Layer By Layer Go!

Don

Layer by Layer is a fresh blend of creativity, intention, and inspiration — hosted by Don, a songwriter, cook, and lifelong learner exploring how we build a meaningful life, one layer at a time. Each episode mixes song insights, practical goal-setting, and flavorful cooking tips, all grounded in real-life experience and a bit of rhythm. Whether you're chasing a dream, seasoning a stew, or writing your next big chorus, this show is your weekly nudge to dig deeper, live fuller, and keep creating. 

  1. Episode 18 (Season 2 Episode 2) – Love As You Live

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    Episode 18 (Season 2 Episode 2) – Love As You Live

    📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION A heartfelt reflection on what it truly means to love as you live — and love in the end. In this soothing, gently humorous episode, Don shares the story behind his 1993 song “And In The End,” recorded in his Santa Ana, California home studio while still writing and performing with his band Eden from St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. The track, a hypnotic “Hey Jude”-style finale from his album Inspirations, reminds us that love isn’t something we save for later — it’s something we practice every day. 💬 Highlights in this episode: Story behind “And In The End” (1993)Life lesson — love as an everyday verbRecipe — Cinnamon Rice Pudding for comfort and connectionThe Code / Life Hack: “What would this look like if love were the motive?”Journaling Prompt: “Who needs to feel my love today — not tomorrow, not eventually, but before bedtime?”📺 Watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNj7UbDkezA 📘 Grab the Layer By Layer GO! Journal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHW17C2H ☕ Support the show: https://coff.ee/layerbylayergo 🌐 More recipes, journaling tools & episodes: https://LayerByLayerGO.com 🎶 Featured Song: “And In The End” — Don Panzik (Inspirations, 1993) 00:00 – Opening   01:00 – Featured Song: “And In The End”   02:35 – The Message   03:14 – Recipe: Cinnamon Rice Pudding   04:43 – The Code / Life Hack   05:21 – Journaling Prompt   05:58 – The Song (Reprise)   06:51 – Outro   07:40 – “And In The End”

    14 Min.
  2. Episode 16 — Making Mistakes Into Music 🎶🔥

    21. SEPT.

    Episode 16 — Making Mistakes Into Music 🎶🔥

    What if the wrong chord, the burned dessert, or the clumsy stumble was actually the beginning of something new? In this episode of Layer By Layer GO!, we discover how mistakes can turn into music, flavor, and wisdom. 🐾 Inside the Dawg Story, Donnie’s sour notes, Bubba’s blunders, Whiskers’ burned desserts, and Melody’s half-remembered tune all collide into a jam session — with Dreamweaver swooping in to remind us that the sweetest things often begin as accidents. You’ll also learn how to make simple homemade caramel sauce (where “burn” becomes the flavor), explore famous songs built on “wrong” notes, and get a clear reality check on indie vs. major label odds of hitting the charts. We’ll wrap with a journaling exercise to help you map your own mistakes into opportunities. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 — Opening  00:37 — Dawg Story  03:27 — Recipe: Simple Caramel Sauce  04:15 — Songwriting Lesson  04:57 — Songwriter Reality Check  06:04 — Life Hack / Journaling Prompt  06:43 — Spin the Rockvale Wheel  06:57 — Outro / Next Week ✍️ This Week’s Journaling Prompt Make a Mistake Map: Write down 3 mistakes you made recently. Next to each, jot what hidden advantage or new path it revealed. 🔗 Links & Extras 🎵 Spin the Rockvale Wheel: LayerByLayerGO.com/music-vault  📓 Grab the official Layer By Layer GO! Journal: Amazon Link ☕ Support the show: Buy Me a Coffee

    8 Min.
  3. Episode 13 – Go Big or Go Home

    31. AUG.

    Episode 13 – Go Big or Go Home

    🎙️ This week’s Sunday sermon is all about going BIG.Last week we preached “Less Is More,” but sometimes… less just isn’t enough. Sometimes the only option is Go Big or Go Home.In this episode:✈️ The Ultimate Lyric Writing Drill (Henley + Mercury method)🥘 Go Big Skillet Mac & Cheese — comfort food for hungry songwriters✅ Life Hack: The Yes/No Drill (ditch the maybes for good)🌻 Tribute: Brian Wilson’s Sunflower, Surf’s Up, and the legacy of Love & MercySpecial note: This blog post version will feature my own original song, “You Were There,” with its church-organ intro. 👉 Grab a copy here: Bandcamp Link 📖 Journaling Prompt: Write down your three biggest maybes and flip them to YES or NO. Then write one sensory image of summer and one truth you’re afraid to say — and marry them. That’s how Brian did it. That’s how timeless songs are born.❤️ Love and mercy, to you and your friends tonight. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction  01:15 – Songwriter Lesson: Ultimate Lyric Writing Drill  03:18 – To the Kitchen: Go Big Skillet Mac & Cheese  04:34 – Life Hack: The Yes / No Drill  05:37 – Brian Wilson's Sunflower Tribute  07:39 – Outro Total Runtime: 08:46 Links 📔 Layer By Layer GO! Journal → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHW17C2H ☕ Buy Me a Coffee → https://coff.ee/layerbylayergo 🎵 Bandcamp – “You Were There” → https://donpanzik.bandcamp.com/track/you-were-there-album-version

    9 Min.

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Layer by Layer is a fresh blend of creativity, intention, and inspiration — hosted by Don, a songwriter, cook, and lifelong learner exploring how we build a meaningful life, one layer at a time. Each episode mixes song insights, practical goal-setting, and flavorful cooking tips, all grounded in real-life experience and a bit of rhythm. Whether you're chasing a dream, seasoning a stew, or writing your next big chorus, this show is your weekly nudge to dig deeper, live fuller, and keep creating.