is presented with no edits (besides cleaning up the sound a bit). </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. </p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>NEW Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>Katie's resignation speech: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/31/politics/katie-hill-farewell-speech-full-text/index.html">https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/31/politics/katie-hill-farewell-speech-full-text/index.html</a>.</p><p>For more info on Katie's Book, She Will Rise: www.shewillrisebook.com.</p><p>For more on Her Time: https://www.her-time.com/.</p><p>Her Podcast: https://www.nakedpoliticspodcast.com/</p><p>Find Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Sit with your uncomfortable and get right with yourself.</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We made it to the big 3 0!</p><p>No Shout Out this week; didn't want to cut anything from my interview with Katie Hill. That interview is presented with no edits (besides cleaning up the sound a bit). </p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. </p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true</a>.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>NEW Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman</p><p>Katie's resignation speech: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/31/politics/katie-hill-farewell-speech-full-text/index.html">https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/31/politics/katie-hill-farewell-speech-full-text/index.html</a>.</p><p>For more info on Katie's Book, She Will Rise: www.shewillrisebook.com.</p><p>For more on Her Time: https://www.her-time.com/.</p><p>Her Podcast: https://www.nakedpoliticspodcast.com/</p><p>Find Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: Sit with your uncomfortable and get right with yourself.</p><p>As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:00:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>4331</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>We made it to the big 3 0!
No Shout Out this week; didn't want to cut anything from my interview with Katie Hill. That interview is presented with no edits (besides cleaning up the sound a bit). 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. 
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle?fan_landing=true.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.
NEW Sponsor Boston Hempire: https://www.bostonhempire.com/?ref=jayshifman
Katie's resignation speech: https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/31/politics/katie-hill-farewell-speech-full-text/index.html.
For more info on Katie's Book, She Will Rise: www.shewillrisebook.com.
For more on Her Time: https://www.her-time.com/.
Her Podcast: https://www.nakedpoliticspodcast.com/
Find Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA.
This week's Good Egg: Sit with your uncomfortable and get right with yourself.
As always, you can find more at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>We made it to the big 3 0!
No Shout Out this week; didn't want to cut anything from my interview with Katie Hill. That interview is presented with no edits (besides cleaning up the sound a bit). 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Constantly Striving to Be Better with Priya and a Shout Out from Jessica Ghantous</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>29</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Constantly Striving to Be Better with Priya and a Shout Out from Jessica Ghantous</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 29!</p><p><strong>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</strong></p><p>A recent post on my blog I think you'll enjoy: <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmannews/part-of-telling-your-story-is-doing-so-even-when-people-try-to-paint-you-into-their-box">https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmannews/part-of-telling-your-story-is-doing-so-even-when-people-try-to-paint-you-into-their-box</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>For more from Jessica: <a href="http://createyourownfinishline.com/">http://createyourownfinishline.com/</a>.</p><p>For more from Priya: <a href="https://consultantonthegollc.com/">https://consultantonthegollc.com/</a>.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: <a href="https://autographsforacure.com/">https://autographsforacure.com/</a> and my big win from Julie Dolan: <a href="https://twitter.com/JBShifman/status/1291829096746549250">https://twitter.com/JBShifman/status/1291829096746549250</a> (give her a follow!)</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 29!</p><p><strong>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</strong></p><p>A recent post on my blog I think you'll enjoy: <a href="https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmannews/part-of-telling-your-story-is-doing-so-even-when-people-try-to-paint-you-into-their-box">https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmannews/part-of-telling-your-story-is-doing-so-even-when-people-try-to-paint-you-into-their-box</a>.</p><p>Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.</p><p>Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.</p><p>Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.</p><p>For more from Jessica: <a href="http://createyourownfinishline.com/">http://createyourownfinishline.com/</a>.</p><p>For more from Priya: <a href="https://consultantonthegollc.com/">https://consultantonthegollc.com/</a>.</p><p>This week's Good Egg: <a href="https://autographsforacure.com/">https://autographsforacure.com/</a> and my big win from Julie Dolan: <a href="https://twitter.com/JBShifman/status/1291829096746549250">https://twitter.com/JBShifman/status/1291829096746549250</a> (give her a follow!)</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3562</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Episode 29!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
A recent post on my blog I think you'll enjoy: https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmannews/part-of-telling-your-story-is-doing-so-even-when-people-try-to-paint-you-into-their-box.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.
Review the Podcast: https://ReviewThisPodcast.com/Choose-Your-Struggle.
Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz.
For more from Jessica: http://createyourownfinishline.com/.
For more from Priya: https://consultantonthegollc.com/.
This week's Good Egg: https://autographsforacure.com/ and my big win from Julie Dolan: https://twitter.com/JBShifman/status/1291829096746549250 (give her a follow!)
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Episode 29!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
A recent post on my blog I think you'll enjoy: https://www.jayshifman.com/jayshifmannews/part-of-tel</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>The Funny Side of Darkness with Frank King and a Shout Out from David Munford</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>28</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>The Funny Side of Darkness with Frank King and a Shout Out from David Munford</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 28!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.</p><p>Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</p><p>For more from Frank: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/frank-king-speaking/.</p><p>For more from David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-munford-b901806a/.</p><p>This week's dedication to Robin Williams: https://peterattiamd.com/robin-williams/.</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 28!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.</p><p>Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz</p><p>For more from Frank: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/frank-king-speaking/.</p><p>For more from David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-munford-b901806a/.</p><p>This week's dedication to Robin Williams: https://peterattiamd.com/robin-williams/.</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 06:00:15 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3538</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Episode 28!
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.
Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3h1Hofz
For more from Frank: https://www.thementalhealthcomedian.com/frank-king-speaking/.
For more from David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-munford-b901806a/.
This week's dedication to Robin Williams: https://peterattiamd.com/robin-williams/.
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Episode 28!
Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/9xbdZUHvcSrxHEEt6.
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.
Our Sponsor Audible: https://amzn.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>That's the Message! with Frederick Shegog and Nick (NJ) Lechnir</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>27</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>That's the Message! with Frederick Shegog and Nick (NJ) Lechnir</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 27!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.</p><p>For more from Nick: <a href="https://leapfroggingsuccess.com/about/">https://leapfroggingsuccess.com/about/</a>.</p><p>For more from Frederick: <a href="https://www.themessagellc.com/about-frederick-shegog-keynotes-conferences-organizations-commencements-inspirational-messages">https://www.themessagellc.com/about-frederick-shegog-keynotes-conferences-organizations-commencements-inspirational-messages</a>.</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 27!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.</p><p>For more from Nick: <a href="https://leapfroggingsuccess.com/about/">https://leapfroggingsuccess.com/about/</a>.</p><p>For more from Frederick: <a href="https://www.themessagellc.com/about-frederick-shegog-keynotes-conferences-organizations-commencements-inspirational-messages">https://www.themessagellc.com/about-frederick-shegog-keynotes-conferences-organizations-commencements-inspirational-messages</a>.</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2020 06:00:52 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Episode 27!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.
