with Jon Meisburg
Coronavirus has impacted everyone — from being laid off at work; to practicing social distancing and quarantining yourself, to being sick or worrying about someone that is.
In this episode, we’ll discuss how COVID-19 has impacted our lives, the lives of our friends, along with some interesting and helpful facts about Coronavirus.
I recently found out that I’m going to be a father! So naturally, my mind began to contemplate all the things you have to consider when getting ready to be a parent. And the more I researched, the more I realized how controversial some choices can be. That’s why I decided this would be an interesting topic for the Jon Top of It show.
My guest today is my wonderful wife Nicole Meisburg, who has graciously allowed me to interview her…again! In this episode, we’ll deep dive into some common controversial pregnancy topics such as:
• Homebirth vs hospital birth
• Traditional vs nontraditional baby names
• Circumcision
• Maternity leave length
• Work vs stay-at-home mom
• Breastfeeding vs formula
• Gender-neutral parenting
• Religion and your baby
• Parenting styles
Enjoy!
If you’re a pregnant woman/parent, we’d love to hear from you…
What controversial pregnancy topics have you dealt with? What did you decide and why?
Let me know in the comments.
Sources:
Infant deaths during home birth often tied to delivery problems
Your baby’s unique name might ruin its life
Over 100 infants die of circumcision in the US every year.
Family and Medical Leave Act
The Child Development Case for a National Paid Family and Medical Leave Program
The benefits of paid leave for children are real, majority of research says
The World Health Organization on Breastfeeding
Scans Show Early Brain Growth in Breastfed Babies
New research on whether breastfeeding increases or lowers risk of postpartum depression
What’s Missing From the Conversation About Transgender Kids
Does religion make people moral?
Study: Religion is Good for Kids
Raising Kids With Religion Or Spirituality May Protect Their Mental Health: Study
Should you raise your kids religious? Here’s what the science says
Creating God
Religion Makes Children More Selfish, Say Scientists
Sociologists study the impact religion has on child development
4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Effects on Kids
Interesting:
Free Birth Society
How maternity leave works in Canada
Did you know that there are specific relationship questions that can help you quickly spark a great conversation with your partner?
Wanna know more? I’m on top of it…
Welcome to a special edition of the Jon Top of it show! While the show has recorded several audio episodes in the past, this is the first episode recorded in video!
My guest today is my wonderful wife Nicole Meisburg, who has graciously allowed me to interview her. In today’s episode, we discuss some interesting relationship questions that help to quickly spark great conversations.
Note: if you found these questions interesting and would be interested in using them to spark up a conversation with your partner as well, here’s the link! http://bit.ly/2lZdRez
Enjoy!
If any listeners have communication skills to share, the Jon Top of It community would love to hear from you…
What are some of your favorite questions to ask someone to spark a great conversation?
Let me know in the comments.
Did you know that there are actually counselors out there that help people that are tripping on psychedelics through a potential psychedelic crisis?
Wanna know more? I’m on top of it…
Welcome to episode number seven where we’re going be talking about psychedelic crisis counseling.
But first, you may or may not have heard of Burning Man, a temporary metropolis in the Nevada desert that’s dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. But what’s it really like? Are the people there all on drugs? And if so, how does Burning Man ensure their guests stay safe? Well in this episode, you’ll learn about a harm reduction organization that partners with Burning Man called The Zendo Project.
Second, have you ever wondered about people that have taken psychedelics like mushrooms or LSD? What happens if someone is having a hard time with the experience and perceives it to be a psychedelic crisis… do they just have to ride it out? Or is there anything someone can do to help them? Well in this episode, you’ll learn about the four pillars of psychedelic crisis counseling and how anyone can use these pillars to talk someone through a difficult psychedelic experience.
My guest today is Seth Pearson (@SethPearson), who is a psychedelic crisis counselor for the Zendo Project. He has experience working several years at one of the wildest places on earth: Burning Man. Now, not only does he act as a psychedelic crisis counselor, but he’s also a self-love counselor and teaches people how they can practice self-love in their daily lives. As a bonus, in this episode, you’ll learn some tips to practice self-love in your daily lives so you can be your best self.
Enjoy!
If any listeners have experience with trip sitting, the Jon Top of It community would love to hear from you…
What was it like to tripsit someone? And did you learn anything through doing it?
