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Other People's Shoes

Other People's Shoes

De: Neil Matthews
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On my show, I intentionally create space for every voice and every point of view to be heard. Honest, constructive conversations have a way of opening our eyes to stories we might otherwise miss. After all, when you step into Other People’s Shoes, you gain what we’re all searching for… a different perspective on life.℗ & © 2026 Other People's Shoes Ciencias Sociales Cristianismo Espiritualidad Filosofía Ministerio y Evangelismo Relaciones
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  • Stutter

    Stutter
    Mar 25 2026

    🎙 STUTTER

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    🧩 WHO’S THERE? 🚪
    Every knock carries a moment… a decision… a voice we either trust or try to hide.
    This season is about answering the door… even when what’s on the other side scares you.

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    👣 GUEST INTRODUCTION:
    What if the voice you’ve been trying to hide… is the very thing meant to be heard?

    For Byron Athene, a stutter wasn’t just something he dealt with it became part of how he saw himself. It shaped his confidence, his choices, and the path he believed was available to him.

    So even though he was drawn to philosophy and psychology, he convinced himself that becoming a therapist wasn’t realistic. His voice, in his mind, disqualified him.

    So he stayed safe.

    For over two decades, Byron worked in office roles, keeping that deeper calling at a distance. But the knock never stopped.

    Over time, something began to shift.

    What if the limitation wasn’t his speech… but the belief attached to it?
    What if the story he told himself… wasn’t true?

    That question changed everything.

    Today, Byron is a counselling psychotherapist, certified mindset coach, clinical supervisor, and author helping others move past limiting beliefs and step into a greater sense of freedom, purpose, and fulfillment.

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    This conversation isn’t just about a stutter…
    It’s about finding your voice.

    💡 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    🗣 Living with a stutter and how it shapes identity

    😶 Avoiding conversations—and opportunities—because of fear

    🛑 Why Byron didn’t pursue therapy earlier in life

    🧠 Fixed mindset vs. growth mindset in real life

    🔄 How one belief can redirect your entire life

    ✨ “We are perfect… unless we focus on our imperfections”

    🎤 Letting go of what others think and reclaiming your voice

    🔥 “You can hate them… but that won’t affect my enjoyment of them”

    🌱 Helping others access freedom, fulfillment, and inner growth

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    🔗 CONNECT WITH BYRON ATHENE:
    Website: https://www.byronathene.com/

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    🎧 OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOES LINKS:
    🩵 Instagram
    👍 Facebook
    🐦 X (Twitter)
    📺 YouTube
    👟 Website

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    💭 FINAL THOUGHT:

    We spend so much of our lives focusing on what’s “wrong” with us…
    the hesitation, the flaw, the thing we wish we could fix.

    But what if that’s not the thing holding us back?

    What if it’s the meaning we’ve attached to it?

    So here’s the question…

    Are you letting your voice be heard…
    or are you still believing the story that it’s not enough?

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    📣 LEAVE US A REVIEW:
    If this episode made you think about your own voice… or challenged the story you’ve been telling yourself, don’t keep that to yourself.
    Leave a review and let us know how this conversation impacted you.
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    38 m
  • Goodbye

    Goodbye
    Mar 18 2026
    🎙 GOODBYE

    🧩 WHO’S THERE? 🚪

    Every knock carries a moment… a decision… a person… or a goodbye we didn’t see coming.
    This season is about answering the door before it’s too late.

    👣 GUEST INTRODUCTION:

    What is so good about goodbye?

    The word itself didn’t start the way we use it today. Back in the late 1500s, “goodbye” was actually a blessing short for “God be with you.” Over time, it softened, shifted, and lost its original weight… but maybe it wasn’t supposed to.

    Because when you really think about it… Goodbye isn’t just a word.
    It’s a moment.

    This week, I’m joined by Kelly Weaver, and her story brings that truth front and center. She has stood at the edge of life—on death’s doorstep and come back. After walking through ovarian cancer, widowhood, raising a daughter with autism as a single parent, and a life-altering illness, Kelly understands something most of us try to avoid:

    We don’t always get to choose when the last goodbye happens.

    Now, as an identity life coach, she helps high-achieving women over 50 rediscover who they are after retirement and major life transitions. But what she really offers is deeper than that clarity, perspective, and a reminder that life doesn’t end… it evolves.

    This conversation isn’t just about endings…
    It’s about being ready for them.

    💡 EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

    The true origin and deeper meaning behind the word “goodbye.”

    Why do we often take our final moments with people for granted

    What it means to experience restoration, peace, and clarity

    Kelly’s powerful story of survival, loss, and reinvention

    The uncomfortable but necessary question: Are you ready to say goodbye?

