In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Greg Barnsdale, a funeral director, certified executor advisor, certified financial planner, and death doula, about his book 'Do Not Ignore Your Mortality: Practical Advice from a Funeral and Financial Insider.' They discuss the importance of end-of-life and financial planning, cultural attitudes toward death, and the consequences of being unprepared. Barnsdale shares his personal experience with a brain tumor diagnosis and stresses the need for open conversations about death and planning to reduce stress and create meaningful legacies. They also talk about practical steps for estate planning, the death positive movement, and tools available on Barnsdale's website to assist individuals and families in initiating these critical conversations.

Greg's Bio

After a career in various end-of-life roles, Greg wrote the book about preparing wisely to die. He

is a funeral director, Certified Executor Advisor, Certified Financial Planner & death doula, all

rolled into one. His compelling message is gaining popularity, and his following is substantial.

Contact and Book Information

https://www.donotignoreyourmortality.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbarnsdale/

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes David Schatzkamer, a licensed mental health counselor and registered play therapist supervisor. David shares his experiences and insights on helping young children thrive through therapeutic play. He discusses the inspiration behind founding the Center4PlayTherapy, the significance of play in child development, and effective techniques for parents to nurture emotional connections with their children. David also highlights the importance of understanding the child and family as a unit rather than focusing solely on diagnoses. Additionally, David provides practical tips for parents and details his upcoming book, Easy Shmezy Guide to Parenting, which offers therapeutic techniques for everyday use. The episode underscores the transformative power of play in improving communication, behavior, and emotional regulation in children.

David's Bio and Contact Information

David Schatzkamer, LMHC, RPT-S, is a licensed mental health counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor specializing in helping young children thrive through therapeutic play. As founder and director of the Center4PlayTherapy, David brings over 15 years of experience working with children ages 3–8, supporting families through challenges like ADHD, trauma, behavioral struggles, and emotional regulation. He trained at the University of North Texas’s Intensive Play Therapy Supervision Program and continues to lead supervision groups and serve on the board of the Association for Play Therapy of New York State.

David’s approach is deeply practical, blending clinical expertise with simple, powerful tools parents can use to build stronger relationships with their kids. He’s also the co-author of Easy Shmezy Guide to Parenting, a hands-on book packed with therapeutic techniques that actually fit into everyday life. Whether in the therapy room, training other professionals, or sharing insights on podcasts, David’s mission is to make play-based healing accessible, effective, and meaningful.

Phone:  (718) 715-9402.

https://center4playtherapy.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidschatzkamer/

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes guest Carrie Brody, who shares her profound journey of loss, grief, and healing following the sudden, unexplained death of her 9-year-old son, Seth, in 2018. Carrie discusses her transformation and self-discovery, her involvement with the SUDC community, and her certifications in grief education and grief movement. Carrie introduces her book, Do You Know The Way,'which she co-authored with Seth in spirit, detailing her healing journey and offering practical tips. The conversation also explores meditation, grief movement practices, and the importance of being open to different healing modalities and connections with loved ones in spirit.

Carrie's Bio and Contact Information

Born and raised in New Jersey and a graduate of Rutgers College with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Carrie started her career in customer service and stayed there for the next several years before moving to California. While in California, Carrie continued her work serving the public and then attended International Air Academy and became a certified travel agent. After that she moved back east to New York and took a job in banking industry and then landed in corporate training for the next tew years. After that, she moved to Connecticut and returned to her first and innate love, teaching. She taught PreK until she became a full-time stay at home mother in 2006.

In 2018, Carrie had a devastating and shocking loss of her 9-year-old son to sudden explained death in childhood (SUDC). Since then, Carrie has become an active member and volunteer for the SUDC, as peer one to one parent advocate and part of their speaker series. Along with that, Carrie created and founded a grief group for bereaved moms that she leads, along with being a group administrator for large community of bereaved grandparents, parents and siblings.

In July of 2023, Carrie continued her education and dedicated her commitment to serving the grieving community by becoming a Certified Grief Educator through David Kessler’s training program. After that, she continued on to become certified in grief movement with Paul Denniston and completed that program in January of 2024. Then in March of 2024, she became certified in Spiritual and Transformation Life Coaching. She is also a trauma-informed instructor and in training to become a certified meditation teacher. Carrie’s first book, Do You Know The Way, which shares her experiences and journey through child loss and grief, came out on March 12, 2025.

Carrie works with individuals in grief one-on-one, leads grief groups, and speaks nationally to those in grief. She teaches them tools and methods to release, reframe, and shift grief through gratitude, breath, sound, and movement to a more peaceful life with purpose and meaning.

