In October 2025, Audley Stephenson, longtime podcaster and host of The Audacious Living Podcast, was ready to move forward in writing his book, Living Your Best Audacious Life Ever: How Unleashing Your Inner Greatness Can Change the World! Following a few conversations with Everett O’Keefe, founder of Ignite Press and best-selling author, Everett introduced him and Lynn Thompson. Two months later, following significant progress in his book’s development and collaborative editing with Lynn, Audley showed up on the other side of the mic for this 53-minute conversation on Living on Purpose.
Note: In March 2022, Everett appeared on Living on Purpose for a lively group discussion about book development and publishing.
From Living Your Best Audacious Life Ever (publication in spring 2026):
Audley Stephenson is a dynamic, energetic individual known for his positive attitude, optimistic outlook, and passion for encouraging people to pursue what they love. A respected thought leader, Audley is an expert on the connection between audaciousness, personal success, and happiness, and he has built a reputation for inspiring people to live audaciously—infusing courage, confidence, and joy into everything they do.
Born and raised in a culturally diverse community in Toronto, Canada, Audley developed a deep appreciation for different perspectives and a strong work ethic from an early age. Over the years, he has focused his energy on working with individuals at all stages of audacity—whether they are starting out and exploring new possibilities, actively building and leading their personal and professional lives, or reinventing themselves to create lasting impact. By identifying and supporting these individuals, Audley helps them unlock their potential and embrace audacious living across all areas of life.
A fun-loving family man, Audley has spent more than 30 years in public service, holding leadership roles across multiple levels of government, including project management, stakeholder engagement, contract negotiations, strategic partnerships, marketing, and communications.
In addition, he has over 15 years of sports management experience, serving as Commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) and Vice President of Marketing & Promotions for the Basketball Super League, overseeing league operations, brand development, fan engagement, and media strategy.
An accomplished media personality, Audley began podcasting in 2008 with the NBA-credentialed show The Breakdown with Dave and Audley—long before the medium exploded worldwide. Throughout his career, he has produced seven podcasts, building strong connections across sports, entertainment, broadcasting, and the professional development space. An inspiring and skilled speaker on audacity, Audley is also a coach working one-on-one with individuals, encouraging them to live their best audacious lives.
 

Lynn Thompson met Donna Laframboise and Ray McGinnis at their book signing during a gathering at the home of Tish Conlin in Port Perry, Ontario.
Donna Laframboise is an independent journalist and photographer. She grew up working class, the daughter of an auto mechanic. As a former vice president of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, she has long considered freedom of speech and peaceful protest to be integral components of a healthy democracy. She was part of the original National Post newsroom, and is the author of five books, including Thank You, Truckers! Canada's Heroes & Those Who Helped Them. She lives in Port Dover, Ontario, on Lake Erie.  
Ray McGinnis is a former Christian educator. He had been teaching writing workshops for over two decades when the Prime Minister invoked the Emergencies Act on February 14, 2022. In November 2022, he flew from Vancouver to Ottawa to attend a week of the Public Order Emergency Commission proceedings. He subsequently attended several days of the Coutts Two trial in Lethbridge. He has also been in an Ottawa courtroom to follow some of the trial of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, including the April verdict and sentencing hearings in July 2025. In October 2025, Ray and Donna were in the courtroom to hear the decision by Justice Heather Perkins-McVey regarding the sentencing of Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. Ray has authored three books, including Unjustified: The Freedom Convoy, The Emergencies Act, And The Inquiry That Got It Wrong. Ray lives in Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada.
More Resources:
Rodney Palmer at NCI (National Citizens Inquiry)
Donna's book review in Druthers
Convoy Response article 
Coutts Four article
Sampler of Canada's court system
Truth about the Truckers' Convoy
Coutts Four as Political Pawns
Julie Ponesse with discussion group
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the musical glimpses in this podcast of Living on Purpose!
 

