More than a handshake
Claim This Podcastby Sheena Knight
Podcast Overview
<p class="p1">No performance. Just people. </p> <p class="p1">This podcast highlights how we shape identity and how we find purpose because of who we are. We talk about what drives us, how we operate, and life beyond the surface. We share stories about the pivotal moments that shape who we become, and how we navigate the path when life interrupts our plans. Sheena always starts with one question: Who are you as a human? And the conversation takes shape from there.</p> <p class="p1">This is an honest space where the ups and downs of life are celebrated through curiosity. We honor creativity, diversity, learning, desire and inspiration. Growth is the goal of living. </p> <p></p>
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5/7/2026
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July 2, 2026
Beyond the Uniform: Combat, courage and comraderie
In this conversation, Justin describes himself as a team-oriented person with strong work ethic who tries to “leave things better” than he found them, a value shaped by time attached to Marines as a Navy corpsman. He recounts joining the military after childhood fascination, attempting SEAL training, then serving five years as a medic primarily with 1/9 Marines and deploying to Afghanistan. He discusses difficult reintegration—fireworks triggering cover-seeking, and hesitation to seek formal help due to career impact. Justin traces a “windy road” through college, contracting overseas including Kabul, an MBA, and becoming an EMS/fire supplies sales rep, while emphasizing using VA benefits despite red tape. Justin and Sheena discuss the ways we need to help veterans, and how mental health is served by the buddy system.
June 18, 2026
Who Am I? Yoga, Dharma, and Identity
In this conversation, Sheena and Megan explore the question “Who am I?” through yoga philosophy, ego, identity, and self-trust. Megan shares her path from early yoga practice to teaching, living in Japan and Bali, running a yoga school, and then losing that identity during the pandemic. She discusses rebuilding through teaching opportunities and then eventually taking over Niantic Yoga Studio after a healer’s prediction and a symbolic owl sighting. They contrast purpose (dharma) with job, emphasizing creating, and what it’s really like to serve without attachment to outcomes. Megan’s shares her daily practice as meditation with alternate-nostril breathing and the Gayatri Mantra. The episode closes with yoga’s guidance for the world: compassion, keeping the heart open, and yoga as accessible to everyone. Megan can be found at @yogatrotteracademy and @nianticyoga and of course, in person at Niantic Yoga Studio. 00:17 Who Am I Really 04:34 Masks and Self Trust 09:47 Ego and Curiosity 12:34 Japan and Bali Journey 15:53 Pandemic Identity Collapse 21:31 Finding Purpose and Dharma 31:25 Co Regulation and Death Work 34:04 Generational Gifts 35:16 Leaving Bali 35:44 Healer Prediction Comes True 39:52 Owl Sign and Move 41:17 Finding the Yoga Shala 45:54 Ankle Injury Podcast Birth 47:33 Hard Times Become Beauty 49:05 Personal Yoga Practice 50:18 Gayatri Mantra Meditation 56:23 Focus Shapes Your Mind 59:27 Observing Thoughts Power 01:02:49 Origin Story with Yoga 01:03:51 Priest Teacher at Villanova 01:07:14 Embodied Poses Change Mind 01:08:13 What Yoga Pose Are You 01:14:16 Yoga Becomes Lifeline 01:15:37 Mindful Movement Community 01:19:01 Dharma Over Dollars 01:21:45 Create Without Attachment 01:27:41 Heart Led Business Balance 01:38:49 Yoga Is For Everyone
June 11, 2026
I like myself: Black excellence and World travel
This week, Sheena sits down with Malcolm Archibald, who describes himself as grounded in legacy while aiming to create more love and happiness. He discusses navigating cultural noise, defining manhood as intentional pursuit paired with character, and adopting a growth mindset focused on getting 1% better every day. Malcolm shares childhood anger and reframes happiness as a decision. He explains resilience as built through repeated risk-taking and major life moves, and recounts being drugged in college as a pivotal moment that shifted him away from self-centeredness. He details his journey healing self-hatred tied to Black identity through mentors and Black Men’s safe spaces. He credits restaurant bartending for access to transformative networks, and explains how travel fuels self-discovery. Malcolm shares his Instagram and his community dinner series, Dinner And Discourse. Malcolm’s Instragram: @whereismalcolmat 00:12 Legacy and Love 02:19 What Makes a Man 06:00 Happiness Is a Choice 09:17 Anxiety and Resilience 12:32 Leaps Build Confidence 15:53 Chasing Greatness 22:10 Drugged in College 23:36 Owning Past Anger 25:47 The Angry Truth Seeker 28:39 From Black Sheep to Lighthouse 29:48 Pivotal Moments Behind the Bar 31:45 Healing Black Identity 34:16 Mentors and Men's Circles 35:27 Chasing Money to Self Worth 39:01 Travel as Self Reflection 40:39 Mexico Reset and Alone Time 46:18 Remote Work and Simple Living 49:24 Redefining Success and Family 52:56 Growth Mindset and Closing
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- What is More than a handshake?
<p class="p1">No performance. Just people. </p> <p class="p1">This podcast highlights how we shape identity and how we find purpose because of who we are. We talk about what drives us, how we operate, and life beyond the surface. We share stories about the pivotal moments that shape who we become, and how we navigate the path when life interrupts our plans. Sheena always starts with one question: Who are you as a human? And the conversation takes shape from there.</p> <p class="p1">This is an honest space where the ups and downs of life are celebrated through curiosity. We honor creativity, diversity, learning, desire and inspiration. Growth is the goal of living. </p> <p></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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