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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.
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.
Episodes

Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Patrick DeNicola /// Zen to the Trees /// Season4:E0105
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Patrick is on a mission to inspire others to challenge the old models of life, igniting our free thought, creativity, knowledge, and inner truth through the practice of holistic conscious living.
His journey to holistic wellness living started under the guidance of my father who through practices of nutrition, meditation, karate, tai chi and knowledge of ancient history and philosophy helped me lay a foundation of self-realization. Though hidden underneath, this foundation grounded me once revealed and pushed me towards transformation.
He has built a method to help others find their true selves and purpose in their lives and we are thrilled to have him with us today.
"Sleep, to me, is at the forefront of every issue. It's at the forefront of every illness." - Pat DeNicola
Topics we discuss:
- The Old models of life
- How he defines them and how he looks at them.
- How they box us in.
- The Rat Race of Life
- Eastern vs. western philosophies
- His Growing up with native American philosophies
- Influence of his dad
- Rebelling against the lifestyle of his childhood
- Almost getting arrested
- Hitting Rock Bottom
- Emotional Intelligence
- How we learn it or don’t learn it
- Impact of knowing and not knowing
- Social Constructs and their impact
- Legality vs. Morality
- SLEEP and the importance of it
- The difficulty for many in getting sleep
- How he got into it
References:
- Patrick's Website
- Heisenberg's uncertainty principle
- Quantum Entanglement
- 1918 Flu Pandemic
- Epstein Bar Virus
Credits:
Lead editor + Producer: Ruf Holmes
Music:
Main Theme: "Eaze Does It" by Shye Eaze and DJ Rufbeats, a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.
Guest theme: "Car Chase" by DJ Rufbeats created as a More In Common Podcast Exclusive.

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