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the ACT OUT podcast
On the ACT OUT podcast, Adam talks to people about their passions and how they relate to our world today. Expect honest conversations, humor, and a little sarcasm as guests share their stories, perspectives, and lessons. We’re here to challenge narratives, celebrate authenticity, inspire listeners to live unapologetically as themselves, and spark a feeling of connection and hope with the audience.
Episodes usually feature Adam and one guest in a colorful, conversational setting, with new…
Episodes
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Breaking Free: How Childhood Experiences Affect the Way We Process Grief
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Dr. Lynn Banis, a grief counselor and mental health advocate, for an…
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From Quadriplegic to Prosecutor: Finding Purpose After Paralysis
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Ken Kunken, a retired attorney, disability rights advocate, author, and…
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"Boys Don't Cry": Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Suppression to Raise Emotionally Healthy Men
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Dr. Gloria Vanderhorst, a psychologist who specializes in working with…
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Question Everything: Are Your Beliefs Actually Your Own?
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Jon Symes, coach, speaker, and advocate for social and environmental…
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The Power of Breathwork: Can Changing Your Breath Change Your Life?
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Jon Paul Crimi, breathwork teacher and trainer, for a fascinating…
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Healing with Humor: Finding Hope Through Mental Illness and Stand-Up Comedy
Content Note: This episode includes conversations about mental illness, depression, suicidal thoughts, and suicide attempts. Please take care while listening…
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Breaking Free: How to Rewire Your Mind for a Better Life
Content Note: This episode includes conversations about addiction, mental health, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening and skip this episode…
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Data Centers, Money & Power: Who Really Controls American Politics?
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Tim Cywinski, community organizer, former congressional candidate, for a…
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Why Victoria Broderick Refuses to Give Up on Rural and Working-Class Voters
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Victoria Broderick, a progressive congressional candidate running in…
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Money in Politics: Can We Fix a System Built for the Wealthy?
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Alex Rikleen, former candidate for the United States Senate in…
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Deconstructing Religion: How Faith and Politics Shape Your Identity (Part 2)
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In Part 2 of Adam Tomlin's conversation with Kate Powell, the discussion picks up where they left off—taking a deeper dive…
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Deconstructing Religion: Kate Powell’s Journey Out of Evangelical Christianity
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this special Part 1 of a two-part conversation, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Kate Powell, political content creator…
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Can Our Democracy Still Work? The Future of American Leadership Beyond Politics
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Colonel Bree Fram, former congressional candidate for the Commonwealth of…
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Confidence Under Pressure: Why Communications in Politics is a Superpower
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Connor Eppley, Finance Director of the Virginia Young Democrats and…
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Getting Involved in Politics: Why Young People Need a Seat at the Table
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Jayveon Tucker, President of the Norfolk State Young Democrats, for a…
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Can Young People Save Democracy?: The Crisis of Political Apathy Among Young Voters
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Steven Swank, president of the ODU Democrats, for a wide-ranging…
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Building a Business, Building a Voice: Why Waiting for Permission Keeps You Stuck
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with entrepreneur, broadcaster, and media personality Arrington Gavin for a…
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Why Great Leaders Welcome Different Opinions
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Morgan DeNicola, Executive Director of the DeNicola Family Foundation…
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Getting Involved: How Young Leaders Change Politics
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Ty Champion, Vice Chairman of the Norfolk Democratic Committee and…
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Men’s Mental Health, Masculinity, and the Power of Community
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Jason Lange, founder of Evolutionary Men and a longtime men's group…
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Inner Glow: Why Success Doesn’t Create Fulfillment
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with women’s coach, author, and self-proclaimed “Inner Glow Coach” Angie…
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Dyslexic Kids Are Specialists, Not Generalists: Building Confidence Beyond the Classroom
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with dyslexia coach Russell Van Brocklen for a fascinating conversation that…
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Living a Life by Design Instead of Autopilot
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with psychologist and women’s coach Dr. Wendy O’Connor for a relatable and…
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How Real Change Happens Without Force or Shame: The Truth About Trauma Responses
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with trauma therapist Trisha Wolfe for a fascinating and deeply relatable…
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Pregnancy, Politics and Public Perception: The Double Standards Women Face in Politics
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Lisa Vedernikova Khanna for a compelling conversation about politics…
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Navigating Identity, Culture & Resilience: A Powerful Iranian Immigrant Story
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Zolal Habibi for a powerful and insightful conversation about identity…
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Live Like You’re Dying: A Hospice Chaplain on Death and the Meaning of Life
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, Adam Tomlin sits down with Lee Atherton, a hospice chaplain and end-of-life grief coach, for a deeply…
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Surviving a Traumatic Brain Injury: Mental Health, Healing & Identity
