Transform Your Talk

Jeff and Jenna check in with their listeners about how their AI bot friendship challenge actually went. Along with some new information about how AI is intertwined into the legal world and in so many other aspects of our lives. Tune in for an AI discussion and an update that may surprise you…

Jeff and Jenna discuss some of their personal vices, and unpack their possible formations. Listen in and maybe think about some of your own…How do they serve you?

In this episode, Jeff & Jenna explore the importance of suicide prevention training with their friend and Safe Talk Trainer Yardin. They discuss how awareness, education, and shared responsibility help reduce stigma and create safer spaces for people to speak up and seek support. A special focus is placed on including teens and young people in these conversations, not as an afterthought, but as essential voices. By equipping youth with knowledge, compassion, and connection, communities can foster resilience and ensure no one feels alone in their struggles.This episode is a call to listen, learn, and come together because prevention starts with understanding, and healing happens in community.#safetalk #988

We invite you to tune into Origin of Me, a podcast created as a space for storytelling, healing, and remembering. In each episode, guests step into the role of storyteller, sharing memories, family narratives, and life experiences that ripple across generations. These personal accounts honor the legacies we carry, the pain we inherit, and the resilience we continue to pass on.Our intention is to offer a soft landing for voices that haven’t always had a place to be heard. Together, we create a grounded and thoughtful space to explore what it means to belong, to honor our stories, and to better understand the threads of our legacy as they unfold.Whether you're tracing your roots, breaking cycles, or simply searching for meaning, Origin of Me invites you to return to where it all began.

Jeff and Jenna are joined by Judge Rosemarie Aquilina, former JAG Corp officer, lawyer, Judge, Author, lecturer who is well known for sentencing the infamous Larry Nassar at MSU. Her latest book, to be published soon, “Speak Up”, is the subject of a lively discussion related to leading with your gut, trusting your instincts and going with the heart fully open. Join Jeff and Jenna for a true gem and advocate.

Jeff and Jenna sit down with Lansing Mayor Andy Schor for an engaging conversation about the exciting projects shaping the city’s future. From innovation and economic development to building a strong sense of community pride, they explore how local leadership and residents alike can help Lansing thrive as a premier destination.

In this episode, Jenna and Jeff dive into the second agreement from Don Miguel Ruiz’s The Four Agreements being, Don’t Take Anything Personally. Jenna and Jeff explore the liberating truth that what others say and do is more a reflection of their own reality than ours. Through real-life examples, insights from the book, and practical reflections, Jenna and Jeff begin to unpack how taking things personally can trap us in cycles of hurt, misunderstanding, and self-doubt. Tune in to start learning how to reclaim your emotional freedom and stop absorbing the projections of others.

Jeff and Jenna are invited to MSU’s Campus to learn about healing in the form of art and activism, “artivism”. They are joined by Scott Boehm, Assistant Professor of 20th/21st Spanish Culture and the Founder/Director of the MSU Latinx Film Festival. He is a Core Faculty member of the Global Studies in the Arts & Humanities Program, as well as an Affiliated Faculty member of the Film Studies Program. Dr. Boehm, currently working on a four-part documentary series highlighting the mass shooting that took place at MSU, is joined by his colleague John McKenna, Country Director (USA) for the Non-Violence Project (NVP), who works to inspire, motivate and engage people to manage and prevent conflicts without ever resorting to violence. With an educational focus based on both prevention, intervention and on measures that address root issues rather than punish behaviors or feed the blame. Together we discuss the Soul Box Project at MSU’s Broad Art Museum in recognition, remembrance , and healing after the shooting that took place at MSU two years ago.

Jeff and Jenna talk with their guest Angie from the Women's Center of Greater Lansing about what the organization is all about. Jeff and Jenna find out how they and their listeners can show their support for an organization that has been helping the Lansing community for nearly 20 years. Jeff plays Santa to find out what is on the Women's Center of Greater Lansing's holiday wish list this year.

Join Jenna as she interviews Jeff, David, and Jay about the transformative journeys they've experienced within their men’s group. Together, they explore themes of personal growth, authentic living, and how this supportive community became a guiding force in their lives. Listen in for inspiring stories of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of a group for those seeking meaningful change. Tune in to be inspired by stories of self-awareness, camaraderie, and the vibrant energy of a community dedicated to growth.

Meet Monique Pollok: Your Guide to Navigating Social Security Disability! In this episode, Jeff and Jenna sit down with Monique Pollok, a dedicated Social Security Disability Advocate who works tirelessly to support her clients through the complexities of the disability system. Monique shares valuable insights into the common challenges people face when applying for benefits and breaks down the essential steps for successfully securing the support they need. Whether you're just starting the application process or are stuck in the system, Monique offers expert advice to help you overcome obstacles and stay on track.

Jeff and Jenna sit down with Sandy Jo, an experienced LAPD officer and conflict resolution expert, to discuss the ongoing issue of police brutality and how the LAPD has reshaped its approach to policing. Sandy Jo shares insights into the department's shift toward a community-centered model, focusing on open dialogue and mediation to resolve conflicts and ensure everyone's voice is heard. In this episode, Sandy Jo explores how law enforcement is making meaningful connections with the community, highlighting improved methods of engagement and trust-building. Jeff and Jenna encourage listeners to consider new ways of fostering relationships between communities and the officers sworn to protect them.