A reposting of this valuable conversation with Michael J. Hughes, North America's Networking Guru. With deep appreciation. His warmth and wisdom live on.
Michael J. Hughes specialized in helping professionals increase results by improving their ability to maximize relationships. He extensively researched and specialized in utilizing networking as a business strategy and professional competency. His absence is profound, and he will forever be missed.
From the Hughes Family on LinkedIn:
 
Dearest friends and colleagues,
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Michael passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, after a courageous three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Michael lived his life with an unwavering commitment to helping bring others together to better themselves, their community and their careers. He believed deeply in the power of connection, and he dedicated his career to helping others discover the strength and opportunity that comes from building relationships.
Known as “North America's Networking Guru,” Michael touched the lives of countless individuals and organizations, always ready with encouragement, wisdom, and a generous spirit. He prided himself in being open and available to help anyone and everyone.
Beyond his work, Michael was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His greatest joy came from spending time with family, relaxing at the family cottage, and contributing to various charitable causes in the Ottawa community.
A celebration of life will be held in his honor at a later date, and details will be shared when available.
With gratitude, The Hughes Family
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In this conversation from 2022, Michael offers guidance and encouragement about challenging conversations and how to build bridges while walking away. He is insightful and organized in his ideas!
Highlights from Lynn Thompson's call with him in June 2021.
Music for The On Purpose Podcast (Living on Purpose) is thanks to Black Fedora, Sneaky Jazz.

This September 2025 is thirty-three years since Anina's Papa passed. Three segments in an hour, beginning with an introduction to the 2002 CBC Radio show Tapestry (host Don Hill) with Lynn's Testament segment, followed by Anina and Lynn talking about it in 2007, and again in 2025. 

In September 2025, Ann Randolph offered four free days of UNMUTE (for the first time!). Lynn recorded this 45-minute audio in February 2023 with award-winning writer and performer Ann Randolph who teaches and mentors in Your Story Matters – Unmute Yourself.
You can find more information on Ann's website about the next four-week online UNMUTE session starting on Monday, January 12, 2025 until Friday, February 6, 2025. (Note: UNMUTE is four weeks on, four weeks off). 
Whether you already write or want to write, you can explore your voice in the beautiful space. Ann creates the most welcoming, supportive circle—where all voices are honored and you can begin without needing to have everything figured out.
Ann Randolph welcomes you to join the writing community of her UNMUTE program—an empowering and often joyful, creative, community experience. 
With warmth,
LynnP.S. If you are new to UNMUTE and use Lynn’s link to enroll for the next four-week online UNMUTE session starting on Monday, January 12, 2025 until Friday, February 6, 2025, let Ann know you heard about it through Lynn’s podcast and Lynn will follow up with you to gift you a discount on your enrollment.
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In this February 2023 conversation, learn about Your Story Matters: Unmute Yourself, Ann Randolph’s creative, supportive community where voices are encouraged, held, and celebrated in this online writing workshop. Hear about how Ann keeps challenging herself to grow and show up with solo shows and international in-person workshops. Ann loves community, creates community, and appreciates the assistance with Unmute from Jona, Rachel, and Susan, and now, Susan, Colene, Sharon, Diane, and Lynn.
Lynn Thompson met Ann in Kauai a few days before New Year’s Eve 2017 and began attending Unmute in February 2021. "Like the rudder in my sailboat, Unmute holds me steady and helped me find my voice to write myself through many adventures in the last five years."
Ann mentions:Zander, "The Fool of Play," who she met at Lynn’s Living on Purpose Playgram event on Kauai in mid-January 2018 just after the false missile alert.Joshua Townshend, her director, who also collaborates with Adam Lesser on Notes on Your Notes.Esalen in CaliforniaHollyhock in British Columbia, Canada
Ann Randolph
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through this episode of Living on Purpose (the twin of The On Purpose Podcast on Podbean).
 

David Weiss, known as Flat Earth Dave, returns on June 18, 2025, for a discussion with host Lynn Thompson and Michelle for this hour talk. The full video version of an hour and 37 minutes is on Flat Earth Dave's YouTube Channel.
He posted the debut of his video presentation (28 minutes) for the "where the sun goes at sunset" (from 52:02 to 1:19:50 in the full video).
On his website you will find his social media links.
Flat Earth Dave's first appearance on Living on Purpose was on Flat Earth Day, April 22, 2025.
Before Dave became convinced that Flat Earth is one of the most important topics he could promote, Deep Inside The Rabbit Hole (DITRH) was his podcast, false flag and hoax-busting website that is now called Stop Look Think. 
 
