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Shifting Perceptions is a student-led initiative from McMaster University, Hamilton that was founded in response to the rising incidence of overdose deaths from substance use. Our mission is to unpack misconceptions surrounding substance use and harm reduction. We engage in conversations with people from various perspectives - policymakers, community organizers, professionals, and people with lived experience. We advocate for people at the centre of harm reduction and substance use policies. ...
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Bringing you inspiration to live a more creative lifestyle. Because our favorite people are the ones that choose the path less traveled. This podcast is aimed to shift your perceptions on how you approach life, creativity, and success. Hosted by Internationally acclaimed Fine Artist, entrepreneur, and Dad: Jay Alders Jay interviews Entrepreneurs, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Artists, CEO's, Rockstars, Writers, Creative Visionaries, and Professional Extreme Athletes to share with you new way ...
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Welcome to the Shifting Perceptions Podcast, hosted by Jay Alders with special guest Traver Boehm, founder of the Man Uncivilized Movement and author of ManUncivilized and 28 Days in Darkness. In this episode, we dive deep into the silent struggles that many men face, especially those in their 30s to 50s, who often carry the weight of the world on …
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Ever wondered how a simple idea can revolutionize an industry? Meet Hunter Joslin, the surfing Entrepreneur and Founder of Indo Board, a game-changer in fitness and sports. My chats with Hunter, a long-time friend, are always fun and insightful. I'm glad I finally got Hunter on the podcast to talk about his incredible journey. Hunter’s Early Days: …
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Former UFC Fighter, instructor, entrepreneur, and world-renowned Brazilian Jiu Jitsu martial artist Kurt "Batman" Pellegrino. In this interview Kurt opens up about his battles with dyslexia and bullying, and how his mindset has helped him on and off the mats. Early Life and Dyslexia Kurt faced significant challenges from a young age. Born with seve…
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Leave Us a Review Bungalow Collect hit the hip-hop scene and went viral with their unique sound that they refer to as, "Disco Rap". I sat down with the four man hip-hop group Bungalow Collect to talk about their journey to becoming a unified musical force that’s catching the ears of listeners across platforms like TikTok. Marcus Isiah, Zay Suav, Rs…
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Leave Us a Review I was first introduced to my good friend John Harvey by our mutual bro Dave Fowler. At the time, John was the guy who was thumping away on the bass guitar with the emo band Secondhand Serenade. During his touring days, John also played with artists like Jessie James Decker, Jackson Harris, Williams Honor, Natalie Stovall to name a…
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In this episode, host Jay Alders is joined by Christophe Zajac-Denek, an actor, musician, surfer, and disabilities advocate who brings a unique perspective on thriving with dwarfism. Christophe opens up about his journey of self-discovery, acceptance, and the significance of self-confidence in defying societal expectations. His story is a testament…
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A conversation with Brad Upton, a comedian whose observational humor and unique view of the world have captivated audiences from cruise ships to comedy clubs for 40 years. In this episode, Brad reveals the intricacies of his comedic process and work ethic and talks about his inspiration as well as the disciplined craft of writing and performing. He…
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"Rock Angel" shares her personal and professional journey, reflecting on how her passion for drumming has shaped her life and career. Leave a Review Meet Brooke Colucci Brooke Colucci, also known by her hundreds of thousands of fans on social media as "Rock Angel" is a dynamic New York based professional drummer. In this episode we talk to her abou…
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Join Jay Alders and Meredith Hackwith Edwards in this special episode of the Shifting Perceptions Podcast which originally aired on Meredith For Real. Finding Your Rhythm in the Symphony of Daily Demands and Artistic Passions This conversation covers such topics as: Importance of creativity and how (and why) to make time for it Intertwining mindful…
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Meet Zach Paradis, a dynamic singer-songwriter discovered by Crash Adams on TikTok. Zach shares his decade-long journey in the music industry, blending pop, hip-hop, and R&B with heartfelt storytelling. This episode unpacks Zach's creative process, the newfound pressures of viral fame, and the challenges and thrills of songwriting. We also explore …
