The Tom Cole Podcast : Recent Episodes
Tom Cole
On a mission to spread love and hope.
Interviews cover all topics of life from current events, faith, health, fitness, relationships, and much more.
If there is an aspect you want to know more about, we will bring on leading experts in that field to address these difficult challenges head on.
If there is a topic or current event you would like covered on the show - leave a comment or reach out to my email: tom@tomcolepod.com
On today's episode - I'm honored to be joined by Emer O'Donnell
Emer is a Founder of TeenReconnect and the 7Q Fast Track TeenReconnect Formula. She is a creator of the Q Pathfinder, a personalized teenage and student navigation app.
She studied Psychology at University College Dublin and after twenty years of experience working internationally with global organisations, she retrained as a Behavioural Change Coach (MSc) at Henley Business School in the U.K., qualifying in 2016. She has been working on empowering young people to live lives they love ever since.
A mother of three, she highlights that it seemed obvious to her that the world young people were now growing up in was so psychologically hard on them. They clearly needed something more to help them successfully navigate it with confidence.
Today we sit down to discuss her new book, "Understanding Teen Stress & Anxiety" & analyze how we can go about revolutionizing the education around mental health.
Support Emer's Work: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Stress-Anxiety-Step-Step/dp/1738422305/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VYBS6ABZ97Q1&keywords=emer+o%27donnell&qid=1704740430&sprefix=emer+od%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1
0:00 - The Impact of Circulation of News
4:30 - Disillusionment
10:15 - The Disconnect Of Parents & Children
16:00 - Connection Blockers
23:15 - The Negative Cycle
30:13 - The Story We Tell Ourselves
31:50 - Keep Them Alive Mentally
33:25 - Finding Joy
37:00 - The Joy Of Parenting
40:50 - What Have You Learned About Love
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_colejr/
On today's episode - I'm honored to be musical artist, poet, and a good soul:
Pasquale Gee
Today we sit down to discuss Pasquale's journey into music, how if you really want to you will find a way, the impact art has on our lives and much more.
Follow Pasquale: https://www.instagram.com/pasqualegee_/
Support Pasquale's Work: https://www.amazon.com/July-Baby-Pasquale-Gee/dp/B0C9SHK155/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2COOLCF3I0RRN&keywords=pasquale+gee&qid=1701546583&sprefix=pasquale+gee%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Pasquale's First Open Mic
6:30 - Being Rejected From A Music Job
10:20 - Recording His First EP
14:00 - Balancing Passion & Work
17:30 - Going Through Periods of Self Doubt
21:13 - Purpose Vs. Passion
23:50 - How We Can All Find Our Sound
29:20 - How Music Has Changed His Relationships
33:30 - Staying vs. Leaving Family
39:30 - Not Running Away From Aspects Of Life
43:40 - Someone
55:00 - Paper Prayers
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_colejr/
On today's episode - I'm honored to be former classmate of mine & founder of What A Wonderful Life:
Max McGuire
Today we sit down to discuss Max's powerful mental health journey, how he has been able to turn the darkest point of his life into a source of light for so many others, mental health in adulthood and much more
Follow Max: https://www.instagram.com/max____mcguire/
Support What A Wonderful Life: https://whatawonderfullife.co
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - The Impact Of Showing Others They're Not Alone
4:30 - Outside Perception From Playing Lacrosse
11:00 - Embracing Creativity & Identity
21:00 - What Goalies Go Through
28:00 - Making Yourself Feel Alone
36:40 - Finding The Strength
44:10 - Growing The Business
59:50 - What Max Is Working On With Mental Health Now
1:05:30 - What Max Has Learned About Love
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tom_colejr/
On today's episode - I'm honored to be entrepreneur and host of the New Mindset, Who Dis Podcast:
Case Kenny
Today we sit down to discuss Case's awesome journey into entrepreneurship, the mindset shifts he has made throughout his life, what Gen Z gets wrong about relationships and hustle culture and much more
Follow Case:
Buy That's Bold Of You Now
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Try & Try Again
4:00 - Quitting Vs. Pivoting
7:15 - Applying Language to Mindfulness
9:00 - Defining Masculinity
12:30 - How To Acknowledge Your Emotions
16:15 - Crafting Your Own Story
20:15 - Leveraging 9 to 5 Skills Into Business
25:15 - Gen Z's View on The Workplace
31:00 - Views On Hustle
36:00 - Being A Successful Entrepreneur
39:20 - Learning From Female Audience Members
43:40 - Advice for The "Nice Guys"
47:30 - Non-negotiables in a relationship
53:30 - What Has Case Learned About Love
On today's episode - I'm honored to be father, husband, and founder of High Value Dad:
Jason Howerton
High Value Dad has a simple mission: to change the world by helping men become the strong, present fathers their families deserve. No man becomes this elite version of himself by accident — or by himself.
Today we sit down to discuss dangers of absent fathers in today's world, how men can change the rhetoric around fatherhood, the impact of being a good father has on your children and much more.
Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/jason_howerton
Check Out High Value Dad: https://www.highvaluedad.com
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Becoming A Father
6:00 - What We Worship At A Young Age
10:30 - The Men's Mental Health Conversation
12:50 - How Jason Met His Wife
17:00 - Non-Negotiables In A Relationship
21:00 - Accountability
24:00 - How Becoming A Father Removes Negativity
31:20 - Navigating The Content We Receive
38:30 - The High Value Dad Retreat
45:00 - Meditation
48:25 - A Message From God Lately
51:30 - How Not To Squander Time
58:20 - Finding Faith After Tragedy
1:02:00 - Reconciling With Our Own Fathers
1:09:00 - Legacy For His Sons
On today's episode - I'm honored to be YouTuber, author, entrepreneur and the man on a mission to help people believe:
Evan Carmichael
Evan Carmichael #Believes in entrepreneurs. Gary Vaynerchuck called him the DJ who inspires people and Ed Mylett called him the modern day Napoleon Hill. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist raising $500k to $15M. He now runs a YouTube channel for entrepreneurs with over 3 million subscribers and 500 million views, wrote 4 books, and speaks globally. He wants to solve the world's biggest problem, people don't #Believe in themselves enough. Forbes named him one of the world's top 40 social marketing talents and Inc. named him one of the 100 great leadership speakers and 25 social media keynote speakers you need to know. He's set 2 world records, uses a trampoline & stand-up desk, owns Canada's largest salsa dance studio where he met his wife and has a giant Doritos bag in front of him all day long to remind him that he's stronger than the Doritos. Toronto is his home. He's a husband, father, League of Legends Fan and Teemo main.
