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The One You Feed

A Journey of Music and Friendship with Colin Gawel & Joe Oestreich

The One You Feed

Eric Zimmer

Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Mental Health

4.62.5K Ratings

🗓️ 30 July 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Eric is joined by his good friends, Joe Oestreich and Colin Gawel, as they reflect on their journey of music and friendship. The duo delves into their deep-rooted passion for music, and how their camaraderie has fostered an unbreakable bond since their teenage years. Their unwavering commitment to creating music on their own terms stands as a testament to their resilience and dedication. Joe and Colin’s narrative is a beautiful reminder of the enduring power of friendship, passion, and the pursuit of creative fulfillment amidst life’s unpredictable twists and turns.

In this episode, you will be able to:

  • Uncover strategies for balancing a career with personal growth and fulfillment

  • Learn effective ways to overcome challenges and maintain long-term friendships

  • Uncover the benefits of intrinsic motivation for fueling creativity and passion

  • Gain insights into navigating life and career transitions after setbacks

  • Explore the significance of embracing aging and evolving identity

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Transcript

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0:00.0

I think maybe we got addicted to rock and roll when we were 14 or 15 playing together

0:04.2

and our brains are permanently attracted to that dopamine of playing music together. Welcome to the one you feed. Throughout time great thinkers have recognized the

0:20.7

importance of the thoughts we have.

0:22.8

Quotes like garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think,

0:27.2

ring true.

0:28.4

And yet, for many of us, our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy, or

0:36.3

fear. We see what we don't have instead of what we do. We think things that hold us back

0:41.9

and dampen our spirit.

0:43.0

But it's not just about thinking.

0:45.0

Our actions matter.

0:47.0

It takes conscious, consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living.

0:51.0

This podcast is about how other people

0:54.0

keep themselves moving in the right direction,

0:56.4

how they feed their good wolf. Back in 96,

1:14.4

96, Atlanta was booming with excitement around hosting the Centennial Olympic Games.

1:19.7

And then, a deranged zeal, willing to kill for a cause,

1:24.0

lit a fuse that would change my life and so many others, forever.

1:29.0

Rippling out for generations.

1:33.0

Listen to Flashpoint, the I Heart Radio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.

1:42.0

Thanks for joining us.

1:43.7

On today's episode, Eric interviews Joe A Strike and Colin Gowell, who are best known as members

1:49.8

of the band Watershed. They have both been guests on the podcast as individuals before, but there's a focus on friendship and relationship sustainability in today's interview.

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