Your Lot and Parcel

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Aug 2026

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Experience Your Lot and Parcel Podcast, and learn more ways to preserve your home, family and historical landmarks by actional advice from a wide range of qualified professionals.

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September 14, 202645 min

Lessons On Fame and Fortune from Hollywood’s Elites

Everyone thinks they want fame and fortune until they see what it looks like. He spent a decade behind the scenes at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, working alongside the biggest names in film, television, and professional sports. What he witnessed up close was nothing like the glossy image sold to the public. He will share candid, surprising, and sometimes sobering stories, including his account of Elvis Presley’s personal Bible and what it reveals about the man behind the legend. He will offer listeners a rare insider’s perspective on what separates genuine fulfillment from the hollow pursuit of celebrity. He will tell us what’s the biggest misconception people have about fame and wealth and his most surprising encounter with a major celebrity at Caesars Palace. He is the author of “Fame and Fortune." https://www.amazon.com/Fame-Fortune-Keith-T-Ingersoll/dp/B0FJ7RTCQN http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

September 10, 202628 min

Crafting Your Novel from Real-Life Experience

He is a fifth-generation Texan, lifelong wine professional, and author of Killer Vintage. Born in Fort Worth and now living in Prosper, Texas, he has spent over thirty years in the wine industry, gaining expertise across all levels of trade. His career began in 1993 as a winery tour guide and cellar worker while in graduate school at Texas Tech University. After graduation, he moved into wine sales, eventually spending most of his career with a major beverage wholesaler. His debut novel, Killer Vintage, draws on his industry experience to blend crime fiction with authentic wine culture. He lives in Prosper with his wife, Stacey, and their two children. https://killervintagebook.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

September 7, 202637 min

Building a Thriving Family Business Without Family Feuds

He grew up immersed in two family businesses, so when he speaks about succession battles, personality clashes, and the weight of legacy, he draws from real-life experience. Today, Stephen combines decades of firsthand leadership with expertise in psychometrics, leadership development, and entrepreneurship to help family businesses sidestep drama, nurture future leaders, and ensure the right people—family or not—are in the right roles. But Stephen’s work goes beyond preparing for the next in line. He is an enthusiastic advocate for NextG Entrepreneurs: those navigating the tension between honoring tradition and pursuing their own ambitions. Stephen empowers them to launch ventures with confidence, whether within the family business or on their own path. His talks and training sessions—such as “Build a Killer Family Business, Without Killing Your Family,” “Pruning the Family (Business) Tree,” “Sibling Showdown,” “Finding Your [in]-Side Hustle,” and “Black Sheep Breakout”—deliver refreshing honesty and strategic clarity about the messy realities of working with those you love (and sometimes want to strangle). https://stephenshortt.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

September 3, 202644 min

Be Present in Every Moment

She is the creator of Mindful Attentionist Coaching (MAC), offering both self-coaching and professional coaching programs that foster choice and wellbeing from the inside out. She hosts “Lights On,” a podcast delivering practical guidance for mindful living at home and work and serves as a senior coach to a diverse clientele. Mitra’s approach uniquely blends Western professional training with Eastern contemplative practices, providing practical and empowering wisdom. Her clients include individuals, celebrities, and organizations such as Amazon, Merrill Lynch, Unilever, UCLA Anderson, Hugo Boss, C.A.A., Thomas Cook, the Senate of Canada, KPMG, Christian Dior, Capital Group, United Health Group, and many more. Beyond her mindfulness and corporate work, Mitra has served as a Human Rights Commissioner in Ontario, Canada, contributed as a commentator for CBC and Omni TV, and held executive roles in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. https://www.mitramanesh.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 31, 202656 min

Get The Real Story Behind Our Schools

She says that the real reasons behind the dysfunction in our schools are hidden beneath layers of carefully crafted propaganda and a climate of fear, perpetuated by school boards across the nation. Their covert tactic—abusing teachers to silence the truth—ensures that administrations, not the will of the people, remain in control. Teacher abuse is not only wrong and harmful, but it is also the main barrier to meaningful reform. By silencing those with firsthand knowledge, it allows those in power to mislead parents and the public. As a result, our schools often serve political agendas rather than the needs of society. School board elections are manipulated by self-serving administrations, and few people are aware of this because intimidated teachers are forced to comply without question. The following site is designed to be a resource for the public, providing information to uncover the truth about our schools and to challenge the widespread misinformation. https://endteacherabuse.org/index.html http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 27, 202649 min