Today we sit down to discuss the leaders in Evan's life that helped him get to this point, the power of committing to someone, believing in yourself and more.
Sub to Evan: https://www.youtube.com/@EvanCarmichael
Buy Momentum Now: https://www.amazon.com/Momentum-Evan-Carmichael/dp/1952566649
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Committing To A Startup at 19
5:45 - How To Show Your Worth Committing To
8:30 - Lessons From Venture Capital
13:30 - Working With An Oscar Winning Producer
17:30 - Are Reluctant Leaders The Best Leaders
On today's episode - I'm honored to be joined by registered associate marriage & family therapist, founding Drummer of Maroon 5, and author of his new book "Harder To Breathe":
Ryan Dusick
Ryan brings his unique journey as a successful creative person in recovery, as well as his many years of education and professional experience, to clients seeking help with their personal challenges. Ryan prefers to think of his work as a collaboration, in which he and his client work together to discover creative ways of addressing their issues, tailoring therapy to the distinctive needs of each individual.
As a life coach, Ryan brings his background of success in the fields of music, literature, and mental health advocacy. His work both as an individual and in creative collaboration lends itself well to fostering the talents and ambitions of other creative people looking for help and advice in finding their way.
Today we sit down to discuss Ryan's journey with Maroon 5, how he was able to fight through the darkest days of his life to now help some many people and much more
More About Ryan: https://www.ryandusick.com/about/
Buy Harder To Breathe Now: https://www.amazon.com/Harder-Breathe-Memoir-Finding-Recovery-ebook/dp/B09SL15RNZ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Music Transcending Life
8:00 - Creating An Escape Through Music
12:20 - The Pressure Of Touring
18:30 - Mental Health & Stardom in the Early 2000's
27:00 - Touring & The Obligation To Fans
35:30 - Nihilism & Leaving The Band
42:30 - Overcoming Addiction
52:30 - How We Can Helped Loved Ones Dealing With Substance Abuse
1:01:30 - What Ryan Has Learned About Love
On today's episode - I'm honored to be joined by host of one of the top podcasts in the world:
Danny Miranda
Today we sit down to discuss Danny's journey to building one of the best networks in the world, the impact of asking good questions, and how anybody can become a master at connecting with others through showing genuine interest in others.
Follow Danny's Podcast:
Check out Art Of Interviewing
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Being A Deep Thinker At 13
4:25 - Realizing Money Is Not The Only Thing
8:15 - Eliminating Self Doubt
14:00 - Staying True To Yourself While Creating
16:15 - The Art Of Showing That You Are Listening
19:00 - What Holds Gen Z Back From Being Present
23:00 - The Digital Vs. Physical Self
27:45 - Where Danny Feels Most Present
29:30 - The Impact of Moving To Austin
34:40 - The Next Frontier For Danny
36:30 - Why Do We Struggle To Be Selfless
39:30 - Embracing Emotions
43:09 - Important Question For Self Reflection
45:20 - Approaching Conversations As Interviews
49:36 - Asking Good New Questions
51:30 - Danny's Mom
56:30 - How We Change
On today's episode - I'm honored to be joined by founder of BookThinkers
Nick Hutchison
Gen Z already doesn't like to read. But even when we do, we aren't taking away the necessary knowledge to implement the strategies we are reading about. But we can change that.
Today we sit down to discuss Nick's journey to becoming a reader, how it led to success in business, success in marriage and more.
Follow BookThinkers
Buy Rise of The Reader
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Unlearning to Learn
7:30 - Note Taking In Our Lives
12:00 - Operate From Certainty
15:30 - Finding the Intention For The Book
19:15 - Impact of Alex Hormozi
25:00 - Not Waiting For The Perfect Time
26:30 - Interviewing Amazing Authors
30:45 - Underrated Value From Nick's Book
34:50 - Learning From Failures
37:30 - Being Present In Marriage
43:30 - Learning Love From Other Countries
47:00 - Gratitude
53:30 - Philippians 4:13
Imagine your dream of playing Division 1 college football is going to come true.
After grinding it out through multiple Jucos, having nobody believe in you, you have finally made it to the biggest stage in college sports.
But once you get there - life once again takes a turn for the worse.
Injury derails your career.
You end up having to drop out of school.
You are back home at square one.
On January 3rd, 2019, a feeling like you have never felt before consumes your body to the point where you are frozen.
You are having your first panic attack.
On today's episode - I'm honored to be joined by co-host of the Journey Podcast
Jake Moscato
Gen Z deals with anxiety at a higher rate than any other generation.
But what is the root cause? More importantly what is the solution?
Today we sit down to for an open and honest discussion about Jake's personal journey with anxiety, the strategies he has developed to overcome anxiety, how he came to the realization that his mind was a liar and much more.
Follow The Journey Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thejourneypodcast/
Listen to The Journey Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJourneyPodcast_
Jake's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakemoscato/
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - What Is Camp 41
10:00 - Adult Figures Not Having Faith In Jake
16:53 - What's Holding Tom Back From Loving Himself Fully
19:30 - Jake's Social Media Detox
26:33 - Jakes Journey With Anxiety
35:00 - Opening Up To His Mom
44:20 - A Question Still Left Unanswered for Jake
50:02 - What has Jake Learned about love
Imagine you're 18 & you just received an offer for an internship at one of the most prestigious financial institutions in the world - UBS.
You think that this is your chance to make a real impact on the world and thrive in an environment known for excellence. But as time goes on...
Something doesn't feel right.
Maybe it's just UBS, so you take a new job over at Morgan Stanley. But still....
Something doesn't feel right.
The year is 2015 - after two stints in the corporate world you realize that the corporate life is not for you.
So what now?
You decide you are going to make the ultimate bet on yourself. You are going to start your own practice as a Certified Financial Planner.