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Dive deep into a conversation that seamlessly merges the vibrant world of art with the rhythmic flow of surf culture. Robb Havassy is a masterful fine artist, author, and surfer as well as a long-time personal friend. Jay Alders and Robb warmly touch upon their mutually felt kinship and you can hear their sincerity and inspirational natures as they…
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Leave Us a Review In this episode I spoke to my long-time friend, globally acclaimed tattoo artist, and painter Mark Longenecker. Mark is a fellow native of New Jersey and like me spent much of his younger years surfing at the beaches of the Jersey Shore and skateboarding in the streets and on backyard ramps in the burbs. Mark studied Graphic Desig…
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Our guest in this episode is artist & designer Owen Murphy, the creative mastermind behind One Drop Design Studio. Starting out in print shops and fueled by a deep love for art deco and psychedelia, Owen's journey is inspiring and surreal. We explore everything from the nitty-gritty of the gig poster business to the fascinating behind-the-scenes st…
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A dive deep into the mindset and life of John Joseph, the legendary former lead singer of the punk rock band, Cro-Mags. From his electrifying performances around the world to his thought-provoking perspectives, John has left an indelible mark on the music scene, but his contributions, accomplishments and passions go way beyond the stage including t…
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Leave a Review In this episode, I spoke with former world champion skimboarder Austin Keen. Austin is one of the biggest names, talents, and most recognizable characters in skim, wake surfing and water sports. Millions of followers watch his viral skim and wakeboarding videos as he expresses his creativity and skills on beaches, oceans and lakes ar…
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Embark on a transformative journey of health and wellness with Dr. Monica Aggarwal, MD, FACC, hosted by Jay Alders. Dr. Aggarwal, an adjunct Associate Professor in the University of Florida’s Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, brings a fresh perspective to the world of cardiology by exploring the powerful connection between plant-based nutrition,…
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Leave Us a Review Kashif Khan is the author of the eye-opening book "The DNA Way," a two-time TedX speaker, and the visionary CEO/Founder behind The DNA Company. Kashif who is also the charismatic host of the Unpilled podcast is here to share his groundbreaking insights into personalized medicine and the power of the human genome. Unveiling the Ent…
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Leave a review. I am so stoked to share my conversation with Adam Topol. Adam is a professional percussionist best known as the drummer with the legendary singer-songwriter and surfer, Jack Johnson. This conversation took me on a journey through Adam's musical career, and his unwavering commitment to giving back to the community. Adam let me dive i…
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Please leave a review On episode 68 of the Shifting Perceptions Podcast, host Jay Alders welcomes family Nurse Practitioner James O'Hara to talk about the importance of preventative medicine and taking care of your health. James shares his background in nursing and how his own medical emergency as a young adult inspired him to pursue a career in me…
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Leave us a Review In this episode, I spoke to professional Photographer Anita Sadowska. Anita mainly focuses her lens on swimwear, fashion, and fine art nude models and has developed a thriving business with a diverse income stream. Aside from her busy shooting schedule, over the past decade, she's built her YouTube channel to share her knowledge o…
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Leave Us a Review Matt Grundy is a California-based world-renowned multi-instrumentalist, touring, and studio musician. Matt has performed with and toured with some of the biggest names in the music industry including G. Love, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson as well as his main gig accompanying Donavon Frankenreiter which keeps him quite busy circling the…
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Leave Us a Review Jay Shaughnessy, better known as "Bstract", is a British musician and visual artist who calls the Channel Islands his home, situated between England and France. Bstract produces his own pieces of art which are hand-painted and digitally enhanced, and are sold exclusively as non-fungible tokens. His abstract symbolic works are insp…
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Leave Us a Review Gabe Weis is a multidisciplinary artist and an absolute legend in the NFT space. When the Bay area-based fine artist is not selling out 5,000 piece collections in minutes he can be found hobnobbing with A-list celebrities like Paris Hilton and floating around in zero gravity airplanes making art. Aside from selling millions of dol…
