More In Common

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Welcome to the More In Common Podcast — where curiosity meets courage. Hosted by Keith Richardson and Gerren Taylor, this show explores the human side of connection, communication, and emotional intelligence. Every week, we dive deep into real conversations that challenge assumptions, build trust, and help us all navigate complex relationships — at work, at home, and in our communities. 🎙️ From mindful parenting to leadership, political division to self-awareness — we ask the hard questions and model the tools to stay in the conversation when it matters most.

✅ New episodes every Friday

🎧 Listen in for practical insights, heartfelt stories, and a better way to be in the world — together.

🔔 Subscribe now if you’re ready to grow, stay curious, and connect more deeply.

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Thursday Nov 07, 2019

Coach JJ /// Be Real, Be Empathetic, Be Loving /// E056

Thursday Nov 07, 2019

Coach JJ was 65lbs + overweight, smoking 2 packs a day, and working 100+ hours per week. He was drinking too much and did not have any balance in his life.

Then Coach JJ started working with Veteran Life Coach, Lori Anderson, and his entire perspective changed. He lost over 70lbs in 8 months, started eating well, sleeping, and reducing stress - mostly thru MOVEment. His favorite thing to do was RUN. That obviously had huge positive effects on every aspect of his life, changing how he approached life, career, family, and balance.

Currently he is a CLC (Certified Life Coach), pursuing his dream to grow the non-profit, Depression2Extinction, aimed to help those suffering from depression and anxiety disorders. It offers anyone suffering from depression or anxiety a place to connect and begin the holistic approach to dealing with these debilitating disorders.

"I'm a big fan of giving no advice. I share experiences…" Coach JJ

Topics we cover///

Depression 2 Extinction Check In Process
How to manage situations when people do reach out with a Suicide Attempt
His work through Substance abuse
How we need to better connect with one another and change the way we communicate with each other
The difference between empathy and Compassion
- How Toxic Masculinity plays into not being able to have Empathy
- How he actually approaches things empathetically
Shame and what it means for him
His Journey to his current space and where this all started for him
- His Dad and his dad having left early
- His contributions to challenges in marriages
How D2E started
SO MUCH SO MUCH

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Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes

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Guest theme: "Escape" by Scott Holmes freemusicarchive.org

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