Marcia Clark, best known as the lead prosecutor in the O.J. Simpson trial, has become a trailblazer for women in law and beyond. Her journey from courtroom to bestselling author reflects her resilience and determination to redefine herself amidst intense public scrutiny. On this episode of Worth Knowing, Clark dives into her latest book, *Trial by Ambush*, which examines the 1953 Barbara Graham case—a story that highlights gender bias, media sensationalism, and the notion that all cases are subject to societal, cultural, and political winds. Clark shares how her experiences during the Simpson trial shaped her perspective on societal pressures and the role of women in high-stakes professions. Her reflections on how media, forensic science, and legal practices have evolved over decades offer valuable insights into the intersection of law and culture. This conversation is a compelling exploration of true crime, personal growth, and how Clark’s groundbreaking career continues to inspire a new generation of women to challenge norms and forge their own paths. Marcia Clark is a bestselling author and a criminal lawyer who began her career in law as a criminal defense attorney and went on to become a prosecutor in the L.A. District Attorney's Office in 1981. She spent ten years in the Special Trials Unit, where she handled a number of high-profile cases, including the prosecution of stalker/murderer Robert Bardo, whose conviction for the murder of actress Rebecca Schaeffer resulted in legislation that offered victims better protection from stalkers as well as increased punishment for the offenders. She was lead prosecutor for the O.J. Simpson murder trial. In May of 1997 her book on the Simpson case, "Without a Doubt," was published and reached #1 on the New York Times, Wall St. Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Publishers Weekly bestsellers lists. In February 2016, Clark re-released the book with a new foreword. Resources Sign up for the Worth Knowing LinkedIn Newsletter to stay up to date: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/worth-knowing-7236433935503618048/ Follow Bonnie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnie-habyan/ Go to the Worth Knowing website: https://www.worthknowing.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…
Long time friends JD Stettin and Mordecai Rosenberg record their musings, book recommendations, spiritual conversations, and the path to letting go and moving forward.
Long time friends JD Stettin and Mordecai Rosenberg record their musings, book recommendations, spiritual conversations, and the path to letting go and moving forward.
This podcast episode features an interview with Daniel Mate, co-author of New York Times Bestseller -- The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness and Healing in a Toxic Culture. Daniel is a composer, lyricist, and accomplished playwright known for his work in musical theater. Daniel is also the creator of the Mental Chiropractic method. Daniel discusses his musical journey, his unique approach to addressing challenges through mental chiropractic, and his insights into parent-child relationships. The episode offers valuable insights for listeners interested in mental health, music composition, and understanding parent-adult child relationship dynamics. Daniel Mate shares his experiences and insights into his mental chiropractic process, a unique approach that helps individuals overcome their stuckness. He explains that mental chiropractic involves setting intentions, identifying and challenging perspectives that block those intentions, and gaining new perspectives and choices. Through several examples, Daniel demonstrates the transformative power of mental chiropractic in helping individuals align with their intentions and break free from limitations. Daniel discusses his recent project, "Hello Again," which explores parent/adult-child relationships. The conversation delves into the complexities of adult parent-child relationships – an area that has been ignored in parenting literature, emphasizing the formative influence parents have on their children and the impact it has on individuals. Daniel explores the inherent structural imbalances in these relationships and highlights the need to examine one's childhood and past experiences to understand how they shape the present. Overall, this podcast episode provides a wide-ranging conversation with Daniel Mate, covering his musical career, his unique approach to addressing challenges through mental chiropractic, and his exploration of parent-child relationships. The episode offers valuable insights for listeners interested in creative music composition, mental health, and understanding the complexities of family dynamics. 0.00 - Daniel Mate on speaking. 3:32 - Disillusionment. 16:53 - The power of collaboration in musical theater. 22:15 - What does alignment mean to you? 29:34 - What does mental chiropractic mean? 34:54 - Memorable conversations on walks. 50:43 - The relationship between the adult child and parent is unique. 55:26 - Writing the Myth of Normal with his dad. 1:00:34 - Triggers from an Adult Child…