IT WON'T BE EASY
There will be may nights sleeping in the office, networking events 6 days a week, and showing up to the office on a Saturday thinking it's a Wednesday because you have lost track of the days.
But fast forward to 2023 - you are a father, a husband, healthy, and that $0 business now has $100 MILLION under management.
On today's episode - I'm honored to be joined by author, podcaster, the CAP in CAPitalize himself -
Christopher A. Panagiotu
Gen Z has a MASSIVE financial problem.
But what is the root cause? More importantly what is the solution?
Today we sit down to discuss the most pressing issues facing Gen Z financially & develop a plan for how all of these issues can be resolved.
Buy Capitalize Your Finances
Chris's Instagram
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - What Is The Vision
5:00 - The Vision At the Beginning
10:50 - How To Know If The Plan Is Right
19:34 - TikTok Finance Gurus
29:45 - Time Debt
39:48 - The #1 Most Underrated Finance Concept
48:00 - Navigating Finances In Marriage
57:30 - Comparison
1:07:50 - Legacy
1:12:00 - Praying
Imagine you're a 17 year old high school baseball star. Right as you're about to begin your recruitment process - you tear your labrum and your baseball dreams come crashing down.
Now what? You are working at Dick's Sporting Goods & have a couple thousands dollars to your name. While every other kid your age is choosing to go the traditional path of going to college -
You make a daring choice.
You take those thousands of dollars and INVEST it.
Not into stocks.
Not into real estate.
Not into crypto...
But into becoming a LIFE COACH!
On today's episode - the story of Top 1% podcaster James Brackin IV.
Fast forward three years later and at just 20 years old, James has become a successful life coach and has interviewed amazing minds including
Seth Godin
Light Watkins
Gay Hendricks
& More
We dive all into James upbringing, and how one key change in his mindset has allowed him to be a role model to so many so early on in life.
We discuss the strategies for attracting the life you dream of life so that when it comes down to the end of our lives, we never have to feel like we lived a life that others told us to as opposed to one that we wanted to.
James's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jamesbrackiniv
James's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesbrackiniv/
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Going All In
3:20 - Our Ideas vs. Planted Ideas
5:58 - Thinking with the heart vs. the mind
7:39 - Playing the Game For the Next Decade
10:50 - The Next Goal
13:43 - James's "Risky" Investment
19:34 - Identifying Our Self Limiting Beliefs
23:18 - Embracing Our Mortality
28:03 - Remembering James's Loved Ones
36:25 - How Podcasting Impacts Our Relationships
41:20 - The Path We Take
46:00 - Our Siblings
This week I am honored to by joined by Laura Casselman.
Laura is the CEO of JVZoo and co-founder of Vidastreet. Companies under her direction have landed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America four times, increased revenue from $100M to over $2B. Laura is the recipient of both the Executive and Woman of the Year - Stevie Awards, Female CEO of the Year - CEO World Awards, and the Employer's Diversity Achievement of the Year Award - Pillar World Awards.
But none of this happened by accident. Throughout Laura's 20's, while she was starring as a Radio City Rockette, she was also putting in the work to make sure that she would be set up to make the jump into business once her dancing career was over.
Today we sit down to discuss the challenges that Laura faced in her own journey to becoming CEO, what is holding Gen Z back from achieving their own career goals and much more.
Learn More About Laura
Buy Trust Your Increments Now
0:00 - Intro
1:28 - Love of Dance
4:38 - Coming From A Small Town
7:38 - Lessons From The Rockets
11:58 - Corporate Work While Dancing
14:58 - Selling Your Own Skillset To Employers
17:58 - The Ick Factor
19:08 - Transferring From Dance To Business
21:45 - Dehumanizing Through Social Media
27:49 - Advice To Young Employees
31:10 - Unlocking A Mentors Knowledge
34:23 - Climbing The Corporate Ladder
40:43 - Maternity Leave In America
47:23 - Lessons From Laura's Mom
51:08 - Lessons From Laura's Daughter
53:43 - Lessons on Love
This week I am honored to by joined by Matt Abrahams.
Many of us dread having to convey our ideas to others, often feeling ill-equipped, anxious, and awkward. Public speaking experts help by focusing on planned communication experiences such as slide presentations, pitches, or formal talks. Yet, most of our professional and personal communication occurs in spontaneous situations that creep up on us and all too often leave us flustered and stumbling for words. How can we rise to the occasion and shine when we’re put on the spot?
In Think Faster, Talk Smarter, Stanford lecturer, podcast host, and communication expert Matt Abrahams provides tangible, actionable skills to help even the most anxious of speakers succeed when speaking spontaneously. Matt provides science-based strategies for managing anxiety, responding to the mood of the room, and making content concise, relevant, compelling, and memorable. Drawing on stories from his clients and students, he offers best practices for navigating Q&A sessions, shining in job interviews, providing effective feedback, making small talk, fixing faux pas, persuading others, and handling other impromptu speaking tasks.
Matt's Instagram
0:00 - Intro
1:32 - Matt's Challenge
1:33 - Handling Feedback
5:02 - Preparation For Conversation
8:47 - Matt Fulfills The Challenge
10:37 - Lessons From Podcasting
12:50 - How Students Communicate
14:57 - Conversation Is Not A Battle
20:57 - Do We Force Conversations
24:12 - Understanding Emotions
26:32 - What, So What, Now What
32:52 - How Communication Allows For Success
34:24 - Communication In Martial Arts
36:24 - Matt's Lessons About Love
This week I am honored to by joined by Heath Bell.
From 2009 - 2011, Heath was the most dominant closer in baseball. With three straight seasons of 40 plus saves and 3 straight All-Star appearances, Heath's impact on the game of baseball was incredible - and to think it almost never happened.
Today we sit down to discuss Heath's early life, particularly the trials and tribulations he went through in his 20's. Heath could have very easily given up. But his story is a key reminder as to why you should never give up on what you want to achieve the most.
We sit down to discuss Heath's journey, his relationship with God, how coaches today are leading kids in the wrong direction and so much more.
