Unmotive is the process that searches for answers. Like skipping rocks we skim the surface of a topic to open a dialogue. We are here inspire and support our listeners through insightful dialogue. Join host Rotimi Ajayi-Dopemu on this explorative journey. This is a seasonal released podcast with each season on a different overall topic. The first season is set to explore technology and related subject from the inside out through interviews and discussions with technology professionals.
This season of Unmotive Show is about mental health — and this episode looks at it through a lens that doesn't always get the spotlight: meditation and meditative breathing. Rotimi sits down with Miriam Trahan , a meditation teacher and yoga-certified practitioner with over a decade of study in breath work and consciousness, and the host of the podcast Miriam's Meditations . Miriam breaks down…
This episode of Unmotive Show explores the intersection of small business growth, founder pressure, sales strategy, personal wellness, and lifestyle balance through a conversation with Nick Loise . Nick brings a grounded perspective from years in sales, marketing, lead generation, business development, and founder-led business consulting. He begins by sharing how his career started with cold calls…
Michelle Dickinson, a mental health advocate and TED speaker, challenges traditional workplace culture by emphasizing emotional well-being, resilience, and self-leadership . Her work highlights a critical shift: 👉 People don't just want to work—they want to feel valued. Through her interview, viewers explore: The impact of mental health in professional environments The importance of emotional…
This episode of Unmotive Show explores stress through a different lens, with Benjy Sherer breaking it down into three core parts: thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations. Rather than treating work/life balance as a matter of time management, the conversation shifts inward—showing how imbalance often begins with how we process our internal experiences. As these elements feed into each other,…
The conversation covers topics such as holistic methods for anxiety, the stigma surrounding substance use and mental health, the role of environment in substance use, and the importance of sharing personal stories to reduce stigma. The guest, Eric McCoy, discusses his experience as a substance abuse counselor and his passion for helping others. He also talks about his books, podcasts, and radio…
Meet Frank King, the "Mental Health Comedian" and a 6-time TEDx speaker with a knack for turning personal pain into powerful comedy. Frank's journey to the stage started young; by age 5, he already dreamed of becoming a comedian. After graduating from college, he pursued that dream by moving to the West Coast, launching his career in comedy. Frank spent seven exciting years touring the country,…
Join us as we talk through Complex Trauma recovery with Gillian O'Shea Brown. The idea that trauma is hard for most people to deal with is not agreed upon. It can depend on the nature of the trauma or the person's mental state when the trauma occurred. That said, some people can work through trauma on their own, but some people come to a point in their lives where they need to address their trauma…
Welcome to the last episode in this season's content about culture from the lens of technology. We talked with coaches, entrepreneurial-minded folks, and a few people whose profession gave them good insight into the matter. There is an overlap between mental health and culture. Changes in society have started a larger discussion about mental health. In today's episode, we'll discuss struggles with…
What's up and welcome to the season 2 finale, episode one. This episode will be about things that don't quite add up in the digital world. Computers and the internet are layered into our lives like a cake. So the question we'll pose today is about spending a lot of time on the internet while staying mentally and physically healthy. How do we keep our mental wellbeing in good standing? You've heard…
This episode is about Video Games - bang, boom, pop . Trevor Alexander is a dad, podcaster, and avid gamer. His podcast New Dad Gaming brings all three of those things together. We start with the goods - our favorite video games. Trevor's favorite game is Starfield which is a space game by Bethesda the makers of Fallout (a new television series coming soon) and Elder Scrolls. Starfield has…