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Episode 1: Let Some Things Go, So You Can Grow

Welcome to the very first episode of Eyedentity Talk – a podcast that aims to create deeper conversations with dynamic people from all walks of life about how new lives completely shifted who they thought they were and ultimately, how they come to “see” themselves again.

Today, I’m excited to converse with Kevin Rankin. Aside from being a rockstar drummer, he’s an amazing human and a talented individual, that like many of us, went through some meaningful midlife shifts.

Kevin’s been performing professionally since he was 16 years old. He began honing his skills in the ski resort bars of Montana. He spent several nights a week in smoky taverns, learning the ropes of the live music business. He’s performed with a series of internationally successful acts, including Jennifer Batten, Eddie Martinez, Missing Persons, and Animotion. In 2016 he joined the ‘80s powerhouse, A Flock of Seagulls, and since then, he’s been touring around the world playing in front of thousands of people, bringing joy and music.

Tune in, and listen to Kevin’s story, where he especially focused efforts to juggle multiple identities at once: rock star drummer guy, dad, husband, and a web designer that was so passionate about his work, that he’d take calls in the middle of the night.

Listen and discover what conclusions he’s drawn from living such a tumultuous life, and how these impacted his future self.

Some questions I ask:

  • What were some of the things that defined you and that you saw yourself as? (05:38)
  • How was it for you, as a man, to show your vulnerability to the world? (21:30)
  • Who is this person that you’re seeing glimmers of, when you think about yourself? (27:49)
  • Do you judge yourself or other people in general? (28:59)
  • How do you get yourself back to seeing yourself as you are, when you need it? (34:16)

In this episode, you will learn:

  • The goal of my book, “Me, My Selfie & Eye”. (01:24)
  • What I am going to bring to the table through Eyedentity Talk. (02:39)
  • Kevin’s story of how he shifted from playing clarinet to playing drums. (10:37)
  • When your partner’s identity and yours intertwine too much, you lose your own identity. (13:03)
  • A pivot point in Kevin’s life, when he acknowledged that he was in an unhealthy codependent relationship. (19:09)
  • Accepting that you are not perfect, helps you change the parts of your life you’re not proud of. (22:58)

Connect with Kevin:

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  • Twitter
  • Youtube Channel

Let’s connect!

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Book: Me, My Selfie & Eye: A Midlife Conversation About Lost Identity, Grief & Seeing Who You Are

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I created an entire Writing Freedom Forever Oracle deck system based on the hopes, struggles, and tactical needs of the many writers (and artists) I’ve guided. Writers need (either specifically, or intermingled) emotional, spiritual, and tactical support to move beyond stuck. Through variations and choices of invitations you’ll never be writing-stuck again!
I created 3 specific decks to draw cards from to be used at any given moment, either on their own, or intermingled with one another. Together they form a systematic tool.

	•	Deck 1 – IGNITE (Psychic/spiritual)
	•	Deck 2 – INVITE (Invitations/emotional)
	•	Deck 3 – INSIGHT (Tips/tactical)

You can pull cards from one deck at a time, or blend 2 decks, or all 3, depending upon writing motivation needs at the moment. The cards offer unlimited options, combinations, and configurations of words and images to ignite your expression. There are endless pathways to explore, contemplate, reflect, create. 
Each card has 3 elements to work from: On the front of each card is an image. Take a look and let your creation begin. What’s the image about? What does it evoke in memories or feelings? What is a story about the image?
On the back of each card is a word, phrase, or thought to write in response to. For “IGNITE,” these are psychically received messages. “INVITE” holds open-ended words and phrases to evoke correlations, and “INSIGHT” text relates to my teaching approaches to writing. Each card-back also has it’s own unique little emoji, drawing, or icon. These are meant to be writing invitations, too! What do they evoke? What can you say or share about them? So, to recap, every card has:

*an image
*written word or phrase
*little drawing or icon

When it comes to expression, we deserve freedom. And yet, it’s an element that eludes us. My mission to change such outcomes has helped hundreds of people.
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