Collected Layers

Collected Layers


Latest Episodes

An Ode to Avicii
September 09, 2019

Avicii had a profound impact on our Founder, John Tessitore. We marked Avicii's passing last year with an ode to that impact and a conversation around mental health and music.

Joseph's Corner - Ch. 6 - Meanwhile on Earth
July 14, 2019

Enjoy the last episode of Collected Layers season 3! We'll be back later this year!   From my books ‘Letters to the Universe’ up until ‘Andromeda’ I was doing a lot of soul-searching.  I was trying to find out who I was.  I was trying to make any sense t.

13 On the Front Line with Grace and Ned
June 23, 2019

As caseworkers and social workers, the front line means getting someone to the next day. Ned and Grace are a father/ daughter combination who work with at risk populations in New Jersey. This often means helping individuals with mental illnesses and subs.

Joseph's Corner - Ch. 5 - Andromeda
June 09, 2019

The fourth poetry book that I wrote was named Andromeda. You’ve probably heard the word Andromeda if you are into Astronomy or Greek Mythology. So it won’t be a surprise when I tell you that this book was inspired by both. I have always had a passion for.

12 Joseph Fusaro's Life Story, part 2
June 02, 2019

Check out the 2nd half of Joseph Fusaro's life story - one of the best raw conversations we've ever had on Collected Layers.

JCK News vol. 3
May 19, 2019

What's going on in the JCK Foundation world? We just finished our first set of Legends Programs!

Joseph's Corner - Ch. 4 - Harmony
May 12, 2019

Harmony, harmony, harmony…. This word replayed on a figurative loop in my head after I release my second book Letters to the Universe.  I had noticed a trend in my writing.  I would get really frustrated, irritated, and overwhelmed at the beginning of st.

11 Joseph Fusaro's Life Story, part 1
May 05, 2019

It's tough to fit Joseph Fusaro into a description. We recorded a 2.5 hour interview with him last summer where we recorded his life story, mostly in chronological order. We split this episode into 2 parts to capture the serious ups and downs he's had wi.

Joe's Corner - Ch. 3 - A Little More Time
April 28, 2019

Check out the 3rd chapter of our collaboration with the talented writer, Joseph Fusaro. Big hint! We recorded an interview with Joseph last summer and will be releasing it on Sunday May 5th in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month! Sit back and enjoy th.

10 Matt Shyman
April 21, 2019

Matt Shyman has been through many battles in his life, from being diagnosed with depression to being diagnosed with cancer, his radical acceptance and resilience is something to be admired. When you hear him tell a story, you can’t help but listen and hi.