Check out this thought-provoking podcast discussing personality assessments and self-perception. Join Mordecai, JD Stettin, and Joey Hirsh as they share their experiences with various personality assessments, like Kolbe and Enneagram, and explore why idealize certain personality types. Dive into the conversation on self-acceptance, individuality, and the influence of cultural narratives on our perception of heroes.…
In this podcast, Mordecai Rosenberg, Simon Brief, and JD Stettin discuss the transformative power of grief and pain, the importance of staying present in the moment, and the concept of gratitude. Brief shares his experience with meditation, and they also share anecdotes and memories of their father-in-law. Join them as they discuss topics of spiritual development and personal growth.…
In this podcast episode, JD and Mordecai are joined by guest, Emily Shaughnessy. Emily was raised in an evangelical Presbyterian family. Her education was individualized as she was homeschooled until high school. Her parents instilled in her the importance of giving back to others. Although Emily moved away from a traditional religious structure, her path brought her to deeper levels of spirituality and connection to God. Emily's dad was a role model for her in terms of constantly giving to the community and giving of himself, which has influenced Emily's worldview and sparked her mission orientation. Her childhood experiences helped shape her views of humanity and the world and allowed her to follow her passions in making the world around her a better place. Emily is active in building “asset-based communities,” which is a grassroots approach that focuses on individuals and what they bring to the table, rather than an outside perspective of what needs to be fixed. Influences in her life include Alan Watts, Buddhist thinkers, Pema Chödrön, Marshall Rosenberg and his work on nonviolent communication, and the Internal Family Systems framework. These influences have helped her move away from a good-bad duality and toward a more compassionate understanding of herself and others. 00:04 Introduction to today’s guest. 01:32 Emily’s upbringing and mission-driven worldview. 06:18 What’s changed in her view of spirituality since her parents. 11:02 Breaking apart the binary perspective of our society. 15:54 What have been some of your learnings from any other surprising stories? 21:25 What are some of the influences that have shaped his life? 27:01 How did you get through the loss of your father? 33:32 The dying to be reborn and the shedding of some of the ideas and cultures and parts of oneself. 38:00 The idea of “being like us” is part of human nature. 43:58 What are some of the things that really like light up Emily’s life?…
JD's younger brother Jesse is a guest on the show and shares about his experience from a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat, where the focus was on building sensory awareness of physical sensations in the body. The retreat can be physically and mentally challenging, but can lead to feelings of gratitude, realization, and accomplishment. Jesse personally found that the retreat had a profound impact on them, leading to a fundamental shift in behavior. 0:03 Welcome Jesse Stettin to the show. 3:21 What is the Vipassana? 9:55 Did you get the daily schedule before you got there or was it a surprise? 16:50 What else do you do that many hours a day? 21:46 How has meditation impacted his day-to-day life? 25:47 What has changed in Jessie’s experience of life? 30:41 JD’s right turn in high school and the impact on his practice. 34:47 What was the defining moment in Jesse’s life when he made the left turn? 41:02 Sibling relationships are very different with a child.…
SUMMARY: On this episode, JD and Mordecai welcome special guest, Dr. Joseph Hirsch as they discuss his experience in the Orthodox community. The conversation touches on themes of self-acceptance, identity, and the relationship between religion and personal beliefs.