Let me know in the comments.
| What is a psychedelic? | [skipto time=”2:18″] |
| What is a psychedelic crisis? | [skipto time=”4:18″] |
| What is Burning Man? 1/2 | [skipto time=”6:28″] |
| How Shambhala music festival practices harm reduction. | [skipto time=”9:39″] |
| What is Burning Man? 2/2 | [skipto time=”11:29″] |
| Burning Man: The burning of the man. | [skipto time=”15:23″] |
| What is the Zendo Project? | [skipto time=”18:48″] |
| Seth’s first experience with the Zendo Project. | [skipto time=”19:14″] |
| How Seth’s perceived psychedelic crisis got him through his fear of death. | [skipto time=”26:11″] |
| The Zendo Project mission, vision, and accomplishments. | [skipto time=”29:11″] |
| What is it like being a psychedelic crisis counselor? | [skipto time=”32:18″] |
| What is the “set” in set and setting? | [skipto time=”35:05″] |
| What are the four pillars of psychedelic harm reduction? | [skipto time=”35:33″] |
| How psychedelics can help someone process trauma. | [skipto time=”37:29″] |
| What is the “setting” in set & setting? | [skipto time=”39:46″] |
| Dealing with fearing how psychedelics could change you. | [skipto time=”56:20″] |
| What’s most difficult about being a psychedelic crisis counselor? | [skipto time=”1:02:52″] |
| What the most rewarding part about being a psychedelic crisis counselor? | [skipto time=”1:05:57″] |
| How Seth became a self-love counselor. | [skipto time=”1:08:05″] |
| Defining self-love. | [skipto time=”1:11:27″] |
| How to practice self-love when you don’t feel like it. | [skipto time=”1:13:29″] |
| Tips to start practicing self-love. | [skipto time=”1:18:28″] |
Ever wonder what it’s like being transgender? What about being a transgender porn star that manages a five-story dungeon? Wanna know more? I’m on top of it.
Welcome to episode number 6 where we’re going to be talking what it’s like, not only being transgender, but a transgender porn star.
My guest today is Jordyn Starstruck (@PrincessJordynS) who is a transgender porn star. Not only is she is an erotic actress with over 28 thousand followers on Twitter, but she considers herself to be a professional dominatrix and even manages a five-story dungeon.
In this episode, we’ll talk about what it’s like realizing you’re transgender, what “coming out” can be like, and things in general that people should know about being transgender.
Next, we’ll talk about what it’s like working in the adult entertainment industry as a transgender woman, as well as some common misconceptions.
And finally, we’ll discuss some interesting transgender-related questions from our Jon Top of It audience on social media.
Enjoy!
If any listeners have experience with transgender issues, the Jon Top of It community would love to hear from you…
What do you wish people knew about being transgender?
Let me know in the comments.
| When I realized I was transgender. | [skipto time=”1:21″] |
| What “coming out” was like. | [skipto time=”2:13″] |
| Things I wish people knew about being Transgender. | [skipto time=”3:32″] |
| Working in the adult entertainment industry. | [skipto time=”6:16″] |
| How I got into the adult entertainment industry. | [skipto time=”7:18″] |
| What’s it like working in the adult entertainment industry. | [skipto time=”8:45″] |
| Managing a dungeon. | [skipto time=”9:19″] |
| My favorite part about working in the adult entertainment industry. | [skipto time=”11:03″] |
| Common misconceptions about being a Transgender pornstar. | [skipto time=”12:54″] |
| Does the adult entertainment industry treat Transgender people the same as Cisgender? | [skipto time=”14:30″] |
| Q&A: What is your relationship with drag? | [skipto time=”15:46″] |
| Do you think being a Transgender pornstar helps or impedes the LBGT movement? | [skipto time=”17:38″] |
| Q&A: What do you think of Rocky Horror Picture Show? | [skipto time=”19:36″] |
| Final word | [skipto time=”19:58″] |
Did you know, with a few simple tips and tricks, you too can get high…quality cannabis experiences? Wanna know more? I’m on top of it.
Welcome to episode number five, where we’re going to be talking all about cannabis, what it can do for you, and provide some tips and tricks in order to take out a lot of the guesswork on your part so you can make better, more informed choices as a cannabis consumer.
First, there’s so many options when it comes to selecting and using cannabis. How do you know what’s right for you? Well in this episode, we’ll discuss some of the best ways to get started.
Next, if you’re suffering from any health issues, it may be because your body systems are out of balance. Well in this episode, we’ll learn how cannabis has the ability to bring balance to your body systems, which could potentially cure your health issues.
Also, you may have heard people consuming something known as CBD by itself to treat pain and anxiety. But in fact, consuming CBD without THC is actually much less effective than consuming them together (something known as the Entourage Effect). In this episode, we’ll explore this further and discuss what ratio of CBD to THC could be right for you.
My guest today is Izaak Fukuyama, who works in the Washington State cannabis industry since it became legal and has a lot of experience. In this episode, he’ll share his experience, explain why you should support ethically-grown farms, and offer tips and tricks for all things cannabis.