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Nicholas Ruchlewicz, a traumatic brain injury survivor, mental health…
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Mental Health Doesn’t Own You: The Power of Real, Authentic Conversations
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Noah May, host of the Lethal Venom Podcast, for a fun and honest…
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The Joy in Helping Others Through Art: Creativity, Healing & Purpose
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Nancy Dillingham Marks, a glass artist whose work and life have been…
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Upgrade Your Brain: Rewire Fear and Take Back Control
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Arnold Beeks, a brain retraining specialist, coach, and trainer with more…
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Raising Boys in the Modern World: Let’s Be Honest About What’s Not Working
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Shaun Dawson, host of the Raising Men podcast, for a powerful and honest…
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PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS: Skydiving through Fear, Freedom & Adrenaline
In this episode of the ACT OUT Podcast, Adam heads to Skydive Suffolk to jump out of a plane with tandem instructor David Rosas—and what starts as a…
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The Legacy of Woodstock: Vibing with Creativity, Music & Community
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Duncan Rich, co-founder of MELD Community Incorporated, for a…
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The Urban vs. Rural Divide: Why Rural Voters Feel Ignored by National Politics
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with John Peace, host of the Rural Route Review podcast, for a thoughtful…
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The Modern Man’s Toolbox: Healing, Fatherhood & Emotional Strength
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! CW: This episode contains content regarding themes of suicidal ideations. Viewer discretion advised. In this episode, host…
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Rethinking Safety and Security: How to Stop Violence Before It Happens
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Robert Mahoney, founder of TVTP Solutions (Targeted Violence & Terrorism…
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Raising Resilient Kids: A Preschool Teacher on Toddlers, Tantrums and Emotional Growth
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with Nicole Gamboa, a preschool teacher who’s been working with young kids for…
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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS: Creating Holiday Magic 50 Feet in the Air
In this episode of the ACT OUT Podcast, Adam climbs 50 feet into the air to talk with Ryan Palmer of Iron, Wood & Glitter Productions while taking down a…
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Politics Without Performance: Senator Angelia Williams Graves on Collaboration & Being Yourself
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with State Senator Angelia Williams Graves for a real, thoughtful conversation…
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THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS: Creativity as Therapy
In this episode of the ACT OUT Podcast, Adam sits down with Tara Enneking, an engineer by day and artist by heart, for an honest and refreshing conversation…
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Give Me Liberty: Patrick Henry on sparking a Revolution, Freedom and the Pursuit of Happiness
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this season premiere, host Adam Tomlin celebrates America’s 250th birthday by heading straight back to 1776—because…
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Why We Act Out: The Heart of the Podcast and How We’ll Shape the Future
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this solo mini-episode, host Adam Tomlin takes a moment to pause, reflect, and reset as Season 1 heads into a…
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From Tinder to Trowels: A Story of Love, Loss & Digging for Literal Dinosaurs
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with his favorite co-conspirator—wife and resident “chaos wrangler” Kaylin—to revisit…
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Turning Pain into Purpose: Homelessness, Mental Health and Finding Dignity
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with community leader and Project U First founder Erica Wright—the 2025 Phenomenal…
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From Radio to Retro: How VHS Deathmatch Brings Nostalgia to Life
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with Atlanta creative and VHS Deathmatch co-host Kristopher Bolz to talk radio days…
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Getting Schooled: Lessons on Education from 42 Years in the Classroom
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with longtime educator John “Johnny Danger” Donegan to explore teaching, learning…
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From High School Football to Family Doctor: Small-Town Roots, Big Impact, and Real Healthcare
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with Dr. Alan Barnes, family physician and Cartersville local, to explore healthcare…
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Buy High, Sell Low? Why Investing Is More Psychological Than You Think
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with Craig Seligman, seasoned financial advisor at Proactive Wealth Strategies, to…
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The American Dream Isn’t Money: Security, Therapy, and Staying Grounded
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with Phil Ramos, a Bronx-to-New Jersey native, traveler, and advocate for authentic…
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From Frat Bros to Fathers: An Honest Convo on Growth, Grief and Friendship
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with Russell Kramer, longtime friend, former fraternity brother, and thoughtful…
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CNN Producer to Reiki Master: Why We Don’t Trust Media—and How to Trust Yourself
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam sits down with Gena Somra, award-winning executive producer at CNN and Reiki Master with…
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Babysitting If You’re the Dad?: Parenting, Gender Roles and How One Good ACT Can Change the World
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with long-time friend LeVar Woods to discuss the challenges of learning, ego…
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Real Men Go to Therapy: Trauma, Imposter Syndrome & Learning to be Your Authentic Self
Welcome back to the ACT OUT podcast! In this episode, host Adam Tomlin sits down with licensed therapist Kathleen Forrest to tackle the myths and stigma…
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Why we ACT OUT: Real Strength, Real Freedom, Real Happiness
Welcome to the ACT OUT podcast! In this intro episode, host Adam Tomlin shares why the podcast exists and what listeners can expect. Broadcasting from…
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Get ready to ACT OUT!
On the ACT OUT podcast, Adam talks to people about their passions and how they relate to our world today. Expect honest conversations, humor, and a little…