SUMMARY: Morty and JD explore lessons 16 & 17. It's understandable to want to constantly seek out new experiences and learning opportunities, but it's important to also make time for rest and reflection. TIME STAMPS: 00:01 Here we are, again. Still perplexed. I am at least. How are you doing today? 04:18 Lesson 16 and 17, which are about neutral thoughts and neutral things. 09:34 A neutral result is impossible because a neutral thought is impossible.. 13:05 Now there's a good and bad... 16:34 In American Western culture, where it is so much of a focus on doing and achieving 21:52 That thought sparked another thought about like this, this book that I just finished yesterday called The Sympathizer 25:33 Just noticing the flavor of our thoughts 27:21 Yeah, I'll choose mint chocolate chip…
SUMMARY: In this episode, JD and Mordecai continue their discussion on things we think we see and we really don't. They discuss how we are improving every day and how our brain processes stories based on our past. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The meaninglessness of meaninglessness 0:50 - What’s it like when you wake up and you’re on vacation in your dream? 1:09 - Much of the work our brains are doing is kind of backfilling and trying to make sense of what it is 2:20 - What do you think about the idea of our brains as “brains?” 2:40 - What’s it like when you’re tired? 4:33 - When you’re in a hotel, it’s like you have to run a show 7:28 - "It's like being in a movie where there's always something else." 9:30 - How long does it take to get to the point where you’re saying “everything is meaningless?”? 11:23 - What does it mean to be “effective?”…
SUMMARY: Mordecai and JD explore week #2 of A Course in Miracles and discuss the reasons why we often think we are upset. TIMESTAMPS: 0:04 - You can’t lose what you never had 3:19 - Why do we do anything? Why do we feel good? 6:07 - Start with the premise that whatever you’re thinking is not the real thought and see how that unfolds 10:55 - Sometimes I find that frustrating or maddening and other times it gets a bit gentler and in rereading these chapters 15:29 - You have what you get and what you can never lose 21:45 - What is it about experiences that stay with us more than others? 25:49 - How to deal with the slippery slope of expectations 30:38 - You can’t hold on to the present…
SUMMARY: On this episode, Mordecai and JD begin their journey through A Course in Miracles and discuss why you should not believe everything you see. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - How would you describe A Course In Miracles? 8:06 - What does “nothing means anything” mean? 12:38 - When you’re in problem solving mode, everything is a way to help or get in our way 19:07 - When you’re communicating with someone who is upset, you don’t have to solve it 25:15 - The importance of label making in the natural world 30:14 - Changing the meaning of our thoughts and feelings 36:42 - We are the meaning makers in our lives 40:34 - Dancing to make life a dance…
SUMMARY: In this episode, guest Traverse Fournier joins JD and Mordecai as they discuss goals, loss and grief, and moving forward in life with a positive impact. TIMESTAMPS: 2:09 - When did you first start thinking that there was something else to this? 8:29 - What happens when you hit your stride and then realize you’re not going to be happy forever. 14:20 - How thought plays into the process of grieving. 18:45 - Grief and love are not the same. 28:36 - Can you just continue without a little bit of understanding? 31:36 - The intellectualizing of being in the woods. 35:17 - What’s the purpose of your life? 38:22 - The problem with self-help is that it’s focused on yourself. 40:10 - The self is not an independent entity. 44:45 - The importance of having enriching experiences in your life.…
JD and Mordecai discuss being vulnerable, connecting and sharing with others. Timestamps: 0:00 - How much do you feel like this is a period of clarity? 5:01 - We are meant to spend a lot of our time in connection with others. 14:03 - Why we listen to podcasts. 19:56 - Letting go via connection and sharing. 28:01 - Taking an inventory of mental patterns and habits. 32:52 - What’s going on in our heads. 38:55 - Lead with what you want to share. 46:00 - Being vulnerable in the presence of others.…
