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How Did We Get Here

Jim

A podcast about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.

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6:39

Monsters: Fact or Fiction?

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2026/02/16

From Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to Dracula and the Wolfman, every culture has its monsters. But these stories weren’t created just to scare us. In this episode, we explore why humans invent monsters — and what those legends reveal about fear, power, control, and the darker edges of human nature. Drawing from folklore, Hollywood, and real historical figures, we ask a simple but unsettling question: Are monsters fiction… or mirrors? This isn’t about the supernatural. It’s about wha...

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8:07

Bonnie & Clyde: A True Love Story? | Myth, Violence,...

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2026/02/09

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow have been remembered for decades as tragic lovers — young, rebellious, and inseparable. But behind the headlines, the poetry, and the Hollywood retellings lies a far more uncomfortable truth. This isn’t a true-crime retelling. It’s a question. When we strip away the legend… was it ever really a love story — or is that what we needed it to be? 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the choices, ...

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8:26

Which Witch Is a Witch? | Language, Labels, and Lost...

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2026/02/02

The word witch gets used casually now— as metaphor, insult, or shorthand for fear. But words don’t lose their history just because time passes. In this episode, we explore how witches were transformed into villains, how language reshaped practice into accusation, and how stories—especially fairy tales—helped replace people with caricatures. This isn’t about belief. It’s about how language shapes memory—and what gets lost when we stop questioning it. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: ...

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6:08

Can You Be Spiritual Without Religion?

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2026/01/26

In this episode, Jim reflects on why so many people feel the need to explain that question — and what it says about belief, connection, and permission. This isn’t a conversation about doctrine or labels. It’s about experience, awareness, and the moments that feel meaningful without needing approval. If you’ve ever felt connected to something bigger, but unsure how to define it, this episode invites you to sit with that question. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 Send us a

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6:39

A Nation in Crisis — How Did We Get Here?

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2026/01/19

In this episode, Jim pauses the planned conversation to address a deeper question facing the country today. This is not a political directive, but a reflective look at how we arrived at this moment—through decades of choices, cracks, and crossroads. What happens when silence is no longer neutral? And once we understand how we got here, where do we go from here? Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.

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6:45

Social Media: Friend or Foe? | How Did We Get Here?

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2026/01/12

Social media was designed to connect us—but somewhere along the way, it began shaping how we see ourselves, each other, and the world around us. In this short, reflective episode, Jim explores the tension between connection and division, conversation and noise, and asks whether social media is truly a friend, a foe… or something more complicated. There are no answers here—just space to think, notice, and reflect. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? —

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6:01

The Stories We Tell Ourselves | How Inner Narratives...

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2026/01/05

We don’t always live by facts — we live by the stories we repeat. In this episode of How Did We Get Here?, we explore the quiet inner narratives that shape our decisions, limit our possibilities, and often go unquestioned for years. Not every thought deserves a story — but noticing the ones we tell ourselves can change everything. A calm, reflective episode about awareness, perspective, and the power of simply paying attention. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did

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4:57

New Year’s Day Reflection | A Quiet Pause & Looking...

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2026/01/01

New Year’s Day doesn’t ask for resolutions. It offers a pause. In this short bonus episode, Jim Richmond reflects on the space between who we were and who we’re becoming — without promises, pressure, or platitudes. Just an honest moment of reflection and a gentle look forward as a new year begins. If you’re starting this year feeling hopeful, uncertain, or somewhere in between, this one’s for you. Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroa...

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7:00

The Bridge | How Music Helps Us Heal

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2025/12/29

When words fail, music often shows up first. In The Bridge, Jim reflects on how music becomes a steady presence during our hardest moments — helping calm the nervous system, hold space for grief, and guide us toward healing when we’re ready. This final episode of 2025 is a quiet, honest look at music not as background noise, but as something that carries us when we can’t carry ourselves. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the

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2:35

A Christmas Message

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2025/12/25

On Christmas Day, I wanted to take a quiet moment to slow things down. This short message isn’t about perfection, tradition, or how the season is supposed to feel. It’s simply a pause — a thank you — and a reminder that wherever you find yourself today, you’re not alone. From my family to yours, Merry Christmas. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the choices, cracks & crossroads that shape us. Send us a text How Did We Get...

