Episodes

Back in the day, I used to write a blog called "Relationship Lessons" and to my surprise, the world wanted to know my perspective about life and love from the male perspective. It led me to a radio career and it has blessed me tremendously. I decided in honor of what is left in Love Month to bring a few of those lessons out of retirement. Support the show

News of the passing of Jesse Jackson early this morning and what my mind has been processing about him and his impact since 3AM this morning. Support the show

"Anonymous" checks in with another weekly episode from her journey through divorce and she pulls no punches talking about her signs of narcissistic abuse. Take some time to listen and find out if you, or anyone you know can identify with "Anonymous" in any way. Support the show

Making her podcasting debut and checking off one of her homework assignments from her therapist, "Anonymous" boldly ventures into what freedom looks like for her with her podcast "When You Know Better". Being married to a narcissist is one thing, but divorcing one is another journey altogether. "Anonymous" shares what she has learned in the process, and especially what she had to unlearn as well. Join "Anonymous" in this journey to her freedom every Monday as she shares episodes designed to help...

As "Anonymous" prepares for the debut of Chapter One of the When You Know Better podcast on Monday February 9th, I get a chance to sit down with her and have a conversation about making the decision to talk about her divorce journey. Support the show

I think I have discovered the cheat code on how to deal with the "winter blues" and it means pulling the covers off Groundhog Day in the process. Sorry, but not sorry... Support the show

One of the most "Chicago things" about living in Chicago during the winter season, is knowing the lore about "dibs" and how to approach this right of winter passage. I've also been thinking about how I should be calling "dibs" on just about every inch of mental space I clear out, so random people don't take it upon themselves to park their issues there. Support the show

I'm no punk because I live in Chicago, but this weekend's Polar Vortex is ready to take someone's lunch money out there and it won't be me! I have my plans set this weekend to catch up on a couple of movies since the Oscar nominations came out earlier this morning. People say gray hairs are a blessing when you get them, but they don't have to deal with the disrespectful, contemptuous, and inconsiderate follicles I have to fight with just about everyday. Support the show

New year, new season, new logo, new look, new everything! Can we get things started although we are already 15 days into 2026? I found my way back to not just podcasting after a much needed extended holiday time off, but to my first love in the process. I bet if you listen to this podcast close enough, you just might find your passion again too. Life took a moment to teach me a lesson within walking distance from my house... Support the show

As we are flying towards the holiday and are on a crash course with 2026, we have to find a way to slow things down enough so that we can at least enjoy what's left in December. Somehow, my unhealthy obsession with rearranging my studio can be a lesson in how YOU can rearrange your life. Support the show