Mordecai and JD discuss the depths of relationships, the give and take, and effect of our emotions on those we are in relationship with. Timestamps: 0:51 - Positive Inward Feelings and How It Affects Others 8:19 - Giving vs Wanting 15:22 - Taking the Long Way 18:49 - We Create the Relationship by How We Hold the Other Person 21:50 - Seeing Your Value Through Someone Else's Eyes 27:22 - When You're Heart is Full, You Have More for Others…
Throughout all of their discussions regarding their own emotions, JD and Mordecai turn the tables a bit and examine their emotions toward others. Timestamps: 0:08-02:10 Emotions/Feelings Toward Others 02:10-5:15 Desire to Elicit Reaction Through Emotions 05:15-09:08 Guilt: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy? 09:20-14:16 Fear and Jealousy 14:17- 15:56 Programmed Fear 16:41-18:50 Manifested vs Actual Threat 19:19-21:12- Nature vs Nurture, Programmed vs DNA/Genetics Books Referenced: The Body: A Guide for Occupant s by Bill Bryson Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender by David R Hawkins…
In this shorter yet jam-packed episode, Mordecai and JD speculate on the mind and the body and how that contributes with letting go. Books/Writers Referenced: Bill Bryson - The Body: A Guide for Occupants Michael A. Singer - The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself David R. Hawkins - Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender (Not sure if this is the correct book) Barry Magid - Ordinary Mind: Exploring the Common Ground of Zen and Psychotherapy (Not sure if this is the correct book) Podcast: The Tim Ferriss Show #485: Jerry Seinfeld — A Comedy Legend’s Systems, Routines, and Methods for Success Resources: Misophonia Institute: https://misophoniainstitute.org/ Yeiush as mentioned by JD Stettin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yeiush Timestamps: 0:01 - 4:40 Misophonia and Physical Response 4:41 - 8:00 When Physical Response Becomes Emotional 8:01 - 12:37 Where's the Line? 12:38 - 16:04 Learning Responses and Letting Go 16:05 - 18:26 Coaching or Psychotherapy? 18:27 - 22:56 Playing Whack-A-Mole 22:57 - 26:51 Embracing Yeiush…
JD and Mordecai have reached the top of the mountain, they are committing to peace, analyzing their emotions, simply breathing, and enjoying the chaos of the human experience. Timestamps 1:15 - What is Peace? 12:24 - Managing Your Internal Experience With External Anger 15:11 - Everyone Has Experienced Some Sort of Peace 22:47 - Call to Action - Just Breathe 32:11 - Commitment to Finding the Peace 36:13 - Defining Success by Massive Accomplishments 42:25 - When, With Whom and What Do I Do? 53:36 - Enjoy the Chaos…
In this perplexing episode, Mordecai and JD examine their journey from the perplexed to really noticing what they find perplexing, how to let go, and how to love themselves. Timestamps: 0:01 - 06:36 Perplexed 06:36 - 10:27 The Antidote 10:27 -15:05 Pursuit/Spirituality 15:05 - 18:11 Movement 18:11 - 25:48 Letting Go & Love 25:48 - 28:19 Breath & Heart 28:19 - 35:38 Self-Love 35:38 - 47:00 Noticing Books: The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking by Oliver Burkeman…
Mordecai and JD speak with the fascinating Sara Yoheved Rigler. We learn about her spiritual journey from conservative Judaism to living in an ashram and being introduced to the life of the soul. She explains how the Hindu goddess of death brough her back to the Jewish God, and how she is currently fulfilling her purpose in life. You can find Sara at her website: sararigler.com Timestamps 0:01-3:52 Sara Yoheved Rigler Introduction 5:13-19:52 From Brandeis to the Ashram 19:55-28:00 Spirituality 28:01-30:25 Humanistic Psychology: God as The Most Noble Part of a Human Being 30:51- 39:34 Religion of Law or a Religion of Love? 39:35- 47:39 Thank God for 5 Things You've Never Thanked Him For 47:32-54:13 Religion of Detachment vs Religion of Connection 54:14- 1:02.15 Goal of Judaism 1:04.39-1:11.19 Sara's God-Given Mission…
Mordecai and JD discuss the many facets of courage, procrastination, and delegation. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:01 Courage is I Can 4:02 - 8:08 The Inverse of Courage 8:09 - 14:13 Resumes, Eulogies, and Rescuing Bugs 14:27 - 28:11 Acting on Courage 28:13 - 34:30 The Other Side of the Coin 34:31 - 52:09 Procrastination and the Pandora's Box 52:17 - 57:07 The Power of Delegation Writers Referenced: Dan Sullivan, "The Gap and The Gain" David Brooks Michael Singer…