Heath's Instagram
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Heath's Journey Through Early Life
11:27 - Navigating the Minor Leagues
20:35 - What Players Get Wrong Today
27:29 - Coaching Beyond Sports
34:33 - Failures of Coaches
48:00 - God & Baseball
This week I am honored to by joined by co-host of the journey podcast, Zach Cummings.
Zach is a former collegiate basketball turned top podcaster at only 26 years old.
The Journey Podcast is hosted by Zach Cummings and Jake Moscato where they explore the various aspects of personal development, self-improvement, mental health, and pursuing your dreams.
Today we sit down to discuss Zach's journey to this point, overcoming loss, heartbreak, the fear of failure and much more.
Sub to The Journey Podcast
Zach's Instagram
0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Falling In Love For No Reason
5:59 - Embracing the Small Things
12:48 - Fear of Failure
16:06 - The Impact of Conversation
25:24 - The Impact of Jake
30:36 - Forgiveness
36:40 - Showing Love to Others
40:17 - Finding Success
48:20 - Finding Strength
54:20 - Zach's Dad
59:55 - How Is Zach Feeling
1:03:03 - What Zach Has Learned About Love
🟢 Show on Spotify: hhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7Fub2kkRpkKzBBc6xnDjNq?si=1f1aaa8c398f4933
🟪 Show on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-20s/id1639450077
📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our20spod/
This week I am honored to by joined by Ken Rusk. Ken Rusk is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom.
Ken spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. He never went to college. Instead, he made goals, planned, and worked hard for thirty years. Now, Ken is a very successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses and revenue streams.
Ken Rusk specializes in mentoring and has coached hundreds of young people in areas such as short-, mid-, and long-term goal setting, life visualization, career paths, and sound financial planning. He is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their educational background or past.
Today we sit down to the discuss the stigma around blue collar work, why it is never too late to chase your dream life, and much more.
Buy Blue Collar Cash
Ken's Instagram
0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Gen Z & Blue Collar Work
4:14 - You Are Not What You Do
8:15 - What Is Nirvana
940 - Drawing Your Dream Life
13:24 - Building With Your Hands
18:54 - Surprise Feedback
21:55 - Ken's Father
25:07 - Reframing Time
29:52 - Giving Time To Relationships
34:01 - Ken's Daughter
38:57 - Being A Good Dad & Businessman
43:27 - Passing On Legacy
47:57 - Improving Parental Relationships
52:45 - Advice For Kids
56:00 - What Ken Has Learned About Love
This title is total clickbait, ok kind of. I did lose a lot of money on start up costs, no idea what the actual total is. But that's not the main focus of the pod.
I needed something clickbaity for my 1 year celebration. It's been a crazy year, and I wanted to thank everyone who's been with me from the start. It has truly been a journey I'm blessed to have started and can't wait to continue.
0:00 - Clickbait Intro
0:20 - Intro to Me
1:00 - How Much Podcasting Actually Costs
1:58 - Lacking Confidence
4:05 - Starting the Show
5:35 - Numbers Aren't Everything
8:00 -Staying True
10:44 - My Favorite Moment
11:50 - My Relationships
Gen Z has gotten the worst reputation possible by managers in the workplace. Calling us entitled, lazy, every name under the sun. But is it really a problem with us, or is it a problem with our leadership and the structure?
This week I am honored to by joined by Kyle McDowell. Kyle is a former Fortune 10 executive who led teams collectively north of 30,000 people. After years of service in the corporate world, he changed course to go off on his own and help enable the leaders of Corporate America to the best of his ability through the power of the "10 WEs".
While Kyle's best selling book "Begin With WE - 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence" has certainly impacted corporations for the better, the principles apply far beyond the corporate world. None of us can get through this life on our own. Once we shift our mindset away from focusing on ourselves to focusing on the betterment of us all, that is when become a truly incredible experience.
Today we sit down to the discuss the me-centric focus plaguing Corporate America, how bosses need to become leaders, what Gen Z can do to initiate change, and much more.
Buy Begin With We
Kyle's Instagram
0:00 - Intro
2:14 - Why We Over Me?
5:15 - Social Media Promoting Selfishness
14:24 - Managers Distate for Gen Z
21:16 - The Impact of Work From Home
22:50 - Defining Success
29:45 - Navigating Challenges
33:35 - Legacy
37:40 - Meditations
40:06 - More To Life Than Work
48:45 - We Focus On Family
52:29 - Kyle's Mother
59:50 - What Has Kyle Learned About Love
A successful relationship with God is something that alludes many of us. Far too often we find ourselves slipping away from God, struggling to hear him, and hiding away from him due to our own shame.
God wants nothing more than for us to have a successful relationship with him, and overcoming our past and our shame is one of the key steps to building that successful relationship.
This week I am honored to be joined by Whitney Roehl - Co-Founder of Steadfast Life Coaching and author of Reckless Grace.
In our conversation - Whitney talks about the power of overcoming the struggles of her own past - a difficult relationship with her father, bad relationships with men, negative thoughts, and the shame that came from all of those experiences.
We should never be ashamed of our past. Our shame should never hold us back from achieving success.
Buy Reckless Grace now: https://www.amazon.com/Reckless-Grace-Journey-Freedom-Brokenness/dp/B0C47YLG11
Whitney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitroehl/
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Shame From Relationship With Her Father
4:42 - Hatred Vs. Anger
10:50 - Quitting Alcohol
14:50 - Shame Of Being Afraid To Show Faith
19:50 - Spirit Of Religion
22:20 - Shame & Forgiving Ourselves
26:40 - How Do You Hear God
32:03 - Habakkuk 2:2
33:13 - The Holy Spirit
36:40 - What She Has Learned About Love
This week I am honored to be joined by Chad Hennings.
In college, Chad was one of the top football players in the entire country at the Air Force Academy. Upon graduation, Chad honored his commitment to the Air Force and served our country.
Upon completion of his service, Chad returned home to join the Dallas Cowboys who went on the win 3 super bowls during his time as a player.
While Chad has certainly had enough accomplishments for multiple lifetimes - it is not his accomplishments that define him.
First and foremost Chad is a follower of Christ and a loving husband and father.
