Real God Shots 365

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By: Tim Broderick

Playful and adventurous conversations with people from all walks of life. We celebrate the inspirational nudges that we all receive. Our guests talk about their ups and downs and failures and successes. In the process we have a lot of fun. 

Decide Who You Will Be
#92
08/10/2025

Episode #92 

“Decide Who You Will Be“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Tony Stark Policci



TOPICS:

Envisioning fame as a youth and seeing one’s self as a star.


Becoming “Tony Stark“


A love of and for writing.


The mechanics of taking great thoughts and systems and putting them into words to be read and understood.


Becoming a M...


Teamwork Makes The Dream Work
#91
07/06/2025

Episode #91 

“Teamwork Makes The Dream Work!“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Brian Stepter 



TOPICS:

Transforming lifestyles.


Three generations of Barbers from California to Arizona.


Creating an operating profitable barbershops.


Being of service to the community.


Having personal Service evolve into the formation of a charitable organization.


The consequences of choosing...


Follow Your Dreams
#90
06/13/2025

Episode #90 

“Follow Your Dreams”


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Veronica Escoto



TOPICS:

Longevity in an industry.


Finding passion and purpose.


Working in the immigration solutions business.


First child in the family to be born in the United States.


Being present for the community in a way that no one else was showing up as.


Brokering Peace of Mind
#89
05/25/2025

Episode #89

“Brokering Peace of Mind“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Jim Ball



TOPICS:


A terrific conversation with Jim Ball who is a successful entrepreneur currently as an insurance broker and a church pastor.


Following inspiration as it unfolds throughout life.


History of religion.


Life as life; without separate distinctions of family, business, and church. 


...


“Always Be Grateful, Never Give Up“
#88
05/11/2025


Episode #88

“Always Be Grateful, Never Give Up“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Jared “JR” Piper



TOPICS:

An entrepreneurial mindset.


Being a wage earner after selling a small business.


Buying houses at foreclosure sales.


Being an apprentice during “free time“ and adding value to an established real estate enterprise.


Learning from the experiences of other people. <...


Everyone Is An Artist
#87
11/10/2024


Episode #87

“Everyone Is An Artist”    


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Michelle Lindsay



TOPICS:

Self identifying as an artist. 


Putting things together for a meeting and a message.


Discovering oneself through creativity.


Entering the university at the age of 34.


Becoming aware of affirming negative messages.


Awake, alive, and ready to go!

<...


We Are Enough
#86
10/27/2024


Episode #86

“We Are Enough”   


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Dr. Khadijia White-Thomas



TOPICS:

Networking in action.


A passion for learning.


L.I.F.E.

Living in fulfillment of expectations.


Searching for resources to help people struggling with addiction.


Creating an implementing a vision to transform peoples lives.


Your mo...


Never Be Too Proud RR10
#85
10/13/2024

Episode #85

“Never Be Too Proud“

RR10


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Chris Redkey


In preparation for Hushabye Nursery’s annual Fundraiser; Twinkle Twinkle Little Star this is the last of a series of interviews of folks associated with and/or benefiting from Hushabye Nursery’s service. Check out the resource section for more info on the 10/26/24 fundraiser event. 


TOPICS:

A father‘s perspective.


Becoming aware of Hushabye Nu...


H.O.P.E. Hushabye Opioid Pregnancy and Empowerment Program Episode RR9
#84
10/06/2024

Episode #84


“H.O.P.E. Hushabye Opioid Pregnancy and Empowerment Program.”

Episode RR9


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Tara Sundem 


This week we continue to illuminate the impactful work that Hushabye Nursery performs. This week we revisit our conversation with co-founder Tara Sundem as Hushabye gears up for its annual fundraiser being held 10/26/24. 


TOPICS:

Embracing substance exposed babies and their caregivers with compassionate, evidence-based care that changes the cours...