JD and Mordecai continue their discussion on pride, focusing on the ego, identity, and unique ability. Timestamps: 0:21 - Pride, It's Everywhere 2:45 - Unique Ability 11:54 - Being Attached to Opinions 16:33 - This is the Right Way 18:47 - The "I" In Everything 22:08 - Very Small Way to See Yourself 25:04 - $500 Flip Flops 31:17 - The Need to Identify 39:36 - We Can't Just Reboot the Software 44:32 - Just Being…
There are many aspects to pride, how it develops, how it affects and impacts our behaviors and beliefs. JD and Mordecai examine the effects of pride on their own lives and perspectives. Timestamps: 0:45-2:19 How Pride Develops 02:19-7:20 Pride and The Ego 7:20-12:21 Pride and Praising 12:21-17:47 Humility 17:47- 27:17 Perspective 27:17- 32:09 Pride and Beliefs 32:09-43:13 Pride and God…
What's more relatable than being angry? JD and Mordecai discuss the causes, the issues, the motives behind anger and their own experiences in processing and learning through that anger. Timestamps: 1:02 - Growing up Angry 3:16 - What Causes Anger? 13:42 - Anger About Anger 19:32 - When Is Anger Wrong? 23:37 - Anger Doesn't Need Fixing 29:24 - Injustice Collectors 34:45 - The Importance of Being Right! 41:00 - You're Either on the Winning Team or the Learning Team 47:00 - I Felt Angry and That's Ok…
Are desire and choices intrinsically interlinked? How does what we want drive our behavior? JD and Mordecai discuss desire, happiness, and choices in this episode. Books/Writers Referenced: Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks Wanting What You Want by Dan Sullivan Timestamps: 0:41 What is Desire? 5:29 Desire Drives Your Behavior 12:15 The Thought of Achieving Your Desire by Following That Desire? 24:01 Never Ending Stream of Desires 25:38 Can You Choose to be Happy? 31:47 What Matters in the End 36:00 Do We Deserve It? 53:24 Want What You Want…
Perhaps their self-proclaimed most qualified emotion, Mordecai and JD discuss the ramifications of growing up with guilt, its ties to fear, love, and anger, and how it relates to God and faith. Writers Referenced: Alan Watts Cheryl Strayed David Hawkins Timestamps: 0:09-03:45 Experiencing Guilt and Different Emotions 03:49- 12:06 Is Guilt Tied To Fear? 12:09- 18:08 Feeling Guilty 19:08-23:15 Growing Up With Guilt 26:47-29:00 God & Faith 31:36-33:22 Anger 33:24 -58:44 Guilt and Love…
JD and Mordecai have a fascinating discussion about the dark side of spirituality, the battle of good and evil in our minds and in our actions. Books/Writers: M odern Man in Search of a Soul by Carl Jung " Please Call Me By My True Names " by Thich Nhat Hanh "Insights at the Edge" - a podcast hosted by Damien Echols The Moral Bucket List by David Brooks Healing Your Back Pain by John Sarno Awareness by Anthony de Mello Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer Alan Watts Timestamps: 11:21 - Being Good, Being Bad 18:59 - Online Assessments 19:53 - Acknowledge the Shadow Side 23:12 - Being Invisible 27:17 - If It Doesn't Feel Good, Don't Do It 30:50 - Opinions of Others 38:55 - Acting Despite Fear 41:49 - Choosing Wisely 49:29 -- Building our Own Fear…
Books/Writers Referenced: Ram Dass Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender by David Hawkins Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Alan Singer Timestamps: 0:24 - 3:28: What is Fear? 3:29 - 8:46: Is Fear Future Oriented? 8:47 - 13:19: What Are We Actually Feeling? 13:20 - 17:57: Giving Up The Fear 17:58 - 21:09: Desire for Control 21:10 - 25:38: Learning to See the Fears and Learning to Let Them Go 25:38 - 31:47: Being Alone with the Fear 31:48 - 38:26: Fear is Healed by Love 38:27 - 41:33: People Are Not Just Their Beliefs 41:34 - 44:47: Loving in Just Your Existence 44:48 - End: Fear and Love: Reactive vs Proactive…
JD and Mordecai discuss the perplexing depths of grief, how we are affected by loss, and how accepting that loss as reality is a major step in resolving grief. Books/Writers Referenced: David Hawkins "Untethered Soul" by Michael Singer (Podcast) Gangaji Byron Katie "Midnight Gospel" (Netflix) Timestamps: 02:23-10:34 Feeling Grief 15:50- 26:36 Fear of Loss 27:48-32:49 Selfish Attachment 33:25-36:33 Letting Go of Attachment 37:50-39:39 Resolving the Feeling 43:16-49:51 Reality of Grief…
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