Today we sit down to discuss the importance of the relationships in our lives, how our relationships lead to our accomplishments, and how having a healthy relationship with ourselves and the world around us leads to success.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - We Are Not What We Do
5:49 - A True Coach
8:05 - 3 Stages Of Identity
11:41 - Committing to The Sacrifice
17:36 - Operation Provide Comfort
23:01 - Being Comfortable With Our Beliefs
24:39 - The Importance of Integrity
31:38 - From The Air Force to the NFL
35:06 - The Excellence of the Cowboys
40:25 - God & Football
43:21 - Act Like You've Been There Before
48:09 - Views On Manhood
52:46 -What Chad's Learned About Love
Chad's Website
This week I am honored to be joined by my friends Matt Singer & Devinder Carson.
Growing up it's inevitable that friends will go their separate ways and that we will lose touch. But just because communication was lost for a while that doesn't mean it has to be lost forever.
I was very fortunate to be able to reconnect with my friends after 6 YEARS of not speaking to each other, and the conversation we had was incredible.
We cover everything from dealing with our new jobs, male loneliness, struggles we've overcome during this time apart and more.
I hope this episode encourages you to reach out to a friend you haven't seen in a while. They might just be waiting for you to call.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:54 - Giving Our Lives Meaning
4:26 - Finding Direction In Life
6:16 - Is College Necessary
7:54 - Is A Masters Degree Necessary
9:41 - Planning Out The Path
12:26 - Keeping Expectations In Check
16:00 - East Coast vs. West Coast
20:04 - Keeping & Making Relationships
25:21 - Devinder Asks Tom A Tough Question
29:51 - Male Loneliness
38:29 - Thanking My Friends For Being There
40:56 - Devinder's Gift For Curiosity
47:30 - Devinder's Powerful Journey
56:30 - Where Matt Finds Joy
This week I am honored to be joined by Dr. Lee Warren.
Dr. Warren is a neurosurgeon, writer, and podcaster who delivers daily prescriptions from neuroscience, faith, and common sense on how to lead a healthier, better, happier life.
His philosophy is "You can’t change your life until you change your mind," and in this episode Dr. Warren will teach you the art of self brain surgery to get it done.
His new book "Hope Is The First Dose" is available now and it is not one that you can miss. From our conversation, Dr. Warren completely changed my outlook on how I talk to myself and I am now all the better for it.
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This week I am honored to be joined by Isobel Hope.
To anyone who is only vaguely familiar with Isobel's work, they may have seen one of her day in the life TikToks which people seem to love. While I love them as well, as I continued to consume more and more of Isobel's content I quickly realized she is not just like every other creator - she is an artist.
Her work on Youtube particularly strikes a chord with me every time I watch. Her ability to take what other people would call "mundane" or "normal" and turn it into beautiful art is unparalleled.
Her videos never shy away from any topic of the human experience - love, loss, anxiety, worry, joy, happiness, you name it, it's there. I know anybody in their 20's will truly resonate with her work as she is a master at being able to find the beauty in all moments of life.
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Trying to explain why we have faith is incredibly difficult.
I certainly couldn't do it alone, so Michael Bottega and Seamus O'Brien are back to help me answer the oh so important question that overarches all of our lives.
Michael's Website - https://www.michaelbottega.com
Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bottega.photography/
Seamus's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seamusobrien3/
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Today I am honored to be joined by Rebekah Keat
Better known as Bek by friends and family, Bek is a 6 time Iron Distance champion with 5 sub 9 hour finishes and a former world record of 8 hours and 39 minutes.
Originally from Australia, Bek started competing in triathlons at 16. Only having retired recently, she was world class for over a decade. Now with her wife Siri, she spends time coaching athletes on their own triathlon journeys, as well as saving horses from slaughter with Believe Horse Ranch & Rescue.
Today we sit down to discuss how Bek found success at a young age and how she has been able to compete at the highest levels of life for so long.
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Today I am honored to be joined by retired U.S. Navy Captain Brett Crozier.
Captain Crozier grew up in California, graduated for the U.S. Naval Academy, and went on to have a 30 year career in the Navy. He flew dozens of combat missions over Iraq and led at the highest levels of command.
In April of 2020, Captain Crozier captured the attention of the nation. As Captain of the USS Theodore, the most powerful and prestigious aircraft carrier in the United States Navy, Captain Crozier made the remarkable decision to plead with his superiors for help as COVID-19 spread through the vessel. Two days after making this plea, he was relieved of his command.
In his new book "Surf When You Can" Captain Crozier reflects on his life, his career, what it truly means to commit to what you believe in, the power of kindness, the importance of teamwork, and what it truly means to stand up for what you believe in.
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Today I am honored to be joined by Siri Lindley
Siri is a 2 time world champion triathlete, who at the time of retirement retired at number 1. But today we are not here to talk about how amazing of an athlete she is. We're here to talk about how amazing of a person she is.
Today we are sitting down to discuss Siri's new book "Finding A Way", which is all about making the impossible, possible.
Not only has Siri overcome every challenge that life has thrown at her, but she has been able to come out on the other side and absolutely thrive. Whether that be not knowing how to swim before becoming a world champion, being shunned by her father for her sexuality, saving hundreds of horses from slaughter, and most recently beating cancer. Siri is an incredible person who displays strength along every step of the way.
Siri wrote "Finding A Way" to help you find your own strength. "Finding A Way" is available June 20th, check out the link below to pick up your own copy.
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Today I am honored to be joined by Colin Campbell.
Colin is a writer and director for theater and film. The short film he co wrote and directed with his wife Gail "Seraglio" was nominated for an Academy Award.
But, if you ask Colin how he would define himself, first and foremost he would say he is a father.
On June 12th 2019, Colin's children Ruby and Hart were tragically killed by a drunk driver.
As Colin was thrown into grief, he found that the existing dialogue around grief did not provide the support he needed. He was told grief is a private and mysterious process and that the pain is so deep that there are "no words" to describe the pain.
Colin decided to take action and he offered out a new path for processing pain that is active, vocal, and truly honors Ruby and Hart.
In his new book "Finding the Words", Colin teaches readers how to engage their community, engage in mourning rituals, and find ways to express their grief so they may live more fully while holding on to the ones they love.
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Today I am honored to be joined by Kevin Kelly.
