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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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

August 10, 202638 min

A Southern Story of Youth, Injustice, and Doing Right

His debut novel unfolds in the rugged beauty of North Carolina’s Appalachia, where a summer meant for escape turns into a harrowing fight for survival. After a schoolyard altercation, twelve-year-old Boyd is sent to his grandfather’s farm, expected to learn discipline through challenging work. But Boyd has other ideas. Teaming up with his loyal friend Roger, he sets out to uncover the mysteries of an abandoned trestle and a hidden cave deep in the woods. Their adventure is shadowed by danger at every turn—Boyd’s strict and unyielding grandfather, Roger’s violent father, a corrupt sheriff, and a menacing cougar that prowls the mountains. As adults and institutions are meant to protect them instead threaten their safety, Boyd is forced to make impossible choices, risking everything to shield Roger from harm. When the boys finally reach their secret cave, Boyd learns that even victory over darkness comes with its own cost. https://edavisenloe.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 6, 202650 min

Cultivating Strength in Mind, Body, and Spirit

He created this guide as the ultimate resource for ditching the Dad Bod, tailored for busy dads who struggle to find time for themselves. No more excuses—now is the time to unleash the Warrior within! He warns that this system demands sacrifice, hard work, and a true Warrior mentality. It is not an easy fix. Those seeking quick results without effort will not find success here. However, for those committed to consistency and willing to make small, steady improvements—even with limited time—this guide delivers actual results. He encourages you to embrace the challenge. With focused, intense workouts and a commitment to growth, any man can reclaim his strength and vitality. This guideline empowers men to forge a resilient mind, body, and soul, becoming the best husband, father, and professional possible—without neglecting the body entrusted to them. He is personally committed, and he wants you to do the same. https://www.40pluswarriors.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

August 3, 202643 min

Creating The Ideal Pearl Collection

His journey into pearls began unexpectedly during a stint as a flight attendant in the early twenties, when a strand purchased in Beijing turned out to be worth twenty times the original price. This discovery led to launching an online pearl business in the 1990s, just as the internet was emerging. He is now founder of Pearl Paradise, a luxury pearl retailer in Los Angeles, and President of The Pearl Association of America, direct relationships are maintained with pearl farms in Japan, China, French Polynesia, and Australia, including rare family-run operations. His fluency in Japanese enables him to lead industry tours to these farms, with recent trips for jewelry experts and influencers to Japan, and upcoming tours planned for the Philippines and Australia. Thirteen years were also spent running PP Web Pros, a live-selling commerce company that partnered with NBCUniversal’s Today Show and TelevisaUnivision, generating over $100 million in televised sales. Pearl Paradise now hosts its own livestream shopping events, offering real-time insights into luxury consumer behavior. The company recently acquired the Assael Collection, one of the world’s most significant and prestigious private pearl collections, now secured in Los Angeles. https://www.pearlparadise.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

July 30, 202639 min

The Unique Perspective from a Prosecutor

This story may seem unbelievable, but every word is true. Convergence recounts a brutal double homicide in 1970s Chicago and the trial that never happened. Unlike most true crime books, this is not a whodunit—the killer was caught immediately. It is not a police procedural, though Convergence follows the investigation closely. Nor is it a defense attorney’s tale. Instead, this is a story from the other side of the courtroom. Convergence tells the story of Gio Messina and Delphine Moore’s murders and the trial that followed, but from the unique perspective of the prosecution. You will witness how a case is painstakingly built, brought to court, and argued before a jury. You will see what happens when power and money threaten to stop the trial before it begins. Follow the prosecution from Chicago’s courtrooms to rural Tennessee, as they search for new evidence to replace what has mysteriously disappeared. https://26thstreetbooks.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

July 27, 202634 min

Making Home Accessible for Independence

Since 2008, Harmony Home Medical has provided quality medical supplies to the San Diego community. Their mission is to help clients maximize their independence and quality of life by offering solutions that remove unnecessary challenges—because everyone deserves to live comfortably with the right medical equipment. Founder Erica Sell recognized a gap in the industry: too often, decisions about medical equipment were made by insurance companies, not by the people who use the products. At the time, most Durable Medical Equipment (DME) dealers operated out of warehouses with little or no showroom space, making it difficult for customers to see or try products before purchasing. Erica set out to change this by creating inviting showrooms where customers could explore, compare, and try out a wide selection of medical equipment and home access solutions—just like shopping for any other product. This vision led to the creation of Harmony Home Medical’s beautiful showrooms and their commitment to delivering next-level service and education to every client. Whether you or your loved one needs support, Harmony Home Medical is here to help you live more comfortably and independently. https://harmonyhomemedical.com/pages/home-access http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

July 23, 202648 min

The Remarkable True Story of a Holocaust Survivor.

My guest tells the story of his grandfather Benzion Malik, a man whose resilience and faith helped him rebuild his life and community after the devastation of World War II. Guided by the principle of Tikkun Olam—Repairing the World—Benzion believed in justice and left a lasting impact on all who knew him. At 21, Benzion was drafted into the Romanian Army in 1939. Over the next six years, he was forced to serve in three different armies, enduring hard labor, and abuse for his Jewish identity. He survived constant danger and relied on the kindness of strangers. After the war, Benzion walked 2,600 kilometers home, narrowly escaping death along the way. Despite returning to ruins, he was not defeated, choosing instead to help rebuild and inspire others for generations. https://martinbodekbooks.com/ http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show

July 20, 202634 min

Strengthening Middle-Class Financial Stability and Optimism

His mission is to help 100,000 families just like yours achieve financial clarity. As a husband, father, coach, and active community volunteer, he understands the freedom that comes from sound financial planning. Over the past 15 years, he worked his way up from intern to CFP® Financial Advisor, eventually becoming a firm owner before the age of forty. He shares the financial education he was fortunate to receive through podcasts, his book "The Financial Pinwheel," and a variety of online resources. Growing up in Northern New Jersey, he saw firsthand how many people commuted into New York City, working 80-hour weeks in pursuit of financial security—often at the expense of their well-being. He once expected to follow the same path, until a college professor introduced him to a guest speaker who called himself a Financial Planner. This encounter opened his eyes to a career dedicated to helping every day, middle-class families—people just like him. During his internship, he offered to create a financial plan for his mother, a single parent who had returned to work to support their family. Witnessing the relief and confidence his plan gave her; she danced in his office—confirmed his calling. From that moment, he knew he wanted to help others experience the same sense of security and hope. https://www.thefinancialpinwheel.com/about http://www.yourlotandparcel.org Support the show