The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast

Dr. Jeremy Goldberg
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Making kindness cool and the world better than yesterday, join us for conversations that shift perspectives toward a more conscious and compassionate collective. The host, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, is a ferocious never-giver-upper, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, and a connoisseur and collector of fine silver linings. He is also a recovering scientist turned life coach and spoken word poet who speaks fluent burrito. Find him on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs or at www.longdistancelovebombs.com.

  1. Oct 15

    235: Chris Hardwick - Does adventure bridge what is and what could be?

    Chris Hardwick is a Vancouver-based executive business coach, TEC Chair, speaker, and self-described “Adventurepreneur.” He’s spent 20+ years building, buying, and selling companies, has led 50 infrastructure projects across North America and Australia worth a combined $3.5 billion, grew his first company from $1M to $15M in five years, and has generated over $365M in revenue. These days he runs one-on-one coaching, CEO peer groups, and strategic adventure retreats for leaders who want to build something big without sacrificing their health, family, or sense of fun. His core values are adventure, integrity, risk-taking, fun, family, and growth, and he lives them. Find him here: Website: chrishardwickinc.comInstagram: @adventures_with_chris_hardwickLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrishardwickFacebook: facebook.com/chrishardwickleadershipYouTube: youtube.com/@chrishardwickleadership Chapters 00:52 — What it means to be an adventurepreneur01:20 — Facing fear to discover what you’re capable of03:47 — Why challenge can build courage05:07 — Kilimanjaro and transformative adventure06:08 — Rock climbing, fear, and the body’s safety response08:11 — The Camino, via ferrata, and shared lessons09:34 — The connection between entrepreneurship and adventure12:11 — A climbing challenge that helped inspire a promotion15:06 — Building courageous, innovative teams through adventure17:16 — Chris’s family roots in travel and business20:12 — Construction work, travel, and building companies23:31 — Moving into coaching and leadership development24:45 — Why getting outside matters25:33 — Childhood fearlessness and adult risk27:53 — Risk management as a business advantage29:18 — The amygdala, fear, and our modern environment32:40 — Separating fear from danger35:25 — Recognizing the body’s early signs of fear36:37 — A simple breathing practice for stress38:27 — Using touch to interrupt a stress response40:45 — Cold water, breathwork, and nervous-system resets42:18 — Training for an ultramarathon after a knee injury43:42 — Running a marathon after being told it might not be possible46:05 — How expectations about age shape our ambitions52:54 — Starting small and building momentum53:51 — Everyday habits for health and fitness55:34 — Chris’s work and the upcoming Adventurepreneur Club56:25 — Wilderness trips designed for entrepreneurial leaders Keywords: Adventurepreneur, adventure, entrepreneurship, leadership development, fear, risk management, courage, resilience, personal growth, wilderness experiences, team building, company culture, amygdala, nervous system, breathing exercises, stress regulation, via ferrata, Kilimanjaro, Camino de Santiago, ultramarathon, aging, habits, Adventurepreneur Club _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my coaching and speaking: ⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com⁠⁠ Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠

  2. Aug 26

    234: Stephen Jenkinson - Can the Afflicted Process the Affliction?

    In this episode, I speak again with Stephen Jenkinson about his new book, Trembling Still, his experiences with Parkinson's disease, and his profound insights on life, death, diagnosis, and acceptance. We explore themes of vulnerability, trust, and finding beauty in suffering, offering deep reflections on the human condition. Check out his books and tour via his website: https://orphanwisdom.com Keywords: Stephen Jenkinson, Trembling Still, Parkinson's, life and death, vulnerability, acceptance, human experience, grief, resilience, art and suffering Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Stephen Jenkinson and Trembling Still 02:15 Stephen's journey with Parkinson's and the impact on life 04:57 The origins and purpose of Trembling Still 09:23 Confronting the last day of life as known 15:34 Trust, doubt, and the experience of affliction 20:54 The increase of neurodegenerative diseases and societal implications 29:39 The long road of suffering and the search for meaning 40:46 Art, poetry, and making sense of the senseless 50:54 Living with vulnerability and the courage to be seen 54:42 Witnessing and the infrastructure of healing 58:44 Practical insights: zippers, buttons, and living with aging 01:02:28 Closing thoughts: living fully with mortality and joy _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my coaching and speaking: ⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com⁠ Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________________

  3. May 21

    233: Allie Michelle - How do you live before you're ready?