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Leave us a Review This is my first AMA (Ask Me Anything) episode and I couldn't be more thankful for the support from all of you. As an artist, podcasting has been a great way to express my creative side and share my ideas with the world. I'm so grateful to have had your help along the way, and I'm excited to see what the next AMA episode brings! W…
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Leave Us a Review David Foral is the Bass Guitarist for the Multi-Platinum Alternative Rock band Dirty Heads, a Visual Artist, and Music Producer and has written and collaborated on songs for: Dirtyheads, Maroon 5, Pepper, Bear Grillz, Jesse Royal, Kabaka Pyramid, Hirie, Kash'd Out, Joe Samba, Surfer Girl and more. As a fine artist Dave works in a …
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In this episode, I spoke with my friend of over 20 years, Barry Petersen. Barry is an eclectic, talented, and hard-working dude who’s been nurturing his entrepreneurial spirit since he was a teenager. He shares his story with us and it’s one that you’ll find both inspiring, insightful, and relatable. Depending on whom you speak to, those who know B…
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For most humans, being above average at one thing is enough to offer validation. For a handful of people, the idea of being in the top 10% at anything is a driving force powerful enough to motivate you for a lifetime. For the rare ones…the gifted few on the planet, being the best in the world is not only a dream, but a mission. In this episode, I s…
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New Jersey native Colin Bell knows a thing or two about hustling as a musician. We first met whilst Colin was the drummer for one of my favorite Reggae bands, Echo Movement (for whom I had my art on two of their studio albums). Colin is a composer, instructor, and dad of two little boys, and has collaborated with the likes of Janina Gavankar, Quest…
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Leave us a Review Artist Chris Dyer is a man who’s persona, mission, and brand are intertwined in the pursuits of truth, self-awareness, freedom of expression and elevated consciousness. One could easily look at Chris’s life now as a world famous artist and think that he’s just one of the lucky ones. He has more success in a traditional sense of th…
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Leave us a Review Better known as Dyl, Philadelphia based Hip-Hop artist and entrepreneur Dylan Rhodes is pioneering the NFT music space. Dyl gained recognition in 2015 with the success of his Platinum hit single “Jordan Belfort” and a national tour that followed. His song went viral and peaked at Billboard #25 as well as becoming the top college s…
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For our seventh episode, Dr. Jennifer Brasch, associate professor and a member of the Peter Boris Centre for Addictions Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience at McMaster University, joins us to discuss antagonist therapy for opioid use disorder patients, how she restores the lifestyle of her patients and the mental h…
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Jason Chambers has always been an artist, but until NFT's entered his life he was working long hours at factory jobs and only doing art as his side passion. Jason has explored various forms of art from illustration to portraiture, but his true passion has always been abstraction. In early 2019 Jason transitioned fully into abstract art. His unique …
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Leave us a Review Moishe Kaufman is the 19-year-old Head of Media and Marketing of NFT Zilla which is self-described as reporting on NFT News, Blockchain Art & Non-Fungible Tokens. NFT Zilla is one of the fastest-growing sites for NFT Life and Moishe is a power-house in the Non-fungible Token space. Moishe is one of the most versed experts that I'v…
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UK-based Visual Artist Harry Pack has gained the kind of notoriety and success that most artists dream of. His NFT Collection of trippy, surreal, and psychedelic art on OpenSea has skyrocketed him to success. In just months, he's earned worldwide recognition and heaps of Ethereum. As we'll learn in this episode though, his recent accolades in the N…
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Leave us a Review Brooklyn based fine artist Daniel Maidman’s drawings and paintings have been featured in The Huffington Post, and Forbes, and exhibited in the permanent collections of the Library of Congress, the New Britain Museum of American Art, the Wausau Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Long Beach Museum of Art. Daniel's Instagram followi…
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Leave us a Review For most professional musicians, winning an Emmy Award and being Grammy-nominated would be the dream finish line of one’s career. But for David Nichtern it’s just another part of his journey. David — rightfully so, seems to take pride in his ability to not be too attached to labels and ego based accolades, but by no means has that…
