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BetterismNov 13, 2022

#102: Eileen Joyce Donovan, author
Glen and Eileen explore the process of writing historical fiction, letting creative work guide itself, and how to embrace lifelong learning in day-to-day life.
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#101: Jason Fisk, writer and teacher
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#100: Three Things I Learned from Podcasting

#99: R.Sen, spoken word artist, poet, and author
Glen and R.Sen navigate abusive relationships, honing self-love, and art as authentic expression of the human experience. - - - - This episode is brought to you by Mitolife. Mitolife offers everything from educational content to whole-food wellness products. Their shilajit supplement “Panacea” is one of, if not the best available on market. They’re also the creators of the “CLF Protocol.” For a deeper grasp, check out their Academy and their Podcast. Both are extraordinarily helpful in unlearning the westernized "treat the symptom instead of the cause" mentality. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for a 15% discount off your entire order. - - - - If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#98: Luke Jerod Kummer, author and scriptwriter
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This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Their affinity for and knowledge of fungi as a supplemental regimen is well beyond their competitors. Check out their academy for some in-depth videos with the whole team! Four Sigmatic also offers a subscription service where you can adjust monthly orders, set delivery dates, and they offer a 20% discount if you subscribe instead of making one-time purchases. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for an additional 10% discount off your entire order.
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#97: Jacob R. Moses, poet, author, and spoken word artist
Glen and Jacob talk publishing avenues, spoken word performance, and the artistic expression of self-development.
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This episode is brought to you by Mitolife. Mitolife offers everything from educational content to whole-food wellness products. Their shilajit supplement “Panacea” is one of, if not the best available on market. They’re also the creators of the “CLF Protocol.” For a deeper grasp, check out their Academy and their Podcast. Both are extraordinarily helpful in unlearning the westernized "treat the symptom instead of the cause" mentality. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for a 15% discount off your entire order.
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#96: Cord Moreski, poet, host, and educator
Glen and Cord explore New Jersey's poetry renaissance, the balance creation & community, and how to better develop your craft.
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This episode is sponsored by LifeBlud. LifeBlud is the key to restoring balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their focus is on bioenergetic optimization to help support and improve the body’s day-to-day natural stress management. Check out their research hub too! It’s maintained by their founder with both basic starting points and more advanced protocols. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click here for a 10% discount on your entire order.
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#95: Raegen Pietrucha, writer, editor, and consultant
Glen and Raegen talk about evaluating feedback, allowing and opening yourself to change, and poetry as a soupcan-and-string-telephone.
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This episode is brought to you by Mitolife. Mitolife offers everything from educational content to whole-food wellness products. Their shilajit supplement “Panacea” is one of, if not the best available on market. They’re also the creators of the “CLF Protocol.” For a deeper grasp, check out their Academy and their Podcast. Both are extraordinarily helpful in unlearning the westernized "treat the symptom instead of the cause" mentality. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for a 15% discount off your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#94: Deborah Greenhut, writer, photographer, and teacher
Glen and Deborah chat writing styles, helping others through their challenges, and the many struggles that come with a hoarding lifestyle.
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This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Their affinity for and knowledge of fungi as a supplemental regimen is well beyond their competitors. Check out their academy for some in-depth videos with the whole team! Four Sigmatic also offers a subscription service where you can adjust monthly orders, set delivery dates, and they offer a 20% discount if you subscribe instead of making one-time purchases. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for an additional 10% discount off your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#93: Adam Marafioti, founder of LifeBlud
Glen and Adam explore intellectual honesty, methylene blue basics, and the rapid growth of LifeBlud.
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This episode is sponsored by LifeBlud. LifeBlud is the key to restoring balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their focus is on bioenergetic optimization to help support and improve the body’s day-to-day natural stress management. Check out their research hub too! It’s maintained by their founder with both basic starting points and more advanced protocols. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click here for a 10% discount on your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#92: Christine Eberle, spiritual writer and retreat facilitator
Glen and Christine discuss the inner deep work behind writing/editing, the values of solitude, and how to embrace mindful moments in our day-to-day lives.
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This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Their affinity for and knowledge of fungi as a supplemental regimen is well beyond their competitors. Check out their academy for some in-depth videos with the whole team! Four Sigmatic also offers a subscription service where you can adjust monthly orders, set delivery dates, and they offer a 20% discount if you subscribe instead of making one-time purchases. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for an additional 10% discount off your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#91: Wendy Walker Jackson, author and educator
Glen and Wendy discuss the importance of character, overlapping skillsets between poetry and education, and what it means to practice unlearning.
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This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Their affinity for and knowledge of fungi as a supplemental regimen is well beyond their competitors. Check out their academy for some in-depth videos with the whole team! Four Sigmatic also offers a subscription service where you can adjust monthly orders, set delivery dates, and they offer a 20% discount if you subscribe instead of making one-time purchases. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for an additional 10% discount off your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#90: Sean Bernhardt, artist
Glen and Sean explore various art forms, building a "brand" style, and the balance between creation and promotion as a young artist.
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This episode is sponsored by LifeBlud. LifeBlud is the key to restoring balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their focus is on bioenergetic optimization to help support and improve the body’s day-to-day natural stress management. Check out their research hub too! It’s maintained by their founder with both basic starting points and more advanced protocols. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click here for a 10% discount on your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#89: Tonii, owner of iiPublishing
Glen and Tonii talk authentic publishing, entrepreneurship, and how to look for life's lessons.
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This episode is brought to you by Four Sigmatic. Their affinity for and knowledge of fungi as a supplemental regimen is well beyond their competitors. Check out their academy for some in-depth videos with the whole team! Four Sigmatic also offers a subscription service where you can adjust monthly orders, set delivery dates, and they offer a 20% discount if you subscribe instead of making one-time purchases. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for an additional 10% discount off your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#88: Clay Hunt, author
Glen and Clay explore the connections between poetry and music, strategies for overcoming writers block, and how to deal with identity crisis.
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This episode is sponsored by LifeBlud. LifeBlud is the key to restoring balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their focus is on bioenergetic optimization to help support and improve the body’s day-to-day natural stress management. Check out their research hub too! It’s maintained by their founder with both basic starting points and more advanced protocols. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click here for a 10% discount on your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#87: Erica Treadway, word seeker, artist, entrepreneur, and podcast host
Glen and Erica chat about reading habits, podcasting, creativity as a mode of critical analysis, and using fear as a compass.
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This episode is brought to you by Mitolife. Mitolife offers everything from educational content to whole-food wellness products. Their shilajit supplement “Panacea” is one of, if not the best available on market. They’re also the creators of the “CLF Protocol.” For a deeper grasp, check out their Academy and their Podcast. Both are extraordinarily helpful in unlearning the westernized "treat the symptom instead of the cause" mentality. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click this link for a 15% discount off your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#86: Matt Fitzpatrick, author of Demon Tide