    Allie Michelle is consciousness in a meatbag, returned. She's a poet, spoken word performer, certified meditation, yoga, and breathwork teacher, and the bestselling author of Explorations of a Cosmic Soul, The Rose That Blooms in the Night, and The Words Left Unspoken. Her new book, Don’t Wait to Light the Candles, is out now with Simon & Schuster. Her work explores vulnerability, love, grief, and the strength it takes to be soft. In this conversation, we explore the depths of poetry, life, creativity, and how writing can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and living courageously. We also chat about her new book and artistic journey. Allie was first on the podcast way back in 2019, episode 20, if you want to listen to that time capsule, too. Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel Read her Substack: https://substack.com/@alliemichellel Buy her new book: https://amzn.to/4wErTRX Keywords: poetry, creativity, life lessons, writing, self-discovery, new book, artistic process, inspiration Key Topics The role of poetry in healing and self-understandingAllie Michelle's creative process and inspirationThe challenges and rewards of sharing art authenticallyBalancing vulnerability and success in artistic expressionThe importance of living courageously and embracing uncertainty Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Poetry and Life 07:09 Exploring the Essence of Poetry 15:08 The Journey of Writing a New Book 23:09 Navigating Uncertainty and Personal Growth 31:08 Embracing Authenticity in Writing 40:54 The Impact of External Feedback 47:32 Confronting Visibility and Success 59:04 Where to find Allie _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out my coaching and speaking: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠ _______________________________________

  4. Apr 24

    232: Stephen Jenkinson - What is the role of ritual in love and life?

    Stephen Jenkinson is a Canadian writer, teacher, and grief-whisperer. He holds master's degrees from Harvard (theology) and the University of Toronto (social work), spent years directing palliative care at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, and has worked intimately with dying people and their families. He's the founder of the Orphan Wisdom School and the author of seven books, including the award-winning Die Wise and Come of Age: The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble. He's also the subject of the documentary film Griefwalker. His work asks hard questions about what it means to live well, and he doesn't let any of us off easy. Keywords: love, matrimony, ritual, culture, grief, wisdom, transformation, relationships, tradition, initiation Key Topics The meaning of matrimony as a cultural and generational actThe relationship between grief, gratitude, and loveThe importance of tradition and formality in modern relationshipsThe concept of matrimony as mothering and culture-buildingThe Deep Wisdom of Matrimony and CultureEmbracing Limitations: The Heart of Love and RitualChapters 00:00 Introduction to Stephen Jenkinson 05:21 The Journey to the Orphan Wisdom School 07:47 Farming and the Art of Attention 12:16 Confronting Acceptance and Heartbreak 15:53 Gratitude Born from Heartbreak 20:24 Awareness and Change 22:21 The Nature of Matrimony 30:22 Longing for Real Connections 32:30 The Evolution of Wedding Ceremonies 36:30 Challenging Traditional Templates 40:27 Rethinking Seating Arrangements 44:29 The Role of Formality in Matrimony 48:37 Patrimony vs. Matrimony 52:32 The Nature of Rituals vs. Celebrations 56:08 Embracing Limitations in Relationships 58:41 The Grief of Transitioning into Marriage 01:00:29 The Wisdom of Elders in Matrimony _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for my weekly newsletter!  Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs⁠ _______________________________________

  5. Apr 6

    231: Tad Hargrave - Where's the line between persuasion and coercion?