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Leave a Review New York-based Best Selling Author Daniel Paisner is recognized globally as one of the most sought-after ghostwriters, authors, and collaborators in the business. Dan has evolved his craft to the point where people like Serena Williams, Ray Lewis, Daymond John, Denzel Washington, Steve Aoki, Bob Hurley, Izzy Paskowitz, Anthony Quinn,…
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Los Angeles-based body painter, Paul Roustan, is internationally recognized for his mastery in body painting art and photography. Paul is the winner of the North American Bodypaint Championships and is recognized as one of the world’s leading bodypainters. His style combines traditional fine art, pop culture, and reflections of the contemporary wor…
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Leave Us A Review Burton LeBlanc is the head of the Makeup Department for the Emmy Award-winning show, The Handmaid’s Tale. This show is single-handedly responsible for me having no fingernails left and Burton is the main guy that is responsible for the blood, gore, bruises, wounds, and perfectly groomed beards. Burton talks candidly not only about…
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There are many aspects that are to be considered when exploring foundations of addiction, specifically motivations in decision-making such as emotional arousal, anticipation or even reward processing. As a society, we seem to have conceptualized addictions as caused by moral failures, however this is untrue. Addictions manifest due to differences i…
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This conversation is a deep dive into creativity, artistic inspiration, and what it looks (and feels like) to dedicate yourself to your art. We flipped the switch today for this episode. Artist, father, aspiring author, and serial entrepreneur Jay Alders is interviewed by fellow artist Tom Shepherd. Jay Alders is a New Jersey shore based visual art…
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Oregon based artist Erik Abel is highly recognized in the surf industry. His work is bold, geometric, and inspired largely by the Pacific Northwest and South Pacific and Central America and beach culture. His latest pursuit is abstraction and fatherhood. I've known Erik for about a decade now. We've never actually met in person, but we've shared a …
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I had the pleasure of having a conversation with Artist and Designer Peter Robinson, better known around the world as “Ten Hundred” ). He specializes in bright, colorful, imaginative character work which has been exhibited in iconic global art hubs as Seattle, Portland, Denver, Los Angele, Japan, and Brazil. Ten Hundred pulls inspiration a wide var…
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For decades, the music industry has been associated with drugs, alcohol, and rock n’ roll. The glamorization of the addiction in the music industry has left out important conversations around rising overdose rates and the opioid crisis. The lives of famous musicians Amy Winehouse, Prince, and Mac Miller were tragically lost due to alcohol and/or dr…
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As his online bio reads Chris, makes music with a guitar and lots of pedals. Chris is an accomplished soloist, studio musician and composer and has performed and/or recorded with the likes of Dweezil Zappa, Snarky Puppy, and Karsh Kale. He’s authored eight books, 40 guitar courses and has taught guitarists from all over the world through Berklee Co…
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Leave Us A Review Ruby Roth is an acclaimed activist, artist, former teacher, and author whose children’s books have been featured in The Huffington Post, Change.org, and Glamour. A passionate advocate for creating a more sustainable world, Ruby has taken her vegan food philosophy to major media outlets such as The Today Show, FOX, ABC, and CNN — a…
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Leave Us A Review Kara Goldin is a force to be reckoned with. An insanely successful entrepreneur, she is on a mission to improve the health of millions. We spoke to her about her early influences, what fuels her passion for healthy living, and how she stays motivated to inspire herself, and others. Kara is the CEO and founder of the healthy lifest…
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Leave Us A Review Todd "Speech" Thomas made his name in the lates 1980s as one of the pioneers of a socially conscious hip-hop movement with his group Arrested Development that he founded in 1988 — an alternative sound to the gangster rap that was permeating the African American music scene at the time. Their debut album "3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Da…
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Leave Us A Review Keeping with our super-informative entrepreneurial theme, we follow on from last weeks podcast about scaling your online business with Drew DuBoff, by sitting down with Dale Roberts and taking a deep dive into the world of self-publishing. You may know Dale Roberts as the host of the popular YouTube channel, Self-Publishing with D…
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