#85: Dawn Hogan, debut author
Glen and Dawn discuss America's heartbreaking history of the baby scoop era, homes for wedlock mothers, and the cultural attitude shift still needing deep work.

#84: Five Things I Learned from Moana
We continue to experiment here at Betterism... in this solo episode, Glen takes a few moments to reflect on the life lessons (aka "betterisms") he took away Disney's 2016 flick, Moana. Enjoy! This show is based off an article originally published on the Betterism blog in November of 2021, celebrating the films 5th birthday.

#83: Laura Lisowski, question-asker, advocate, and curious human
Glen and Laura explore authentic open-mindedness, knowing your body, and the difficulties that come with western medicine.
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This episode is sponsored by LifeBlud. LifeBlud is the key to restoring balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their focus is on bioenergetic optimization to help support and improve the body’s day-to-day natural stress management. Check out their research hub too! It’s maintained by their founder with both basic starting points and more advanced protocols. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click here for a 10% discount on your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#82: Tohm Bakelas, founder of Between Shadows Press
Glen and Tohm discuss creative parallels between writing and editing, the value of tight-knit community, and how to stay open-minded when it comes to criticism.
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This episode is sponsored by LifeBlud. LifeBlud is the key to restoring balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their focus is on bioenergetic optimization to help support and improve the body’s day-to-day natural stress management. Check out their research hub too! It’s maintained by their founder with both basic starting points and more advanced protocols. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click here for a 10% discount on your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#81: Kerri Sullivan, writer & founder of Jersey Collective

