Episode Details

In this Thanksgiving-eve episode, I broadcast live from Eagle Pass and welcome Dr. Don Weber—global communication strategist, former human intelligence operative, and executive coach—for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on trust, body language myths, mindful leadership, and how to genuinely connect when speaking. Don shares gripping insights from years operating under multiple identities across 90+ countries, the psychological toll and discipline required, and the path that led him from high-stakes fieldwork to coaching leaders on strategic empathy and presence. We also dig into public speaking that persuades versus merely performs, why motives matter more than micro-gestures, and how mindfulness and self-awareness anchor effective communication—especially under pressure.

In the second segment, I’m joined by Ruben Camarillo, host of the Now You Know Eagle Pass podcast and newly announced candidate for Maverick County Judge. We talk gratitude, plans for Thanksgiving, the realities of running locally, and keeping community-focused conversations alive. I wrap with show updates, ways to support, and a heartfelt thank-you to our producers and listeners. Happy Thanksgiving—go podcasting!

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(00:00:36) Cold open: cryptic numbers and Shakespeare snippets

(00:03:45) Show intro from Eagle Pass and Thanksgiving vibe

(00:06:18) Host’s pets, gratitude, and holiday plans

(00:06:20) Tonight’s lineup: Dr. Don Weber and Ruben Camarillo

(00:11:05) Connecting with the audience and contact methods

(00:11:17) Value-for-value philosophy and supporting the show

(00:11:33) Guest intro: Dr. Don Weber’s intelligence background

(00:12:07) Icebreakers: who to have coffee with and why

(00:14:10) Unwinding routines, meditation, and tech hiccups

(00:15:08) Life as a field operative: stress, cover, and identity

(00:22:02) Managing multiple legends and protecting loved ones

(00:22:16) Transitioning out: faith, language study, and healing

(00:28:57) From intel to instructor: corporate training journey

(00:31:05) Reading motives vs. body language myths

(00:33:43) Nonverbal communication: baselining and context

(00:35:18) Leaders, ego, and seeing reality clearly

(00:35:18) Speaking to connect: authenticity over scripts

(00:36:15) Comparing political speaking styles and trust

(00:40:08) Persuasion in practice: adjusting to the room

(00:43:37) Live show curveballs: rapture joke and tech drop

(00:46:54) Building rapport before you speak

(00:50:21) Origins in internet radio and backyard banter style

(00:55:40) Live vs. pre‑recorded: energy, risk, and growth

(00:57:21) Wild moments on air: broken chairs and blue cats

(01:03:02) Handling meltdowns: strategic empathy

(01:03:59) Mindfulness and self‑awareness for leaders

(01:07:06) Faith, values, and cultural clarity

(01:09:46) Wrapping with Dr