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The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast

The Long Distance Love Bombs Podcast

Written by: Dr. Jeremy Goldberg
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Making kindness cool and the world better than yesterday, join us for conversations that shift perspectives toward a more conscious and compassionate collective. The host, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, is a ferocious never-giver-upper, an empathy-collecting, anti-quitting word wizard, and a connoisseur and collector of fine silver linings. He is also a recovering scientist turned life coach and spoken word poet who speaks fluent burrito. Find him on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs or at www.longdistancelovebombs.com.Dr. Jeremy Goldberg Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • 233: Allie Michelle - How do you live before you're ready?

    233: Allie Michelle - How do you live before you're ready?
    May 21 2026

    Allie Michelle is consciousness in a meatbag, returned. She's a poet, spoken word performer, certified meditation, yoga, and breathwork teacher, and the bestselling author of Explorations of a Cosmic Soul, The Rose That Blooms in the Night, and The Words Left Unspoken. Her new book, Don’t Wait to Light the Candles, is out now with Simon & Schuster. Her work explores vulnerability, love, grief, and the strength it takes to be soft.

    In this conversation, we explore the depths of poetry, life, creativity, and how writing can be a tool for healing, self-discovery, and living courageously. We also chat about her new book and artistic journey.

    Allie was first on the podcast way back in 2019, episode 20, if you want to listen to that time capsule, too.

    Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alliemichellel

    Read her Substack: https://substack.com/@alliemichellel

    Buy her new book: https://amzn.to/4wErTRX


    Keywords: poetry, creativity, life lessons, writing, self-discovery, new book, artistic process, inspiration


    Key Topics

    • The role of poetry in healing and self-understanding
    • Allie Michelle's creative process and inspiration
    • The challenges and rewards of sharing art authentically
    • Balancing vulnerability and success in artistic expression
    • The importance of living courageously and embracing uncertainty


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Poetry and Life

    07:09 Exploring the Essence of Poetry

    15:08 The Journey of Writing a New Book

    23:09 Navigating Uncertainty and Personal Growth

    31:08 Embracing Authenticity in Writing

    40:54 The Impact of External Feedback

    47:32 Confronting Visibility and Success

    59:04 Where to find Allie


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    Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out my coaching and speaking: https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com

    Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠

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    1 hr
  • 232: Stephen Jenkinson - What is the role of ritual in love and life?

    232: Stephen Jenkinson - What is the role of ritual in love and life?
    Apr 24 2026

    Stephen Jenkinson is a Canadian writer, teacher, and grief-whisperer. He holds master's degrees from Harvard (theology) and the University of Toronto (social work), spent years directing palliative care at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, and has worked intimately with dying people and their families. He's the founder of the Orphan Wisdom School and the author of seven books, including the award-winning Die Wise and Come of Age: The Case for Elderhood in a Time of Trouble. He's also the subject of the documentary film Griefwalker. His work asks hard questions about what it means to live well, and he doesn't let any of us off easy.

    Keywords: love, matrimony, ritual, culture, grief, wisdom, transformation, relationships, tradition, initiation

    Key Topics

    • The meaning of matrimony as a cultural and generational act
    • The relationship between grief, gratitude, and love
    • The importance of tradition and formality in modern relationships
    • The concept of matrimony as mothering and culture-building
    • The Deep Wisdom of Matrimony and Culture
    • Embracing Limitations: The Heart of Love and Ritual

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Stephen Jenkinson

    05:21 The Journey to the Orphan Wisdom School

    07:47 Farming and the Art of Attention

    12:16 Confronting Acceptance and Heartbreak

    15:53 Gratitude Born from Heartbreak

    20:24 Awareness and Change

    22:21 The Nature of Matrimony

    30:22 Longing for Real Connections

    32:30 The Evolution of Wedding Ceremonies

    36:30 Challenging Traditional Templates

    40:27 Rethinking Seating Arrangements

    44:29 The Role of Formality in Matrimony

    48:37 Patrimony vs. Matrimony

    52:32 The Nature of Rituals vs. Celebrations

    56:08 Embracing Limitations in Relationships

    58:41 The Grief of Transitioning into Marriage

    01:00:29 The Wisdom of Elders in Matrimony

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    Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds.

    Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs⁠

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • 231: Tad Hargrave - Where's the line between persuasion and coercion?

    231: Tad Hargrave - Where's the line between persuasion and coercion?
    Apr 6 2026
    In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Goldberg sits down with Tad Hargrave, founder of Marketing for Hippies, to explore how marketing can be practiced ethically, beautifully, and effectively. Tad breaks down the distinctions between coercion and persuasion and shares practical ways to build trust, integrity, and reputation in business.Topics covered include:The fundamental difference between coercion and persuasion in marketingThe importance of ethics, truth, and alignment before sharing offersThe seven fundamentals of ethical marketing, including clear niching, compelling point of view, and filtering clientsHow to lower client risk cleverly with filtering and 'Are You Sure' pagesThe influence of reciprocity, social proof, and reputation in long-term successThe impact of coaching space, financial stability, and reputation managementCritique of manipulative tactics like urgency, scarcity, and high-pressure salesThe importance of authenticity, empathy, and beauty in marketing practicesA few things we discussed:Tad's website: Marketing for HippiesLock the Game: Ari GalperRobert Allen's Sales Letter ExampleBig Dream Program by Alex BasleyTad's Instagram_______________________________________Follow me on Instagram, @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read my Substack: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for my weekly newsletter! Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds.Check out a list of my favorite books here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs_______________________________________Timestamps:00:00 - Welcome and guest introduction02:09 - Who is Tad? His background and mission03:40 - Targeting resistant holistic practitioners and ethical marketing06:03 - Shift from "get the sale" mentality to honest alignment07:26 - Distinction between coercion and consent-based sharing08:58 - The role of ethics, space, and clear niches in marketing success10:22 - Building compelling points of view and filtering clients effectively11:31 - The metaphor of the spear: fundamentals and sharing12:11 - Persuasion vs coercion explained15:02 - Using worldview, diagnosis, and premises in marketing15:55 - The problem with gimmicks like urgency and scarcity16:43 - The ethics of scarcity and genuine urgency18:20 - The structure of effective marketing involving attention, filtering, and lowering risk21:49 - Empathy and speaking to clients' pain, fear, and desire points23:01 - Building credibility and value in offers24:00 - Managing high-risk scenarios ethically25:31 - The danger of exploiting pain or manufactured discontent27:48 - The importance of honesty and authenticity over tricks28:09 - The long-term value of reputation and integrity31:39 - Respectful, opt-in approach at workshops and events36:26 - Critique of manipulative marketing videos37:28 - How false promises and "automatic compliance" are unethical40:45 - The impact on self-respect and industry trust43:43 - Filtering clients through transparent pages and vetting processes45:04 - The power of honesty and clarity in decision-making46:35 - Ethical reflection in client engagement and pricing48:49 - Long-term reputation and sustainability in business53:05 - The collective importance of industry reputation55:46 - Final thoughts on ethical leadership and industry pitfalls56:17 - Common pet peeves: rationalizing coercive tactics58:40 - The lies behind "light" versus "dark" marketing approaches60:17 - The visual and linguistic errors in marketing that undermine trust61:55 - Cues from indigenous elders vs industry norms for ethics63:05 - Closing remarks and how to connect with Tad
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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