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One More Thing Before You Go

Michael R Herst
Spirituality
Mental Health
Personal Growth
Travel
Netflix
Pop Culture
Personal Development
Mindfulness
Meditation
The Bear
High Potential
Self-Discovery
Healing
Nobody Wants This
Cobra Kai
Mass Media
Community
Intergenerational Trauma
Consciousness
Culture

A cinematic interview podcast exploring culture, identity, creativity, and the human stories that shape who we become. Hosted by Michael Herst, the show features long‑form, intimate conversations with chefs, writers, artists, travelers, and cultural storytellers who explore heritage, belonging, reinvention, and the way food, travel, and shared experiences connect us. Each episode unfolds like a sh... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes500Founded6 years ago
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A profound exploration of metaphysical awakening unfolds in this producer‑favorite replay from September 2025, as Michael sits down with Sara Byers — a respected business leader whose life was transformed by an unexpected spiritual opening.

After th... more

Director Ricardo de Montreuil joins Michael for a cinematic conversation about Mistura, the Peruvian film that blends food, memory, identity, and virtual production to bring 1960s Lima back to life. Together, they explore the emotional and cultural h... more

In this Over the Teacup Sunday episode, Michael & Diane sit down to explore Rooster, the new HBO series starring Steve Carell and created by Bill Lawrence & Matt Tarses (Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Scrubs).

They dive into the show’s warm, character‑driven... more

What if the story you’ve been told about food your whole life… wasn’t the truth? In this conversation, wellness pioneer Cherie Calbom opens up about the trauma that shaped her, the healing that rebuilt her, and the lies about nutrition that changed t... more

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Recent Guests

Cherie Calbom
The Juice Lady, wellness author and speaker
Author, Speaker
Episode: The Truth About What We Eat: Cherie Calbom on Seed Oils, Healing & Real Food Wisdom
Doug Brouwer
Author of The Traveler's Path; pastor and traveler
Author, Pastor
Episode: Travel as Transformation: Revisiting Our Conversation with Douglas Brouwer
Candace Lynn Talmadge
Author, journalist, and founder of story healing; creator of Stoneslayer
Stoneslayer series; Story Healing Institute
Episode: Stoneslayer: A Journey Through Loss and Reinvention
Kirsten Rudberg
Guest, survivor and storyteller
Episode: Messages on the Mountain: How the Camino de Santiago Rewrote One Woman’s Story
Miles Spencer
Adventurer, entrepreneur, author, and founder known for a 1,100-mile desert trek and co-creating Money Hunt
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Episode: Discovering Ourselves in the Unknown: Lessons from Deserts and Seas
Lexy Shaw Delorme
Award‑winning author behind The Limerent Series
Episode: Award‑Winning Author Lexy Shaw Delorme on Writing, Travel & Identity
Aaron Ryan
Best-selling and award-winning author; voice actor, speaker, and creator of multiple books and screen adaptations
Author and storyteller
Episode: Reinventing the Creative Life with Aaron Ryan: Resilience, and life unfiltered
Rand Timmerman
Marine Combat Veteran, Attorney, Author of A Spiritual Passage
Author of A Spiritual Passage
Episode: Hiking for Healing: A Veteran's Journey on the Appalachian Trail
Bruce D. Randall
AI strategist, ethicist, author of The AI Human Paradox
The AI Human Paradox series (author)
Episode: AI, Ethics & Staying Human with Bruce D. Randall

Hosts

Michael Hirst
Primary host of the show, guiding long‑form conversations with culture, creativity, and reinvention.
Diane Hirst
Co‑host and cultural conversation partner, often shaping discussions around identity and community.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Healing ancestral roots

    Michael brings so much depth and understanding to conversations about healing trauma and ancestral programming. His questions were incredibly insightful and together we explored everything from my years in show business to my work in spiritual counseling. Deep dive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heather Ann Ferri.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Really truly enjoyable

    THANK YOU, MICHAEL!!! I totally appreciate the opportunity - thank you so much for the great conversation. I'm so thankful to have been on your show. Michael was so great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    authoraaronryan
    United States2 months ago
  • A Spiritual Passage

    Had a great conversation with MICHAEL, who is a very entertaining and introspective host that made telling my story fun and meaningful at the same time. An exceptional podcast! I highly recommend it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Randbo Writings
    United States2 months ago
  • Great questions

    Michael asks very thoughtful questions. He brings the best out of the guests. I enjoy the variety of topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Taiwan esl Teacher
    United States3 months ago
  • I had a great experience as a guest on this podcast!

    I had a wonderful experience as a guest on this podcast. Michael was warm and welcoming, and our conversation flowed naturally. He created a supportive and appreciative environment that made it easy to share my journey openly. Truly a pleasure to be part of the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ale1988Sa
    United States6 months ago

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Guests consistently highlight insightful, well‑prepared questions and deep, meaningful conversations.
Listeners praise the host for warm, thoughtful interviewing that puts guests at ease.
Many reviews note a safe space for sharing personal stories and growth journeys.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Travel as Transformation: Revisiting Our Conversation with Douglas Brouwer
Q: What inspired you to write The Traveler's Path?
The author explains that the book emerged from a realization that travel is most meaningful when approached with purpose and openness to learning from other cultures, rather than simply detailing places visited.
Stoneslayer: A Journey Through Loss and Reinvention
Q: Like any good story, yours as an author should appreciate, I like to start at the beginning. Where did you grow up? What was your family like?
Candace discusses growing up in Southern California with a complex emotional landscape, including feeling unseen by her family, and describes how moving to England for education shaped her worldview and later storytelling.
The Intersection of Adventure and History Through Filmmaking- Encore
Q: Have you seen some of the artificial intelligence recreations of what life was like in Pompeii or in Greece or in other places that were destroyed?
Yes. I've explored AI recreations for Pompeii and other sites; some are impressive, some are constrained by how AI interprets sensitive historical events, but they're useful as a storytelling entry point and sparking curiosity.
Reinventing the Creative Life with Aaron Ryan: Resilience, and life unfiltered
Q: What advice would you give to aspiring authors?
He shares two mantras: focus determines reality, and endorsements or lack thereof should not determine your trajectory, encouraging persistence, vision, and a proactive approach to building a career.
Reinventing the Creative Life with Aaron Ryan: Resilience, and life unfiltered
Q: What are your thoughts on self-publishing versus traditional publishing?
Aaron advocates wide self-publishing for control, royalties, and speed to market, while noting the trade-offs in marketing responsibilities and branding that authors must shoulder themselves.

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