Direct Link to The Flat Earth Sun, Moon & Zodiac Clock app
 
More videos:
102-year-old Ruth was taught the Earth was flat in the 1920s
Laura Nina "Why the Lie?"
crash course for Flat Earth documentaries
exploration of history: My Lunch Break
Stairway of Disbelief
Barnum World
video with highlight clips from the first call on Flat Earth Day
 
Here are screenshots from "Flat Earth Dave Returns" to match up with some of Dave's presentations on the audio recording. Please visit Flat Earth Dave's YouTube Channel for the full video version of this conversation.
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through the talk. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to Marissa’s Life Coaching Cafe. In this half-hour conversation with host Lynn Thompson, Marissa shares a glimpse of her life and how, newly retired and on the couch, she coached herself as her first client.
Marissa Bastidas served as an Executive Director for 35 years, providing essential housing and support to individuals experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges. She reported to a Board of Directors, and as a team, they built four small apartment buildings in the City of Toronto, serving over 100 clients. They provided holistic support, including advocacy, trauma counselling, social and recreational activities, nutrition, and spiritual care. Marissa thought she would enjoy retirement at age 68. However, she was restless and bored. She returned to school and became a Certified Life and Health Coach, finding new purpose and meaning in her life.
As a Certified Life Coach, Marissa works with women who are overwhelmed, experiencing anxious thoughts and looming burnout, and making decisions that affect their well-being. Through habit change coaching methodology, she helps women set priorities, say yes to themselves, and move from bitterness to joy and betterment. Visit Marissa’s website to book your complimentary 30-minute session.
Marissa mentions being a “lane changer,” which is a concept initiated by her friend and walking buddy, Celia Chandler, who coined the phrase, and featured Marissa in her blog series on lane-changing women. From Celia’s blog:  
“I’m launching my new series – profiles of people I consider Lane Changers. My own pattern of switching it up every few years is modelled on my dad’s life. … the series begins with Peter Chandler. He lived his 78 years like he drove: quick decisive change, no looking back. I hope you enjoy his story.”
Also mentioned: Lynn met Marissa in 2023 through her friend, Marissa’s sister, Denise Bertrand, aka feather, author of Once Upon A Solar Time.Thanks for listening.

Paul LeMay in Victoria, British Columbia, in 2008 speaking for half an hour in the Living on Purpose mobile recording studio with Lynn Thompson after high school alumni gathered in Ottawa in October 2007 for the 50th birthday of Ridgemont the school.
Prior to this 2008 recording, Paul's father had recently died, so they tour through reflections on life and death and aspects in between. 
In May 2025, many gathered in Ottawa, 18 years later, for their 50th high school reunion along with other graduating years.
Thanks for listening.

In September 2014 in Ottawa, Ontario, Hifzija Bajramovic, M.D. and co-author Paul LeMay spoke with podcast host Lynn Thompson for half an hour in a park setting about Primal Mind Primal Games: Why We Do What We Do.
Their then soon-to-be-released book was one massive volume. Now, thanks to the encouragement of one of their contributing editors, John Heney, it is in two volumes. That title is for Book One, and Book Two is entitled Primal Mind Primal Games: Dawn Breaks over Armageddon. 

A moment in time, November 2012 at the Ottawa Airport parking lot, Lynn Thompson and Paul LeMay muse on life, work, and why we choose what we do. In less than ten minutes.
Mentions of Margit (Mog) Hesthammar's article on spiders and DNTO (Definitely Not the Opera) on CBC Radio.
The book Paul mentions co-authoring is published now! Primal Mind Primal Games: Why We Do What We Do with Hifzija Bajramovic, M.D. and contributing editor, John Heney.

