In the milestone 100th episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala reflects on the journey and the powerful impact of community and vulnerable conversations. He shares his personal experiences, including discussing his own mental health struggles and how connecting with others has been both rewarding and healing. Ross emphasizes the importance of deep, meaningful conversations with friends, family, and even strangers, and how these connections can significantly enhance our well-being. He encourages listeners to create and contribute to their communities and to seek those connections that foster healing and empowerment.

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

In this episode of the Project Unchained podcast, host Ross Leppala discusses the impact of personal and perinatal development on his life and parenting style. He shares insights on conscious and positive parenting, emphasizing the significance of creating a strong connection with one's child through intentional, undistracted quality time. Ross underscores the importance of applying these concepts to self-care, advocating for spending focused, intentional time with oneself to enhance mental health and self-knowledge. He uses examples from his own life, like weight training and woodworking, to illustrate how being present and intentional can fill one's emotional 'bucket' and contribute to personal growth and well-being.

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony

This episode emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and experiencing all emotions, both positive and negative. It highlights that suppressing emotions can lead to depression and underscores the necessity of feeling emotions as a form of life energy. Through intentional acts, we can contribute to life in more meaningful ways.

Cultivate your sense of belonging with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠7-Days of Belonging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with your host Ross Leppala!

Instagram: ross.leppala

Facebook: Ross Leppala

Email: theakleprechaun@gmail.com

Intro and Outro music credits:

"Lost in the Woods" by Gaelynn Lea

from the album "Learning How to Stay"

Gaelynn Lea: Violin, Vocals

Dave Mehling: Guitars, Keyboards, Organ & Auxiliary Percussion

Al Church: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano & Auxiliary Percussion

Martin Dosh: Drums

Andrew Foreman: Electric Bass

Haley McCallum: Vocal Harmony