<![CDATA[Jordan Patrick James]]>Join me as I work my way through some books, talk to some amazing people and explore the thoughts the come during my journal

]]>jordanpatrickjames.riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:42:58 GMTWed, 15 Jul 2026 16:09:47 GMT60Jordan Patrick James<p>Join me as I work my way through some books, talk to some amazing people and explore the thoughts the come during my journal </p>episodicJordan Patrick Jamesnfwshow@gmail.comno<![CDATA[I’ve Struggled With My Mental Health for 20 Years. You’re Not Alone.]]>Today is World Mental Health Day, and this one is personal. I’ve struggled with my mental health for about 20 years, starting when I was a 16-year-old wrestler who thought he had to fight it alone. In this episode I talk about the stigma that keeps people quiet, especially men, the friends I’ve lost, what social media is doing to our heads, and why the way you talk to yourself matters more than you think.

If you’re carrying something heavy right now, you are wanted, you are loved, and you are needed. Please reach out to a friend, a professional, or me.

If you’re in the U.S. and struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, any time. Outside the U.S., findahelpline.com lists free support in your country.

00:00 My story: 20 years of struggling in silence
01:55 Why men push it down
03:17 You are needed in this world
04:07 Bonus years
04:50 Social media and the scroll
06:15 Your mind believes what you tell it
07:50 Check on your strong friends
08:45 Be there for each other

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #YoureNotAlone

]]>55c2eaf7-b4e6-47f0-8247-15bed5d16ddbSat, 10 Oct 2026 23:17:26 GMT<p>Today is World Mental Health Day, and this one is personal. I’ve struggled with my mental health for about 20 years, starting when I was a 16-year-old wrestler who thought he had to fight it alone. In this episode I talk about the stigma that keeps people quiet, especially men, the friends I’ve lost, what social media is doing to our heads, and why the way you talk to yourself matters more than you think.</p><p>If you’re carrying something heavy right now, you are wanted, you are loved, and you are needed. Please reach out to a friend, a professional, or me.</p><p>If you’re in the U.S. and struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline, any time. Outside the U.S., findahelpline.com lists free support in your country.</p><p>00:00 My story: 20 years of struggling in silence<br />01:55 Why men push it down<br />03:17 You are needed in this world<br />04:07 Bonus years<br />04:50 Social media and the scroll<br />06:15 Your mind believes what you tell it<br />07:50 Check on your strong friends<br />08:45 Be there for each other</p><p>#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealth #MensMentalHealth #YoureNotAlone</p>no00:06:35I’ve Struggled With My Mental Health for 20 Years. You’re Not Alone.full<![CDATA[The Real Enemy Isn't Left or Right. It's Indifference.]]>In this conversation, Jordan Patrick James discusses the themes presented in Evan Barker's book, 'Nothing Left,' which critiques the current state of the Democratic Party and the political landscape in general. He reflects on his own political journey, the disillusionment with traditional party politics, and the rise of indifference among voters.


Takeaways

  • Disillusionment with political parties
  • Indifference is a growing concern


Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to 'Nothing Left'
  • 03:11 Disillusionment with the Democratic Party
  • 05:59 The Rise of Indifference in Politics
  • 09:01 The Impact of Indifference on Society
]]>ce65cda6-bffa-4c25-a352-f4d376b78ef5Wed, 07 Oct 2026 19:12:11 GMT<p>In this conversation, Jordan Patrick James discusses the themes presented in Evan Barker's book, 'Nothing Left,' which critiques the current state of the Democratic Party and the political landscape in general. He reflects on his own political journey, the disillusionment with traditional party politics, and the rise of indifference among voters.</p><p><br /></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Disillusionment with political parties</li><li>Indifference is a growing concern</li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to 'Nothing Left'</li><li>03:11 Disillusionment with the Democratic Party</li><li>05:59 The Rise of Indifference in Politics</li><li>09:01 The Impact of Indifference on Society</li></ul>no00:09:09The Real Enemy Isn't Left or Right. It's Indifference.full<![CDATA[The 14 Red Flags of a Con Artist | Johnathan Walton, Anatomy of a Con Artist]]>In 2013, a woman calling herself Mair Smyth moved into Johnathan Walton's Los Angeles apartment building and introduced herself as an Irish heiress. Over four years she became his best friend, and took nearly $100,000 from him. When police turned him away, the Emmy-winning former reporter built the case himself. She was eventually convicted in Los Angeles, then again in Northern Ireland.

Johnathan is the author of Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves. In this conversation we get into how con artists "out-feel" you instead of outsmarting you, the red flags people miss most, why Dale Carnegie's playbook doubles as a con manual, how to get police to actually take your case, and why AI voice cloning makes his red flags more important than ever.

If you've been conned, you're not stupid, and you're not alone. Your silence is exactly what the con artist is counting on.

