I Feel Weird - Host Ed Rodriguez

#36 Zach Barber - Rice, Pears, & Mormons Fighting ISIS

Zach Barber is an awesome dude with an incredible story of resilience. He suffers from an Eosinophilic disorder that he has lived with since he was 12 years old. He goes into depth into what this entails and how he has gone through many obstacles like fighting ISIS to live with this disorder.... quite an entertaining story.

Check out his podcast "Rice Cakes and Pears" on all major platforms. 

#35 Danny Lima - Power Lifting Weights & Emotions

Danny Lima is a powerlifter who is not afraid to explore his emotions and has taken the steps to improve his outlook on life and acquire the tools to improve his mental health. We go into his experience in digital marketing and how it has evolved. Also we touch on machismo and the difficulty of connecting with other males due to social norms and avoidance. 

#34 Frank Banos - Getting Hypnotized and Bartending in Europe

Frank Banos is a certified hypnotherapist among other great things. He shares with us his insight on mindset and the power that the brain has to steer you in the directions you want to go or vice versa. It is amazing what your brain and subconscious actions say about you and Frank can tell you what they are saying. He goes into detail on the limitations and biases we put on ourselves and how he himself was able to reprogram his brain to be a better person. We also touch on inner child work, which can really help you find the root of issues.

You can find him on instagram @frankiebflc if you are interested in a session or visit his website at https://www.findinglifescompass.com/ 

 

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#33 Joe Castro - Catching Fades and Getting Paid

Joe Castro is an amazing Barber who has been cutting for over 9 years and has loyal customers who continue to come to him after all these years. It's hard to trust a man especially with your hair, we know. We share a lot of laughs and talk about our lives growing up and National City legends like the ostrich. Joe is used to being a weirdo and he embraces it, his dad embraced it as well and provide a good model for Joe to be himself. 

#32 Melanie Elizarraras: Talking Art, Being Weird Kids, & Advice for College

Melanie is a local artist out of San Diego that has shown amazing talent at a young age. She finds comfort in creating art and expressing herself creatively. As our first Gen-Z guest, she tells us how social media and cancel culture has been a part of her life. She is ready for what the world brings her next and shows us how the next generation is hopeful and more open to a healthier discourse on mental health. Check her music out of Spotify "Couchbaby"

#31 Laura Solis - Immigration Issue & Dating Apps

Laura Solis is an educator that works with 'at-risk' youth but we just like to call them kids from a not so privileged neighborhood. She tells us her experience working at the convention center with immigrant children and we talk about some of the nuances of dating in this new world of social media and apps. 

#30 Jessica Curtis - The Wrong Type Of Weirdos & Making Me Cry

Jessica Curtis is a licensed message therapist who focuses on providing her clients a better performing body. She does not focus on relaxation in but more on strengthening and performance. Her deep tissue work is unmatched but she definitely finds the root of your issues to help her clients feel better. We also go into her journey as a business owner and he battles with inappropriate advances from people on social media. 

 

Instagram @jcurt_bodywork

https://www.jcurtbodywork.com/

Donate: https://gofund.me/dc5d625d

 

#29 Michelle Reynoso - When Keeping It Weird Goes Right!

Michelle shows us when keeping it weird goes right, talks about being an Aztec dancer, not wanting to have children, and being an attorney. She is definitely setting a great example for Latinas in a male dominated field and she's out there representing National City! She is not afraid to be herself and embraces being weird.

Not to mention she is an amazing criminal defense attorney follow her on instagram @reynosolaw 

#28 Tony Uribe - Entrepreneurship & Lessons Learned From Flipping Patties

Tony Uribe is difficult to describe yet quite simple to understand because he always brings forth his authentic self. He is always driven to go after new things and get involved with amazing projects. We dig into work ethics and having pride in your work as well as how you show up for other people in friendships and relationships. Lastly we discuss his experience in marketing and wine tours. Follow Tony on his social media to learn more about Baja Wine Tours!

Pick an instagram you want to follow: @tonyu @bajawinetour @pochosocialite

#27 Irving Pacheco - Soldier of Christ and Lover of Sinaloa

Irving Pacheco is in the military active duty and has experience a lot of loss in his life. He touches back on his experience in college and how he has grown as a father now. His bad decisions have taught him a lot of lessons as a grown man now in his 40s. He wants to be an example and help the younger generation have a better future. We talk about his journey into religion and his machismo.