Seek Help! Provide Help! Episode RR8
#83
09/29/2024


Episode #83

“Seek Help! Provide Help!“

Episode RR8


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Tawni Carson


Hushabye Nursery continues to positively impact the lives of hundreds of families. Please join us as we have a conversation with Tawni who transformed her and her children’s lives with the aid of Hushabye. Hushabye’s annual Twinkle Twinkle Little Star fundraising event will be held on  10/26/24. In preparation for the event we are revisiting a conversation we had with Tawni Carson who c...


Hushabye Nursery Saves Lives and Families Episode RR7
#82
09/22/2024

Episode #82 


“Hushabye Nursery Saves Lives and Families”    

Episode RR7 


In preparation for Hushabye’s annual Twinkle Twinkle Little Star event being held on  10/26/24 we are revisiting a conversation we had with Becky Doyle; Hushabye’s Chief Operating Officer.  


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Becky Doyle


TOPICS:

Infants that are born, opioid exposed. 


“See People As People”    


Detoxing, newborn infants.


Don’t Shoot The Second Arrow Episode RR6
#81
09/15/2024


Episode RR6

“Don’t Shoot The Second Arrow“


Dana Gagnier was the 9th guest on the Real God Shots 365 podcast. Today we revisit that episode as she continues her inspirational and empowering work to this day. 


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Dana Gagnier 


TOPICS:

Wanting to be someone else other than myself. 


Going from being a family scapegoat to the family hero. 


The art of...


You Are Worth The Gift Of Self-Love
#80
09/08/2024


Episode #80 

“You Are Worth The Gift Of Self-Love “


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Carmel Merryman 



TOPICS:

Having fun with being in action.


Reminiscing about the beginnings of the Real God Shots 365 Podcast.


The joy and messiness of sharing authentically.


An inspiration to take action. 


Moving beyond thoughts and getting into action.



Live Your Dream
#79
09/01/2024

Episode #79

“Live Your Dream”


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Pat Mahan 



TOPICS:


Pursuing the passions of hockey and business. 


Making learning fun.


Success requires commitment and action. 


Creating an enthusiastic and inspirational environment for teams. 


Being unstoppable. 


Assisting youngsters in growing into successful adults with positive values as th...


Stay Fit, Calm, Alert, and Enjoy Life
#78
08/25/2024

Episode #78

“Stay Fit, Calm, Alert, and Enjoy Life“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Manny Rangel


TOPICS:

A lifetime filled with rock climbing.


Becoming passionate about rock climbing during training in the Marine Corps.


Becoming an officer in the Marine Corps.


Being dressed for the occasion.


Attending ASU & Georgetown.


Spending six years in the Mar...


Tap Into Your Gut
#77
08/18/2024


Episode #77

“Tap Into Your Gut“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Jane Melkonoff



TOPICS:

The creation of pain and adversity as a consequence of one’s own choices. 


The perfect child. 


Being in the now and keeping forward thinking goals in mind. 


The illusion of being lovable through perfectionism. 


The cost of perfectionism. 


...


Your Perception Is The Foundation Of Your Moment
#76
08/11/2024


Episode #76

“ Your Perception Is The Foundation Of Your Moment“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Damien Browning



TOPICS:

Being confused as a youth and feeling unloved.


Losing hope and seeking relief through self-medicating.


Growing up in the masonry trades.


Going to prison as a result of addiction.


Making poor choices as a result of addicti...


Be Nice; Starting With Yourself
#75
08/04/2024

Episode #75

“Be Nice; Starting With Yourself“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Joey Files


TOPICS:

Saving the best for last, the most interesting man in the world.


Making a living in the construction industry and using the time to learn positive skills.


Developing and implementing appropriate communication skills with employees.


You can’t scream a flower open.


Speaking and commu...


Always Bet On Yourself
#74
07/28/2024


Episode #74

“Always Bet On Yourself“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Ryan Mahan



TOPICS:

From the streets, to prison, to being a homeowner, to being a business owner.


Growing up in a family of addiction.


The absence of ambitions and goals as a youth.