📖 Anatomy of a Con Artist
🎧 Hardcore Con and Queen of the Con, wherever you get podcasts
🌐 https://johnathanwalton.com/

Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:46 How a professional storyteller got conned
06:28 "They don't outsmart you, they out-feel you"
08:07 Red Flags #1–3: Help, kindness, and drama
11:53 The woman with 23 aliases
12:42 Can it happen to anyone? Psychopaths vs. sociopaths
16:20 The voicemail that made him fearless
20:55 From victim to vigilante
23:13 How to get police to take your case
25:29 The aftermath nobody talks about
27:26 How the con strained his relationship
29:09 The red flags people miss: faraway stories and TMI
33:26 Dale Carnegie as a con artist's playbook
35:19 Gladwell, trust, and "trust but verify"
39:40 The justice system and politics
47:53 AI, voice cloning, and deepfake scams
53:52 To anyone ashamed to come forward
56:04 The documentary and what's next

]]>e8689988-7ad8-41c1-82ad-26816c5c02a5Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:11:47 GMT<p>In 2013, a woman calling herself Mair Smyth moved into Johnathan Walton's Los Angeles apartment building and introduced herself as an Irish heiress. Over four years she became his best friend, and took nearly $100,000 from him. When police turned him away, the Emmy-winning former reporter built the case himself. She was eventually convicted in Los Angeles, then again in Northern Ireland.</p><p>Johnathan is the author of <i><em>Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves</em></i>. In this conversation we get into how con artists "out-feel" you instead of outsmarting you, the red flags people miss most, why Dale Carnegie's playbook doubles as a con manual, how to get police to actually take your case, and why AI voice cloning makes his red flags more important than ever.</p><p>If you've been conned, you're not stupid, and you're not alone. Your silence is exactly what the con artist is counting on.</p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593797167?lv=shuf&amp;channelId=500&amp;plpRedirect=mhFallback" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">📖 Anatomy of a Con Artist</a><br />🎧 Hardcore Con and Queen of the Con, wherever you get podcasts<br />🌐 <a href="https://johnathanwalton.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://johnathanwalton.com/</a></p><p><b><strong>Chapters</strong></b><br />00:00 Intro<br />01:46 How a professional storyteller got conned<br />06:28 "They don't outsmart you, they out-feel you"<br />08:07 Red Flags #1–3: Help, kindness, and drama<br />11:53 The woman with 23 aliases<br />12:42 Can it happen to anyone? Psychopaths vs. sociopaths<br />16:20 The voicemail that made him fearless<br />20:55 From victim to vigilante<br />23:13 How to get police to take your case<br />25:29 The aftermath nobody talks about<br />27:26 How the con strained his relationship<br />29:09 The red flags people miss: faraway stories and TMI<br />33:26 Dale Carnegie as a con artist's playbook<br />35:19 Gladwell, trust, and "trust but verify"<br />39:40 The justice system and politics<br />47:53 AI, voice cloning, and deepfake scams<br />53:52 To anyone ashamed to come forward<br />56:04 The documentary and what's next</p>yes00:58:081The 14 Red Flags of a Con Artist | Johnathan Walton, Anatomy of a Con Artistfull<![CDATA[The Most Crucial Skill in the New Working World]]>The conversation explores the importance of adapting to new situations and the key elements of effective adaptation. It emphasizes the need to accept reality, get oriented, embrace a beginner mindset, practice adaptation, and view change as an opportunity for growth.

Takeaways

  • Adapting to new situations is a crucial skill
  • Change is inevitable, but growth is optional

Chapters

  • 00:00 Adapting to New Situations
  • 03:06 Accepting the Situation and Moving Forward
  • 04:36 Getting Oriented and Surveying the Field
  • 05:55 Embracing the Beginner Mindset
  • 06:46 Practicing Adaptation and Building Confidence
  • 09:17 Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional
  • 10:04 Tools for Building Adaptation Skills
]]>bfb433d1-96cc-4fc0-8f12-7b48a9dacb32Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:50:26 GMT<p>The conversation explores the importance of adapting to new situations and the key elements of effective adaptation. It emphasizes the need to accept reality, get oriented, embrace a beginner mindset, practice adaptation, and view change as an opportunity for growth.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Adapting to new situations is a crucial skill</li><li>Change is inevitable, but growth is optional</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Adapting to New Situations</li><li>03:06 Accepting the Situation and Moving Forward</li><li>04:36 Getting Oriented and Surveying the Field</li><li>05:55 Embracing the Beginner Mindset</li><li>06:46 Practicing Adaptation and Building Confidence</li><li>09:17 Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional</li><li>10:04 Tools for Building Adaptation Skills</li></ul>no00:11:39The Most Crucial Skill in the New Working Worldfull<![CDATA[Excellence Over Perfection]]>Stop Chasing Perfection. It doesn't exist.

But you can do your best today, be happy with effort and try, try again.

Simple but not easy.

]]>f487e9dc-b699-418a-9f07-89a2a45d73f0Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:36:36 GMT<p>Stop Chasing Perfection. It doesn't exist. <br /><br />But you can do your best today, be happy with effort and try, try again. <br /><br />Simple but not easy. </p>no00:08:41Excellence Over Perfectionfull<![CDATA[Redirection Over Rejection ]]>The conversation covers the experience of being laid off and navigating through the challenges of unemployment, as well as the positive aspects of redirection and personal growth. It also delves into the impact on identity, self-doubt, and the importance of mental and physical health during this period.