For more from Nick: https://leapfroggingsuccess.com/about/.
For more from Frederick: https://www.themessagellc.com/about-frederick-shegog-keynotes-conferences-organizations-commencements-inspirational-messages.
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Episode 27!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.
For more from Nick: https://leapfroggingsuccess.com/about/.
For more from Frederick: ht</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>It Goes Deeper Than Willpower with Dr. Robb Kelly and a Shout Out from Spark Tabor!</title>
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      <podcast:episode>26</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>It Goes Deeper Than Willpower with Dr. Robb Kelly and a Shout Out from Spark Tabor!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 26!  Sorry about the sound quality. More on that in the intro.  Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle. Find Spark on his Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation. You can contact Robb at his cell, dropped in the episode, or at his website: https://robbkelly.com/. As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Episode 26!  Sorry about the sound quality. More on that in the intro.  Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle. Find Spark on his Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation. You can contact Robb at his cell, dropped in the episode, or at his website: https://robbkelly.com/. As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2020 06:00:29 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Welcome to Episode 26! 
Sorry about the sound quality. More on that in the intro. 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.
Find Spark on his Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation.
You can contact Robb at his cell, dropped in the episode, or at his website: https://robbkelly.com/.
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.

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      <itunes:subtitle>Welcome to Episode 26! 
Sorry about the sound quality. More on that in the intro. 
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle.
Find Spark on his Twitch: h</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Episode 25- Charging Past Uncomfortable with Liz Westendorf and a Shout Out from Miyah Byrd!</title>
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      <itunes:episode>25</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>25</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 25- Charging Past Uncomfortable with Liz Westendorf and a Shout Out from Miyah Byrd!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for coming along on the Choose Your Struggle quest for happiness and love! Welcome to episode 25!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p>Find out more about Miyah at her Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@miyahbyrd">https://medium.com/@miyahbyrd</a> or at her links: https://www.facebook.com/miyah.byrd and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miyah_byrd/">https://www.instagram.com/miyah_byrd/</a>. </p><p>Find Liz and all her awesomeness at her links: <a href="https://bodyprayer.me/">https://bodyprayer.me/</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizwestendorf/">https://www.instagram.com/lizwestendorf/</a>. </p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a>. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for coming along on the Choose Your Struggle quest for happiness and love! Welcome to episode 25!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Support the Podcast: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p>Find out more about Miyah at her Medium: <a href="https://medium.com/@miyahbyrd">https://medium.com/@miyahbyrd</a> or at her links: https://www.facebook.com/miyah.byrd and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/miyah_byrd/">https://www.instagram.com/miyah_byrd/</a>. </p><p>Find Liz and all her awesomeness at her links: <a href="https://bodyprayer.me/">https://bodyprayer.me/</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lizwestendorf/">https://www.instagram.com/lizwestendorf/</a>. </p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a>. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3313</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks for coming along on the Choose Your Struggle quest for happiness and love! Welcome to episode 25!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle
Find out more about Miyah at her Medium: https://medium.com/@miyahbyrd or at her links: https://www.facebook.com/miyah.byrd and https://www.instagram.com/miyah_byrd/. 
Find Liz and all her awesomeness at her links: https://bodyprayer.me/, https://www.instagram.com/lizwestendorf/. 
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for coming along on the Choose Your Struggle quest for happiness and love! Welcome to episode 25!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Support the Podcast: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle
Find ou</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Episode 24- Special Episode! Jay on the We're Talking Shift Podcast with Loree Bischoff and Amanda Webster</title>
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      <itunes:episode>24</itunes:episode>
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      <itunes:title>Episode 24- Special Episode! Jay on the We're Talking Shift Podcast with Loree Bischoff and Amanda Webster</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast.</p><p>No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.</p><p>New Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p>For more of Loree Bischoff: <a href="https://www.loreebischoff.com/">https://www.loreebischoff.com/</a>.</p><p>For more Amanda Webster: <a href="https://amandawebsterhealth.com/">https://amandawebsterhealth.com/</a></p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a>.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast.</p><p>No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.</p><p>New Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle">https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle</a></p><p>For more of Loree Bischoff: <a href="https://www.loreebischoff.com/">https://www.loreebischoff.com/</a>.</p><p>For more Amanda Webster: <a href="https://amandawebsterhealth.com/">https://amandawebsterhealth.com/</a></p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>5615</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast.
No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.
New Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle
For more of Loree Bischoff: https://www.loreebischoff.com/.
For more Amanda Webster: https://amandawebsterhealth.com/
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for tuning in to this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast.
No Choose Your Card or Good Egg today.
New Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle
For more of Loree Bischoff: https://www.loreebischoff.com/.
For more Amand</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 23- The Marathon of Recovery with Greg Nance and a Shout Out from a True Day 1, Pat McGrath</title>
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      <podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 23- The Marathon of Recovery with Greg Nance and a Shout Out from a True Day 1, Pat McGrath</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for coming along on the CYS journey! Welcome to episode 23!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>To learn more about Greg, find him at his website: <a href="https://www.gregnance.org/">https://www.gregnance.org/</a>, or his Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gregrunsfar/">https://www.instagram.com/gregrunsfar/</a>.</p><p>Pat's Shout Out request is you check out the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast, which you can find here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz">https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz</a>. </p><p>For today's Good Egg: <a href="https://leavingthevalley.com/">https://leavingthevalley.com/</a>.</p><p>Hoody Time new video, Truth: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zceF8ECZI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zceF8ECZI</a></p><p>Sarah Korenblit's podcast: <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1210457">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1210457</a></p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a>.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for coming along on the CYS journey! Welcome to episode 23!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>To learn more about Greg, find him at his website: <a href="https://www.gregnance.org/">https://www.gregnance.org/</a>, or his Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gregrunsfar/">https://www.instagram.com/gregrunsfar/</a>.</p><p>Pat's Shout Out request is you check out the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast, which you can find here: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz">https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz</a>. </p><p>For today's Good Egg: <a href="https://leavingthevalley.com/">https://leavingthevalley.com/</a>.</p><p>Hoody Time new video, Truth: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zceF8ECZI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zceF8ECZI</a></p><p>Sarah Korenblit's podcast: <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/1210457">https://www.buzzsprout.com/1210457</a></p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: <a href="https://jay.campsite.bio/">https://jay.campsite.bio/</a>.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3348</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks for coming along on the CYS journey! Welcome to episode 23!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
To learn more about Greg, find him at his website: https://www.gregnance.org/, or his Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gregrunsfar/.
