No More Strangers

By: J.T. Erickson
  • Summary

  • No More Strangers is a podcast where I dive into the lives of people I meet in my daily life. Together, we explore shared interests, engage in open conversations, and search for a deeper understanding of what makes us all human. Each episode uncovers unique stories, perspectives, and experiences which connect us, breaking down the barriers that separate strangers and friends.
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Episodes
  • #7 - Gerard Bartolome: Self-Discovery, Healing, & Technology
    Feb 14 2025

    📍Brentwood, Los Angeles, California

    This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my friend Gerard—a technologist, a thinker, and someone who has deliberately shaped his own path through experience, reflection, and intentional hard work.

    In this episode, we talk aboutself-discovery—what it means to redefine yourself beyond the past, how masculinity is shaped by culture, and how we make peace with the stories we tell ourselves. We exploretechnology—the way AI and social media influence our perceptions of self, connection, and the future. Finally, if not sequentially, we dig intohealing—through mental health work, spirituality, and psychedelics, and how these tools have helped Gerard navigate trauma and rebuild trust.

    I found the conversation to be honest, introspective, and deeply human, and I hope it resonates with you as much as it did with me.

    I’d love to hear what stood out to you, so drop a comment or send me a message.

    As always, I hope you’re walking away with one less stranger in your life.

    Episode Links

    No More Strangers:

    - Instagram⁠

    -LinkedIn


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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • #6 - Andrea Cometa: Community, Tradition, and Identity
    Jan 31 2025

    San Pancho, Nayarit, Mexico

    This week, I’m sharing a conversation with my friend Andrea Cometa—a traveler, a builder of spaces (both physical and social), and someone who understands the deep importance of connection.

    In this episode, we talk about the power of community—what it means to truly belong, the shifting nature of shared spaces, and how we can hold onto the things that matter. We explore tradition, from the small rituals that keep us grounded (like drinking mate) to the larger cultural practices that define our sense of place. And we dig into identity, how we shape it, and how it evolves when we embrace change.

    This conversation is full of warmth, wisdom, and a little bit of chaos (in the best way). I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

    I’d love to hear what stood out to you, so please leave a comment.

    As always, I hope you’re walking away with one less stranger in your life.


    Episode Links

    Cometa & Ocho:

    - Cometa’s Instagram

    - Ocho’s Instagram

    No More Strangers:

    - Instagram⁠

    - LinkedIn


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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • #5 - Paul "Tap" Ware Part II: Genesis, Restoration, and Reunion
    Jan 22 2025

    Burton, Ohio, USA

    This week, I’m sharing the second part of a conversation with my friend Paul “TAP” Ware—a storyteller, teacher, and someone who sees the world through a lens of faith and transformation.

    In this episode, Paul dives right in to his favorite book of the Bible, Genesis, and we explore his thoughts and ideas around what it means, how it applies to the rest of his faith, and how it is more than just the beginning, but also the end.

    I’d love to hear what stood out to you, so please leave a comment.

    As always, I hope you’re walking away with one less stranger in your life.


    Episode Links:

    - Instagram

    ⁠- LinkedIn

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    43 mins

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