Finding a niche after being released from prison.


Taking advantage of, and...


Fathers Are Necessary
#73
07/21/2024


Episode #73

“Fathers Are Necessary“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Sleepy Vildosola



TOPICS:

Opportunities arising.


Family Involvement Center


Parents 4 Parents.


Dad Together Program.


Helping dads navigate the system.


Nurturing Fathers.


Marriage and co-parenting skills. 


Focusing on both prevention and solution...


Please Reach Out
#72
07/14/2024

Episode #72

“Please Reach Out“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Linda White



TOPICS:

Riding a tricycle as a child and envisioning a future.


The challenges of being a gardener in Arizona.


Learning and developing the art of gardening through the study of science, trial, and error.


Sharing the passion and knowledge of gardening with others.


Trainin...


Don’t Quit Five Minutes Before The Miracle
#71
07/07/2024


Episode #71

“Don’t Quit Five Minutes Before The Miracle“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Chris La Voie



TOPICS:

Finding a path to recovery and building close friendships.


Being supportive of others.


Learning life skills and becoming employable.


Learning a trade and participating in an apprenticeship program.


Becoming financial and responsible and planning for the futur...


Never Be Too Proud
#70
06/30/2024


Episode #70 

“Never Be Too Proud“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Chris Redkey


TOPICS:

A father‘s perspective.


Becoming aware of Hushabye Nursery.


The journey through pregnancy and active addiction.


Coping with the mother’s abandonment of her child and herself.


Developing parenting skills.


Releasing trauma and learning to be a nurturing father.

<...


Simple Practices
#69
06/23/2024

Episode #69

“Simple Practices“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Katie Cooke aka Kay Dell


TOPICS:

The journey to becoming an author.


Using a pen name.


Pursuing dreams and ambitions.


Getting sidetracked by active addiction.


The peace of powerlessness.


Overcoming and transcending physical challenges.


Focus on what can be done.<...


You Are A Creator
#68
06/16/2024

Episode #68

“You Are A Creator“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Jack DuChene



TOPICS:

A love for sports and music.


Changing one’s own life, opens the door to positive positively impacting the lives of others.


Becoming open minded to new ideas and new ways of being.


The importance of acting and implementing on knowledge acquired.


Immersi...


Let The Giving Begin! “GIFTS ANON”
06/09/2024

Episode #RR5 

Let The Giving Begin! 

“GIFTS ANON.“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Marilyn Rollins


TOPICS:

The inspiration and establishment of Gifts Anon. 


Planning for success. 


Longevity as a small business owner. 


Attention to detail. 


Starting small and growing over time. 


Being a resource for the recovery community. 


A lo...


Don’t Quit Five Minutes Before The Miracle
#71
06/02/2024

Episode #71

“Don’t Quit Five Minutes Before The Miracle“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Chris La Voie



TOPICS:

Finding a path to recovery and building close friendships.


Being supportive of others.


Learning life skills and becoming employable.


Learning a trade and participating in an apprenticeship program.


Becoming financial and responsible and planning for the future.<...


Another Look: You Worth It And You Are Capable
06/02/2024


EPISODE #RR4 

ANOTHER LOOK:

“You Are Worth It and You Are Capable“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Christoper

Carrillo


Hope Makers Outreach has grown leaps and bounds since this episode initially aired. Please visit their website and assist Chris and his team with their love inspired work. 



TOPICS:


Feeding the homeless.

God’s work and God Shots

Giving back...


What Is Permanent
#67
05/26/2024

Episode #67

“What Is Permanent“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Phil Kain


TOPICS:

Exploring career paths.


Finding a passion for investment banking.


Fascination with the mechanics of various types of businesses.


Converting to Catholicism.


Dispelling myths. 


Seeking a spiritual path.


Mindfulness. 


The evolution of the Ca...


Promote What You Love!
#66
05/19/2024

Episode #66

“Promote What You love!“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Ryan Rosendahl


TOPICS:

A passion for skateboarding.


