Michael Ryan (LCPC, NCC) owns a private practice, Michael Ryan Therapy, in Rockville, MD that is focused on helping teens, young adults, adults, and LGBTQIA people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, sexuality, and life transitions. He also helps clients connect with their true authentic selves and integrate psychedelic experiences. His approach is interpersonal, exploratory, compassionate, and holistic. As a Certified Mental Health Integrative Medicine Provider, he focuses on all aspects of being human—physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual. Mike is passionate about incorporating spirituality into everyday life. He has given presentations on mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Techniques (tapping), Heart Math, and shamanic/indigenous healing techniques. He recently finished a one-year apprenticeship in shamanic healing and has been serving clients in release, restoration, and reconnecting work at the soul level. In addition, Mike has an MA in Creative Writing and enjoys writing short stories, novels, and essays in his spare time.

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Robin rambles about the U.S. election results, Washington Commanders football, and the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences and incarceration.

The Compassion Prison Project
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Today on the show, Robin sits down, partially costumed, with guests:

Hilary Cole
Rich Del Grande
Erika Bond

Hilary Cole is a lifelong Maryland resident who just moved back to Baltimore with her husband, Ayman, after almost 20 years on the Eastern Shore. An adventurer at heart, Hilary hopes to expand her horizons with her travels, new experiences, and further education. While she works in human resources professionally, her passion lies in sex education, so she's gaining her certification to put her training & public speaking skills to work in an underserved field. In her leisure time, Hilary writes, plays No Man's Sky, enjoys bonfires with Ayman and their friends, and is creating lots of new memories in her new city.

Rich Del Grande is a full time teacher and part time performer and professional goofball. He got his start in performing competing in the Red Bull Flugtag followed by almost a decade at the Olney Boys and Girls Club's Field of Screams. He previously appeared on and did social media for the “Now Available on Video Cassette” podcast and was a frequent guest on MET Comedy Nights “The Last Hurrah” improvised talk show. He currently co-hosts the annual Baltimore Krampuslauf in Hampden/Peabody Heights. He has also appeared in music videos for Frederick area bands “Seaknuckle”, “Double Motorcycle”, and “Sunniva”.

Erika Bond is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in DC and MD. She’s been in practice nearly 20 years and her most recent undertaking is getting her AASECT sex therapy certification. AASECT is the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. Prior to being a psychotherapist, she worked for many years in the Information Technology field. She worked as tester, business analyst, and content producer.

Check out Rich on Instagram
@richdelgrande - https://www.instagram.com/richdelgrande/?hl=en
@baltimorekrampuslauf - https://www.instagram.com/baltimorekrampuslauf/
@hotdog_aficionado - https://www.instagram.com/hotdog_aficionado/
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