    Why saving money and preparing for retirement is more emotional than financial

    How to step into your next chapter with purpose and intention

    🔗 CONNECT WITH KELLY WEAVER:

    Website: https://kellyweaverconsulting.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_weaver_consulting

    🎧 OTHER PEOPLE’S SHOES LINKS:

    🩵 Instagram

    👍 Facebook

    🐦 X (Twitter)

    📺 YouTube

    👟 Website

    📣 LEAVE US A REVIEW:

    If this episode made you pause… reflect… or think about the people in your life a little differently, don’t keep that to yourself.
    Leave a review and let us know how this conversation impacted you.

    💭 FINAL THOUGHT:

    Inspired by The Breath You Take by George Strait…

    Life isn’t just about breathing in and out.
    It’s about the moments that take your breath away.

    So here’s the question…

    If today were the moment, would your goodbye say everything it needs to? 🚪
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    41 m
  • SMS

    SMS
    Mar 11 2026
    🎙 SMS 🚪 Who’s There? 🚪 This season explores the moments when life knocks on our door. Sometimes the knock is quiet. Sometimes it’s loud enough to shake everything we thought we knew. “Who’s There?” is about those moments that stop us in our tracks and force us to answer the door to truth, change, and responsibility. 👣 Guest Introduction: Dave Booth How many of us have sent a text while driving?Or remember the days before Bluetooth when we held our phones up to our ear while cruising down the road? If I’m being honest… I struggle with a phone addiction. It’s easy to joke about. Easy to brush off. But the question that sits heavy on my mind is this: Could one text message cost someone their life? That message you just have to send.That song you feel like you have to hear right now.That quick glance down at the screen. Today’s guest, Dave Booth, knows exactly how dangerous that moment can be. Dave was sitting in backed-up traffic when everything changed. A teenage driver, distracted behind the wheel, slammed into him at roughly 75 miles per hour while Dave was traveling about 35 mph. In a split second, life became a before-and-after story. This conversation isn’t just about texting and driving. It’s about responsibility, forgiveness, healing, and the question many people struggle with after tragedy: Can you forgive the person who almost took your life? 💡 Episode Highlights 📱 SMS: Short Message Service the everyday texting habit many of us don’t think twice about 🚗 The crash that changed Dave’s life in an instant ⚖️ Understanding the real dangers of distracted driving 🧠 What happens when our phone habits become an addiction 🎖️ How something as simple as a duty belt can help hold life together 🤝 Wrestling with forgiveness after someone nearly takes your life 🗣️ Turning personal trauma into education that can save others 🐱 And yes… how the song “Soft Kitty” can actually play a role in healing ⚖️ Oregon’s Hands-Free Driving Law (ORS 811.507) Oregon law strictly prohibits holding or using a mobile electronic device while driving — even while stopped in traffic or at a red light. Key points of the law: 📵 Holding a phone, texting, browsing, or watching videos while driving is illegal 🎧 Drivers 18+ may only use hands-free accessories (Bluetooth, headset, mounted devices) with voice commands or a single touch/swipe 🚫 Drivers under 18 cannot use phones at all while driving — even hands-free 🚑 Exceptions only apply when contacting emergency services or when safely parked on the roadside Penalties First offense: up to $1,000 fine Second offense: up to $2,500 fine Third offense: may become a criminal misdemeanor with possible jail time 📊 The Reality of Distracted Driving According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): ⚠️ 3,275 people died in distracted driving crashes in 2023 🚑 324,000+ injuries occurred from distracted driving crashes 📅 On average, 9 people die every single day due to distracted driving 📱 At any given moment, 326,000 drivers are using handheld devices 🚗 Reading a text takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds the equivalent of driving a football field blindfolded at highway speed 📉 Texting while driving increases crash risk 23 times 🔍 Takeaway Questions This episode asks some hard but important questions: Is sending a text message worth someone’s life? What responsibility do we carry every time we get behind the wheel? Can you forgive someone whose mistake nearly killed you? How can personal stories help educate others before tragedy strikes? 🔗 Connect with Dave Booth Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/davebooth07 🎧 Listen & Follow Other People’s Shoes 🩵 Instagram 👍 Facebook 🐦 X (Twitter) 📺 YouTube 👟 Website 📣 Leave Us a Review If this episode made you pause… think… or look at your phone a little differently the next time you drive, don’t keep that to yourself. Leave a review and tell us how stepping into Dave’s shoes changed your perspective. 👉 https://www.opspodcast.com/reviews/new/
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    43 m
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