In 1971 Kevin dropped out of the University of Rhode Island after one year, he would then become an independent photographer in remote parts of Asia. He is the co-founder and Senior Maverick of Wired Magazine, co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, author of several highly regarded books including New Rules for the New Economy, What Technology Wants and overall just an incredible person.
His new book "Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier" covers an astonishing range of topics, from right living to setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity and cultivating compassion. Today we sit down to discuss his journey to this point in his life and how Kevin's wide array of experiences have allowed him to maximize the joy in his life.
Excellent Advice Book
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Today I am honored to be joined by Kaki Okumura
Kaki Okumura is a Japanese wellness author and illustrator. Her writing online garners hundreds of thousands of views a month, and she has been published in Insider, Bon Appetit, Eater, TedxGateway, and Heated x Mark Bittman.
Today we sit down to discuss her new book "Wa - The Art of Balance" and the importance of following the four pillars to live a life full of joy, peace and harmony.
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Today I am honored to be joined by Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald
Dr. McDonald who goes by MC is a research professor and life coach who has been researching, lecturing and publishing on the neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience of trauma since beginning her PhD in 2009. Her new book "Unbroken - The Trauma Response Is Never Wrong And Other Things You Need to Know to Take Back Your Life" is an incredible read that taught me so much about the biology behind trauma, why we should not feel shame from trauma, and how important it is to talk about trauma in our 20s.
"Unbroken" Order Link
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Today I am honored to be joined by Anna Kloots.
Anna is a New York Times Bestselling Author, small business owner, content creator, and world traveler having traveled to 83 countries.
Before she reached her mid twenties, Anna would attend fashion school in New York City, fall in love with her eventual husband - a magician, become his assistant, and travel the world with him, living a lifestyle that was seemingly perfect on the outside.
But as Anna began to reflect on this lifestyle, she realized that perfection was just an illusion. In reality, she was trapped.
When Anna's marriage ultimately ended, she decided to use her unhappy ending as a source for a bright new beginning.
Her new memoir - "My Own Magic - A Reappearing Act" is a true coming of age story about Anna rediscovering the magic that was always inside of her.
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Anna's Bio Site
Today I am honored to be joined by Kaleb Joseph.
Ranked number 50 in the ESPN 100 rankings for the class of 2014, Kaleb would go on to play college basketball at Syracuse University, Creighton University and ultimately overseas professionally for multiple European teams.
But today, our conversation exceeds the scope of basketball. After many ups and downs throughout his playing career, Kaleb has made it his mission to work as a life coach for athletes as he provides them with the tools necessary to be the best version of themselves on and off the playing field through his brand - Self Help Tour.
Through emotional intelligence workshops, life coaching and coach consulting, Kaleb is helping athletes lean into vulnerability, build self awareness, and cultivate an identity that can carry them throughout all of life's adversities.
Self Help Tour Website
Self Help Tour Instagram
Kaleb's Instagram
Joshua Brandon is a Holstrength and Elysium athlete, but his content goes far beyond fitness.
With over 96k followers on Instagram, Joshua has made it his mission to not only share the joy of living a healthy lifestyle, but also the joy of walking with Christ.
Today, we sit down to discuss that walk. We talk about his journey to this point. The ups, the downs, and cover key questions you may be having on your own journey with Christ.
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My guest today is the founder of Honey & Absinthe, Janet Chan
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Janet grew up pursuing her dream of becoming an artist.
Her journey would lead her to becoming a storyboard artist at Disney which she would quickly realize was not the life she wanted to live.
She quit her job at Disney to become a full time content creator.
Together with her partner Vincent, the two of them produce content around slowing living, how to turn your side hustle into your full time business and much more.
Today we sit down to discuss the importance of betting on yourself, and how having an appetite for risk can make all the difference to finding true joy.
Honey & Absinthe Youtube Channel
Honey & Absinthe Instagram
Honey & Absinthe Podcast
In 2016, Hasard Lee was selected as the top instructor pilot of the year for the Air Force's largest F-16 combat wing.
He has flown 82 combat missions, has 4 air medals, and is the only fighter pilot to have the distinction of flying two different fighter jets into combat on the same day.
Hasard is also a content creator, and last year his content reached 290 million people.
His first book "The Art of Clearing Thinking" is now available for pre-order and will release on May 23rd, 2023.
The Art Of Clear Thinking
Hasard's Youtube Channel
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Why is always the hardest question to answer.
I certainly couldn't do it alone, so Michael Bottega and Seamus O'Brien are back to help me answer the oh so important question that overarches all of our lives.
Michael's Website - https://www.michaelbottega.com
Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bottega.photography/
Seamus's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seamusobrien3/
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Mafe Anzures is the creator of Mali The Brand and the host of the I Missed Me Podcast.
At just 16, Mafe was able to use the power of manifestation, hard work and dedication to turn her dream job into a reality.
Now with over 300k followers across social media, Mafe has used her platform to spread a powerful message around the importance of healing your inner child and finding your inner peace.
Mafe's Instagram
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I Missed Me's Instagram
Mafe's TikTok
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Why do I feel like I am outgrowing my friends?
This is a question a lot of find ourselves asking, but the follow up question is one that is not asked enough.
How can I stop this from happening?
In today's episode, I bring on my oldest friends Brandon Martelli and Tanner Dyslin to have a very open and honest conversation around this very topic. We go through the highs and lows of our friendship, and why we have been able to stay friends for almost 20 years.
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Think about your best friend, or any friend for that matter. Why are you friends? No, like really, why? Have you ever really thought about it?
Making new friends is never easy. But if we can understand why we have the one's we currently do, it strengthens our existing relationships and gives us a roadmap of what to look for in a new potential friend.
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Alanna Arabian is the creator of alannasjournal.com and the host of Alanna's Journal Podcast on the WSOE network.
Alanna's message is one that is so simple yet so profound - we are all human. Therefore, we all need to embrace that we are perfectly imperfect.
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Amanda Fraioli is my amazing cousin. At 19, Amanda was diagnosed with ADHD. It is is estimated that approx. 8 million adults have been diagnosed with ADHD.
