EP#301 | DSD Podcast: Friends, Personal Growth, and Splitting Ceviche with Shane Wetmore
📌 Episode Overview
In Episode #301 of Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar shares a personal and introspective episode inspired by a hangout with longtime friend Shane Wetmore. From splitting ceviche to splitting perspectives, Ray reflects on aging, evolving friendships, spiritual growth, and the freedom of letting go of old versions of himself. He also gives health tips on fruit intake, opens up about his next book project, and reminds us that deep friendships can begin at any age—or any episode.
🔑 Key Takeaways
👫 Friendships evolve—and it’s okay to outgrow some while forming new bonds
🍓 The best fruits to eat for your health (and which ones to avoid)
📱 Ray’s core AI app stack: ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini
📖 Deep Shallow Dive into You passes 1,000 books sold
✍️ A new book is coming: a Deep Shallow Dive into Your Health
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps:
00:00 – Shoutout to Shane Wetmore & the Ceviche Split
02:13 – Getting Comfortable with Sharing More Personal Content
04:50 – The Power of AI Tools in Everyday Life
06:47 – Reflecting on Turning 30, 40, and 50
09:12 – 2016 and 2020 as Defining Moments
10:22 – Deep Shallow Dive Into You Sells 1,000 Copies
12:38 – Outgrowing Old Friendships & Embracing New Ones
14:27 – A Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime
18:50 – Trump and Netanyahu Cliffhanger: Body Language Clues
21:31 – Disappointment in RFK Jr. & Tulsi Gabbard
22:34 – Berry Power: Ray’s Top 5 Fruits
25:58 – Fruit to Limit: Grapes, Watermelon, Bananas & More
27:31 – Second Book Teaser & Call for Title Ideas
📢🎙️ Conclusion & Call to Action
This episode proves you can learn, reflect, and evolve all in one conversation. Subscribe at DeepShallowDive.com and start your own personal audit.
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🗝️ Keywords
Deep Shallow Dive, Ray Doustdar, Shane Wetmore, outgrowing friendships, lifelong friends, turning 50 reflection, aging with grace, best fruit for health, fruits to avoid, blueberries health benefits, pears and apples, ChatGPT Claude Gemini Perplexity, personal growth, authentic relationships, AI lifestyle tools, second book teaser, Deep Shallow Dive into You, Trump Netanyahu body language, RFK Jr criticism, Tulsi Gabbard disappointment, writing process, book title brainstorm
🗂️ Categories
Personal Growth
Health & Wellness
AI & Daily Life
🏷️ Tags
Ray Doustdar
Shane Wetmore
RFK Jr.