Pat's Shout Out request is you check out the Cookies for Breakfast Podcast, which you can find here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1UZpUBLoetXL3nNtUTOrVz. 
For today's Good Egg: https://leavingthevalley.com/.
Hoody Time new video, Truth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50zceF8ECZI
Sarah Korenblit's podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1210457
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://jay.campsite.bio/.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for coming along on the CYS journey! Welcome to episode 23!
Stick around after the interview for today's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
To learn more about Greg, find him at his website: https://www.gregnance.org/, or his Instagram:https://www.in</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thank you for listening to Episode 22!</p><p>No Shout Out today. I figured an interview with a LEGEND was enough for one podcast!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>If you don't already know about the Bruce Springsteen of Mental Health, you can learn more about Sarah and watch her play piano on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-korenblit-lcsw/ or her website: https://www.sarahkorenblitlcsw.com/. </p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://debbyirving.com/21-day-challenge. </p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thank you for listening to Episode 22!</p><p>No Shout Out today. I figured an interview with a LEGEND was enough for one podcast!</p><p>Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.</p><p>If you don't already know about the Bruce Springsteen of Mental Health, you can learn more about Sarah and watch her play piano on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-korenblit-lcsw/ or her website: https://www.sarahkorenblitlcsw.com/. </p><p>This week's Good Egg: https://debbyirving.com/21-day-challenge. </p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 06:00:19 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3405</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thank you for listening to Episode 22!
No Shout Out today. I figured an interview with a LEGEND was enough for one podcast!
Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
If you don't already know about the Bruce Springsteen of Mental Health, you can learn more about Sarah and watch her play piano on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-korenblit-lcsw/ or her website: https://www.sarahkorenblitlcsw.com/. 
This week's Good Egg: https://debbyirving.com/21-day-challenge. 
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thank you for listening to Episode 22!
No Shout Out today. I figured an interview with a LEGEND was enough for one podcast!
Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
If you don't already know about the Bruce Spring</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thank you for listening to Episode 21! I have a new logo! First person to contact me through my website correctly identifying the character who the artist, Tami Boyce, mashed me up with wins a Choose Your Struggle bracelet.  </p><p>Program note: I'm an idiot. In the initial recording of my intro I referred to Mohawk as she/her and Mohawk uses they/them. I feel awful about this and want to apologize to Mohawk profusely. That has been fixed but anyone who heard the first version that's my fault and I apologize.</p><p>Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. </p><p>You can find out more about Next Harm Reduction and their awesome work at https://nextdistro.org/ and https://www.naloxoneforall.org/.</p><p>Emily's Shout Out request is you follow our awesome friend Spark Tabor on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation.</p><p>For more info on Tami Boyce aka Tami Likes to Draw, check out her page: https://tamiboyce.com/.</p><p>Required reading this week: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/opinion/letters/confederacy-black-descendants.html</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thank you for listening to Episode 21! I have a new logo! First person to contact me through my website correctly identifying the character who the artist, Tami Boyce, mashed me up with wins a Choose Your Struggle bracelet.  </p><p>Program note: I'm an idiot. In the initial recording of my intro I referred to Mohawk as she/her and Mohawk uses they/them. I feel awful about this and want to apologize to Mohawk profusely. That has been fixed but anyone who heard the first version that's my fault and I apologize.</p><p>Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. </p><p>You can find out more about Next Harm Reduction and their awesome work at https://nextdistro.org/ and https://www.naloxoneforall.org/.</p><p>Emily's Shout Out request is you follow our awesome friend Spark Tabor on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation.</p><p>For more info on Tami Boyce aka Tami Likes to Draw, check out her page: https://tamiboyce.com/.</p><p>Required reading this week: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/opinion/letters/confederacy-black-descendants.html</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:18:09 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Thank you for listening to Episode 21! I have a new logo! First person to contact me through my website correctly identifying the character who the artist, Tami Boyce, mashed me up with wins a Choose Your Struggle bracelet.  
Program note: I'm an idiot. In the initial recording of my intro I referred to Mohawk as she/her and Mohawk uses they/them. I feel awful about this and want to apologize to Mohawk profusely. That has been fixed but anyone who heard the first version that's my fault and I apologize.
Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. 
You can find out more about Next Harm Reduction and their awesome work at https://nextdistro.org/ and https://www.naloxoneforall.org/.
Emily's Shout Out request is you follow our awesome friend Spark Tabor on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/spizzlation.
For more info on Tami Boyce aka Tami Likes to Draw, check out her page: https://tamiboyce.com/.
Required reading this week: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/opinion/letters/confederacy-black-descendants.html
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thank you for listening to Episode 21! I have a new logo! First person to contact me through my website correctly identifying the character who the artist, Tami Boyce, mashed me up with wins a Choose Your Struggle bracelet.  
Program note: I'm an idiot. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 20- Telling Our Stories with Sophie Riegel and a Shout Out from Briana Naylor</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 20- Telling Our Stories with Sophie Riegel and a Shout Out from Briana Naylor</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thank you for listening to Episode 20! Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.  To learn more about Sophie, check out her website at: https://sophieriegel.com/ You can follow Briana at her Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/briana.bakes/ Link to my Birthday Call to Action for the DPA: https://lnkd.in/dz8qPUb.  Black Voices on Mental Health and Wellness to follow for this week's Good Egg: https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/25-essential-black-voices-on-mental-health-and-wellness/ As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thank you for listening to Episode 20! Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.  To learn more about Sophie, check out her website at: https://sophieriegel.com/ You can follow Briana at her Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/briana.bakes/ Link to my Birthday Call to Action for the DPA: https://lnkd.in/dz8qPUb.  Black Voices on Mental Health and Wellness to follow for this week's Good Egg: https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/25-essential-black-voices-on-mental-health-and-wellness/ As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2020 06:00:13 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2709</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thank you for listening to Episode 20! Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. 
To learn more about Sophie, check out her website at: https://sophieriegel.com/
You can follow Briana at her Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/briana.bakes/
Link to my Birthday Call to Action for the DPA: https://lnkd.in/dz8qPUb. 
Black Voices on Mental Health and Wellness to follow for this week's Good Egg: https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/25-essential-black-voices-on-mental-health-and-wellness/
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thank you for listening to Episode 20! Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. 
