How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season

How People Grow: Finding Wisdom in Every Season

We often see the world not as it is, but as we are. So if we’re to view the world differently, we need to learn to see ourselves differently. Join David Achata, PCC, on ”How People Grow,” a podcast dedicated to shifting your perspective. Through insightful conversations with guests, co-hosts, and friends from his life, David explores the diverse ways we evolve in work, relationships, and spirituality. Discover how your unique lens shapes your experiences and learn to navigate life’s complexities with greater clarity. Dive deeper at https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow and learn more about David at davidachata.com To learn more about David’s corporate work, see achatacoaching.com

Episodes

June 9, 2025 65 mins

Join us as Amy Achata recounts her deeply personal story of overcoming chronic illness and migraines. Amy shares how she discovered the surprising reason for a lifetime of pain lay hidden in her own story. From there, she was able to explore the untapped intelligence of her body.

Amy delves into the specific embodiment practices that enabled her to finally understand and respond to her body's needs, resulting in remarkable transfor...

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Ever wonder where those "gut feelings" really come from?

In this episode, David shares a personal story about stalking a deer that led him to a surprising understanding of the gut's influence on what we think. He and Dr. Tyler McCurry, D.O., unpack the fascinating gut-brain connection and how optimizing your gut health can unlock clearer emotional and intuitive guidance.

Plus, get actionable advice on strengthening your intuition t...

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Discover the powerful connection between your mind, body, and spirit with us. David shares his personal journey of overcoming a decade of chest pain by understanding the link between his emotions, breathing, and physical health.

Dr. McCurry explores how spiritual practices like prayer and meditation can support your overall wellness and revisits the idea of your body as a sacred temple deserving of care.

Learn to live with intentio...

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May 20, 2025 48 mins

Join David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they discuss the vital role movement plays in both our physical and emotional well-being. Explore the benefits of mindful practices to connect with your body and release tension. Dr. McCurry explains how regular exercise helps calm the nervous system and reduce stress. Discover the surprising connection between movement and spiritual practices like prayer and meditation. Plus, get practica...

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*Updated - Note: The previous version of this episode was partial. This new version contains the entire interview.

Join David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they explore how past hurts and ongoing stress can get trapped in the body, affecting us physically and emotionally. Dr. McCurry explains how our nervous system reacts to stress and trauma and how it can get out of balance.

In this episode, you'll discover body-centered ways t...

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May 6, 2025 41 mins

Join David Achata and Dr. Tyler McCurry as they explore how our bodies communicate. Dr. McCurry shares his story of the damage done to his body as a football player and how that was the first step that led him toward osteopathic medicine.

In this episode, we'll look at the core principles of the body's self-healing capacity and how symptoms can be vital messages. We'll also touch on practical tips for tuning into your body's langua...

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Join hosts David Achata & Dr. Tyler McCurry as we launch "The Wisdom of the Body," exploring the powerful mind-body connection, and learning the shift from "doing" to "being."

In this season introduction, David shares how our stories are embodied, influencing our feelings and actions, drawing on insights from Bessel van der Kolk (trauma's impact) and Stephen Porges (nervous system).

Learn to listen to your body's wisdom for gre...

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Life is chaotic, but you don't have to be. In this special bonus episode, David interviews Kyle & Brigitte, two leaders who participated in the Leadership Renewal Collective to gain stability in their lives and in their leadership.

 

Kyle & Brigitte are both people leaders who wanted to invest in themselves. In this interview, they talk about why they needed three months to learn four valuable disciplines, the difference i...

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Lisa Sharon Harper is an author, activist, and professor. She's written multiple books including The Very Good Gospel and Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World and How to Repair it all.

In this episode, Lisa shares how she didn't set out to write the book, Fortune, but to learn who she was. In the process she uncovered the complex twists and turns of the development race laws in the United States. She urges us to learn o...

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Justin Uhler is a former Army Ranger & Iraq War combat veteran. In this interview, Justin describes overcoming PTSD and finding purpose after the military. Today he works as a business consultant, is married, and a father of four living in Tacoma, Washington.

Learn more about Justin's work at https://www.refineandgrow.com/

Support this podcast at https://www.patreon.com/c/HowPeopleGrow

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Amy Buckingham describes her upbringing on the Round Valley Indian Reservation, surviving attempted murder, single parenthood, learning how to live life in broader society, and the unlikely path she walked that landed her as a healthcare executive.

She embodies the resilience principle of learning to live and lead from a place of vulnerability. Don't miss this amazing conversation.

Support this conversation at https://www.patreon.c...

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Captain Vince Chamberlain describes his rocky journey after The United States Coast Guard, how he overcame a hard divorce, navigated finding a new career (from driving tugboats to private yachts), and became a barber.

Vince describes finding purpose in his new endeavor, "The FOB" project (Forward Operating Base) - a new non-profit for transitioning veterans. Support the FOB project at https://www.thefobproject.org/

Vince guides us ...

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Brooke Lark runs Larke & Co, a creative agency. But before that, she was a devout Mormon. Hear her story of leaving Mormonism, divorcing, finding herself in an abusive marriage and how she escaped on a backpacking trip and started over.

Brooke embodies the principle of "pushing all the buttons until the candy comes out," in other words, try many things to become the healthiest and most expansive version of yourself.

Find out mo...

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In this powerful episode, David Achata and Mike Cinelli discuss Mike's recovery from Heroin.

Mike takes us on his personal journey through trauma and substance abuse, while emphasizing the importance of community, addressing emotional pain, and daily practices like meditation for recovery.

Connect with Mike at https://mikecinelli.com/

Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow

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Life is chaotic, but you don't have to be.

Season 2 of the How People Grow Podcast is all about resilience-- the ability to not just survive, but thrive amidst life's inevitable chaos.

This episode outlines three key investments for building it: strengthening support systems, cultivating a resilient mindset, and prioritizing physical and emotional well-being.

Last, David previews upcoming guests and their stories of overcoming addi...

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In this special bonus episode, David Achata talks with Pastor Tommy Rutledge about the impacts of Hurricane Helene. They discuss how suffering changes people and ways to get involved in helping their efforts in the city. With so much flooding and damage, knowing where to turn to help is hard. We're thankful Tommy took time on short notice to share what he is up to.

 

To help Soma Asheville's efforts go to http://somaasheville.com/ ...

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September 30, 2024 57 mins

This is our season finale with Dr. Randy Woodley of the Eloheh Indigenous Learning Center. In this conversation David Achata interviews Randy about his journey to embracing his Cherokee ancestry, living by indigenous values and how the Western Worldview is hurting us.

 

Randy also shares about his newest book, Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Well-Being. Get yours here: https://shorturl.at/CIboc

 

Le...

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September 30, 2024 42 mins

It's hard to talk to people who see things different. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show how to create a safe space for open communication and collaboration by offering reassurances to build trust and a willingness to participate in learning. Learn skills to negotiate a win-win solution that might meet diverse needs and by doing this we learn to build a foundation for long-term collaborations.

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It's hard to demonstrate genuine respect and validation. In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers show what respectful communication looks like when someone else has an experience that you just can't understand. David gets personal by sharing some of his mixed-heritage story. Tyler demonstrates how to value someone's experience in a way that builds trust.

 

Join the conversation at: https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow

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September 30, 2024 23 mins

Want to understand opposing viewpoints without agreeing? In this episode, David Achata & Tyler Rogers talk about how to ask good questions to build bridges. They also touch on exploring the root causes of our resistance to understanding others and how to use empathy for connection, not necessarily agreement.

Join the conversation at: https://www.patreon.com/HowPeopleGrow

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