Today Amanda, is here to prove that a diagnosis of ADHD is only a deterrent if you allow it to be. Amanda embodies what it means to own your ADHD, as she has turned her diagnosis into an incredible source of empowerment.
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Andrew Greene is the creative mastermind behind the incredibly hilarious Substack page "Toilet Read". For the past 400 days, Andrew has written an article every single day.
Today, we sit down to discuss the strength of being able to laugh at yourself, and the power laughter has to bring light to the darkest of days.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Where Does Comedy Come From
3:06 - Using Self Deprecation As Inspiration
7:19 - The Importance of Art
9:26 - The Consistency Challenge
11:54 - The Creation of An Article
15:44 - Being Observant in Everyday Life
21:01 - Standup Vs. Articles
25:31 - Working With Other Comedians
28:48 - Networking Vs. Relationships
29:41 - Approaching People of Higher Status
32:46 - Tim Robinson
35:26 - Staying Consistent
40:36 - Joke Time
From the end of February to the beginning of April, numerous denominations will be celebrating the period of Lent, a 40 day period centered around the theme of sacrifice.
Today, we analyze the power of sacrifice. Whether you are religious or not, sacrifice is an element of all of our lives that can help us find immense amounts of joy. But first, you must first understand why you are making the sacrifice in the first place.
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Timestamps
0:00 - What is the Purpose of Lent?
3:23 - Sacrifice During Lent
5:14 - Sacrifice in Our Daily Lives
8:38 - The Brick House Analogy
10:53 - The Social Media Example
12:35 - Psychologically Convincing Yourself to Sacrifice
16:33 - Sacrificing for Christ
Today is Valentine's Day. If you're anything like me, you will not be celebrating and today will be spent alone. Loneliness may not be categorized as a disease, but it certainly takes it toll on all who are going through it.
Today, I don't have the cure to loneliness, all I have is my journey through it. The hope is that by hearing my journey, it can help you to understand how to best go about easing the pain of loneliness, and making any changes in your life you see fit.
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The world around you will never understand your goals, what motivates you. But do you let their doubts consume you, or do you continue to fight for what you believe in?
Today, I sit down with one of the strongest people I know, Michael Pagliaro. His physical strength has allowed him to become an elite level rower, and he now is beginning his journey to become an elite level powerlifter. Through it all, Michael's undying belief in his abilities has certainly inspired me, and I hope it can inspire you as well.
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How can we respect other people and find joy through our interactions if we can't respect ourselves first?
On today's episode, I bring on my great friend Ryan Dempsey to discuss the importance of self respect when it comes to improving mental health. We take a deep dive into respecting others, tips to improving your own self respect, and the power of speaking to someone when in need of another voice in your life.
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Our minds are a muscle like any other. Just like we train our bodies to be stronger, we can train our minds to be more confident.
Today, I sit down with one of the most confident people I know, my cousin Cassie Fraioli. We discuss the art of true confidence, beyond your typical fake it til you make it approach. How we can train our minds to be more confident and what to do when our confidence falters.
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Today, I sit down with my MP Murray. MP played collegiate softball at Arcadia University. After her collegiate career she has spent time at the international level, playing for the U22 Great Britain's Womens National Softball Team and assisting as a coach at their U15 level.
Off the field, MP is the Communications Director with the Hidden Opponent, a non-profit organization focused on shattering the stigma around mental health in athletics.
MP's Letter: https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/post/mary-murray-covid-19-cancellations-the-day-that-still-haunts-me
The Hidden Opponent Blog: https://www.thehiddenopponent.org/blog
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On today's episode, Seamus O'Brien is back and we analyze our time as collegiate rowers. Sports is one of the best mirrors of life as a whole, and rowing is no exceptions. We discuss the beauty of the sport, my shortcomings as a teammate, and the lessons we learned from this crazy time in our lives.
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Seamus O'Brien is one of the key reasons I have rekindled my relationship with God. Seamus is a former Division 1 rowing captain at Fairfield University, a Eucharistic minister, but most importantly a great friend of mine.
On today's episode, take a deep dive into faith. Why faith is a key source of joy in our lives and why it may be able to be a key factor in yours a well.
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As we grow, the magic of the holiday's begins to fades. This holiday season, I made it my mission to recapture this joy. Mission Accomplished.
On today's show, we review the 25 Days of Joy Fundraiser and what went well and what can be improved. The show is getting a new name in 2023 to fit the theme and we wrap up the show with the new year resolutions for 2023.
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Michael Bottega is a professional photographer based out of Connecticut and New Jersey. Through his incredible work, Michael is able to capture the beauty in all aspects of life. From sea to shining sea, Michael's photos of the natural landscape show just how beautiful are planet is.
On today's episode, Michael shares his keys for success in his business, tells us his favorite story behind capturing a photo, how he measures success, and Michael answers the gameshow question.
Michael's Website - https://www.michaelbottega.com
Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bottega.photography/
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Michael Bottega is a professional photographer based out of Connecticut and New Jersey. Through his incredible work, Michael is able to capture the beauty in all aspects of life. From sea to shining sea, Michael's photos of the natural landscape show just how beautiful are planet is.
On today's episode, we talk about what inspired Michael to get into photography from a young age. In addition, Michael shares his wisdom on how he was able to stay to true to himself and help grow his passion into a profession.
Michael's Website - https://www.michaelbottega.com
Michael's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bottega.photography/
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With this week being Thanksgiving, gratitude has been on the forefront of mind.
Therefore, I wanted to try something a little different this week for the show. Just how I would write this out in a journal, I wanted to share some written out thoughts I had on the topic of gratitude. Most importantly, my personal journey on making gratitude a driving force in my life.
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Morgan Cole is a former Division 1 softball player at both Fordham University and Manhattan College. She recently finishing receiving her Master's Degree in School Psychology and is now beginning her career making a difference in countless lives. But most importantly to me, she is my sister.
On today's episode, we talk about the stress on Division 1 athletes that come from all facets of life. Off field performance, the stigma around transferring, and the devastation of real injury are all topics that aren't discussed enough. We decided to change that.
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Morgan Cole is a former Division 1 softball player at both Fordham University and Manhattan College. She recently finishing receiving her Master's Degree in School Psychology and is now beginning her career making a difference in countless lives. But most importantly to me, she is my sister.
