The Living MÁS Podcast

Drew Stockton

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Self-Improvement
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A place for story telling and meaningful conversations. Hearing from individuals with different backgrounds and life experiences share insights and key moments along the way. Living MÁS is about living life to the fullest, which will look different for each individual, but certainly involves and open mind and ultimately taking action!

11/20/2024

#015 - Staying True to Yourself with the Multi-talented Matt Payne

Today’s guest is the multi-talented and passionate Matt Payne: a touring musician, small business owner, podcast host, AND new dad to his 5-month old daughter. In today’s episode we touch on the different passions and projects in Matt’s life and how he is able to always stay true to himself and his overall/purpose mission. We pull back the curtain on some of Matt’s biggest influences growing up and what led him to the clarity that he now leads his life with. Additional highlights include: A few of Matt’s most impactful teachers Reflecting on what Matt’s parents clearly did right The lifestyle of a touring musician The deep meaning that comes from playing + sharing music Matt’s history podcast and some of takeaways from studying history Matt’s appreciation for mindfulness practices and studying the mind/beliefs Love as a verb and what it takes to really love someone Matt’s big picture view of his mission + purpose Matt lives an inspiring life that is so…Matt. He has found how to engage with his passions, talents and creativity while also giving back and serving others cultivate their own passions and creativity. Plugs: Matt's band Frute on Spotify and IG Matt's history podcast 20th Century Revolutions on Spotify Matt's tutoring business Inman Tutors Mike Duncan's (Matt's hero in Podcasting world) Podcast on revolutions Author Kurt Vonnaget 20th Century Historical Figure that more people should know about in Matt's opinion: Che Guevara Matt's personal IG

1h 5m
10/08/2024

#014: From Tourist to Traveler with Dr. Grant Gearhart

Dr. Grant Gearhart is a current associate Spanish professor at Georgia Southern University and former professor at UNC Chapel Hill where he taught our host Drew for 3 years. Grant is deeply passionate about language and culture dedicating his life's work to education and spreading cultural awareness. Grant has a unique perspective as a student and teacher of Spanish as well as being married to his Spanish wife whose family they visit twice a year there. He understands the cultural differences between the U.S. and Spain and ultimately how we can all benefit from learning about different cultures - which is the basis for his famous slogan amongst his students "don't be a tourist, be a traveler." Grant shares with sincere humility and gratitude recognizing his own teachers that have impacted him, while also zooming out and thinking about the big picture behind his work and passions. A truly inspiring and fruitful conversation! Highlights include: Why Grant believes immersing yourself in a different language and culture is so important How we in the U.S. can learn and benefit the most from Spanish culture What "don't be a tourist, be a traveler" means to Grant How Grant has positively impacted Drew's life and decision to live in Spain Grant's favorite (and less well-known) place in Spain Grant's resources for mental health and his wellness as a whole How Grant coped with the devastating losses of his mother to cancer and father to suicide Why crying as a man is OK Plugs World Languages Collaborative Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7DiohBf9QSqcvnLw56raKL?si=62191ab2d1374330 Grant bio: https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/cah/languages/faculty-staff/gearhart/ Contact Grant: ggearhart@georgiasouthern.edu

1h 24m
09/11/2024

#013: Gay in the South with Hooper Schultz

Hooper Schultz is an oral historian, PhD candidate and instructor in History at UNC – Chapel Hill. He previously worked for the Southern Oral History Program at the Center for the Study of the American South at UNC. His work is focused on student gay rights activism on college campuses in the U.S. South during the 1970’s. He is particularly interested in the relationships between students and their college towns, and how we can learn and benefit as a society from the brave (and too-often unheard) voices that came before us. In this conversation Hooper shares with us, for what was his first time in a publicly-recorded format, his story of coming out as gay as an undergrad at UNC. Hooper courageously tells his story as well as his life journey since then and how all of his education and work is in service of others who might be going through a similar struggle that he experienced. Other areas we cover in this conversation: Why Hooper has focused on the South in his research Understanding why the gay activism in the 70’s is valuable to the current moment Hooper’s internal struggles around coming out as gay to his family and friends Hooper’s mission/purpose behind his years of work and research Hooper’s important advice to anyone else out there who might be struggling with sexuality Plugs Southern Oral History Program at UNC Chapel Hill Hooper's history department at UNC Chapel Hill Queerolina - Experiences of Place and Space Through Oral Histories, an exhibit highlighting the lived experiences of UNC-Chapel Hill students who identify as LGBTQIA+. Men like That by John Howard Fiction author Randall Kenan You can contact Hooper at hooper@unc.edu

57 min
08/08/2024

#012: Race, School and Kids with Jameson Sackey

Today’s guest is Jameson Sackey, a personal injury Lawyer in Atlanta, husband, and father of two. Jameson attended The Lovett School in Atlanta, with host, Drew, and this conversation focuses on some of the cultural issues and challenges around race that were present during Jameson’s time there and that clearly have continued since his graduation in 2008. While the conversation resembles a case study of The Lovett School, it can be assumed that many of the cultural challenges at a mostly white, independent school are shared in other similar environments. Ultimately, it is a story of a minority group of people not feeling seen nor valued as part of the wider community and thinking about how we can all be a part of the much-needed change. It is a hopeful conversation and one that encourages more unity in our society and world. Some additional topics discussed include: Jameson’s Ghanaian heritage and how his relationship to it has evolved over the years How Jameson evaluates where he will send his own children to school in the future Some thoughts and perspective around Jameson’s experience at The Lovett School Jameson’s opinion on the root of the issues at Lovett Jameson’s message to me and others like me who compose part of the majority group Why we need to hear the Black-female perspective more in general How Jameson remains positive and hopeful Some of Jameson’s biggest life lessons You can find Jameson on IG at @jameson_sackey

