Lessons To Learn Before You Die
You can’t get through life without learning a few lessons along the way. Guests share their personal stories and tidbits of wisdom with listeners.
Episodes
This week we dive into the transformative journey of parenthood with military spouse and mom of three Cali, exploring how she balances raising a toddler and identical twins while maintaining her personal identity and wellness.
We cover:
• The unexpected shift from career woman to stay-at-home mom
• The challenge of maintaining personal identity while dedicating yourself to motherhood
• The importance of finding community wit...
What happens when the future you've always imagined suddenly becomes impossible? Elin, who'd always pictured herself becoming a mom, experienced a miscarriage and later discovered her fertility level was practically zero after attempting to freeze her eggs, effectively closing the door on biological motherhood.
The grief shook her identity to the core, but eventually the loss opened unexpected doors to a fulfilling life t...
High-achievers often reach burnout because they put too little focus on what truly fulfills them. In this episode, Brennan, a burnout prevention coach and Marine Corps veteran, shares his personal journey through burnout and how he lost everything before discovering a healthier path forward.
We cover the warning signs of burnout as well as practical advice to prevent burnout with tools like dynamic prioritization and energy audits.
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Season 2 kicks off with process-minded Greg Toler, who shares his personal frameworks and rules for life that he's developed through years of learning lessons the hard way.
Greg's insights offer practical wisdom applicable to both personal and professional settings. At the heart of this, the key is knowing your values and creating structure to support them.
Listen to learn more about Greg's rules for life, from work-l...
From a young age, Marshall was taught that it's better to have something and not need it, than need it and not have it. On this week's episode we talk being prepared—both physically and mentally—and how preparation builds confidence.
With fun tangents exploring parenting, stoicism, critical thinking, going with the flow, and having the room to fail, this episode will keep you entertained and awaken your philosop...
After years of dealing with substance abuse issues, Emily found herself in a dark place and ultimately facing a prison sentence. With the help of recovery resources and programs, a new hobby, a new community, and a lot of hard work, Emily now is over 6 years into her recovery journey. In this episode we talk about how she ended up on the streets, what her recovery process looked like, and where she finds joy.
About the Gu...
After suddenly and necessarily leaving a job she loved, Maggie McClure faced a future without an income. Trusting her instincts and her skills as an operational process genius, she forged a path forward to create her own company, Fractional Magic. In this episode we talk the feelings that come with leaving a job, how to decide what's next, and the steps to opening your own LLC.
About the Guest:
Maggie McClu...
Dating coach Erica Laws talks about why we all deserve love, what a deserving love looks like, and why finding love starts from within. She includes several practical tips to use in your dating journey.
About the Guest:
Erica Laws is a Dating and Relationship Coach and founder of Laws of Attraction, a global dating consultancy. She is originally from Virginia, but moved to the UK in 2013 and has called it home ever si...
Conflict can be difficult, but it shouldn't be avoided. Sue Carter talks about how taking accountability, and saying sorry, can help build trust in relationships.
Resources Mentioned:
Radical Candor by Kim Scott
About the Guest:
Sue grew up in wartime Bosnia and at 17, after the war ended, immigrated to USA. She was placed in North Dakota and after earning her associates degree from ND State College ...
Perfectionism can manifest in many ways. Andy Morrison talks about how perfectionism has shown up throughout his life, and gives some surprising and innovative tips on how to overcome the need to be perfect.
Resources Mentioned:
Rejection Therapy
About the Guest:
After obtaining a degree in physics, Andy has spent 20 years exploring diverse career opportunities. As a middle grades math teacher, a local ma...
Have you ever wanted change in your life? Christine Roethel talks about how she switched careers after 7 years and how sometimes you just have to take the leap. We talk tips for how to make changes and the emotions that come with them in Lesson 1.
About the Guest:
Christine Roethel is a realtor out of Richmond, VA. Despite only having her real estate license for a year, she was named Rookie of the Year in 2023 and has ...
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