Website and Social Media

www.heartfelthealingwithcarrie.com

Facebook: Carrie Miller Brody

Facebook Page: Heartfelt Healing With Carrie

Book: Do You Know The Way can be found on Amazon

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In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Sean Frost—an entrepreneur, real estate broker, music producer, and mentor. Sean shares his journey from humble beginnings and the influence of his parents on his entrepreneurial spirit. The conversation explores the importance of self-belief, passion, and accountability in entrepreneurship, as well as the value of learning from both successes and failures.

Sean discusses his mentoring philosophy, emphasizing honesty, work ethic, and the need for genuine connection with mentees. He highlights the significance of celebrating small wins, setting boundaries, and finding fulfillment in helping others grow. The episode concludes with Sean’s advice to develop self-belief, work backwards from your goals, and embrace the power of saying no to stay true to your passions and priorities.

Sean’s Bio and Contact Information

Enter Sean McRae, the visionary entrepreneur and devoted family man whose journey through the realms of business, creativity, and community upliftment is anchored by his unwavering commitment to fatherhood, proudly calling Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, home.

As the driving force behind LIVE LIKE THEY DREAM Inc., Sean isn’t just a Real Estate Broker; he’s the compassionate Team Leader steering the Sean Frost Real Estate Team towards success. Imagine a conductor leading an orchestra, harmonizing deals in real estate while simultaneously crafting dreams with his two licensed custom home building companies: Black River Homes and Elm Homes. Yet, amidst these ventures, Sean’s heart finds its center in the role of a dedicated dad, where his family takes the spotlight as the most cherished part of his life.

Beyond the boardrooms and construction sites, Sean's creative spirit shines through I Am Sean Frost Inc., where he navigates the vibrant world of music production, nurturing the careers of TwoTiime and JSTN DMND. But amid the beats and melodies, it’s his role as a family man that forms the rhythm of his life, with fatherhood being the most treasured melody in his symphony.

While Sean’s professional life flourishes, his heart beats loudest for community engagement. A passionate supporter of football (soccer), he proudly partners with Atletico Ottawa, infusing the spirit of professional sport into the local community. His commitment extends beyond the field, collaborating with impactful organizations like CHEO and The Ottawa Boys and Girls Club, driven by a desire to make the world a brighter place for future generations, including his own.

In 2022, Sean’s dedication was honored with the Volkswagen Canada's Gamechangers award, a testament to his commitment to using sports as a force for positive change in communities, a legacy he hopes to pass on to his children.

In Sean’s world, being a dad isn’t just a title; it’s the cornerstone of his existence, inspiring him to share wisdom, spread joy, and create a better future for all. Amidst his many achievements, his greatest success story remains the love and support he provides to his family, a testament to the fact that in the grand symphony of life, the melody of family resonates the loudest.

Listeners are encouraged to connect with Sean via Instagram for further insights and mentorship opportunities.

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Kent Nerburn, an acclaimed author known for his works on spirituality and Native American themes. They discuss Kent's newest book, Lone Dog Road, which explores themes of redemption, hope, and cultural interconnectedness through a journey across the Dakotas. Kent shares anecdotes from his life, including a poignant cab driver story and interactions with Native American communities, emphasizing the importance of listening, kindness, and elder respect. Kent also reflects on the values he admires in Native American cultures, such as spirituality in everything and the sacredness of the natural world. The episode highlights the significance of teaching, storytelling, and the need for collective empathy in today's world.

Kent’s Bio and Contact Information

Kent Nerburn is the author of Lone Dog Road and 15 other books on spirituality and Native American themes. He has been praised as "the one writer who can bridge the gap between Native and non-Native cultures

Kent has twice won the Minnesota Book Award. His book,Chief Joseph and the Flight of the Nez Perce, was a New York Times best seller, and his internationally acclaimed Neither Wolf nor Dog, which was the One Book South Dakota selection for 2019, is used in multicultural curriculums around the world. Kent is currently serving as cultural liaison to the International Smile Network in their work providing dental and cleft palate surgeries to children on the reservations in South Dakota Nerburn is widely recognized as one of the earliest advocates for the Own Voices movement. He founded an award-winning multi-racial, multi-cultural newspaper in Minneapolis to "give voice to the voiceless” and created an oral history project on the isolated Red Lake Indian reservation in northern Minnesota where students sat at the feet of the tribal elders to hear and collect their stories.

Website

https://kentnerburn.com/

Lone Dog Road is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and your locally owned bookstores

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In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Jeannette Kohlhaas, a lifelong LPGA golf professional and passionate advocate for holistic health and mindset transformation. Jeannette shares her inspiring journey from competitive golf to overcoming health challenges, embracing nutrition and wellness, and helping others master their mindset for longevity in both sport and life. The conversation covers the importance of positive thinking, integrative health practices like BEMER therapy, and the value of lifelong learning and self-improvement.