    In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg sits down with Tad Hargrave, founder of Marketing for Hippies, to explore how marketing can be practiced ethically, beautifully, and effectively. Tad breaks down the distinctions between coercion and persuasion and shares practical ways to build trust, integrity, and reputation in business. Topics covered include: The fundamental difference between coercion and persuasion in marketingThe importance of ethics, truth, and alignment before sharing offersThe seven fundamentals of ethical marketing, including clear niching, compelling point of view, and filtering clientsHow to lower client risk cleverly with filtering and 'Are You Sure' pagesThe influence of reciprocity, social proof, and reputation in long-term successThe impact of coaching space, financial stability, and reputation managementCritique of manipulative tactics like urgency, scarcity, and high-pressure salesThe importance of authenticity, empathy, and beauty in marketing practicesA few things we discussed: Tad's website: Marketing for HippiesLock the Game: Ari GalperRobert Allen's Sales Letter ExampleBig Dream Program by Alex BasleyTad's Instagram_______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for my weekly newsletter!  Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs _______________________________________ Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome and guest introduction02:09 - Who is Tad? His background and mission03:40 - Targeting resistant holistic practitioners and ethical marketing06:03 - Shift from "get the sale" mentality to honest alignment07:26 - Distinction between coercion and consent-based sharing08:58 - The role of ethics, space, and clear niches in marketing success10:22 - Building compelling points of view and filtering clients effectively11:31 - The metaphor of the spear: fundamentals and sharing12:11 - Persuasion vs coercion explained15:02 - Using worldview, diagnosis, and premises in marketing15:55 - The problem with gimmicks like urgency and scarcity16:43 - The ethics of scarcity and genuine urgency18:20 - The structure of effective marketing involving attention, filtering, and lowering risk21:49 - Empathy and speaking to clients' pain, fear, and desire points23:01 - Building credibility and value in offers24:00 - Managing high-risk scenarios ethically25:31 - The danger of exploiting pain or manufactured discontent27:48 - The importance of honesty and authenticity over tricks28:09 - The long-term value of reputation and integrity31:39 - Respectful, opt-in approach at workshops and events36:26 - Critique of manipulative marketing videos37:28 - How false promises and "automatic compliance" are unethical40:45 - The impact on self-respect and industry trust43:43 - Filtering clients through transparent pages and vetting processes45:04 - The power of honesty and clarity in decision-making46:35 - Ethical reflection in client engagement and pricing48:49 - Long-term reputation and sustainability in business53:05 - The collective importance of industry reputation55:46 - Final thoughts on ethical leadership and industry pitfalls56:17 - Common pet peeves: rationalizing coercive tactics58:40 - The lies behind "light" versus "dark" marketing approaches60:17 - The visual and linguistic errors in marketing that undermine trust61:55 - Cues from indigenous elders vs industry norms for ethics63:05 - Closing remarks and how to connect with Tad

  6. 09/25/2025

    230: Nikki Weaver - Can you speak your truth and survive it?

    Nikki Weaver teaches writing, yoga, and self-expression to women in prisons. She is the founder of On The Inside, an organization that builds a creative connection for incarcerated women, both individually and collectively, by telling stories, igniting hearts, and sparking dialogue. They aim to spread creative connections for women on the inside and outside by breaking down the walls that keep us apart.  In this episode, we discuss the transformative power of creativity and poetry, the importance of community and connection, and the need for rehabilitation over punishment in the prison system. Nikki shares her personal journey, the impact of her work on her parenting, and the lessons learned from the women she teaches. The conversation emphasizes the humanity of incarcerated individuals and the potential for healing through storytelling and creative expression. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ontheinside2 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ontheinside.space Website: https://www.ontheinside.space LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-the-inside2/ _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠ Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for my weekly newsletter!  Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs _______________________________________ CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Creative Healing in Prisons 05:41 The Evolution of Nikki's Work 08:29 Transformative Power of Poetry and Movement 11:26 Personal Growth Through Incarceration 14:30 Understanding Incarcerated Individuals 17:21 Building Community and Connection 20:21 The Importance of Forgiveness and Healing 23:30 Navigating the Prison System 26:23 The Role of Choice and Agency 29:34 Creating a Culture of Care 32:29 The Power of Play in Healing 35:34 Logistics of Teaching in Prisons 38:39 The Impact of Consistency and Reliability 41:35 Empowerment Through Shared Stories 43:12 Empowering Women Through Lived Experience 45:44 The Somatic Experience of Healing 50:37 Finding Voice Through Movement 56:23 Parenting Through Trauma and Healing 01:03:47 The Need for Rehabilitation in Prisons 01:07:19 Stories of Transformation and Healing 01:13:59 Exploring Truth and Survival 01:14:58 Compassion and Connection in Challenging Environments KEYWORDS: prison education, creativity, healing, poetry, yoga, rehabilitation, women's rights, storytelling, community building

  7. 09/10/2025

    229: Blake Kasemeier - Is art anything you can get away with?