To learn more about Sophie, check out her website at: https://sophieriegel.com/
You can follow Briana at her Instragram: https://www.</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 19- Medically Assisted Treatment with Basia Andraka-Christou and a Shout Out from Seth Davis</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 19- Medically Assisted Treatment with Basia Andraka-Christou and a Shout Out from Seth Davis</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening to Episode 19 with Professor Barbara 'Basia' Andraka-Christou and Seth Davis! Stick around after the episode for the Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Link to Basia's Page: https://bandrakachristou.com/ Link to Seth Davis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/SethDavisHoops Link to my Birthday Call to Action for the DPA: https://lnkd.in/dz8qPUb Also, here's an interesting story on how COVID19 has impacted Methadone Treatment: <a href="https://www.thefix.com/what-it-s-be-methadone-during-pandemic">https://www.thefix.com/what-it-s-be-methadone-during-pandemic</a>.</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for listening to Episode 19 with Professor Barbara 'Basia' Andraka-Christou and Seth Davis! Stick around after the episode for the Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Link to Basia's Page: https://bandrakachristou.com/ Link to Seth Davis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/SethDavisHoops Link to my Birthday Call to Action for the DPA: https://lnkd.in/dz8qPUb Also, here's an interesting story on how COVID19 has impacted Methadone Treatment: <a href="https://www.thefix.com/what-it-s-be-methadone-during-pandemic">https://www.thefix.com/what-it-s-be-methadone-during-pandemic</a>.</p><p>As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 06:00:45 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2366</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks for listening to Episode 19 with Professor Barbara 'Basia' Andraka-Christou and Seth Davis! Stick around after the episode for the Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Link to Basia's Page: https://bandrakachristou.com/ Link to Seth Davis' Twitter: https://twitter.com/SethDavisHoops Link to my Birthday Call to Action for the DPA: https://lnkd.in/dz8qPUb Also, here's an interesting story on how COVID19 has impacted Methadone Treatment: https://www.thefix.com/what-it-s-be-methadone-during-pandemic.
As always, you can find more info on me, and Choose Your Struggle, at my links: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for listening to Episode 19 with Professor Barbara 'Basia' Andraka-Christou and Seth Davis! Stick around after the episode for the Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Link to Basia's Page: https://bandrakachristou.com/ Link to Seth Davis' Twitter: https</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 18- Entrepreneurship with Sharifah Hardie and a Shout Out From Shawn Braley!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 18- Entrepreneurship with Sharifah Hardie and a Shout Out From Shawn Braley!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Huge thank you to my guests today, Sharifah Hardie from the immensly popular Ask Sharifah Morning Show and Shawn Braley, from Cincy Stories.  You can learn more about Sharifah at https://sharifahhardie.com/ and Shawn's Organization Cincy Stories at https://www.cincystories.net/. Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.  As always, you can check out my links to learn more.  https://campsite.bio/cys_jay</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Huge thank you to my guests today, Sharifah Hardie from the immensly popular Ask Sharifah Morning Show and Shawn Braley, from Cincy Stories.  You can learn more about Sharifah at https://sharifahhardie.com/ and Shawn's Organization Cincy Stories at https://www.cincystories.net/. Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.  As always, you can check out my links to learn more.  https://campsite.bio/cys_jay</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 06:00:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2373</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Huge thank you to my guests today, Sharifah Hardie from the immensly popular Ask Sharifah Morning Show and Shawn Braley, from Cincy Stories. 
You can learn more about Sharifah at https://sharifahhardie.com/ and Shawn's Organization Cincy Stories at https://www.cincystories.net/.
Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. 
As always, you can check out my links to learn more. 
https://campsite.bio/cys_jay</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Huge thank you to my guests today, Sharifah Hardie from the immensly popular Ask Sharifah Morning Show and Shawn Braley, from Cincy Stories. 
You can learn more about Sharifah at https://sharifahhardie.com/ and Shawn's Organization Cincy Stories at https</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 17- We Did This Together with Joey Talmage AKA HoodyTime and a message of support for BLM</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 17- We Did This Together with Joey Talmage AKA HoodyTime and a message of support for BLM</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The episode is dedicated to the message of Black Lives Matter. You'll hear a lot about that on the intro. No shout out today, it's a long episode already. I didn't want to cut anymore of Joey's interview than I already had to, and I felt the message conveyed in the intro and outro were too important not to say.  Listen to Hoodytime on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever else you get your jams. His new album dropped today.  Must reads/watches this week:  https://twitter.com/thEMANacho/status/1267609472589090816  https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/06/01/who-david-mcatee-louisville-barbecue-store-owner-killed-police/5308229002/ https://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-mourns-tony-mcdade-black-transgender-man-killed-in-florida You can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com, THENEXTSHIFMAN on Instagram, @JBShifman on Twitter and Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn.</p>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The episode is dedicated to the message of Black Lives Matter. You'll hear a lot about that on the intro. No shout out today, it's a long episode already. I didn't want to cut anymore of Joey's interview than I already had to, and I felt the message conveyed in the intro and outro were too important not to say.  Listen to Hoodytime on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever else you get your jams. His new album dropped today.  Must reads/watches this week:  https://twitter.com/thEMANacho/status/1267609472589090816  https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/06/01/who-david-mcatee-louisville-barbecue-store-owner-killed-police/5308229002/ https://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-mourns-tony-mcdade-black-transgender-man-killed-in-florida You can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com, THENEXTSHIFMAN on Instagram, @JBShifman on Twitter and Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 06:00:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>4085</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>The episode is dedicated to the message of Black Lives Matter. You'll hear a lot about that on the intro. No shout out today, it's a long episode already. I didn't want to cut anymore of Joey's interview than I already had to, and I felt the message conveyed in the intro and outro were too important not to say. 
Listen to Hoodytime on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever else you get your jams. His new album dropped today. 
Must reads/watches this week: 
https://twitter.com/thEMANacho/status/1267609472589090816 
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2020/06/01/who-david-mcatee-louisville-barbecue-store-owner-killed-police/5308229002/
https://www.hrc.org/blog/hrc-mourns-tony-mcdade-black-transgender-man-killed-in-florida
You can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com, THENEXTSHIFMAN on Instagram, @JBShifman on Twitter and Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>The episode is dedicated to the message of Black Lives Matter. You'll hear a lot about that on the intro. No shout out today, it's a long episode already. I didn't want to cut anymore of Joey's interview than I already had to, and I felt the message conve</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 16- The Hidden Opponent with Benjamin Ruvo and a Shout Out from Briana Venskus!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 16- The Hidden Opponent with Benjamin Ruvo and a Shout Out from Briana Venskus!</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Benjamin Ruvo of The Hidden Opponent! Check them out at their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/thehiddenopponent/. This week's shout out is Briana Venskus, known for her roles on The Walking Dead, Supergirl and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.  Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Struggle and Good Egg.  Info on OCD and Pure-O from Made of Millions: https://www.madeofmillions.com/articles/pure-o-an-exploration-into-a-lesser-known-form-of-ocd You can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/, Instagram at TheNextShifman, Twitter at @JBShifman and Facebook at JayShifman. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks to Benjamin Ruvo of The Hidden Opponent! Check them out at their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/thehiddenopponent/. This week's shout out is Briana Venskus, known for her roles on The Walking Dead, Supergirl and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.  Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Struggle and Good Egg.  Info on OCD and Pure-O from Made of Millions: https://www.madeofmillions.com/articles/pure-o-an-exploration-into-a-lesser-known-form-of-ocd You can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/, Instagram at TheNextShifman, Twitter at @JBShifman and Facebook at JayShifman. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 07:00:22 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
      <enclosure url="https://growx.podkite.com/https/j05g1uk7/media.transistor.fm/c57a53da/d15272df.mp3" length="35519093" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2219</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks to Benjamin Ruvo of The Hidden Opponent! Check them out at their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/thehiddenopponent/.