Takeaways

  • Redirection over rejection
  • Unlearning and reinventing oneself

Chapters

  • 00:00 Navigating Through Unemployment
  • 08:59 The Impact of Being Laid Off
  • 15:01 Redirection Over Rejection
  • 21:06 Unlearning and Reinventing Oneself
  • 32:56 Personal Growth and Positive Outlook
]]>b3111a3e-f99c-4ca9-bb93-d58ca5b49df2Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:28:59 GMT<p>The conversation covers the experience of being laid off and navigating through the challenges of unemployment, as well as the positive aspects of redirection and personal growth. It also delves into the impact on identity, self-doubt, and the importance of mental and physical health during this period.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Redirection over rejection</li><li>Unlearning and reinventing oneself</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Navigating Through Unemployment</li><li>08:59 The Impact of Being Laid Off</li><li>15:01 Redirection Over Rejection</li><li>21:06 Unlearning and Reinventing Oneself</li><li>32:56 Personal Growth and Positive Outlook</li></ul>no00:22:30Redirection Over Rejection full<![CDATA[Beginner's Luck Can be a Dangerous Thing!]]>The conversation covers the importance of consistency in habits and the role of success and luck in achieving goals. Jordan discusses the significance of maintaining daily habits and the impact of overcomplicating simple routines. Additionally, he explores the concept of luck and the role of experience in achieving success.

Takeaways

  • Consistency in habits
  • Success and luck

Chapters

  • 00:00 Consistency in Habits
  • 15:26 Success and Luck
]]>0e55cbca-0b37-4d70-aa96-921480b06973Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:27:50 GMT<p>The conversation covers the importance of consistency in habits and the role of success and luck in achieving goals. Jordan discusses the significance of maintaining daily habits and the impact of overcomplicating simple routines. Additionally, he explores the concept of luck and the role of experience in achieving success.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Consistency in habits</li><li>Success and luck</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Consistency in Habits</li><li>15:26 Success and Luck</li></ul>no00:01:2713Beginner's Luck Can be a Dangerous Thing!full<![CDATA[Life-Quakes! ]]>The conversation explores the concept of 'lifequake' and its impact on individuals. It delves into the idea of life disruptions and the liberating effect of labeling major life events as 'lifequakes'.

Takeaways

  • Life is full of disruptions
  • The concept of 'lifequake' provides a non-judgmental label for major life disruptions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Anatomy of a Breakthrough
  • 03:14 The Liberating Concept of Lifequakes
]]>70b06bcf-a139-4c10-b396-1e87c8969263Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:31:05 GMT<p>The conversation explores the concept of 'lifequake' and its impact on individuals. It delves into the idea of life disruptions and the liberating effect of labeling major life events as 'lifequakes'.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Life is full of disruptions</li><li>The concept of 'lifequake' provides a non-judgmental label for major life disruptions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Anatomy of a Breakthrough</li><li>03:14 The Liberating Concept of Lifequakes</li></ul>no00:05:1312Life-Quakes! full<![CDATA[The Power of Self-Talk | Janet & Jordan]]>The conversation delves into the impact of self-talk on our lives and the importance of reframing it. It also explores the concept of choosing change and the significance of exposure to different lifestyles. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of posting content to gain visibility and practice.

Takeaways

  • Self-talk shapes our lives
  • The importance of exposure to different lifestyles

Chapters

  • 00:00 The Power of Self-Talk
  • 03:09 Choosing Change
  • 04:55 Exposure to Different Lifestyles
  • 07:07 The Value of Posting Content
]]>910c4f4e-2296-45c1-868f-4d9651ea1f60Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:53:13 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the impact of self-talk on our lives and the importance of reframing it. It also explores the concept of choosing change and the significance of exposure to different lifestyles. Additionally, it emphasizes the value of posting content to gain visibility and practice.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Self-talk shapes our lives</li><li>The importance of exposure to different lifestyles</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Power of Self-Talk</li><li>03:09 Choosing Change</li><li>04:55 Exposure to Different Lifestyles</li><li>07:07 The Value of Posting Content</li></ul>no00:07:59The Power of Self-Talk | Janet & Jordanfull<![CDATA[Let's Get Started ]]>Jordan Patrick James introduces his new channel and discusses his journey into content production. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and not waiting for inspiration. He also shares his plans for the channel and invites audience participation.

Takeaways

  • Take action, don't wait for inspiration
  • Engage audience for book, podcast, and speaker discussions

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to New Channel
  • 01:00 Anatomy of a Breakthrough
  • 02:23 Taking Action and Seizing Opportunities
]]>51c26ae8-b85d-4cd2-8e53-cdc67c268016Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:33:00 GMT<p>Jordan Patrick James introduces his new channel and discusses his journey into content production. He emphasizes the importance of taking action and not waiting for inspiration. He also shares his plans for the channel and invites audience participation.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Take action, don't wait for inspiration</li><li>Engage audience for book, podcast, and speaker discussions</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to New Channel</li><li>01:00 Anatomy of a Breakthrough</li><li>02:23 Taking Action and Seizing Opportunities</li></ul>no00:03:4611Let's Get Started full