On today's episode, we talk about topics siblings never talk about such as happiness, finding fulfillment and understanding each other beyond the sibling relationship. We dive into the beginning of Morgan's career and how she has not only begun to make an impact on her students, but how she they have also made an impact on her.
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Sidharth Anand is a graduate of Tufts University currently beginning his medical school journey. When we were in the 7th grade, Sid moved back to the United States from India and I have had the pleasure of calling him a friend ever since.
On today's episode, we talk about Sid's venture into medical school, how he's grown into the person he is today, and what he does to relieve stress and find balance.
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Sidharth Anand is a graduate of Tufts University currently beginning his medical school journey. When we were in the 7th grade, Sid moved back to the United States from India and I have had the pleasure of calling him a friend ever since.
On today's episode, we take a dive on how Sid was able to thrive after coming back to the USA, what drives him now in terms of finding happiness and success, and what provides him with purpose.
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None of us know just how much time we'll have when it's all said and done. All the more reason to make the most of every second.
On today's episode, how we can go about making the most of out time, and how I want to go about making the most of my time by introducing a brand new direction for the show.
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We all use the seemingly free platforms of social media, but what is the real cost?
On today's episode, social media is taking our most valuable resource and we need to take it back. We analyze just how much time we really spend scrolling away like there's no tomorrow and what we can do to change that.
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What would my life have looked like if none of this ever happened? A question I imagine all of us have asked ourselves over the course of the past several years.
On today's episode, the story of what was supposed to happen in my life vs. what actually happened. We use the pandemic and quarantine as the ultimate analogy as to how perspective is so crucial to seeing the good in the darkest of times.
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Van life is one of the most searched topics in the world, but only a select group of people have firsthand experience in the lifestyle.
On today's episode, the story took a little twist at the end of part 2 when I decided to leave. We dive deeper into what went into that decision making process and what ultimately unfolded to conclude this 3 part mini series.
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Van life is one of the most searched topics in the world, but only a select group of people have firsthand experience in the lifestyle.
On today's episode, I've never been the biggest fan of sharing travel photos as a means to show off. But we're all hypocrites, and today's goal is to share some awesome locations in hopes you learn about a brand new spot you can go see for yourself.
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Van life is one of the most searched topics in the world, but only a select group of people have firsthand experience in the lifestyle. Thankfully, an ambitious friend, and a few lucky breaks allowed me to be able to see what life on the road is really like.
On today's episode, we cover how turning a wild idea into a reality has completely changed my life. Covering all the details from the amazing highs and the difficult lows that come with this amazing lifestyle.
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Embarrassment is one of our most feared outcomes for external actions we cannot control. But, controlling our internal reaction makes all the difference.
Yes... I ripped my pants halfway through a wedding recently.
Embarrassing? Subjective
Expensive to replace? Objective
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What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? What is the purpose of any of this?
The perfect trifecta of existential questions you and your friends contemplate at 3 am while eating a Big Mac that's hitting the spot extra nice because McDonald's was the only thing open... oh the good old days.
From college kids in their dorms, to the world's most renowned thinkers, these questions have been debated for generations, with no definitive universal answer. Only individual answers.
My individual answer - the purpose of life is just to live. Confused? Allow me to explain.
In today's episode, we discuss how the act of living is all it takes to appreciate all the good that is in our world.
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Link to Josh Radnor Interview
Before time chooses to heal all wounds, time initially chooses to make minutes feel like days, as we struggle to get through difficult periods in our lives.
The time period as we transition from the world of being a student to the "real world" is one of those periods.
Unfortunately, we cannot embrace all shades of blue with open arms, and the Post Grad Blues fits the bill for today's discussion.
In today's discussion, we acknowledge the bad, so we can focus on how to find the good. We walkthrough a list of actions we can all take to change our mindset to focus on the joy of what is yet to come, while appreciating all the joy we had as students.
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DISCLAIMER: Topics covered in today's show are not meant as a substitute for professional advice or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your condition.
Links to survey and study discussed in today's episode:
Starting Salary Survey
Loneliness Study
If you want to make a difference - the first and hardest step to take is showing up. So here we are - taking the first step in the first episode.
On today's show, we discuss why showing up is so overlooked, yet so crucial when it comes to making a positive impact on your life and the lives of those around you.
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What is the meaning of life? Why are we here? What is the purpose of any of this?
The perfect trifecta of existential questions you and your friends contemplate at 3 am while eating a Big Mac that's hitting the spot extra nice because McDonald's was the only thing open... oh the good old days.
From college kids in their dorms, to the world's most renowned thinkers, these questions have been debated for generations, with no definitive universal answer. Only individual answers.
My individual answer - the purpose of life is just to live. Confused? Allow me to explain.
In today's episode, we discuss how the act of living is all it takes to appreciate all the good that is in our world.
Have any questions or stories about the topics discussed in today's show? Please reach out on our website at https://apatchoftheblue.com or on our IG and Tik Tok @apatchoftheblue
Before time chooses to heal all wounds, time initially chooses to make minutes feel like days as we struggle to get through difficult periods in our lives.
The time period as we transition from the world of being a student to the "real world" is one of those periods.
Unfortunately, we can't embrace all shades of blue with open arms, and the Post Grad Blues fits the bill for today's discussion.
In today's discussion, we acknowledge the bad so we can focus on how to find the good. We walkthrough a list of actions we can all take to change our mindset to focus on the joy of what is yet to come while appreciating all the joy we had as students.
Have any questions or stories about the topics discussed in today's show? Please reach out on our website at https://apatchoftheblue.com or on our IG and Tik Tok @apatchoftheblue
Topics covered in today's show are not meant as a substitute for professional advice or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a mental health professional with any questions you may have regarding your condition.
Looking for online resources? Please visit https://www.mhanational.org
Designed to be a reminder of all the good the world, the ultimate goal of A Patch of the Blue is to build a community of likeminded people looking to spread joy to others.
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Reach out on our website https://apatchoftheblue.com with any question, story, or request you may have, nothing would make me happier than to hear from you all!
Follow along on our IG and Tik Tok @apatchoftheblue as well as on Youtube for the video version of the podcast.