A Wise and Happy Life Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin sits down with Jenny Lytle, RN—hospice nurse, author of Self-Care Isn’t Selfish, and creator of The Nurse’s Breakroom podcast. Jenny opens up about her 31-year nursing career, her journey through burnout, the sudden loss of her mother, and how those experiences shaped her lifelong mission to help caregivers protect their energy, their identity, and their well-being...

In this inspiring episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes Rob Tracz — strength coach, high-performance mentor, and host of Surviving the Side Hustle. Rob shares how lessons from the weight room became the foundation for his personal and professional transformation.

After years of burnout, 17-hour workdays, and the loss of his father, Rob realized that true strength isn’t measured in pounds lifted but in the resil...

In this powerful episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin sits down with Madelaine Weiss, Harvard-trained psychotherapist, executive coach, and author, to explore the hidden power of intuitive intelligence. From neuroscience to Eastern philosophy, Madelaine blends hard science and ancient wisdom to teach us how to quiet the noise inside and trust our gut—without ignoring logic. Together, they dive into how emotions inform ...

In Episode 15 of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin welcomes transformational coach, speaker, and author Dale Kershner for a profound and paradigm-shifting conversation about how we think, what we believe, and why most of it isn’t even ours.

Drawing from over four decades of experience, Dale challenges deeply ingrained beliefs about success, spirituality, and identity—and invites listeners to replace outdated narratives with ...

In this rich and revelatory episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin is joined by 80-year-old wellness advocate, cookbook author, and “philosopher grandma” Lynne Bowman, whose signature line is also the title of her bestselling book: Brownies for Breakfast.

Lynne brings powerful, practical wisdom on what it means to age vibrantly—from surviving a broken femur with grace, to advocating for sugar-free, whole-food living, to ...

What if the life you were meant to live has been buried under layers of conditioning, habits, and self-doubt? In this transformative 2 part episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob sits down with Dr. Kelly Waggoner, a clinical psychologist and spiritual practitioner redefining psychotherapy through the integration of mind, body, and soul. Together, they explore the mystery of the authentic self, how trauma shapes our behaviors, a...

What if the life you were meant to live has been buried under layers of conditioning, habits, and self-doubt? In this transformative episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob sits down with Dr. Kelly Waggoner, a clinical psychologist and spiritual practitioner redefining psychotherapy through the integration of mind, body, and soul. Together, they explore the mystery of the authentic self, how trauma shapes our behaviors, and th...

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of A Wise and Happy Life Podcast, host Bob Martin welcomes back Asher Lester, breathwork and meditation teacher, for a deep dive into the soundtrack of the mind and how our inner voice shapes our outer reality. Asher shares how 90 days of loving-kindness meditation completely rewired his negative self-talk—from 90% critical to 90% compassionate—and what that transformation taught him about ...

What do Krav Maga, behavior analysis, and meditation have in common? For Asher Lester, they’ve all been paths to self-discovery, resilience, and purpose. In this episode of A Wise and Happy Life, Bob Martin sits down with Asher, a martial artist, educator, and breathwork trainer, to explore what it means to live at the edge of your comfort zone.

From a surprise start working with children on the autism spectrum to completing six 26...

Can cleaning out your closet actually help clear your mind? In this episode of A Wise and Happy Life, Bob Martin sits down with certified KonMari consultant Cathy Perez to explore the spiritual side of organizing.

Cathy shares how the KonMari method goes beyond tidying, it's a gratitude practice, a mindfulness tool, and a path to reconnecting with joy. You'll hear how “joy checking” isn't just about your stuff, it's about your ener...

In Part 2 of her conversation with host Bob Martin, Cathy Perez opens up about what it means to channel fear and frustration into meaningful action. After years of volunteering, learning, and speaking up for reproductive justice and equity, Cathy shares why she believes “sitting on the couch won’t help you heal.”

This episode explores how activism can be a spiritual practice, how courage is built one small step at a time, and why s...

What happens when the life you built starts to feel like someone else’s dream?

In this heartfelt episode of A Wise and Happy Life, Bob Martin sits down with Ray Martin, former “Business Leader of the Year” turned world-traveling author and humanitarian. After a personal and professional collapse, Ray walked away from corporate success to answer a question most of us avoid: What does a life true to yourself really look like?

Ray sha...

At just 17 years old, Susan Snow's world changed in a single moment. Her father, an LAPD detective, was murdered in a targeted shooting. What followed was grief, chaos, and silence. 

In this powerful conversation, Susan sits down with host Bob Martin to share the story she never asked to live but chose to rise from.

Together, they talk through the raw moments: hearing the news, feeling invisible, trying to navigate trauma at a time...

What makes someone walk away from a thriving megachurch in the U.S. to build a spiritual community on a front porch in Costa Rica? 

What leads a respected Lutheran pastor to step away from a thriving megachurch and choose a slower, simpler life centered around real connection? In this episode of A Wise and Happy Life, host Bob Martin talks with Pastor Allen Cudahy about the calling that led him from U.S. pulpits to a quiet front po...

What does church look like when you strip away the pressure, politics, production, and lead with grace? 

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, host Bob Martin and Pastor Allen Cudahy explore the rebirth of faith through simplicity, community, and compassion.

Now living in Costa Rica, Pastor Allen shares how he started Garden of Grace, a faith gathering rooted in presence and healing. They dive into what it means to be a “pastor ...

In Part 2 of this heartfelt chat, Bob and Cricket explore how touch, self-kindness, and spiritual connection deepen our well-being. They talk about restorative yoga, demystifying its spiritual roots, and why creating space for joy is a non-negotiable part of life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck or overwhelmed, this conversation will remind you that healing is possible and it starts with presence. You’ll hear stories of discipline, conne...

Cricket Foster has lived a big, creative life. From dancing across the globe to leading yoga classes and belting out rock songs in a wedding band. In Part 1, Bob Martin sits down with his longtime friend to talk about the early roots of her journey: ballet discipline, performing joy, and what it means to truly show up for your own life.

You’ll hear how daily practices, even in small ways, help build self-trust, and why rituals like...