Podcast

Did a podcast with a dear friend Nick Thomas. His friends had some nice things to say.

Episode 7: "Kindness & Ridiculousness" Mark " Mutt" Tavary, 31 Helena, MT Recorded: 06/25/23 Full video episode: Well, turns out June is "PTSD awareness" month, as well as "Men's Mental Health" awareness month. P.s. ( Why does everything need a month?, It's also probably Alaskan snow crab appreciation month or something. - Rant over) But I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to sit down with one of my day 1's Mutt. Mutt has always stood out to me as somebody who has a really big heart and and is willing to give the shirt off of his back for his peoples. Mutt opened up about some of the rougher parts of his life growing up. Dealing with watching his family fall apart after the sudden loss of his younger sister took a toll on him. I know the feeling of losing people close to me all too well. There's nothing you can say to somebody in those moments to take the pain away. But I am truly grateful I had a friend like Mutt. To be by my side while, I was suffering from my losses. Dang, we are really good at sad drinking together haha. Real recognizes real though, thanks for always picking up the phone when I needed you, and always saying yes when I asked for you to just come over and be around my sad ass. You're a big reason why I survived through some of the shit that was destroying me, you we're just there. We have shared so many memories together over the last 7-8 years or so that I consider Mutt a constant bright spot in my life. It's been beautiful to watch the growth of my boy over the past year. Rock-bottom to the penthouse suites baby! I know that it takes a lot to open up to someone about our personal lives. But I also understand the importance as to how much it helps to do that. So thank you Mutt, for putting yourself out there in the name of Mental Health awareness. This podcast is dedicated to Jersey & Cooper.

Episode 6: "The Last Ride" Tanner Theriault, 32 Helena, MT Recorded: 06/21/23 In this episode I finally got a chance to sit down with my friend Tanner Theriault. Tanner is currently sitting 1st in the standings in Bull Riding here in Montana. I met Tanner a few years back, just a solid human being with a deep passion for riding bulls. We talked all about cowboying, rodeos, fatherhood and family. I have a huge respect for the guys putting it on the line and climbing on top of a 1,500 lb. beast. We also went into detail about injuries and sudden illness. At a very young age Tanner was told by doctors that he would never play contact sports ever again. Fast-forward to today, Tanner is still never saying quit. As of today he's giving it one last shot at chasing the dreams he set for himself as a kid. Following in his fathers footsteps of being a world champion. From the outside looking in. Tanner and myself don't appear as if we would associate with one another, I suppose. But I'm very grateful to be able to call Tanner friend. Hell of a teacher I tell you. I learned more about rodeo's sitting down with Tanner for an hour. Then in my my whole entire life. Good luck this season Tanner! Safe & Healthy Travels my guy. Check out some content of Tanner tearing it up. https://www.tiktok.com/@tanntheriault29

Episode 5: "From the cradle to the grave" Helena, MT Marcos Diaz, 33 In this episode, I sat down and talked with a really good friend of mine Marcos Diaz. (In my living room) We grew up together in the same place, and yet our lives went in very different directions. We talked extensively about what it’s like growing up in the 209. Marcos is a hustler in every sense of the word. If there’s one thing I can tell you about this human, he has a insane work ethic and upholds the meaning of Loyalty to the highest degree. Marcos has lived a crazy life, and has been in some situations that are hard to fathom. His story starts out with having his first child at fifteen, and then you just have to listen to the to the rest grasp it. There aren’t a whole lot of options for humans coming out of that place. My road was the military, that’s what got me out. Marcos had sports, but taking on real life adult responsibilities at a young age changed that path for him. I hope you guys can take something away from Marco’s story. By the way, I’ve seen Marcos like twice since I moved from Cali. (2010) It has been years since we talked, and when I asked him if he would come down, catch up, and do a podcast if he was passing through. He replied “hell mf yea” and drove 8 hours out of his way to do that for me. People make sacrifices for the ones they care about, I believe he did it because in his heart he knows I would do the same without batting an eye. This is the first podcast done with somebody that I grew up with from back home. (can you spot any similarities) Very thankful to sit down with my brother. Smoking blunts and choppin' it up, like the good old days. For those who didn’t know me, or were not a part of my life back then. Here’s a little bit of insight as to what life was like for me growing up. Marcos wanted to shout out his homie Young Iggz from the 209. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoapnIFeyuY Turns out this music video was filmed like around the corner from my house growing up lol. Check it out for a visual reference to where I spent the first like 20 years of my life. and lastly R.I.P. Jimmy "J-Macc" Mcany