This week's shout out is Briana Venskus, known for her roles on The Walking Dead, Supergirl and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 
Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Struggle and Good Egg. 
Info on OCD and Pure-O from Made of Millions: https://www.madeofmillions.com/articles/pure-o-an-exploration-into-a-lesser-known-form-of-ocd
You can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/, Instagram at TheNextShifman, Twitter at @JBShifman and Facebook at JayShifman. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks to Benjamin Ruvo of The Hidden Opponent! Check them out at their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/thehiddenopponent/.
This week's shout out is Briana Venskus, known for her roles on The Walking Dead, Supergirl and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 
S</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 15- Special Episode! Jay on the At Least There's This... Podcast with host, Alex Shifman</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 15- Special Episode! Jay on the At Least There's This... Podcast with host, Alex Shifman</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jay on the At Least There's This...  podcast hosted by Alex Shifman. Give it a listen!</p><p><a href="https://anchor.fm/atleastpod">https://anchor.fm/atleastpod</a></p><p>No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just the interview. Enjoy!</p><p>You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jay on the At Least There's This...  podcast hosted by Alex Shifman. Give it a listen!</p><p><a href="https://anchor.fm/atleastpod">https://anchor.fm/atleastpod</a></p><p>No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just the interview. Enjoy!</p><p>You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </p>
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  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a>
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      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3223</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Jay on the At Least There's This...  podcast hosted by Alex Shifman. Give it a listen!
https://anchor.fm/atleastpod
No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just the interview. Enjoy!
You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Jay on the At Least There's This...  podcast hosted by Alex Shifman. Give it a listen!
https://anchor.fm/atleastpod
No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just the interview. Enjoy!
You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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    <item>
      <title>Episode 14- The Person Behind the Call From Death Row with Tessie Castillo and Lyle May and a Shout Out from Veronica Porras!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 14- The Person Behind the Call From Death Row with Tessie Castillo and Lyle May and a Shout Out from Veronica Porras!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>An interview with Author Tessie Castillo and Death Row writer Lyle May.  Stick around after the interview for the Good Egg and Choose Your Card.  Buy Tessie's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Letters-Voices-Death-Row/dp/1684334446 and learn more at https://tessiecastillo.com/. You can find Lyle at https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/2019/10/prison-education/.  As always, you can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com or on my LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/. You can find me on Facebook at Jay Shifman, on Instagram at TheNextShifman and on Twitter at @JBShifman.  </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>An interview with Author Tessie Castillo and Death Row writer Lyle May.  Stick around after the interview for the Good Egg and Choose Your Card.  Buy Tessie's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Letters-Voices-Death-Row/dp/1684334446 and learn more at https://tessiecastillo.com/. You can find Lyle at https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/2019/10/prison-education/.  As always, you can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com or on my LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/. You can find me on Facebook at Jay Shifman, on Instagram at TheNextShifman and on Twitter at @JBShifman.  </p>
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      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2020 05:52:40 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
      <enclosure url="https://growx.podkite.com/https/j05g1uk7/media.transistor.fm/2a7fec9c/b4ac041b.mp3" length="47554156" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>An interview with Author Tessie Castillo and Death Row writer Lyle May. 
Stick around after the interview for the Good Egg and Choose Your Card. 
Buy Tessie's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Letters-Voices-Death-Row/dp/1684334446 and learn more at https://tessiecastillo.com/. You can find Lyle at https://www.scalawagmagazine.org/2019/10/prison-education/. 
As always, you can learn more at my website www.JayShifman.com or on my LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/. You can find me on Facebook at Jay Shifman, on Instagram at TheNextShifman and on Twitter at @JBShifman. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>An interview with Author Tessie Castillo and Death Row writer Lyle May. 
Stick around after the interview for the Good Egg and Choose Your Card. 
Buy Tessie's Book! https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Letters-Voices-Death-Row/dp/1684334446 and learn more at </itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 13- Special Episode! Jay on the Courage to Change Podcast</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 13- Special Episode! Jay on the Courage to Change Podcast</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for checking out this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. I had the absolute pleasure to be invited on to one of MY FAVORITE podcasts, the Courage to Change Podcast with the always incredible Ashley Loeb Blassingame!  No Choose Your Card, no Good Egg. Just an awesome conversation.  To find more info on Lion Rock and the Courage to Change podcast: Instagram @thecouragetochange_podcast | @lionrockrecovery Facebook @thecouragetochangepodcast | @lionrockrecovery Twitter @lionrock_rcvy As always, you can find me at www.JayShifman.com, Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn, TheNextShifman on Instagram and @JBShifman on twitter.</p>
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for checking out this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. I had the absolute pleasure to be invited on to one of MY FAVORITE podcasts, the Courage to Change Podcast with the always incredible Ashley Loeb Blassingame!  No Choose Your Card, no Good Egg. Just an awesome conversation.  To find more info on Lion Rock and the Courage to Change podcast: Instagram @thecouragetochange_podcast | @lionrockrecovery Facebook @thecouragetochangepodcast | @lionrockrecovery Twitter @lionrock_rcvy As always, you can find me at www.JayShifman.com, Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn, TheNextShifman on Instagram and @JBShifman on twitter.</p>
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  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 07:08:35 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>7614</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks for checking out this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. I had the absolute pleasure to be invited on to one of MY FAVORITE podcasts, the Courage to Change Podcast with the always incredible Ashley Loeb Blassingame! 
No Choose Your Card, no Good Egg. Just an awesome conversation. 