TEPP™ (The Embodied Present Process) continues to evolve with the TEPP™ co-directors Philip Shepherd and Allyson Woodrooffe, who offer individual coaching for navigating the elusive journey to wholeness, in addition to facilitating group workshops and training.
Listen in to this half-hour talk between Lynn Thompson and author Philip Shepherd from a decade ago. 
From the website today in 2025:
"The aim behind all the practices of The Embodied Present Process™ (TEPP) is to help people reunite the thinking of the head with the deep, present and calm intelligence of the body. Unlike the prevailing view of embodiment – which involves sitting in the head and ‘listening to your body’ – Philip’s approach helps you listen to the world through the body."
... "We are led to understand that the present is 'out there' and that our task of being present is one in which we need to somehow 'connect' with it. But it seems far more fruitful to us to appreciate that the present lives through you in every moment – that you embody it. In its essence, then, the journey of coming home to your body is the process that brings you home to the present. The Embodied Present Process is the umbrella term for our books, writings, talks and practices (over 200 of them!) that facilitate that journey."

Randy Raine-Reusch returned to Living on Purpose in mid-May 2025 with his daughter, D'arcy ZiZi Han. In an hour, lots to share about the life of musicians and creatives, including a reflection on the origins of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak, Malaysia that Randy co-founded, the recent 25th anniversary of the Festival, and his musical contributions with Aerosmith in the late 1980s.
Part One with Randy for the Living on Purpose podcast was in March 2025.
With his wife, Mei Han, and their daughter, D'arcy, they often perform as a family. For example, please enjoy this meaningful and extraordinary performance event in China on Everlasting Classics presented by CCTV of Za Shi San Shou (Three Miscellaneous Poems) by iconic poet Wang Wei from the Tang Dynasty.
The family also performs together with Mei Han's band, Afro-Asian Funkestra.
Music featured in this podcast is "Freedom" sung by D'arcy with Randy's composition on the zheng.
Randy Raine-Reusch and his wife, Mei Han
 

With David Weiss, known as Flat Earth Dave, twelve of us assembled on April 22, 2025 for this action-packed tour with the resulting audio recording of an hour and twenty minutes. On Flat Earth Dave's website you will find his social media links.
Before Dave became convinced that Flat Earth is one of the most important topics he could promote, Deep Inside The Rabbit Hole (DITRH) was his podcast, false flag and hoax-busting website that is now called Stop Look Think. 
 
Direct Link to The Flat Earth Sun, Moon & Zodiac Clock app
 
More videos:
102-year-old Ruth was taught the Earth was flat in the 1920s
Laura Nina "Why the Lie?"
crash course for Flat Earth documentaries
also mentioned for history: My Lunch Break
video with highlight clips of Dave from this call
 
Flat Earth Dave returned on June 18, 2025 for an hour talk on Living on Purpose and posted the video version on his YouTube channel.
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Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through the talk. Thanks for listening.

