Episode Eight: The Fallacy of Coincidence. Some huge and poignant experiences in our lives have no business being called "coincidence." I believe something greater is at work in those moments. My guest, Clint Hamel, tells a story that might have you agreeing. He inspired me to share an incredible "chance encounter" which proved to me the universe is friendly. Endure with me, as I read one of the most asked about stories from my book "Cooked in LA" on the heels of its 10th anniversary.

Episode Seven: A dying man who has more life in him than most people I've ever met. Terry Tucker describes what got him to this point and why he's not bitter. You WILL be lifted by this podcast episode!

Episode Seven: Paul pulls an extraordinary St. Louis business owner out of one of his donut stores to go deep! STRANGE DONUTS owner Jason Brockman will shock you with his past and present modes of living. They are wildly different, but so very useful to many. **A MUST HEAR podcast for anyone with "a past."**

Episode Six: Paul is back this week with a special guest. Kelly Reed from RecoverUS. The breakthrough methods they're using to help addicts find sobriety will definitely surprise you! PLEASE SHARE this fascinating podcast with anyone who has a loved one struggling with opiates or any other substance addiction.

Episode Five: DIVORCE - Y98's Lance Hildebrand finally talks about the cause of his two marriage break-ups and what he has learned. Celebrity Divorce has skyrocketed in the Covid-19 months. Paul and his wife Jen take a somewhat snarky tour through those headlines.

Episode Four: Paul Talks with Mich Hancock, founder of TEDx Saint Louis. She shares her groundshaking journey of resilence after adopting a sociopath and fearing that her daughter might be murdered by her adopted son.

Host Paul Cook talks with wife and Breast Cancer Survivor Jennifer Cook about fear and community. Then with the Presidential race ending in a few months, Paul replays his talk with actor Kevin Costner about early voting.

Episode Two: STL Police Officer shot in 2016. Trauma Survivor. "How are YOU dealing with trauma?"