Enjoy!
If any listeners have experience with cannabis, the Jon Top of It community would love to hear from you…
What cannabis tips and tricks can you share?
Let me know in the comments.
| Izaak’s journey into cannabis | [skipto time=”2:12″] |
| Introducing your endocannabinoid system | [skipto time=”10:28″] |
| Your endocannabinoid system might be out of balance | [skipto time=”13:03″] |
| Symptoms of a malfunctioning endocannabinoid system | [skipto time=”13:59″] |
| Supplementing a endocannabinoid deficincy | [skipto time=”15:56″] |
| Cannabis: a great way to supplement endocannabinoids | [skipto time=”18:54″] |
| How THC gets you high | [skipto time=”20:52″] |
| How Izaak describes being high. | [skipto time=”22:58″] |
| How “runners high” is similar to THC | [skipto time=”25:14″] |
| The entourage effect (why you need THC & CBD) | [skipto time=”29:17″] |
| Why you should ask your cannabis store for test results | [skipto time=”34:26″] |
| What CBD/THC ratio is right for me? | [skipto time=”40:36″] |
| Best way to get someone hesitant started with CBD | [skipto time=”41:39″] |
| Beyond getting high: the medicial benefits of THC PT1 | [skipto time=”47:10″] |
| How prohibition affected THC in cannabis. | [skipto time=”48:18″] |
| Beyond getting high: the medicial benefits of THC PT2 | [skipto time=”51:04″] |
| Treating wounds with THC extract | [skipto time=”51:39″] |
| How THC can “potentially” help with cancer | [skipto time=”53:34″] |
| How THC can help with nausea and appetite | [skipto time=”57:37″] |
| How THC can treat sleep disorders | [skipto time=”1:00:02″] |
| How CBD can help with anxiety | [skipto time=”1:01:06″] |
| How CBD can help PTSD | [skipto time=”1:03:54″] |
| How do terpenes in cannabis affect us? | [skipto time=”1:08:13″] |
| How the terpene “mercene” causes couch lock. | [skipto time=”1:11:04″] |
| Known therapeutic benefits of the terpene “mercene” | [skipto time=”1:11:32″] |
| How the terpene “pineine” can help with memory | [skipto time=”1:12:36″] |
| Known therapeutic benefits of the terpene “pineine” | [skipto time=”1:13:26″] |
| How do I know what strain of cannabis is right for me? | [skipto time=”1:14:01″] |
| Why Indica and Sativa are not useful terms | [skipto time=”1:17;32″] |
| How the website Leafly can help you | [skipto time=”1:20:41″] |
| Cannabis side effects and how to avoid some of them | [skipto time=”1:21:28″] |
| The number of people that overdosed on cannabis: zero | [skipto time=”1:22:43″] |
| Safety concern #1: Brain is developing until age 26 | [skipto time=”1:23:39″] |
| Safety concern #2: Chronic use | [skipto time=”1:25:57″] |
| Safety concern #3: memory issues from chronic use | [skipto time=”1:26:59″] |
| Safety Concern #4: Smoking | [skipto time=”1:28:23″] |
| Options on consuming cannabis | [skipto time=”1:30:40″] |
| Heat points important for different strains of cannabis | [skipto time=”1:32:17″] |
| What is dabbing cannabis? | [skipto time=”1:33:49″] |
| What is vaping cannabis? | [skipto time=”1:34:23″] |
| Benefits of cannabis flower vs. extract | [skipto time=”1:36:16″] |
| Get the most bang for your buck with cannabis products | [skipto time=”1:37:23″] |
| Seattle Store: Dockside Cannabis | [skipto time=”1:39:18″] |
| Different ways of consuming can affect you differently | [skipto time=”1:40:53″] |
| That one time I accidently got high for three days | [skipto time=”1:43:41″] |
| How edibles affects people differently | [skipto time=”1:44:40″] |
| Tip #1: Start low and go slow | [skipto time=”1:47:34″] |
| Tip #2: Avoid germs | [skipto time=”1:48:19″] |
| Tip #3: What to do if you’ve gotten too high | [skipto time=”1:49:40″] |
| Tip #4: Don’t inhale more than five seconds | [skipto time=”1:50:53″] |
| Tip #5: Don’t use grinders | [skipto time=”1:51:26″] |
| WA citizens can’t legally home grow…yet. | [skipto time=”1:54:58″] |
| Why cannabis regulation is important | [skipto time=”1:57:06″] |
| The WA cannabis industry: what they did right | [skipto time=”1:58:50″] |
| WA Cannabis Industry Opportunity: | [skipto time=”2:02:09″] |
| What is the Sun Cup? | [skipto time=”2:06:33″] |
| Why you should prefer sun-grown cannabis | [skipto time=”2:09:30″] |
| How you can make a difference in cannabis legalization | [skipto time=”2:13:25″] |
| Why supporting cannabis grown indoor is unsustainable | [skipto time=”2:15:50″] |
| WA Cannabis Industry Opportunity: regulating pricing | [skipto time=”2:17:08″] |
| Why you shouldn’t select cannabis based on its name | [skipto time=”2:20:52″] |
| Q&A: How do I keep track of Sativa & Indica’s effects? | [skipto time=”2:21:52″] |
| Q&A: Which cannabis oil processing method is best for maintaining the entourage effect? | [skipto time=”2:24:07″] |