Episode 4: "A line in the sand" Helena, MT Zoë Sanders, 24 In this episode I sat down and talked with one of my best friends Zoë Sanders. I've known Zoë for many years, but I never knew much about her past. We talk about her journey over from South Africa to the United States. Where she grew up in the religious group Jehovah's Witnesses. Zoë's life within the organization ended at age 18. The nature of being thrown into the world as an adult with no support system can be a dark thing. Our minds are so fragile as children, and sometimes our spirits can be broken before we reach the age of understanding right from wrong. I have a lot of respect for Zoë. She has battled through many things in life, starting at a young age. Life threw things at her like teen pregnancy, followed by the suicide of the father of her child. She had to take on the responsibility of taking care of her daughter by herself. Zoë is a fighter in every sense of the word, I am very grateful to have a person like her in my corner. She is currently off traveling the country chasing her dreams and experiencing everything thing this world has to offer. I know her story is going to help somebody somewhere. Because, I know people close to me with very similar upbringings, including myself. I asked what came to mind for the title of the episode. She told me "A line in the sand" "You can waste your lives drawing lines or you can live your life crossing them." - I was given lines my entire life, but now I am the one pushing past them. I saw myself being held back by the opinions of others. That isn't a part of my life anymore. We are so much more capable then we think we are, draw a line in the sand and crawl until you get there. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you get there. Thank you to Zoë! You're a great friend & even better Human. This episode of the podcast is dedicated to Larame James Long and their beautiful daughter Ivy Rose Long. https://retzmemorials.com/obituaries/larame-james-long-age-22-of-helena/ #HangingWithHumans #Podcast #HWHP

Hanging With Humans Podcast Episode 2, MT 03/23/23 Edgar Barreto, CSCS, RSCC, Boston Red Sox https://fgcuathletics.com/sports/baseball/roster/edgar-barreto/2 http://baseballstrength.org/edgar-barreto-cscs-rscc-boston-red-sox/ Contact Me: hangingwithhumans@gmail.com www.hangingwithhumans.com Follow me on Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGY2wcR5E7wyS1SH100XoYw https://www.tiktok.com/@hangingwithhumans https://www.instagram.com/hangingwithhumans https://www.twitter.com/hangwithhumans https://www.rumble.com/c/c-2507620 In this episode, I talk with Edgar Barreto, Former Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Boston Red Sox and Owner of Freedom Impact Training (Human Performance Development) This was the first episode done in the podcast studio. I was actually very nervous! Edgar made it really easy for me to get comfortable. Listening to his story of growing up as a kid in Cuba with dreams of becoming a professional baseball player. Edgar is a very passionate strong willed individual that I am very lucky I had the chance to sit down with. His story takes him from growing up in Cuba. Immigrating to Florida, with the hopes of getting the rest of his family their, as well as to one day play professional baseball. Edgar's life took many different paths, but the one commonality was perseverance. This is what never giving up, or taking no for an answer looks like. It was a pleasure to sit down with such a gracious kind human being. Towards the end of the podcast Edgar spoke about In vitro fertilization, known as IVF, is a procedure used to help you get pregnant. Edgar shares him and his wife's experience with IVF. We met for the first time a few weeks prior. He saw my vision exactly as I do, and gave me a ton of confidence leaving that little meeting. Edgar is a great coach, who has coached at the highest level. Hard work pays off, is a good take away from this one. I left that podcast very fired up and inspired. I hope somebody can take something away from Edgar's story. Thank you to Edgar! A person I now call a friend. I would plug all your social media but you're just doing your thing without it. And I love that. But if you're looking for an amazing Physical Therapist / Strength & Conditioning coach. Check out Freedom Impact Training, in Helena, MT. #HangingWithHumans #podcast #HWHP