The evolution of the world of skateboarding.


Climbing the corporate ladder.


Creating a side Business.


Leaving corporate America and becoming self-employed.


Valuing how one’s time is invested.


Growing a business...


We Are More Alike Than Different
#65
05/12/2024

Episode #65

“We are more alike than we are different“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Greg Vail


TOPICS:

Discovering the world of Poker.


Poker as a business.


The difference between cash games and tournaments.


A passion for competition and teaching; starting with golf and transitioning to poker.


Developing a work ethic to implement a vision.


Po...


Keep Exploring
05/05/2024

Episode #RR3 

“KEEP EXPLORING” 



HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Ken Richardson


TOPICS:  

Power work. 

Giving up the compulsive use of anger.


Meeting your inner child.


Worldwide recovery.


A conversation about DRT and MAT. 


Sex and chemical addiction.


Resolving the past.


Triggering one another’s hi...


Aspire to Inspire
04/28/2024

Episode #RR2 


“Aspire to

Inspire“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Joel Whiteside


TOPICS:

Life after prison.

Re-creating one’s self.

Gratitude.

Volunteerism.

Personal responsibility.

Doing what it takes.

Being open minded.

Self-confidence.

Helping others.

Positive attitudes.

The ripple effect.



RESOURCES:

Joel Whiteside

White...


There Is Always Hope
#64
04/21/2024

Episode #64

“There Is Always Hope“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Angie Alexander 

Ryan Alexander Sullins


TOPICS:

Being the mother of an autistic child. 


Autism diagnosis and definitions. 


A 24 hour a day commitment to care for Ryan. 


Discovering a need for evaluation and diagnosis at 18 months old.


A grandmother‘s determination to finding answers.


Ac...


From The Beginning
#63
04/14/2024

Episode #63

“From The Beginning“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Carmel Merryman 


TOPICS:

In honor of Real God Shots 365 

Podcast showing up for over a year now, here is the very first episode that was ever recorded.  

Lots of changes and accomplishments in a little over a year, both for the podcast and for our very first guest; Carmel Merryman. 


The podcast started with a different name in this first episo...


Know Your Worth
#62
04/07/2024


Episode #62

“Know Your Worth“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Christopher Campos


TOPICS:

Bouncing around the country looking for change.


Coming face-to-face with oneself.


Using tools and resources to get and stay clean.


Sponsorship Behind The Walls.


Allowing and using incarceration as an opportunity for growth, change, and education.


Learning to take steps f...


It’s Never Too Late
#61
03/31/2024


Episode #61

“IT’S NEVER TOO LATE“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Christine Stevens


TOPICS:

Regular practices.


Perceptions of the word God.


The hypocrisy of some followers of religion.


God trauma.


Defining and uncovering what God is not.


A journey of discovery, and understanding of the idea of God.


Feel...


It’s OK, To Not Be OK
#60
03/24/2024

Episode #60 

“It’s OK, To Not Be OK!“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Ryan Clevenger


TOPICS:

Creating content and creating a podcast.


Growing up in a military family.


The dream of a military career coming to an end due to physical injuries.


A journey through the VA system to establish service connected disability status.


Becoming aware of services a...


Starts With A Purse and Turns Into A Purpose
#59
03/17/2024


Episode #59

“Starts With A Purse and Turns Into A Purpose”


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Patricia Brusha


TOPICS:

Creating and continuing a work of passion.


Honoring a daughter’s idea,  and commitment.


Making a good “purse impression“


Grieving the loss of her only child.


Networking to grow a nonprofit organization.


Opening a retail locat...


Be Interesting
#58
03/10/2024

“Be Interesting“


HOST: 

Tim Broderick 


GUEST: 

Terry Gibbs


TOPICS:

The allure of vintage toys 


Second generation collectors 


Learning from the older generation. 


A history of Lionel trains


Consist effort and continuing to take action. 


Asking questions as a way to discover and get to know people. 


Generating interest in lieu of g...