| Q&A: What’s being done about white privledge in the cannabis industry? | [skipto time=”2:25:23″] |
| Q&A: How has corporate cannabis businesses in WA affected small cannabis businesses? | [skipto time=”2:28:00″] |
| Q&A: Should more attention be put on the negative effects of cannabis? | [skipto time=”2:31:35″] |
| Q&A: Cannabis stocks, cryptocurrency, and upcoming regulation? | [skipto time=”2:35:54″] |
| Q&A: How is medical and recreational cannabis different? | [skipto time=”2:37:27″] |
| The final word | [skipto time=”2:39:23″] |
Did you know that there are some quick and easy things you can do to make your Internet faster and your computer perform better? Wanna know more? I’m on top of it.
Welcome to episode number 4 where we’re going to be talking all about networking, the Internet, and the computers we use with them.
First, whether you use a desktop, a laptop, a tablet, or just your smartphone, they’re all the same thing at their core – computers. And if you’re like me, I’m sure you’ve experience your computer running slower than usual at some point. Well in this episode, we’ll learn how to keep your computer performing at its best.
Second, whether you live in an apartment or a huge house, you probably have a router wirelessly sending Internet to your computer to use. But have you ever noticed that the connection is weaker in some areas than others? Well in this episode, we’ll learn how you can use a mesh network to make your Internet faster.
And finally, if you work in a company where you connect to their internet, I’m sure you’ve wondered before – is someone spying on what I’m doing online? And if they are, what do they care about? Well in this episode, we’ll learn the truth…and a whole lot more.
My guest today is Matt Tochterman, who is a Network Specialist at the University of Washington. He has a ton of experience working not only in network support but in computer support as well. He also has a ton of experience practicing patience. We’ll learn why by hearing some of his best/worst/and funniest stories supporting employees.
If any listeners have experience with optimizing their network and/or computer, I’d love to hear from you…
What tips and tricks can you share to help your Internet and computer perform better?
Let me know in the comments.
Self-Starter. Performer. Experimenter. Originally hailing from London, England, Nathan Ashby has leveraged his passion for travel and hard work to acquire a multitude of world experiences to push himself forward in life through embracing change and the fear that naturally comes with it. Over the course of his life so far, he’s traveled the world, eventually relocating to the United States, started over with forming relationships, and has worked in many different industries, finding his place in life.
In this episode, you’ll hear his story on how he learned to embrace the many changes in his life. You’ll also learn some tactics on how to become more resilient so you can bounce back from changes in your life, stronger than ever before.
If any listeners have any experience with change, I’d love to hear from you…
How have you been able to embrace change and become more resilient?
Let me know in the comments.
Ambitious. Passionate. Dedicated. Nathan McKay (@Nathan_D_McKay) was the former Vice Chair of Field Operations and Data for the Duval County Democrats and is currently a board member on North East Florida progressives, and President of Jacksonville Young Democrats. In 2018, he
In this episode, we talk about how to make a difference in today’s political environment, why voting really matters, and how to have more productive political discussions on social media.
If any listeners have any political experience, I’d love to hear from you…
How have you been able to make a difference in today’s political environment?
Let me know in the comments.
Personable, creative and fun-loving. Nicole Rand (@NicoleKRand) is a vision therapist that’s passionate about connecting with her patients at their level to create a comfortable atmosphere to learn and grow through activities. She loves to encourage her patients through every step or struggle and incorporate that patients interests into therapy, making it enjoyable, novel and fun. In her free time, she loves to drink coffee, watch movies, play board games, cheer for the Seattle Sounders and Seahawks, and hang out with friends and family.
In this episode, Nicole shares what vision therapy is, who can benefit from it, common signs & symptoms you may need it, and
If any listeners have experienced vision therapy, I’d love to hear from you…
How has vision therapy helped you?
Let me know in the comments.
