Interview Your Parents Before They're Gone with Kyle Thiermann | Ep 9

In this Thanksgiving special, Tommy sits down with professional surfer, award-winning journalist & podcast host Kyle Thiermann. They delve into the inspiration behind Kyle's new book, One Last Question Before You Go, which advocates for interviewing your parents to uncover hidden family stories, preserve generational wisdom, and enhance personal growth. Kyle shares intimate anecdotes about interviewing his own parents, including his dad's unexpected influence from his career as a magician and his mom's upbringing during the Vietnam War era. The episode also touches on the profound emotional & spiritual aspects of writing, offering listeners practical tips for overcoming the common hurdles of publishing a book. Whether you're interested in familial connections or the craft of writing a novel, our Thanksgiving episode provides insightful takeaways on delving deeper into meaningful connections with your family members in an uncommon but profound way.   00:00 | Introduction and Podcast Hook 00:27 | Discussing the Podcast's Spiritual Nature 01:47 | Welcoming the Guest: Kyle Thiermann 04:37 | Kyle's Book and Its Inspiration 06:42 | The Importance of Interviewing Parents 10:26 | Personal Stories and Reflections 15:32 | Challenges in Parent-Child Relationships 31:00 | The Value of Deep Questions 37:22 | Promoting New Brew 37:50 | Discovering the Magic of Kava and Kratom 38:26 | Building Relationships and Responsible Drinking 38:50 | The Power of Body Language in Interviews 39:43 | Engaging Parents with Photographs and Specific Questions 41:03 | Scheduling and Conducting Interviews with Parents 42:37 | Exploring the Concept of Parenting in History 46:30 | The Journey of Writing a Book 1:01:59 | The Spiritual Experience of Writing 1:10:35 | The Importance of Authenticity in Writing 1:13:03 | Conclusion and Final Thoughts   More on Kyle: Buy Kyle's book HERE Listen to Kyle's podcast HERE Subscribe to his newsletter HERE   More on Tommy: Get the details and grab your spot for the upcoming Superconscious Healer Certification Retreat here: https://www.superconscious-healing.com Ready to go deeper? Schedule a free Breakthrough session with Tommy: ⁠here! Listen to the Becoming Superconscious podcast here! Watch on YouTube ⁠here! Catch all episodes on my website ⁠here!   Follow along on socials: ⁠Instagram ⁠TikTok ⁠X Threads ⁠LinkedIn   Produced by Missy Hauser & Tommy Sobel   Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and reflects personal opinions on holistic and spiritual healing. Tommy is not a doctor or licensed therapist. This content is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any condition. Please consult a qualified professional for medical or mental health concerns.

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