    Blake Kasemeier tells stories, mostly with words, and also makes videos you've probably watched on your phone before. He is a multifaceted content creator, writer, and poet, and in this chat, we dive into authenticity in art, the journey of content creation, and the importance of perspective. Blake shares his experiences navigating vulnerability in his work, the pressures of audience expectations, and the evolution of his creative expression. The discussion also touches on the shifting mindsets around success and the value of ordinary experiences in storytelling. Follow his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blakeoftoday Subscribe to his Substack: https://substack.com/@blakeoftoday Follow his TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blakeoftoday Subscribe to his YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blakeoftoday _______________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠ Read my Substack: ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠ Sign up for my weekly newsletter!  Click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs Keywords: content creation, art, authenticity, vulnerability, storytelling, social media, personal development, creativity, fatherhood

  8. 08/08/2025

    228: Kendra Adachi - What's our birth story?

    In this conversation, we share our intimate journey through pregnancy and childbirth, discussing the emotional and physical challenges we faced and reflecting on the support from family, the decisions made during labor, and the transition from a home birth to a hospital setting. Kendra Adachi⁠⁠ is walking a path of deep service to awaken a remembrance of the divinity within while encouraging connection with the divinity around us. She practices reverence for the body through emotional, physical, and spiritual modalities and feels our consumption is a choice that creates expansion or depletion.  As a certified health coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (click here to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/36Ctqhr⁠⁠⁠⁠), having completed the four levels of personal development through Integrity Seminars (click here to learn more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/39A3HrJ⁠⁠⁠⁠), and having the gift of experiencing depression and mental illness, she has chosen to love her unique story and utilize its lessons to support others on their journey. She holds space for women and men as a conduit to reconnect with their erotic truth through ⁠⁠1-1 mentorship⁠⁠ and group containers. She believes the body is a sacred guide and that as we choose to worship it with acceptance, approval, and permission, we become unwavering in our agency and sovereignty. Kendra believes in honoring our true appetite and savoring life, that food is an extension of our divine experience. She's leading a movement where women are coming together to dismantle the narratives that have starved us and reclaim our innate hunger and satiation with our bodies, expression, and primal power. Email Kendra at ⁠⁠hello@adachikendra.com⁠⁠ to learn more. Follow her on Instagram here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/adachikendra⁠⁠⁠ Check out her website here: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.adachikendra.com⁠⁠⁠ _____________________________________________ Follow me on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for my weekly newsletter!  Each week, I share a personal story and my favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas.  Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of my favorite books here, including many my guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠https://bookshop.org/shop/LDLB⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of my favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites Chapters 0:00 Introduction to the Journey of Parenthood 2:24 Preparing for Birth: Insights and Experiences 5:14 The Anticipation of Labor Begins 8:01 The Early Stages of Labor 10:56 Navigating the Challenges of Contractions 13:30 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Labor 16:09 The Transition to the Hospital 19:11 Facing the Unknown: Decisions in Labor 21:42 The Hospital Experience Begins Keywords: birth, labor, home birth, hospital, parenting, family support, emotional journey, childbirth, pregnancy, decision making

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Making kindness cool and the world better than yesterday, join us for conversations that shift perspectives toward a more conscious and compassionate collective. The host, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, is a ferocious never-giver-upper, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, and a connoisseur and collector of fine silver linings. He is also a recovering scientist turned life coach and spoken word poet who speaks fluent burrito. Find him on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs or at www.longdistancelovebombs.com.

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