This podcast is not a public service announcement for the general populace... this is a collection of the private thoughts, stories, and experiences I've kept secret, until now. With personal episodes and interactive interviews, this show will leave every listener with a lesson or two. I'll catch you in the next episode!
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Lest We Choose Not To Remember // PSA 022 [SOLO]
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It is Remembrance Day today, and 2020 strikes again - we cannot gather in remembrance of the great sacrifices made to defend our land and our lives. However, I think this 11/11 is the perfect opportunity to take ‘remembrance’ to a greater, more inclusive level. In this brief solo episode, I discuss why it’s important that we consider the sacrifices…
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Isaiah 53 [NLT] - Read and Review // PSA 021 [R&R]
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Isaiah 53, The Prophecy of the Lord’s Suffering Servant 🙌🏾 After a summer hiatus, I’m back to bring you an episode of R&R. I give my thoughts on why this impactful passage of scripture compelled me to come out of unintentional podcast retirement to read and share it with you. Be encouraged, and enjoy!…
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YOU ASKED ME (yam) About 2020 - Nate’s Mid-Year Review // PSA 020 [SOLO]
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“What major event had the biggest impact?” “What criticisms of the church do you have?” “What’s your biggest takeaway from this year?” In today’s YAM episode, I answer questions directly from the listeners about my thoughts on the events of 2020 thus far... and boy has this year been something. Thank you for all the feedback and thoughtful question…
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Publishing Indigenous Perspectives and Managing People and Pups - Noah Miller // PSA 019 [INTERVIEW]
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Apparently a published work and one Masters degree isn’t enough! In today’s episode, Noah shares how both selfless and ulterior motives drive his pursuit of continued education, while his photography pursuits directly led to me being a poster boy for yet another UVic department... he’s a pet owner by day, a program manager by trade, and a beer make…
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Water First - A different kind of Canada Day 🇨🇦 // PSA 018 [SOLO]
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Every Canadian needs safe drinking water. In today’s episode, I share my two cents on donating dollars to Water First. Canada is by no means the perfect country, but we citizens can do our part in bringing reconciliation into our daily thoughts and actions. On Canada Day, I chose to donate to a charitable organization that will bring clean water to…
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Psalm 63 [NLT] - Read and Review (Pilot) // PSA 017 [R&R]
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Psalm 63! I thought I’d try something new today and share some quick thoughts about an impactful passage of scripture I’ve come across in my daily devotions. Memorizing scripture and applying it to ourselves gives the Bible more relevance to everyday life! Feel free to let me know if you find it valuable for me to read out scripture and share my co…
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Kingdom Entrepreneurship, Augmented Reality, and Marriage - Karina Rigby // PSA 016 [INTERVIEW]
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Christianity and Entrepreneurship do mix, as Karina explains so well in today’s episode. She explains the difference between augmented and virtual reality, and shares how her husband consistently points her towards peace and trust in God. We had some great laughs, so I hope you also enjoy today’s interview!…
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George Floyd - Comments from a Canadian black man // PSA 015 [SOLO]
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Racism. Power. Identity. In this solo episode, I make sense of my current perspective on the recent murder of George Floyd, an African-American man from Minneapolis. As an educated black male living in Canada, I critically examine and briefly explain how my counselling background and christian perspective inform my view of the viral events that hav…
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An interREview with Nate Demetrius // PSA 014 [SOLO]
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You asked and I answered... alone. In this solo episode, I’m back to my roots, sharing my insider thoughts with my PSA audience. I specifically review what I’ve learned and enjoyed from my recent PSA interviews, and I give a shout-out to all my interview guests for their contribution to this project and to my life. I have more interviews planned, a…
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Posties, Fatherhood, and the Church - Ian Amundrud // PSA 013 [INTERVIEW]
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In today’s episode, long-time kiwi mentor Ian Amundrud gave me a supremely skux experience, describing his work and church life in Auckland, New Zealand, and sharing an insider on his final month before becoming a father. Frightening encounters during his mailman (“Postie”) days and fulfilling employment during COVID-19... we laugh about these topi…
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Dreams, Dogs, and Mini-Blogs - Shelby Anderton // PSA 012 [INTERVIEW]
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RARE FOOTAGE INSIDE: Shelby isn’t one known for her small-talk... she’s more about that deep reflection and valuable conversation. I bridge that conversation gap quite nicely as I briefly dive deep to learn how for her, ‘Disney’ is synonymous with ‘Family and Encouragement.’ She explains how Dakota has been integral in managing her mental health, a…
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Cowichan Camp, Marvel vs. Star Wars, & Closing Local Businesses - Ben Ross // PSA 011 [INTERVIEW]
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What is Camp without the campers? Ben’s home, apparently. In today’s interview, Ben Ross cracks me up the whole way through, explaining what it’s like living at a summer camp facility during the winter, and giving me his two cents on all things Marvel and Star Wars. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did, and if you Twitch, check out Ben’s …
