Beste Ashley Smentek podcaster (2024)

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We Made It To 20!!! 27:48

3y ago27:48

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What an accomplishment for this little endeavor, 20 episodes! That wraps up Season 1, so in this episode we reflect on how we got here, but more importantly where we're headed with this project. I have some big ideas that I want to start expanding on, namely having guests again and a segment we'll be calling, "Uncomfortable Conversations." I also r…

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Consumed By Consumption 41:34

3y ago41:34

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Awhile ago, I was struck by the essay, "The American Life Is Killing You" by Erik Rittenberry and how profoundly the subject of our daily grind was laid out. I have thought about it often and decided to read it in its entirety here, then share some of my thoughts on how I feel about over consumerism.…

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Thoughts on Leadership 1:14:11

3y ago1:14:11

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Given the recent events during the withdrawal from Afghanistan, namely the loss of 13 service members and scores of civilians, I decided to expand on the previous episode, but speak specifically about leadership. I give my thoughts on what constitutes great leadership and some personal examples, as well as what poor leadership looks like on a perso…

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Episode #17- Solo Thoughts on The Events Unfolding in Afghanistan 47:18

3y ago47:18

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As we continue to evolve this podcast and explore new routes and topics, I share my thoughts on what the parallels are between current events in Afghanistan and the state of policing and culture here in America. The gloves may come off frequently.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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Influences in a Young Adults Life 56:23

3y ago56:23

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In this episode, Ashley is joined again by his college aged daughter Dylan, to pick up on a previous discussion, where the topic of female influencers such as Cardi B came up. This current discussion went much more in depth about what influence social media has on young women and specifically how to combat some of the comparisons made between young…

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Episode #15- My Story 1:04:30

3+ y ago1:04:30

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In this solo effort, Ashley discusses an on duty Officer Involved Shooting that he was a part of. This episode was recorded a few days before the anniversary of this life altering event and Ashley attempts to shed some light on incident and aftermath, while navigating life after such an experience.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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Physical Challenges 1:05:33

3+ y ago1:05:33

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Why do we struggle with our physical health? Working out, eating right, being healthy. It’s a huge dilemma for millions of people. We cover our own struggles with unhealthy habits and where it has got us, as well as some strategies for improving your current state.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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Heroes 1:07:36

3+ y ago1:07:36

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How important are heroes in today's age? Does the hero archetype still have value? What even does the word hero mean? These are all things we explore in this episode, as we navigate the space surrounding our use of the word hero and the status we attach to that word.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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Icons- Young Adult Perspective 1:17:37

3+ y ago1:17:37

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In a follow-up to Episode 11, we look at icons and social media influencers with the added perspective of a young adult on the show. How does a first-year college student feel about the topics and issues we discussed in Episode 11? What is the difference for someone who has grown up with social media as a daily influence?…

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Icons 1:19:12

3+ y ago1:19:12

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Are icons legitimate sources of reasoned thought during these changing times? We discuss the rise of influencers and icons and their role in today's social media-driven culture and what has changed from celebrities of old to today’s icon activists.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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Daily Planning / Journaling 1:19:40

3+ y ago1:19:40

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A companion episode to episode #9 on habits, our tenth episode discusses a few positive habit-forming tools you can use to gain control of your time. If we strive to improve ourselves and attain the goals we set, having a pathway towards that is vital. We discuss the positive effects of journaling and using a daily planner to maximize your growth a…

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Habits 1:19:15

3+ y ago1:19:15

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Habits are a part of our everyday lives. How do we discern from healthy, productive habits and those that hold us back from living our most fulfilled lives? We discuss how to recognize unhealthy habits and more importantly, how to make effective, lasting changes towards more productive and healthy habits.…

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The Mask Effect 1:24:35

3+ y ago1:24:35

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Ahh yes, The Great Mask Debate. There are two very divided sides to this very current topic and we do our best to dissect both sides. We also offer some direct personal experience with some of the enforcement side of these mandates. It’s very much our most heated discussion yet!Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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Facing Adversity 1:06:30

3+ y ago1:06:30

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Is adversity something that we face daily or is it just the big moments that matter? Join us for a frank conversation about facing adversity head-on, navigating life's daily challenges, and how to lean into the heavier stuff life may throw at you.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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Limiting Beliefs 1:13:09

3+ y ago1:13:09

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We discuss limiting beliefs, the things we tell ourselves that hold us back, that come from the programming of family, society, and oftentimes our own self-sabotage. What are some limiting beliefs and how can er fight back against that internal dialogue.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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The Movie "Soul" Discussion 1:15:44

3+ y ago1:15:44

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Think the new Disney+ movie “Soul” is a kid's movie? We discuss how it is far, far deeper of an experience than just a simple Pixar film and how it might just be one of the most profound, impactful movies in recent years.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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State of Events 1:13:34

3+ y ago1:13:34

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Corey and Ashley share a candid discussion about what is happening in our tumultuous times. How did we get here? Why should we as a society, strive to move forward through these dividing times and some of the ways we can do that.Av Corey Barton, Ashley Smentek

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What is Confirmation Bias and what are the dangers of constant validation of your own beliefs? 1:14:01

3+ y ago1:14:01

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What is Confirmation Bias and what are the dangers of constant validation of your own beliefs? We sit down and discuss some more specifics aspects of this topic, including Epistemic Bubbles and Echo Chambers, what they are, how we can easily become mired in them and what the effects are. But, there are also ways to fight against bias viewpoints and…

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Discussing the effects of Social Media 1:07:44

4y ago1:07:44

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A frank discussion about Social Media and the rapidly evolving controversies surrounding it. Is it good or bad? We aim to find out, by not only discussing two recent documentaries on the subject, but also detailing our own journeys and struggles with the use of various platforms. Netflix Social Dilemma https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224 The Gre…

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Welcome to our inaugural episode!!! 52:05

4y ago52:05

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Welcome to our inaugural episode!!! We delve into why we created this platform and what we hope to accomplish with it. You’ll learn who we are, but more importantly what brought us together and why we feel that the topics we are discussing in episodes to come, will connect with a lot of people. We are excited to start this journey and deeply apprec…

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We Made It To 20!!! 27:48

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Consumed By Consumption 41:34

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Thoughts on Leadership 1:14:11

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Episode #17- Solo Thoughts on The Events Unfolding in Afghanistan 47:18

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Influences in a Young Adults Life 56:23

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Episode #15- My Story 1:04:30

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Physical Challenges 1:05:33

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Heroes 1:07:36

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Icons- Young Adult Perspective 1:17:37

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Icons 1:19:12

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Daily Planning / Journaling 1:19:40

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Habits 1:19:15

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The Mask Effect 1:24:35

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Facing Adversity 1:06:30

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Limiting Beliefs 1:13:09

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The Movie "Soul" Discussion 1:15:44

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State of Events 1:13:34

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What is Confirmation Bias and what are the dangers of constant validation of your own beliefs? 1:14:01

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Discussing the effects of Social Media 1:07:44

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Welcome to our inaugural episode!!! 52:05

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