Jeannette's Bio and Contact Information

Jeannette Kohlhaas is from Charleston, SC, been married for 41 years, and is a lifelong LPGA golf professional and passionate advocate for wellness, mindset, and longevity in the game of Golf or any sport. Now 67, she brings over four decades of experience in competitive golf, coaching, mindset, nutrition and personal transformation to the stage.

She was the ONLY Girl who played golf on the HS boys golf team in 1976 in Hawaii, then A standout collegiate golfer.

She qualified for the LPGA Tour on her very first attempt and went on to compete from 1980 to 1989, earning three 4th-place finishes among a field of world-class competitors. Today, she competes on the Legends of the LPGA Senior Tour, a circuit that celebrates elite women golfers aged 45 and over.

Her journey included a break from competition to raise her now 36-year-old son and to overcome age-related health challenges. But the past 6 years have marked a powerful comeback—she’s regained her health, has no more 60 year old joint & body aches, sleeps better than ever, and transformed her eating lifestyle, losing 45 pounds and going from a size 14 to an 8.

In Golf, Business and Life...she especially loves helping others master their mindset —because, as she puts it, “it’s the six inches between our ears that make all the difference.” A dedicated student of nutrition and holistic health, she believes strongly that how we fuel our mind & bodies affects how we feel, play, and live.

She’s also set to release her upcoming e-book, Fairway to Heaven or Highway to Divorce?—a lighthearted yet insightful guide filled with strategies for couples navigating the game together.

She's here to share her passion and perspective with us and women all over—to rediscover their love for life & Golf and focus on their Longevity. As she says, GOLF Stands for: Great Opportunity for Longevity & Fitness

Contact Information

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Social Media

https://www.facebook.com/jeannettekohlhaas

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannette-kohlhaas/

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Sebastian Koellner, the Chief Mindsetter and executive coach. The discussion focuses on the disconnect between thoughts and emotions, the power of mindset, and overcoming the masks society places on productivity and success. Sebastian emphasizes slowing down, emotional clarity, and identity transformation, providing practical exercises to bridge the gap between the head and the heart. The episode underlines the importance of addressing and utilizing emotions constructively and the consequences of inaction. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own fears and patterns, and to seek fulfilling and aligned paths both in business and life.

Sebastian's Bio and Contact Information

Sebastian, the Chief MindSetter, is an executive coach for high-achieving founders and leaders who’ve built outward success—but feel trapped behind the mask of it. He helps them stop performing, slow down without losing it all, and finally reconnect to who they are beneath the pressure. His work blends emotional clarity, nervous system safety, and identity transformation to help clients reclaim their energy, focus on what truly matters, and lead from deep alignment—not adrenaline. If you’ve ever thought, “I know what to do, so why am I not doing it?”—he’s the coach who helps you finally do the things that matter in your life.

Outside of coaching, Sebastian meditates, builds strength and vitality through exercise, and enjoys time with his three kids—because business success should never come at the cost of life’s most important moments.

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Links:

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In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Chloe de Souza, a love, sexuality, and relationship coach with over 20 years of experience. Chloe specializes in helping clients embody their desires through a trauma-informed approach that combines modern science with ancient tantric wisdom. They discuss Chloe's unique body-based background and her holistic practices such as mind-body mapping, breath work, meditation, and dance. The conversation delves into Chloe's recent course, 'Sex and Sovereignty,' which aims to empower individuals by helping them reclaim their sexual energy and establish healthy boundaries. They also explore the therapeutic benefits of dance, particularly in women-only spaces, and the role of self-loyalty and confidence in personal growth. Chloe emphasizes the importance of trusting one's instincts and the transformative power of self-acceptance and forgiveness.

Chloe's Bio and Contact Information

Chloe is a Love, Sexuality and Relationship coach. She has over 20 years of experience in intimate and therapeutic space holding for people 1-1 and in groups. . She helps her clients fully embody their desires in the realm of Love Sex and Relationships.

As a certified Love, Sex and Relationship coach of The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality, Chloe offers a trauma-informed approach backed by both modern science and ancient tantric wisdom. With over 20 years of intimate space holding, and an accreditation as a 5rhythms teacher, dance movement psychotherapist, her body-based background is unlike any LSR coach.

Chloe’s work with clients combines holistic practices such as mind/body mapping, breath work, meditation and energy work, such as sounding and ecstatic dance to bring your “wild” back to the bedroom and the whole of your life.

Contact Information

https://feralgrace.net/

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