Grade A Nation

Latest Episodes:

E147: Ghostwriting Love Letters with Kristine Grant! Apr 10, 2022

Show notes

Chris Thomas talks with Kristine Grant, a ghostwriter that has assisted many people in crafting messages. From love letters, eulogies, dating profiles, and everything in between, Kristine discusses how she maintains an authentic voice for each client. The importance of self-confidence in making interpersonal connections is a key theme. To learn more about Kristine's work, visit http://inspiredheartletters.com/

E146: Horrific Orlando Amusement Free Fall Drop! Apr 01, 2022

Show notes

A practitioner of sports medicine makes some tasteless remarks about the middle schooler that fell out of the drop tower ride in Orlando. The video is haunting, as are the comments of a so-called Doctor!

E145: Will Smith Slap at Oscars Acting Academy Mar 31, 2022

Show notes

A substitute teacher returns to Grade A Nation to talk about how an acting class reenacting the Will Smith and Chris Rock slapping encounter at the Oscars ceremony did not go according to plan....if there even was a plan to begin with.

E144: Talking Mental Wellness in the Cryptocurrency and FinTech Realm! Mar 14, 2022

Show notes

Hala Abdul is a licensed psychotherapist in Canada working with clients in the financial technology domain. Hala shares with Grade A Nation the most common psychological concerns expressed by those working in FinTech, tips on how to find a psychotherapist with knowledge about new and emerging technologies, and thoughts on whether the rapidly evolving nature of digital innovations exacerbates mental health concerns. It is a thought-provoking interview that should be engaging for anyone interested in the future of mental health! To learn more about Hala Abdul's work, visit https://www.halatherapy.com/

E143: The World Needs Heroes! Comic Books for a Cause Mar 14, 2022

Show notes

Chris Thomas chats with Jeremiah Stemple, a developer of comic book projects for chronic patients and the charities that serve them. Hear how Jeremiah and his friends are trying to put a smile on the face of those who need it most! Learn more about Jeremiah's work at https://heroesforcauses.com/

E142: Actress and Model Ellie Noir on Thriving in Competitive Entertainment Industry! Feb 11, 2022

Show notes

Chris Thomas chats with actress and model Ellie Noir about a collection of topics pertaining to the entertainment industry, including:

preparing for roles in film and television compared to the live stage
moving to pursue career goals
how travel allows a performer to experience new cultures
getting into the mindset of characters
the most and least enjoyable aspects of being an entertainer

Ellie already has a cool body of work and she is bound to have a bright future as she climbs atop the showbiz ladder. Keep track of what Ellie is up to by visiting http://www.ellienoir.co!

E141: A Healthy Sleep to Optimize Personal Performance! Feb 06, 2022

Show notes

On this installment of Grade A Nation, Riley Jarvis of TheSleepConsultant.com chats about what initiated his interest in helping others with their sleep, the general ingredients of sleep that enhance personal performance, the potential significance of dreaming, and warning signs of harmful sleeping habits. A good sleep is linked to positive health outcomes, so this conversation should be appointment listenting for many....and it is so engaging that I'm confident you are not going to doze off listening to it!

E140: Living in a Van? Discussing Nomadic Van Life Feb 04, 2022

Show notes

Vi Vi Thai is a writer and YouTube content creator. While some may be shocked to learn that a person who earned engineering degrees from Texas A&M and Cornell University currently lives in a van, Vi Vi talks about how the van lifestyle has helped her to focus her mind on living a life of adventure unencumbered by any materialistic mindset. Vi Vi discusses how some perceive her as homeless, and how she responds to that. Vi Vi is a genuinely sweet person, and her story deserves a listen! Check Vi Vi's writing at livingthroughalchemy.com and watch her videos about the van life on her YouTube channel.

E139: Mega Live Music Fan Goes to Over 750 Concerts! Jan 23, 2022

Show notes

Lance Ingram, host of the podcast Yesterday's Concert, joins the Grade A Nation to explain why he has attended so many live concerts from so many different genres of music in recent years. Is this behavior a passion or a compulsion? We discuss that, as well as the financial considerations tied to frequent concert-going, the reaction he has received from loved ones, memories of shows that stand out, and how to protect your hearing when going to so many noisy live events! To learn more about Lance and his podcast, go to http://yesterdaysconcert.com

E138: Confronting Anxiety When Traveling Jan 14, 2022

Show notes

Lacey Lehotsky, who runs travel blogging website liveitupwithlacey.com, reveals how she has not let anxiety and CPTSD stop her from exploring destinations around the world. Lacey wants people to know that anxiety is not something that should prevent people from trying new experiences in new places. A candid conversation that will hopefully get people thinking! Note: This installment contains discussion of traumatic life events that some may find triggering. Please keep this in mind when deciding to listen. Chris Thomas, host of Grade A Nation, will be using the Wisdom app (at this time available on Apple iOS but soon to be available on Android), a new way to have in-depth and meaningful live conversations. The first live meeting on Wisdom will be January 15th, 2022 at 2 pm EST. If you want to interact with Chris Thomas live, download the app and look for Chris at https://joinwisdom.audio/gradeausa

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected