Unmotive Show

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Unmotive is the process that searches for answers. Like skipping rocks we skim the surface of a topic to open a dialogue. We are here inspire and support our listeners through insightful dialogue. Join host Rotimi Ajayi-Dopemu on this explorative journey. This is a seasonal released podcast with each season on a different overall topic. The first season is set to explore technology and related subject from the inside out through interviews and discussions with technology professionals.

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July 11, 2026Episode 738 min

Meditation, Breath & the Deeper Self, with Miriam Trahan

This season of Unmotive Show is about mental health — and this episode looks at it through a lens that doesn't always get the spotlight: meditation and meditative breathing. Rotimi sits down with Miriam Trahan, a meditation teacher and yoga-certified practitioner with over a decade of study in breath work and consciousness, and the host of the podcast Miriam's Meditations. Miriam breaks down what meditation actually is (hint: it's not "doing nothing"), how a shift in brainwave state opens up what she calls a "field" of meditation, and why group practice can make it easier to find that state as a beginner. From there, the conversation moves into practical territory — the pen-and-paper technique Miriam still uses to quiet a busy mind, why she builds her practice around a single piece of wordless music, and why she thinks "momentum" is a more useful idea than "discipline" when you're trying to build a habit. Rotimi shares his own mixed history with meditation, including a practice that didn't stick after a difficult experience, and Miriam responds with something a lot of new practitioners need to hear: that discomfort during practice is a real signal worth listening to, not something to push through alone. It's a grounded, honest conversation about a subject that can otherwise feel abstract.

June 25, 2026Episode 642 min

Sales is the best job in the world w/ Nicolas Loise

This episode of Unmotive Show explores the intersection of small business growth, founder pressure, sales strategy, personal wellness, and lifestyle balance through a conversation with Nick Loise. Nick brings a grounded perspective from years in sales, marketing, lead generation, business development, and founder-led business consulting. He begins by sharing how his career started with cold calls and sales scripts, then evolved into marketing leadership, agency ownership, a successful business exit, and eventually work focused on helping small businesses build better sales systems. The conversation centers on a reality that many founders know well: small business ownership can be both deeply meaningful and extremely demanding. Nick talks about the emotional and practical pressure founders carry, the difficulty of managing themselves when no one else is setting the pace, and why many business owners need better systems for sales, marketing, leadership, and daily execution. A major theme of the episode is that business success cannot be separated from personal sustainability. Nick shares his own routine—early mornings, workouts, stretching, reading, family time, evening walks, and intentional rest—as part of the structure that helps him show up well in work and life. The episode also becomes a live strategy session for GoalOasis, where Nick challenges the idea of building for everyone. He pushes for a sharper niche, a clearer audience, a stronger "for and against" position, and a practical go-to-market strategy built around early users, testimonials, case studies, grassroots communities, and consistent messaging. The result is a conversation about what it really takes to grow: not just more hustle, but clearer focus, better habits, sharper positioning, and a healthier relationship with the work itself.

April 29, 2026Episode 538 min

Self-Advocacy In Modern Workplaces w/ Michelle E. Dickinson

Michelle Dickinson, a mental health advocate and TED speaker, challenges traditional workplace culture by emphasizing emotional well-being, resilience, and self-leadership . Her work highlights a critical shift: 👉 People don't just want to work—they want to feel valued. Through her interview, viewers explore: The impact of mental health in professional environments The importance of emotional regulation Building resilience through self-awareness Michelle's experience working with Fortune 500 companies and first responders demonstrates that well-being directly impacts performance and productivity.

March 31, 2026Episode 450 min

Demystifying Shadow Work with Benjy Sherer

This episode of Unmotive Show explores stress through a different lens, with Benjy Sherer breaking it down into three core parts: thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Rather than treating work/life balance as a matter of time management, the conversation shifts inward—showing how imbalance often begins with how we process our internal experiences. As these elements feed into each other, they create a loop that can feel overwhelming, but when separated and understood, that loop can begin to slow. Benjy frames emotional wellness as a daily practice, much like physical fitness, where consistent awareness leads to lasting change. The result is a grounded perspective: work/life balance isn't something you schedule—it's something you build by understanding how you think, feel, and respond in real time.

July 9, 2024Episode 342 min

Exploring Recovery and Resilience with Eric McCoy

The conversation covers topics such as holistic methods for anxiety, the stigma surrounding substance use and mental health, the role of environment in substance use, and the importance of sharing personal stories to reduce stigma. The guest, Eric McCoy, discusses his experience as a substance abuse counselor and his passion for helping others. He also talks about his books, podcasts, and radio show that aim to educate and inspire people in recovery.

June 15, 2024Episode 232 min

Frank King: The Mental Health Comedian with a Mission

Meet Frank King, the "Mental Health Comedian" and a 6-time TEDx speaker with a knack for turning personal pain into powerful comedy. Frank's journey to the stage started young; by age 5, he already dreamed of becoming a comedian. After graduating from college, he pursued that dream by moving to the West Coast, launching his career in comedy. Frank spent seven exciting years touring the country, opening for comedy legends like Rosie O'Donnell, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Harvey, and Adam Sandler. His career took a turn toward corporate comedy, where he found a lucrative niche performing for business audiences. However, Frank's path wasn't always smooth. His mental health challenges became particularly intense when he faced bankruptcy, leading to a diagnosis of depression and chronic suicidal ideation. Despite these struggles, Frank found a way to combine his comedic talents with a serious message, earning a spot on the TEDx stage. There, he brilliantly demonstrated how humor could bridge the gap in conversations about mental health.

May 27, 2024Episode 142 min

Simplifying Recovery from Trauma w/ Gillian O'Shea Brown

Join us as we talk through Complex Trauma recovery with Gillian O'Shea Brown. The idea that trauma is hard for most people to deal with is not agreed upon. It can depend on the nature of the trauma or the person's mental state when the trauma occurred. That said, some people can work through trauma on their own, but some people come to a point in their lives where they need to address their trauma with a guide like Gillian. The goal of her work is to address the trauma with the patient, help them communicate their feelings surrounding the trauma, and eventually come to a place where they can find healthy ways to understand and process their trauma. Leading to feelings of safety as opposed to turmoil.

March 28, 2024Episode 1523 min

S2F2 - Adding the Wellbeing to be Well

Welcome to the last episode in this season's content about culture from the lens of technology. We talked with coaches, entrepreneurial-minded folks, and a few people whose profession gave them good insight into the matter. There is an overlap between mental health and culture. Changes in society have started a larger discussion about mental health. In today's episode, we'll discuss struggles with mental health and some ways anyone can get involved in their well-being. I also want to add a disclaimer: If you are struggling with mental health problems, it's best to seek help from a trained professional. We'll talk about both mental health and mental wellness, for our viewers to get a clear understanding of what the two methods of increasing one's wellbeing can do for them. All with some commentary from our previous guests. I hope this episode gave you an idea of where to start with your well-being. Also, I hope if you struggle with any sort of mental issues, seeking help will be easier. Today, there's much less stigma surrounding mental health issues. I am planning for the third season to be released soon. Those of you who listened to the end of the podcast may have heard in the conclusion that I would be releasing YouTube videos weekly. That didn't happen in the past, but in the future there's hope. I'm getting the creative juices flowing and want to bring that vision to life in 2024. So look out for season 3 and also keep an eye on YouTube for some digs.

February 15, 2024Episode 1425 min

S2F1 - Keeping ourselves mentally healthy while practically living on the internet

What's up and welcome to the season 2 finale, episode one. This episode will be about things that don't quite add up in the digital world. Computers and the internet are layered into our lives like a cake. So the question we'll pose today is about spending a lot of time on the internet while staying mentally and physically healthy. How do we keep our mental wellbeing in good standing? You've heard we all spend too much time on our phones. There are features built into phones now like OnePlus Zen mode that lock the phone for a short period to ensure your undivided attention to other things. In the same vein, we could say that our time on the internet is also like our time at work or doing busy work. Out with the old in with the new is the consensus, but on the internet, the new is usually more of what we are already interested in or have on our minds. I hope that the season finale episode helps you build a healthy routine for your computer use, and learn to enjoy it more.

December 29, 2023Episode 1338 min

Video games and internet culture w/ Trevor Alexander

This episode is about Video Games - bang, boom, pop. Trevor Alexander is a dad, podcaster, and avid gamer. His podcast New Dad Gaming brings all three of those things together. We start with the goods - our favorite video games. Trevor's favorite game is Starfield which is a space game by Bethesda the makers of Fallout (a new television series coming soon) and Elder Scrolls. Starfield has looting, RPG elements, mythic elements, FPS elements, and Base-building elements. It's a huge game! and he still isn't through it yet. Trevor just started streaming on Twitch, and he's seen people who are competitive gamers be successful and also channels from people who bring their twist to gaming entertainment. They have a good commentary on the games but aren't necessarily great at the gaming. We also talk about growing up gaming, and how making money from video gaming is becoming more viable as a career.