To find more info on Lion Rock and the Courage to Change podcast:
Instagram
@thecouragetochange_podcast | @lionrockrecovery
Facebook
@thecouragetochangepodcast | @lionrockrecovery
Twitter
@lionrock_rcvy

As always, you can find me at www.JayShifman.com, Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn, TheNextShifman on Instagram and @JBShifman on twitter. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for checking out this Special Episode of the Choose Your Struggle podcast. I had the absolute pleasure to be invited on to one of MY FAVORITE podcasts, the Courage to Change Podcast with the always incredible Ashley Loeb Blassingame! 
No Choose Yo</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 12- Addiction Real Talk with Youturn and FAVOR's Elizabeth Mckissick and a shout out from Kamiko Glenn!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
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      <podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 12- Addiction Real Talk with Youturn and FAVOR's Elizabeth Mckissick and a shout out from Kamiko Glenn!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Huge thank you to Elizabeth and Kamiko! Stick around after the episode for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Elizabeth's Article: https://medium.com/@liz_1551/i-am-not-ok-and-thats-ok-a646e5187758 Reach out! You can find me at my website www.JayShifman.com. TheNextShifman on Instagram, @JBShifman on Twitter, and Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn. #ChooseYourStruggle </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Huge thank you to Elizabeth and Kamiko! Stick around after the episode for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. Elizabeth's Article: https://medium.com/@liz_1551/i-am-not-ok-and-thats-ok-a646e5187758 Reach out! You can find me at my website www.JayShifman.com. TheNextShifman on Instagram, @JBShifman on Twitter, and Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn. #ChooseYourStruggle </p>
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  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a>
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      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2020 06:34:05 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2551</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Huge thank you to Elizabeth and Kamiko! Stick around after the episode for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Elizabeth's Article: https://medium.com/@liz_1551/i-am-not-ok-and-thats-ok-a646e5187758
Reach out! You can find me at my website www.JayShifman.com. TheNextShifman on Instagram, @JBShifman on Twitter, and Jay Shifman on Facebook and LinkedIn.
#ChooseYourStruggle</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Huge thank you to Elizabeth and Kamiko! Stick around after the episode for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
Elizabeth's Article: https://medium.com/@liz_1551/i-am-not-ok-and-thats-ok-a646e5187758
Reach out! You can find me at my website www.Ja</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 11- Vulnerability in a Period of Renewed Anti-Asian Discrimination with Activist Tessa Xuan and a Shout Out from Gabe Kalubi!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 11- Vulnerability in a Period of Renewed Anti-Asian Discrimination with Activist Tessa Xuan and a Shout Out from Gabe Kalubi!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 11 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features Tessa Xuan of OPAWL (https://www.facebook.com/teamOPAWL/) and a shout out by Gabe Kalubi!  As always stick around for this week's Good Egg and Choose Your Card. This episode is dedicated to my grandfather, Phil Cohen, who passed away a year ago this week. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=philip-saul-cohen&amp;pid=192802328&amp;fhid=27761</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 11 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features Tessa Xuan of OPAWL (https://www.facebook.com/teamOPAWL/) and a shout out by Gabe Kalubi!  As always stick around for this week's Good Egg and Choose Your Card. This episode is dedicated to my grandfather, Phil Cohen, who passed away a year ago this week. https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=philip-saul-cohen&amp;pid=192802328&amp;fhid=27761</p>
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      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 06:20:17 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>2398</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Episode 11 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features Tessa Xuan of OPAWL (https://www.facebook.com/teamOPAWL/) and a shout out by Gabe Kalubi! 
As always stick around for this week's Good Egg and Choose Your Card.
This episode is dedicated to my grandfather, Phil Cohen, who passed away a year ago this week.
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?n=philip-saul-cohen&amp;amp;pid=192802328&amp;amp;fhid=27761</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 11 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features Tessa Xuan of OPAWL (https://www.facebook.com/teamOPAWL/) and a shout out by Gabe Kalubi! 
As always stick around for this week's Good Egg and Choose Your Card.
This episode is dedicated to my gran</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 10- Special Episode! Jay on the Success Life Master Series with Host Eric G. Reid!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 10- Special Episode! Jay on the Success Life Master Series with Host Eric G. Reid!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for tuning in for this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just Jay being interviewed by the incredibly successful coach Eric G. Reid on his platform.  Tune in Friday for our regularly scheduled episode.  You can find more at www.JayShifman.com and check Eric out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourSuccessLife/about/.</p>
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      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Thanks for tuning in for this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just Jay being interviewed by the incredibly successful coach Eric G. Reid on his platform.  Tune in Friday for our regularly scheduled episode.  You can find more at www.JayShifman.com and check Eric out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourSuccessLife/about/.</p>
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  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a>
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      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2020 13:24:23 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
      <enclosure url="https://growx.podkite.com/https/j05g1uk7/media.transistor.fm/dcc37a66/38b89bd0.mp3" length="67963029" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>4247</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>Thanks for tuning in for this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just Jay being interviewed by the incredibly successful coach Eric G. Reid on his platform. 
Tune in Friday for our regularly scheduled episode. 
You can find more at www.JayShifman.com and check Eric out at https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourSuccessLife/about/.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Thanks for tuning in for this special episode of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. No Good Egg, no Choose Your Card. Just Jay being interviewed by the incredibly successful coach Eric G. Reid on his platform. 
Tune in Friday for our regularly scheduled e</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 9- Mental Health in Show Business with Alissa Musto and Ainsley Ross!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 9- Mental Health in Show Business with Alissa Musto and Ainsley Ross!</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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        <![CDATA[<p>A very special episode. No Shout Out, no Long Interview. Two amazing entertainers sharing their stories!  Ainsley Ross can be found at https://www.instagram.com/ainsley_ross/. Alissa Musto can be found at https://www.instagram.com/alissamustomusic/. Stick around after the episode for Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and this week's Good Egg. Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle podcast. You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.  </p>
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      </description>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>A very special episode. No Shout Out, no Long Interview. Two amazing entertainers sharing their stories!  Ainsley Ross can be found at https://www.instagram.com/ainsley_ross/. Alissa Musto can be found at https://www.instagram.com/alissamustomusic/. Stick around after the episode for Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and this week's Good Egg. Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle podcast. You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.  </p>
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  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/ChooseYourStruggle" rel="payment" title="★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★">★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★</a>
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      </content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 06:46:13 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
      <enclosure url="https://growx.podkite.com/https/j05g1uk7/media.transistor.fm/c71b3886/94f4ae1b.mp3" length="53257279" type="audio/mpeg"/>
      <itunes:author>Jay Shifman</itunes:author>
      <itunes:duration>3328</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:summary>A very special episode. No Shout Out, no Long Interview. Two amazing entertainers sharing their stories! 