1 hr
07/16/2024

#011: The Healing Journey to Personal and Professional Fulfillment with Sam Pfotenhauer

Today’s guest is Sam Pfotenhauer, a former corporate lawyer turned spiritual mentor, life coach and intuitive. Sam tells us the story of her spiritual awakening, how she balanced her corporate law job while exploring her new passions, and ultimately how she left the corporate world to pursue the most fulfilling life for her. Sam is a trailblazer who shows us all what is possible when we prioritize our personal healing and the path towards our highest selves and most fulfilling lives. Some additional topics from this deep conversation with Sam include: The evolution of Sam and host Drew’s personal friendship What it means to be an intuitive How Sam learned to let go of shame The story of Sam’s spiritual awakening The story of Sam calling off her wedding two weeks beforehand Sam’s relationship framework (link below) Defining Human Design and how it can be supportive to anyone Plugs The Wild River Podcast Sam's Podcast Episode (39) describing the story of calling off her wedding Moonrise Human Design Community: https://www.moonrisecommunity.com/ Link to Relationship Framework East Forest and Ram Dass Song - Sit Around the Fire Book a call with Sam: https://www.wildriver.live/sessions

1h 18m
07/02/2024

#010: My Spiritual Awakening - From 10 Days in Silence to Love

Today's episode is a solo episode with host Drew Stockton opening up about what he considers his spiritual awakening which occurred at a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation course in 2019. It has taken years of integration to come to view this experience as a "spiritual" one and to be comfortable with his intentions behind sharing. Drew hopes to support the opening of minds to different possibilities and give the listener the opportunity to use whatever curiosity or inspiration they feel to fuel their own search for truth, not to encourage comparison to Drew's story nor just accepting his truth as their own. Some additional highlights from this intimate conversation include: The why behind Drew sharing his personal, intimate experience now, 5 years later How Drew has been inspired by the stories of Ram Dass and other Western seekers How to take value and inspiration from stories without having to compare The details of Drew’s experience in a 10-day, silent Vipassana meditation course The moment Drew believes was his spiritual awakening Drew’s key insights from this experience Coming to the same conclusion from Vipassana Meditation, a Buddhist-based practice, and Bhakti Yoga, a Hindu-based practice Defining what is healthy spirituality in modern times Plugs Dhamma.org - Course center directory and schedule for Vipassana meditation around the world. Miracle of Love by Ram Dass - The book Drew refers to that contains stories of western seekers with their Guru in India, Neem Karoli Baba.

41 min
06/18/2024

#009: Following Your Intuition to the Life of Your Dreams with Libby Christenson

Libby Christenson is a leader who is living by example. Libby opens up in this conversation about some of her big life transformations and how she has learned to embrace change, connect to her intuition and [mostly] flow into the current life of her dreams. Libby is not just alive, but ALIVE, and she shares with us how feeling feel-spectrum aliveness is her top priority. This is an incredibly insightful and inspiring conversation and some additional highlights include: Libby’s personal story with addiction and how her rock bottom moment started her on a new, purpose-filled path Some of Drew’s biggest takeaways from working with Libby in 2022 as his Life + Business coach during the launch of his business MÁS Health The importance of humor, silliness and authenticity How Libby has connected to her own intuition and how she helps others do the same How we can all learn to flow with life and invite in more ease Why prioritizing aliveness is so beneficial Plugs: Libby helps you free yourself through science, spirituality and somatics so you can own your power and make profound changes in your life and in your community. Libby’s clients have gone on to create high-impact, high-income careers and lifestyles, while honing in on their given energies & abilities for success on multiple levels. Connect with Libby on IG: @libby.christenson Learn more at her website: goldwavecoaching.com

1h 24m
06/04/2024

#008: Shifting Priorities Post Near-Death Experience with Burgess Robinson

Summer 2011 in the mountains of western North Carolina, 19-year old Burgess Robinson’s life almost ended in a long boarding accident that led to him being airlifted by a helicopter and multiple days in a medically-induced coma. But Burgess survived, and with him a new sense of gratitude, responsibility and intentionality in which he dedicated to living. In this powerful conversation Burgess opens up about the Near-Death Experience that changed the way he looked at life and how he wanted to act going forward. This is a story of someone who was forced to get honest with with himself and his priorities at a very young age, and someone who was up for the challenge. A few additional highlights from the conversation include: Burgess’s unique thoughts on whether things happen for a reason in life The WHY behind his hobby of marathon running (sub 3-hour marathons!) The story/meaning behind the tattoo Burgess designed for himself post-accident (see link to design below) What life looks like for him today Episode plugs: 1. Tattoo design that Burgess created in the aftermath of the accident - https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:5e538ec4-f313-4e1b-a876-a48f8b6b544b 2. Habitat for Humanity International: https://www.habitat.org/ 3. UNC-Chapel Hill Habitat for Humanity: https://www.facebook.com/UNCHabitat/

1h 20m

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A place for story telling and meaningful conversations. Hearing from individuals with different backgrounds and life experiences share insights and key moments along the way. Living MÁS is about living life to the fullest, which will look different for each individual, but certainly involves and open mind and ultimately taking action!

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Drew Stockton
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