#80: Dr. Matt Dorsey, chief scientist and formulator at Choq

#79: Merrick Tull-Johnson, founder of Arts Core
Glen and Merrick discuss building an art business, how to own your goals, and frameworking a system of hustle to do so.

#78: Adam Marafioti, founder of LifeBlud
Glen and Adam talk about the value of context, asking questions, and learning how to learn.
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This episode is sponsored by LifeBlud. LifeBlud is the key to restoring balance and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Their focus is on bioenergetic optimization to help support and improve the body’s day-to-day natural stress management. Check out their research hub too! It’s maintained by their founder with both basic starting points and more advanced protocols. Use promocode "BETTERISM" at checkout and/or click here for a 10% discount on your entire order.
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If you’d like to support BETTERISM and its community, consider buying us coffee, leaving a tip, or subscribing to our membership academy for exclusive content. Check out our Wellness Discounts if you’re looking to add some BETTERISM to your health-conscious lifestyle. Many thanks and much gratitude!

#77: CL Walters, author, teacher, and founder of Mixed Plate Press

#76: Three Things I Learned From Deadpool
We're experimenting with format here at Betterism! In this first solo episode, Glen takes a moment to reflect on some of the life lessons he's learned from Marvel's meta-fictional merc-with-a-mouth, Deadpool. Enjoy! This show is based off an article originally published on the Betterism blog in May 2018.

#75: Lee Matthew Goldberg, author and screenwriter

#74: Alisha Bashaw, writer, therapist, and caller of all things kind

#73: Trish McDonald, author of Paper Bags

#72: Shane Neeley, of AI Writing for Creative Empowerment
Glen and Shane explore the world of artificial intelligence, its application in the arts, and how tools can shape the way we think.
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GPT-3 playground: http://OpenAI.com --> sign up for beta access!
AI21 Labs Studio: ai21.com/studio --> free for now!
GPT-J open source program: http://6b.eleuther.ai

#71: Tyler Blendowski & Jared Scheininger, founders of Tropical Seas
Glen, Tyler, and Jared discuss building a small business, owning your goals, and success via trial & error.
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#70: Aaron Carnes, founder of In Defense Of Ska

#69: Alise Versella, poet of When Wolves Become Birds

#68: The Wolf, actor, singer, poet and renaissance man

#67: Josh Dale, writer, publisher, and planet walker

#66: The Everyday Bite, poet and performer

#65: Christina Beauchemin, author, speaker, trainer, and renaissance woman

#64: Anne Poirier, author and leader of The Body Joyful Revolution

#63: Tracy Lamourie, founder and manager of Lamourie Media

#62: Carla Cherry, poet of Stardust and Skin

#61: Luke Young, writer, bartender, and factotum

#60: Dara Kalima, author and community poet

#59: Yasmine Brown, poet and author

#58: David Paris, champion dancer, author, and COVID survivor

#57: Michel Antoine, author, dancer, and mental health counselor

#56: Kathy Curto, writer, professor, and teaching artist

#55: Casey Cavaliere, musician, producer, and engineer

#54: Eva Lantsoght, professor and creator of PhD Talk

#53: Nichole Kolman, guru of the 5D dating world

#52: Nate Rifkin, author

#51: Laura Lisowski, listener, curiosity chaser, and helper

#50: Painted Young, NJ pop-punk trio

#49: Jay Alders, artist
Glen and Jay explore various creative realms, spirituality, and the immense value of thinking about your own thinking.
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#48: Owen Sammarone, founder of Unleash The Knowledge
Glen and Owen discuss building a brand, what progress looks like, and the paradigm shift in education.