Ainsley Ross can be found at https://www.instagram.com/ainsley_ross/.
Alissa Musto can be found at https://www.instagram.com/alissamustomusic/.
Stick around after the episode for Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and this week's Good Egg.
Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle podcast. You can find more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>A very special episode. No Shout Out, no Long Interview. Two amazing entertainers sharing their stories! 
Ainsley Ross can be found at https://www.instagram.com/ainsley_ross/.
Alissa Musto can be found at https://www.instagram.com/alissamustomusic/.
St</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
      <itunes:explicit>Yes</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>Episode 8- How Linkin Park Saved a Life with Amanda Webster and a Shout Out from Diallo Riddle!</title>
      <itunes:season>1</itunes:season>
      <podcast:season>1</podcast:season>
      <itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode>
      <podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode>
      <itunes:title>Episode 8- How Linkin Park Saved a Life with Amanda Webster and a Shout Out from Diallo Riddle!</itunes:title>
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        <![CDATA[<p> Amanda Webster is a health coach, yoga instructor, fitness expert, model and women in recovery. You can find out more at her website, https://amandawebsterhealth.com/. ***Special note: Amanda uses the word 'Clean' to discuss her recovery. If you listen to the podcast frequently you know I don't love that word but, as Amanda is also in recovery, if she wants to use it, that's her choice.*** Thanks to Diallo Riddle for this week's shout out! Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p> Amanda Webster is a health coach, yoga instructor, fitness expert, model and women in recovery. You can find out more at her website, https://amandawebsterhealth.com/. ***Special note: Amanda uses the word 'Clean' to discuss her recovery. If you listen to the podcast frequently you know I don't love that word but, as Amanda is also in recovery, if she wants to use it, that's her choice.*** Thanks to Diallo Riddle for this week's shout out! Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg. You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:35:03 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary> Amanda Webster is a health coach, yoga instructor, fitness expert, model and women in recovery. You can find out more at her website, https://amandawebsterhealth.com/.
***Special note: Amanda uses the word 'Clean' to discuss her recovery. If you listen to the podcast frequently you know I don't love that word but, as Amanda is also in recovery, if she wants to use it, that's her choice.***
Thanks to Diallo Riddle for this week's shout out!
Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card and Good Egg.
You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle> Amanda Webster is a health coach, yoga instructor, fitness expert, model and women in recovery. You can find out more at her website, https://amandawebsterhealth.com/.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 7 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features an interview with Mike Pachan, a Cannabis Entrepreneur, and founder of Mountain Made, a CBD company. You can learn more at their website, https://www.mountainmade.life/.  The shout out for this episode is from Missy Day! Missy is a bright ray of sunshine I'm lucky to consider a friend. She's a Senior Marketing Manager at T-Mobile and an all around awesome human.  Stick around after the episode for this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by the Blurt Foundation,  and your Good Egg. You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com and find me at @JBShifman on Twitter, @TheNextShifman on Instagram, and Jay Shifman on LinkedIn and Facebook. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Episode 7 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features an interview with Mike Pachan, a Cannabis Entrepreneur, and founder of Mountain Made, a CBD company. You can learn more at their website, https://www.mountainmade.life/.  The shout out for this episode is from Missy Day! Missy is a bright ray of sunshine I'm lucky to consider a friend. She's a Senior Marketing Manager at T-Mobile and an all around awesome human.  Stick around after the episode for this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by the Blurt Foundation,  and your Good Egg. You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com and find me at @JBShifman on Twitter, @TheNextShifman on Instagram, and Jay Shifman on LinkedIn and Facebook. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:36:38 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>Episode 7 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features an interview with Mike Pachan, a Cannabis Entrepreneur, and founder of Mountain Made, a CBD company. You can learn more at their website, https://www.mountainmade.life/. 
The shout out for this episode is from Missy Day! Missy is a bright ray of sunshine I'm lucky to consider a friend. She's a Senior Marketing Manager at T-Mobile and an all around awesome human. 
Stick around after the episode for this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by the Blurt Foundation,  and your Good Egg.
You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com and find me at @JBShifman on Twitter, @TheNextShifman on Instagram, and Jay Shifman on LinkedIn and Facebook. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>Episode 7 of the Choose Your Struggle podcast features an interview with Mike Pachan, a Cannabis Entrepreneur, and founder of Mountain Made, a CBD company. You can learn more at their website, https://www.mountainmade.life/. 
The shout out for this episo</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 6- Dispelling the Myths of the Single Woman with Acamea Deadwiler and a special shout out from Milana Vayntrub</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl. Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com.</p><p>This episode features an interview with the incredible Acamea Deadwiler. Acamea is a writer and speaker, and the author of Single That: Dispelling the Top 10 Myths of the Single Woman.</p><p>You can find out more about Acamea at her website, <a href="https://www.acameadeadwiler.com/">https://www.acameadeadwiler.com/</a>.</p><p>This episode also features a shout out from Milana Vayntrub. You probably know her best as Marvel's Squirrel Girl or  from the memorable AT&amp;T's Commercials. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and your Good Egg!  As always, you can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl. Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com.</p><p>This episode features an interview with the incredible Acamea Deadwiler. Acamea is a writer and speaker, and the author of Single That: Dispelling the Top 10 Myths of the Single Woman.</p><p>You can find out more about Acamea at her website, <a href="https://www.acameadeadwiler.com/">https://www.acameadeadwiler.com/</a>.</p><p>This episode also features a shout out from Milana Vayntrub. You probably know her best as Marvel's Squirrel Girl or  from the memorable AT&amp;T's Commercials. </p><p>Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and your Good Egg!  As always, you can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:48:51 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl. Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com.
This episode features an interview with the incredible Acamea Deadwiler. Acamea is a writer and speaker, and the author of Single That: Dispelling the Top 10 Myths of the Single Woman.
You can find out more about Acamea at her website, https://www.acameadeadwiler.com/.
This episode also features a shout out from Milana Vayntrub. You probably know her best as Marvel's Squirrel Girl or  from the memorable AT&amp;amp;T's Commercials. 
Stick around after the interview for this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and your Good Egg!  As always, you can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.</itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl. Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com.
