Why do we criticize things and what do we gain from it? This episode, I share my thoughts on where I think it comes from and some of the potential downsides of frequent criticism.

Momentum

Mar 20th, 2021 21m 18s

I'm back with some updates about the break and thoughts on momentum.

Reflection and the Next Step

Dec 5th, 2020 17m 42s

It's been almost a full year since this podcast began and I decided this is a good opportunity to take some time off to reflect on what's next and how to move forward from here. I'm not sure what that will look like yet, but I will be sure to

Gratitude and Purpose

Nov 22nd, 2020 17m 56s

Thanksgiving is coming up soon, but many people are feeling anything but thankful this year. This episode, I share about the value of gratitude and purpose and how they often work together to reinforce an abundance mindset over a scarcity mind

Empathy over Conformity

Nov 8th, 2020 16m 35s

In the recent election, I saw many people talking about how divided the country was but presupposing the opposite of division is more agreement and conformity of perspective. I don't disagree the country is divided, but I believe the actual mi

Decision Making

Oct 25th, 2020 18m 53s

As the election approaches, we are all faced with a number of decisions to make. This episode, I talk about my own relationship with decision making and some important factors to consider when evaluating decisions.

Accepting Shortcomings

Oct 10th, 2020 17m 3s

I didn't end up preparing anything for this week, so instead I decided to talk off the cuff about dealing with times when we fall short and the value of taking action even if it's not perfect.

Serendipity and Squirrels

Sep 26th, 2020 17m 14s

This episode, I share thoughts and stories about my own distractible nature and the unexpected turns life can take.

Some thoughts on current circumstances

Sep 13th, 2020 31m 29s

This episode I decided to just share some impromptu thoughts about everything going on in Oregon and some of the concepts I believe are helpful to consider in the midst of it all. It's a little longer and less polished than usual, but I hope y

Hope.

Aug 29th, 2020 20m 55s

It seems like many people are struggling right now and starting to lose hope. In this episode, I share my perspective about hope and what I think it looks like to have hope in the midst of challenging times.

Reflections on the podcast

Aug 1st, 2020 17m 13s

In this episode, I reflect on what has happened so far in the life of the podcast, why I started it in the first place, and what I am hoping for going forward.

Inside Out Happiness

Jul 18th, 2020 18m 41s

The way we pursue happiness is often focused on our external reality of experiences, physical stuff, and circumstances, but I believe it is more effective and sustainable to approach happiness from the inside out. You can foster happiness inte

Expectations

Jul 4th, 2020 18m 50s

Expectations can play an even bigger role than circumstances in determining our happiness because they often function as our rubric for whether something should make us content or disappointed. The more intentional we are in how we deal with e

Create Space for Silence

Jun 20th, 2020 2m 20s

Sometimes what is most needed amidst all the words and noise is to simply create space for silence and reflection.

Some thoughts on division and listening

Jun 6th, 2020 23m 41s

In this episode, I share some candid thoughts on the division I have seen surrounding current events and the role I think listening should play in moving toward solutions and unity.

Victim Mentality

May 23rd, 2020 21m 26s

Mindset can affect every area of our lives, so it's important to be aware of what mindset we are fostering and not indulge dysfunctional ones. I believe a victim mentality is one such mindset that often gets in the way contentment, joy, and pe

Identity

May 10th, 2020 19m 26s

The way we understand our own identities is so significant because it will serve as a foundation for how we act, make decisions, and navigate life. Simply being intentional about how you frame your identity can open a whole new range of possib

Editing

Apr 25th, 2020 22m 45s

This week I talk about editing, not just in terms of the podcast but also how it relates to other areas and your life as a whole. Putting in the work to refine and improve something can bring out a unique richness that would otherwise be dimin

Intentional Rest

Mar 28th, 2020 16m 50s

Probably everyone is experiencing some type of disruption to their normal routine right now, but that disruption can actually be a very positive thing if it's utilized for intentional rest and gaining a new perspective on your usual activities.

Complexity and Oversimplification

Mar 14th, 2020 22m 13s

I had already been planning on talking about complexity for a while, but it seems especially fitting I would do so now amidst all the talk about Covid-19. You can find plenty of examples of oversimplification and failure to appreciate the comp

When things don't go as planned...

Feb 29th, 2020 19m 27s

Things didn't really go as I intended this week and it seemed like there were setbacks coming up at every turn to following through with my plans, so I called an audible and decided to do something completely different. Rather than carry on wi

Reframing Failure

Feb 15th, 2020 22m 52s

There is a lot of focus on success in our culture, but we don't like talking about failure as much. We tend to look very negatively at failure and see it as nothing but a loss or reason to be ashamed. I think there's a better approach though.

Empathy

Feb 1st, 2020 22m 47s

The term empathy seems to be coming up more and more in a variety of fields, but what does it actually mean? Why is it important and why does it need to be taught? This episode I share some thoughts on empathy and why I think it's important i