Challenges Can Be the Catalyst for Meaningful Growth

Behold My Soul is a compelling memoir by Taj Simrit (Marco), telling the true story of one man’s journey from hardship to healing. Taj recounts his experiences growing up in a turbulent home, enduring a painful divorce, and facing near-death events. His path takes him from the Himalayas to the Amazon, the French Riviera, and Corporate America, as he seeks meaning and personal growth. Through honesty and perseverance, Taj learns that suffering can lead to transformation. Blending lessons from both ancient and modern healing practices, he shares practical insights into facing fears, overcoming emotional wounds, and breaking old patterns. Behold My Soul is a hopeful account for anyone dealing with pain or searching for a deeper understanding of themselves. https://tajsimrit.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 24, 202647 min

Uncovering The True Revolution, Not the Glorified Myths

When the first shots of the American Revolution echoed across the colonies, thousands cheered for liberty—but only a handful were willing to risk everything for it. Not Sunshine Patriots plunges you into the raw, unfiltered struggle of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances: farmers, merchants, immigrants, and boys barely old enough to shave. Each must choose between the safety of home and the call of country as war closes in around them. As the British tighten their grip and the price of rebellion soars, these unlikely patriots face betrayal, starvation, brutal winters, and the harrowing truth that freedom may cost them everything. Some will rise. Some will fall. None will remain unchanged. Meticulously researched and rich with vivid historical detail, this book reveals the real Revolution not the polished legends, but the grit, fear, courage, and sacrifice that forged a nation. If you think you know the story of America’s fight for independence, think again. The true battle was fought in the hearts of those who refused to give up. https://www.amazon.com/stores/Terry-Allen-Helm/author/B0GX6J3632?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 20, 202638 min

Disability Is a Normal Part of Life

At 15, the author became paraplegic after a car accident caused by a drunk driver. She remembers waking up unable to move her lower body, not the crash itself. Finishing high school was difficult; she started remotely, then pushed to return in person despite accessibility challenges. She adapted to life in a wheelchair, finding support and humor with friends. In college and law school, she faced limited accessibility, commuting due to inaccessible dorms and advocating for improvements like curb cuts. Her relationship with her husband, Danny, was on-and-off before they married, built on mutual care and love. She became an accessibility advocate, authoring articles and collaborating with officials to improve access before the ADA. Facing job discrimination, she eventually became a successful lawyer and started her own firm, helping people with disabilities. She urges universal design and involving disabled people in planning. Her memoir, “Recalibrating Gravity,” is written in verse to capture her experiences’ emotion and complexity. The hardest parts of using a wheelchair are repairs, travel risks, and ongoing barriers, but she remains dedicated to advocacy and sharing her story. https://www.marykeatingpoet.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 17, 202640 min

The Key to Understanding Social Anxiety

He has been practicing since 1978. He has created the Berent Treatment Method for Social Anxiety, which is the result of his clinical work with thousands of individuals of all ages with social anxiety since 1978. He has extensive clinical experience with avoidance and dependance personality disorder and is the author of Work Makes Me Nervous: Overcome Anxiety and Build the Confidence to Succeed (Wiley, 2010), Beyond Shyness: How to Conquer Social Anxieties (Simon & Schuster, 1992), and Social Anxiety: The Untold Story, which is a training course for mental health professionals in using the Berent Method to treat social anxiety. (Andrew Kukes Foundation, 2011). His website has served millions of unique visitors as a multimedia clearinghouse for patients, parents, and fellow mental health professionals in search of articles, educational materials, and books on social anxiety and related subjects. His library of clinical interviews is the most documented clinical success with social anxiety. Print, online, and broadcast media frequently interview Berent on social anxiety and related topics. He has appeared on Oprah, NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and FOX and in the New York Times, Newsday, the Chicago Tribune, and the Boston Globe. https://social-anxiety.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 13, 202643 min

Ethics First in All Scientific and Technological Progress

His mission: to warn the next generation about the dangers of unchecked science and technology. Through novels such as one hundred Years to Extinction and its sequel, 12 Years to AI Singularity, he sounds the alarm on the potential tyranny of technology. Astrophysicist Stephen Hawking’s prediction of human extinction by 2117 may prove accurate, as the rapid advance of science and technology has outpaced society’s ability to manage them. Threats include fossil fuels, nuclear weapons, uncontrolled artificial intelligence, misused genetic engineering, disinformation on social media, and plastic pollution. His goal is to raise awareness and urgency in confronting these technological risks. By making complex issues accessible through storytelling, he aims to unite humanity as the EARTHLING TRIBE and inspire collective action to MAKE EARTH GREAT AGAIN. https://100yearstoextinction.com/12-years-to-ai-singularity/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show