This episode features an interview with the incredible Acamea Deadwiler. Acamea is</itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:keywords>Addiction, Mental Health, Substance Misuse, Drug Use, Drug Policy, Recovery, </itunes:keywords>
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      <title>Episode 5- Find Your Job Joy with Special Guest Kristen Zavo</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl. Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com. Today's episode features an interview with Kristen Zavo. Kristen is an international best selling author of the book, Find Your Job Joy, and a career coach who's helped scores of people embrace true fulfillment in their life through finding their passion at work. I know, because Kristen helped ME! You can find Kristen at her website, www.Findyourjobjoy.com and email her (as requested for your special gift, listen to the end of the episode) at Kristen@findyourjobjoy.com. We also have this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and your Good Egg!  As always, you can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.  You can find an awesome cartoon by The Awkward Yeti that perfectly visualizes a point Kristen makes in this episode here. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl. Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com. Today's episode features an interview with Kristen Zavo. Kristen is an international best selling author of the book, Find Your Job Joy, and a career coach who's helped scores of people embrace true fulfillment in their life through finding their passion at work. I know, because Kristen helped ME! You can find Kristen at her website, www.Findyourjobjoy.com and email her (as requested for your special gift, listen to the end of the episode) at Kristen@findyourjobjoy.com. We also have this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and your Good Egg!  As always, you can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.  You can find an awesome cartoon by The Awkward Yeti that perfectly visualizes a point Kristen makes in this episode here. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 07:16:35 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl.
Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com.
Today's episode features an interview with Kristen Zavo. Kristen is an international best selling author of the book, Find Your Job Joy, and a career coach who's helped scores of people embrace true fulfillment in their life through finding their passion at work. I know, because Kristen helped ME! You can find Kristen at her website, www.Findyourjobjoy.com and email her (as requested for your special gift, listen to the end of the episode) at Kristen@findyourjobjoy.com.
We also have this week's Choose Your Card, brought to you by Blurt, and your Good Egg! 
As always, you can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. 
You can find an awesome cartoon by The Awkward Yeti that perfectly visualizes a point Kristen makes in this episode here. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl.
Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com.
Today's episode features an interview with Kristen Zavo. Kristen is an internatio</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 4- AA Ain't the Only Way and Other Thoughts on Addiction Treatment</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p><em>This episode is brought to you by </em><a href="https://vurbl.com/">Vurbl</a><em>.</em></p><p><em>Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at </em><a href="http://vurbl.com/"><em>Vurbl.com</em></a></p><p>Today we're discussing Addiction treatment, terms, ideas and definitions. As I hinted at in the last episode, these are important topics to me. I wasn't ok with some of the stigma that came with the special episode I talk about that here among other topics. </p><p>Additionally, there's an ad for my first giveaway and the podcast's first guest, Kristen Zavo, who will be appearing on next week's episode.</p><p>Finally, we close with this week's Choose A Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Thanks for listening to episode 4 of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p><em>This episode is brought to you by </em><a href="https://vurbl.com/">Vurbl</a><em>.</em></p><p><em>Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at </em><a href="http://vurbl.com/"><em>Vurbl.com</em></a></p><p>Today we're discussing Addiction treatment, terms, ideas and definitions. As I hinted at in the last episode, these are important topics to me. I wasn't ok with some of the stigma that came with the special episode I talk about that here among other topics. </p><p>Additionally, there's an ad for my first giveaway and the podcast's first guest, Kristen Zavo, who will be appearing on next week's episode.</p><p>Finally, we close with this week's Choose A Card and Good Egg.</p><p>Thanks for listening to episode 4 of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. </p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 06:57:34 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl.
Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com
Today we're discussing Addiction treatment, terms, ideas and definitions. As I hinted at in the last episode, these are important topics to me. I wasn't ok with some of the stigma that came with the special episode I talk about that here among other topics. 
Additionally, there's an ad for my first giveaway and the podcast's first guest, Kristen Zavo, who will be appearing on next week's episode.
Finally, we close with this week's Choose A Card and Good Egg.
Thanks for listening to episode 4 of the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This episode is brought to you by Vurbl.
Vurbl is launching new technology for audio creators like me, so our message is broadcast loud and clear. Learn more at Vurbl.com
Today we're discussing Addiction treatment, terms, ideas and definitions. As I hin</itunes:subtitle>
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      <title>Episode 3: Embrace What Brings You Pleasure</title>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week I talk about embracing what gives you pleasure and ignoring society's expectations (as long as you're not hurting anyone!). I dispel the myth of the guilty pleasure and discuss a few of the things I love that are considered in that category. </p><p>At the end, there's also this episode's Chose Your Card and Good Egg! Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle Podcast.</p><p>Questions, comments, thoughts, concerns? I want to hear from you! You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.</p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This week I talk about embracing what gives you pleasure and ignoring society's expectations (as long as you're not hurting anyone!). I dispel the myth of the guilty pleasure and discuss a few of the things I love that are considered in that category. </p><p>At the end, there's also this episode's Chose Your Card and Good Egg! Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle Podcast.</p><p>Questions, comments, thoughts, concerns? I want to hear from you! You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 06:20:15 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This week I talk about embracing what gives you pleasure and ignoring society's expectations (as long as you're not hurting anyone!). I dispel the myth of the guilty pleasure and discuss a few of the things I love that are considered in that category. 
At the end, there's also this episode's Chose Your Card and Good Egg! Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle Podcast.
Questions, comments, thoughts, concerns? I want to hear from you! You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com.</itunes:summary>
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A</itunes:subtitle>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This interview was first released by The Addiction Podcast, Point of No Return on May 30th 2019.   A few points: contrary to what the host says in this show, I am not 'Sober'. But I am in recovery. I'll discuss the difference in a later episodes. Also, the views of the host do not always reflect my views (specifically around Medically Assisted Treatment and using the word clean).  Stick around after the interview for this episode's Chose Your Card and Good Egg! Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </p>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This interview was first released by The Addiction Podcast, Point of No Return on May 30th 2019.   A few points: contrary to what the host says in this show, I am not 'Sober'. But I am in recovery. I'll discuss the difference in a later episodes. Also, the views of the host do not always reflect my views (specifically around Medically Assisted Treatment and using the word clean).  Stick around after the interview for this episode's Chose Your Card and Good Egg! Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:45:12 -0400</pubDate>
      <author>Jay Shifman</author>
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      <itunes:summary>This interview was first released by The Addiction Podcast, Point of No Return on May 30th 2019.  
A few points: contrary to what the host says in this show, I am not 'Sober'. But I am in recovery. I'll discuss the difference in a later episodes. Also, the views of the host do not always reflect my views (specifically around Medically Assisted Treatment and using the word clean). 
Stick around after the interview for this episode's Chose Your Card and Good Egg! Thanks for tuning in to the Choose Your Struggle Podcast. You can learn more at my website, www.JayShifman.com. </itunes:summary>
      <itunes:subtitle>This interview was first released by The Addiction Podcast, Point of No Return on May 30th 2019.  
A few points: contrary to what the host says in this show, I am not 'Sober'. But I am in recovery. I'll discuss the difference in a later episodes. Also, t</itunes:subtitle>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:01:04 -0400</pubDate>
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