Episodes

  • 23: Organized Chaos - Teaching Special Needs Kindergarten
    Jun 11 2026

    Crazy and hilarious stories (and inspired teaching!) from Besta's cousin, Kelly, who taught special needs kids for many years. (38:58). Find the VIDEO version at https://youtu.be/SU50Zy7yufo

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    39 mins
  • 22. The Many Kinds of COURAGE
    Jun 2 2026

    Courage takes many forms and is portrayed in many different situations by all kinds of people. It's important to be reminded of the impact that small acts of courage can have on the world around us. We hope you are inspired by this conversation. With Dr. Mary White and Tiffany FitzPatrick (48:51)

    Find the VIDEO version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/ZCkb3U7dTWk

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    49 mins
  • 21. The Obstacle is the Way
    May 13 2026

    The wisdom of Marcus Aurelius and the Stoics can be applied to your life in practical ways. With Jonathan Hall. From the book The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. (53:14) See the VIDEO version of this podcast at https://youtu.be/MLdQc6VRKq0

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    53 mins
  • 20. Help Finding Your New Home In Portugal
    Apr 30 2026

    Colleen Showalter of Portugal the Place shares tips for those considering relocating to Portugal. The conversation includes info for the LGBTQ+ community and ways to fit in and be respectful of the Portuguese culture. Find Portugal the Place at https://www.portugaltheplace.com/ (13:09)

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    13 mins
  • 19: Human Nature
    Apr 23 2026

    Do people inherently know how to do the right thing, or must this be taught? With Dr. Mary White, Dr. Rémy Roe, and Tiffany FitzPatrick. (1:08:03)

    Watch the video version on YouTube at https://youtu.be/bYhovfnPxcg

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • 18. My Life as a Skate Mom
    Apr 14 2026

    Besta talks figure staking with his favorite cousin, Kelly, who shares stories from her time as a skate mom. We discuss the many different types of skating, changes to the sport over the years, and how Kelly dealt with the challenges and stresses of competition and getting her daughter to the myriad of practices. (33:52) See the video version @BestaAndSteve on YouTube.

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    34 mins
  • 17. The Best Advice I Ever Got: The Men
    Mar 19 2026

    Three friends share great advice they received which has served them well. We talk about advice specific to teaching music and being a band director, but we also talk about more general advice about living productively and happily. With David Enloe and Jack Jean. (49:18)

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    49 mins
  • 16. The Best Advice I Ever Got: The Women
    Feb 5 2026

    Four women share great advice they received which has served them well. With Dr. Mary White, Dr. Ginger Featherstone, Jackie Gilley, and Kristin Geeslin, The Mindful Seer

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    54 mins