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Six Meals Daily, Whistler, and Shooting Foxes - Keegan Beaulieu // PSA 010 [INTERVIEW]
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If you can picture a bodybuilder bombing a ski run while photographing the scenery, you’re starting to envision Keegan. In this interview, Keegan explains how 5500 calories per day was maybe a bit excessive, how rapport is foundational in every customer service job, and that I, Nate, am needing to practice a bit more patience. Check out his wildlif…
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Social Media, Podcasting, and the Fine Arts - Chad Clarke // PSA 009 [INTERVIEW]
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He edits podcasts, so he knows the drill... Chad dove into this interview with both feet! I asked him about how a certain Matthew Howe was more than a mentor in his high school days, and about how he ditched his old 9-5 successfully. He gave me some sound (wink-wink) advice on what it takes to be an all-time podcasting great, and he gives me someth…
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Paramedicine, Marriage, and Sunglasses - Kurtis Anderton // PSA 008 [INTERVIEW]
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My First Interview! I learned from Kurtis Anderton what it’s like to work as a paramedic during COVID-19, what his wife has taught him about unconditional love, and what led him to build a self-sustaining e-commerce business called “Filthy Shades.” As Kurtis would say, ‘lend me your ears’ as I share with you this monumental first interview episode …
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Interviews on the Way (Finally) // [PSA UPDATE]
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New mic, who dis? I’ve been figuring out how to produce quality-sounding episodes, and I’m finally ready to get the ball rolling. Have a listen to hear how I plan on doing the interviews coming up, and reach out if you’re interested in perhaps sharing some stories on aPSA yourself!
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Nate’s podcast sabbatical is over, and just in time for a world pandemic. In this update, I give you the briefest of reintroductions to aPSA, so that you know what to look forward to as you sit in that same pair of pyjama bottoms you’ve worn since the calls to self-isolate began weeks ago. #stayhome
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The "Search" In Search and Rescue // PSA 007 [CASE-STUDY]
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FLASHBACK One Year: Search and Rescue groups from all over Vancouver Island gathered in a monumental search effort for Ben Kilmer, a Cowichan Valley resident. In this episode, I explain the search tactics played out behind the scenes of one of the largest search efforts in recent Island history. Please also follow this link to read a beautiful trib…
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Feeling Attacked Without Tact // PSA 006 [LIFE-LESSON]
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I messed up. This episode is all about how my unintentionally careless words drove an independent internet seller to block me. I felt pretty bad at the time, but in losing out on buying some hiking gear, I gained a valuable lesson on tactfully communicating with strangers. Curious? Have a listen today's PSA!…
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"The Imp of the Perverse" (Suppress That Bad Boy) // PSA 005 [STORY-TIME]
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SUPPRESSION 101. In this episode, I share a potentially awakward but all-to-relatable occurence that you've experienced too... even the 19th-century Edgar Allan Poe knew what was up. Hear how a quick Google search illuminated to me how our minds suppress impulsive, morbid thoughts.
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Flex Those Pipes - PVC, the Key to Communication // PSA 004 [LIFE-LESSON]
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FLEX THOSE PVC PIPES! In this episode, I talk about 3 fundamental communication skills that can be captured by the acronym “PVC.” If you want to know the secret to de-escalating emotions and building deeper relationships, this is the episode for you.
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FOR YOUR INFORMATION. I wanted you to be updated on what’s new with A Private Service Announcement. I share my deep gratitude, drop a shameless plug, and encourage you all to “Get Curious” with me about what I should discuss in future episodes.
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Do it for the ‘Gram (I nearly died) // PSA 003 [STORY-TIME]
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Back when Instagram was life, it nearly cost me my life. In this episode, I share a story of a mountain-side experience that redefined how I look at adventuring. Note to self: don’t put your life at risk just to capture four seconds of drone footage...
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"But is that work-work?" What NOT to say to Professional Counsellors // PSA 002 [LIFE-LESSON]
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GET CURIOUS! In this first installment of the Life-Lesson Series, Nate describes an interaction where a less-than-desirable statement could have been reframed into a detail-mining opportunity. An explanation of Nate's work as a counsellor for children and youth who have been exposed to domestic violence is provided, and a challenge to use "what" qu…
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Search and Rescue Material // PSA 001 [PILOT]
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In this pilot episode of a Private Service Announcement, Nate shares an exclusive insider on his very first experience as a Search and Rescue volunteer. The saying, “be ready for anything” accurately describes how Nate turned an unexpected experience into a pleasant surprise.
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Welcome to A Private Service Announcement (Everything you Need to Know) // PSA 000 [TRAILER]
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Your first PSA, today. In this trailer, you'll learn what drives Nate's desire to begin podcasting and what Nate hopes to accomplish and cover in future episodes of a Private Service Announcement. Stay tuned for world class content on an amateur production budget and a limited time commitment.
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