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9:59

One World, One Mind | A Mental Health Reflection on...

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2025/12/22

When life feels heavy, divided, or overwhelming, it’s easy to retreat into ourselves — to feel separate, isolated, or unseen. But sometimes, all it takes is a reminder: We are not alone. Episode 20 continues the mental health series with a quiet but powerful message about connection — to each other, to our experiences, and to the shared humanity we often forget we’re part of. 🕯 One world. One mind. One breath at a time. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get

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5:15

The Night Before Yule | A Holiday Reflection

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2025/12/21

In the spirit of The Night Before Christmas, Jim offers a different take on the holiday classic. Pull up a chair. Pour a glass of eggnog — maybe two. And step into a quieter moment of reflection. The Night Before Yule is a short, seasonal bonus episode of How Did We Get Here? — an invitation to slow down, set aside the noise of the season, and listen with intention. No spectacle. No rush. Just a story meant to be heard in the glow of candlelight. Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — real sto...

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11:06

Echoes of Silence — The Reality of Invisible Struggles

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2025/12/15

Episode 19 takes a closer look at the quiet struggles we don’t always see — the internal battles, the weight of unspoken pain, and the limits of what “being there” can fix. Jim shares an honest, grounded perspective on what silence can do to a person, and why connection matters even when we don’t have the answers. What part stayed with you? I’d love to hear your thoughts. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the choices, cracks &

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10:13

Behind Closed Doors — The Weight We Carry Alone

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2025/12/08

Behind every closed door, there’s a story we don’t talk about. Episode 18 explores the memories we carry alone, the weight of silence, and what it takes to finally reach for the “saw” that sets us free. If you’ve ever held something in the dark… this one’s for you. 💬 Thoughts? Share them on IG: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.

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8:26

The Crisis We Don’t Talk About: The Truth Behind ‘I’m...

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2025/12/01

Most people say “I’m fine” even when they’re not. This episode opens the door to a conversation we don’t have nearly enough — the quiet weight people carry, and why we rarely talk about it. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the choices, cracks & crossroads that shape us. Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.

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2:28

Holiday Special: A Moment of Thanks

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2025/11/27

On this Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to share something simple — a moment of stillness, a breath, a reminder that gratitude doesn’t always come easy… and that’s okay. Some years, the table is full. Some years, the heart feels a little emptier. But no matter what this year looked like for you, I hope this short message gives you a moment of peace… and maybe a moment of thanks. Whether today is a celebration, a challenge, or somewhere in between — you’re not alone. Thank you for being part o...

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8:59

A Song Never Sung

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2025/11/24

In this deeply personal episode, Jim reflects on the life and loss of Iryna Zarutska — a young Ukrainian woman whose final moments shocked the world, and him to his core. The episode is dedicated to the memory of Iryna Zarutska and to those who knew and loved her. She will not be forgotten. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the choices, cracks & crossroads that shape us. Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — re...

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7:52

The Road to England — A New Beginning Across the...

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2025/11/17

After years of waiting, Jim’s orders for England arrive — and life turns upside down. Between movers, memories, and one unexpected scorpion, the journey becomes more than relocation… it’s a rebirth. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the choices, cracks & crossroads that shape us. Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.

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10:31

The Day the Sky Exploded: Remembering Challenger

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2025/11/10

A normal morning. A tiny TV at work. A classroom full of excited students waiting for a lesson from space. Then — 73 seconds after launch — everything changed. Honoring the seven NASA astronauts who made the ultimate sacrifice. 💬 Share your thoughts on Instagram: @thehowpodcast61 🎙 How Did We Get Here? — a podcast about the choices, cracks & crossroads that shape us. Send us a text How Did We Get Here? — real stories about the choices, cracks, and crossroads that shape us.

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9:52

Pass a Good Time – Young Love and Cajun Life

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2025/11/03

From a 1973 Chrysler Newport to a black-lab puppy named Fred, Jim Richmond takes you on his first road trip as a newlywed into the heart of Louisiana. In this episode of “How Did We Get Here?” you’ll hear about building a young family in Cajun Country, discovering the food and culture behind the phrase “Pass a Good Time,” and balancing those joys with the discipline of life on one of Strategic Air Command’s largest bases. A story of love, duty, and growing up fast — all in the deep Sout...

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