A composer/concert-artist specializing in New and Experimental Music for world instruments, and an innovator interested in extending the boundaries of music, Randy Raine-Reusch has created distinct new performance styles on a number of world instruments from his collection of 700.
Included in this (almost two-hour) podcast are two of Randy's compositions with RC World, "Yesterday Tomorrow" to open, with Randy on the zheng and his daughter, D'arcy ZiZi Han, singing, and later, "Freedom." You can find many videos and his blog on Randy's website, including him playing unusual world instruments, and "Dragon Dog 2021" with his wife, Mei Han, both playing the zheng. Also, please enjoy the outstanding performance with Randy and his wife and daughter in China on Everlasting Classics presented by CCTV of Za Shi San Shou (Three Miscellaneous Poems) by iconic poet Wang Wei from the Tang Dynasty.
Here's one from the early 1980s, vintage video of Randy making music with 100-year-old glasses.
Check out the subsequent mid-May conversation when Randy returned to Living on Purpose with his daughter, D'arcy ZiZi Han.
Raine-Reusch has spent over thirty years exploring the relationship of music to psychology, philosophy, and spiritual or religious practices. He studied at the Creative Music Studio in the 70s with artists such as Fred Rzewski, Jack Dejohnette and Karl Berger, before going overseas to study with master musicians in Australia, Malaysia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma and the Philippines, as well as with "National Treasures" in Korea and Japan. As a result, his music now contains clear influences from a variety of indigenous cultures and is heavily influenced by Taoism and Zen.In his performances, Raine-Reusch strives for a balance of virtuosity, innovation, and a contemplative depth of spirit, while retaining the essence of his instruments. His unique voice has led him to perform and/or record with the Tianjin Symphony Orchestra, Aerosmith, Yes, The Cranberries; Pauline Oliveros, Stuart Dempster, Jon Gibson; Barry Guy, Robert Dick, Frank Gratkowski, Mats Gustafsson; Sainkho Namtchylak, Jin Hi Kim, and Issui Minegishi, the Japanese Iemoto, or Hereditary Grand Master, of Seikyodo Ichigenkin. As a solo artist, with his world beat ensemble ASZA, or with Chinese zheng virtuoso Mei Han, Raine-Reusch has performed at two WOMAD festivals, three World Expos, and on tours to Australia, Germany, Spain, Czech Republic, South Africa, China, India, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and the Philippines. Raine-Reusch’s performances have been broadcast nationally in China, Australia, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Canada and the United States, and he has appeared in five documentary films on music.As a composer, Raine-Reusch has a distinctive voice, whether creating simple folk melodies or extremely experimental works that challenge both the audience and performers. He has premiered works ranging from large-scale site-specific extravaganzas, electro-acoustics, or realtime interactive computer works, to intimate chamber pieces for film, dance, and theatre in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and Spain, including three World Expos and numerous computer music conferences.A multi-faceted artist, Raine-Reusch was a consultant/founder of the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak, Malaysia; the consultant for Cirque du Soleil's Quidam; and the artist director of a number of other festivals and large-scale events. He has been producer on numerous CDs and CD ROMs on Canadian and international labels. He has been a guest lecturer in the fields of composition, performance, ethnomusicology, and psychology at prominent universities and conferences worldwide He is a contributing editor for Musicworks Magazine and recently published Play the World: 101 World Instrument Primer with Mel Bay Publications. An internationally recognized musical organologist, Raine-Reusch has been a consultant for the Stearn’s Collection at the University of Michigan, a consultant for The Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, and the Director of Acquisitions for the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix. Raine-Reusch is a member of the Canadian League of Composers and an Affiliate of the Canadian Music Centre. Raine-Reusch was the Artistic Director of the Rainforest World Music Festival and the Miri Jazz Festival, both in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Author of What the Hell is Going On and The Way Forward, the eclectic Donald Lee discusses a range of ideas with eight men and women in this 1.5-hour podcast following Donald's conversation in January 2025 with host Lynn Thompson.
In the final five minutes, Donald shares with Lynn why his hair is long now and a glimpse of his current projects.
Donald Lee is an author, musician, teacher, band director, economist, athlete, public speaker, and more, with degrees in economics and education. He hails from Alberta, Canada, and, after earlier careers in the fertilizer industry and as a school band director, Donald is now a spiritual author and speaker.
Donald’s teaching experience inspired him to turn classroom episodes into “The Band Director” series, starting with modern-day parables in his first book, The Band Director’s Lessons About Life, followed by the short work, The Band Director’s Pocket Guide to Spiritual Growth. Donald uses music as a metaphor for life and the journey of becoming a musician as a metaphor for our spiritual journey.
Donald aims to bring spirit into materiality through his spiritual work, helping people be in the world but not of the world, guiding them along their spiritual journeys to God, and encouraging them to live physical life to the fullest in the process.
When the covid fraud turned his life upside down, as it did for many, Donald looked deeply into what was going on, which resulted in his groundbreaking, insightful book, What the Hell Is Going On? The Web of Fraud That Is Enslaving Everyone and How We Can Escape to Freedom. His subsequent companion volume deals more with solutions to our personal and global challenges—The Way Forward: How to Escape the Totalitarian Control of the New World Order and Heal from Its Trauma.
Donald offers a free gift of A Primer on Spiritual Warfare: How to Overcome the Deep State in the 2020s. Thank you, Donald.
Thanks to Black Fedora with Sneaky Jazz for the music weaving through the talk. Thanks for listening.