#47: Joanna Valente, writer, artist, and editor

#46: Asia Laviolette, speech language pathologist and alternative parenting coach

#45: Thom Young, writer and poet

#44: Marc Sheinbaum, author and retired business executive
Glen and Marc explore the learning process, managing career pivots, and what it takes to write a novel.

#43: Tonii, author and entreprepoet

#42: Scott Laudati, author of Play The Devil

#41: Elizabeth B. Splaine, writer and spreader of light

#40: Steve Zmijewski, co-founder of Two Key Customs

#39: David Volpe, writer and author

#38: Traum Diggs & Mickey Hess, hosts of A Guest In The House
Glen, Traum, and Mickey talk podcasting, unlearning, and how to approach conversation about race & culture.

#37: Sarah Rhea Werner, writer and podcaster

#36: Matt Hutson, founder of Bookmattic

#35: Corey McComb, writer

#34: Julian "J.Mitchell" Estremera, artist and new dad

#33: Alicia Cook, poet
Glen and Alicia explore the art of poetry, mental health, and how to navigate authenticity.

#32: Poor Bjorn, creator of Book Lab

#31: Spizzy Spose, rapper, musician, and entrepreneur

#30: Lauren Patterson (L7), poet of Lost Voices

#29: Michael J. Seidlinger, writer
Glen and Michael discuss creative self-awareness, growth beyond labels, and the long-term value of appreciating little things.

#28: Hosho McCreesh, writer, painter, and drunk poet
Glen and Hosho explore creative confidence, self-publishing, and the value of defining one's success.
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#27: Cassandra Boom & Lucy Barnes, hosts of Illuminating Taboo
Glen, Lucy, and Cassandra explore civil discourse, cognitive dissonance, and how to get comfortable with the uncomfortable.

#26: Shifra Malka, author, entrepreneur, and award-winning communicator

#25: Ben Tanzer, author, educator, and storyteller

#24: Patrick Moore, poet, musician, and collage artist
Glen and Patrick discuss writing life, feedback & criticism, and how to maintain constant progress.

#23: Martin Appleby, editor of Paper & Ink Literary Zine

#22: Mike Forgie, amateur professional

#21: Mateen Manek, filmmaker and founder of The Curious Society

#20: Aqeel Parvez, poet

#19: Lisa Trainor,
chronic illness writer and
founder/editor of
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#18: Brian O'Connell, IoT executive and curious guy

#17: Allison Binger, teacher and creator of DiY Paradise

#16: James Wallace Birch, author

#15: Tohm Bakelas, writer and poet

#14: Owen Sammarone, creator of Unleash The Knowledge
Glen and Owen talk open-mindedness, intellectual growth, and building a digital community.

#13: Josh Dale, writer and editor of Thirty West Publishing House

#12: Steve Zmijewski, poet and artist

#11: Arthur J. Willhelm, writer
Glen and Arthur chat about the value of taking breaks and maintaining creative motivation through societal shifts without ignoring the greater good.

#10: Ray McGirr, musician, coach, and entrepreneur

#9: Merrick Tull-Johnson, author and screenwriter
Glen and Merrick discuss project management, spiritual growth, and balancing progress with life's various responsibilities.

#8: Fred Charles & Annie James Thomas, editors of Loud Coffee Press

#7: Scott Laudati, author

#6: Lea Lumi'ere, artist and poet

#5: The Everyday Bite, poet and spoken word artist

#4: Julian Estremera (J. Mitchell), artist, gallerist, and visionary
Glen and Julian cover everything from working Wall Street to the creative's hustle and how some simple mindfulness leads to better success.

#3: Eric Keegan, curator of Diorama Books
Glen and Eric talk reading life, writing life, and how to keep an open mind as an indie artist this day and age.

#2: Joseph A. Federico, CEO and founder of Anchors To Dusk Publishing
Glen and Joe explore the world of authentic small business marketing and what it takes to turn failures into success.

#1: Craig Atkinson, founder of Five O'Clock Zines
Glen and Craig take a deep dive into zine culture, literary pursuit in the 21st century, and what we can learn from the legend, Aaron Cometbus.