March 27, 2023

A Guide to Journaling: Prompts, Benefits, & Getting Started | E91 Meg…

In today's conversation, I went down this incredible, unplanned rabbit hole with my friend Megan Miller. We both have a mutual love for journaling and I spent the first half of this conversation asking a lot of questions arou...

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March 20, 2023

Selfish Sundays: How I Avoid Burnout | E90 Anastasia Barbuzzi

Have you felt like you’ve been burning the candle at both ends? Are you trying to do too many things and feeling burnout? Maybe you need a Selfish Sunday. Cara Hays initially introduced me to this concept of Selfish Sundays. ...

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March 13, 2023

8 Steps to Being Healthier than 90% of People | E89 Dr. Judson Brande…

We all dread it, but that day eventually comes. It might be a cough that won’t go away, a potential sprained ankle, or you’re questioning a weird bump on your arm. We have no other option. We have to go see a doctor. How do I...

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Feb. 13, 2023

Spice Up Your Sex Life with a Sex Life Bucket List | E85 Susan Bratton

Has the sexual chemistry in your relationship turned dull? Bedroom boredom is a really common issue in relationships so it is nothing to beat yourself up about. We get comfortable in our patterns. The same positions, techniqu...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Remarkable Health Benefits of a Fiber-Rich Diet | E76 Megan Barnett &…

I did not know how beneficial fiber was prior to this conversation and I wouldn’t even have been able to tell you fiber was only found in plants. I’m excited about this episode though. I had a blast researching and preparing ...

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Oct. 24, 2022

Developing Crystal Clear Intentionality with What Matters Most to You…

The amazing Brian Bogert is joining me on the podcast today.   At 7 years old, his life transformed in a blink of an eye after he was in a vehicle accident that his left arm was detached. Instead of dwelling in the suffering, he fully recovered with ...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Therapist on Why Your 20s Isn’t for Deciding Your Path But Instead Ex…

Going into college, Grace was pre-med and planning on becoming a doctor. She found out through taking classes and trying internships, that this wasn’t the right path for her. Instead her twisted journey led her to therapy.   Although this wasn’t her ...

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Aug. 15, 2022

Feeling Overwhelmed? Mom of Triplets Discusses Why Simplifying Might …

Rose Lounsbury is a simplicity coach, speaker, and author of the book, Less: Minimalism, For Real.   Rose’s minimalist journey started with being an overwhelmed mom, and I really mean overwhelmed. She is the mom of triplets.   She’d come home from wo...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Psychiatrist on Social Jetlag, How Marijuana Affects Sleep, and Manag…

There is nothing better than waking up in the morning feeling refreshed and energized. I love a good night’s sleep. On the flip side, if I didn’t get enough quality sleep, I might as well just take the L and call it a personal day.   As soon as I lea...

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July 18, 2022

What You Could Learn from Traveling the Globe | E67 Sydney Summerlin

I try not to dwell on many regrets in life but one opportunity I wish I would have taken advantage of was my university’s study abroad program. I went on my first international trip outside of North America in 2015, the week following my college grad...

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April 25, 2022

TEDx Speaker on Betting on Yourself, Seeking Discomfort, and Taking C…

I love listening to stories that require someone to take a chance and today’s episode is packed with those.   You’ll hear from my friend, Ahmad Jabbir. He exhibits and embodies the phrase “bet on yourself.” One of my favorite stories he tells is how ...

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April 11, 2022

How to Have Fun as an Adult by Channeling Your Inner Child | E60 Tyso…

My childhood was filled with a constant need for play. I remember playing a lot of backyard sports and fictional quest games that we made-up on the fly.   I always had a sense of adventure. As I got older, I found myself losing touch with that. I’m a...

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March 21, 2022

Ultramarathon Mentality and Finding Your Future | E58 Mason Stevens a…

For some of us, running to the kitchen to grab a snack is quite the workout. So what does it feel like to run 62 miles for twelve hours straight?   In today’s episode, Justin and Mason discuss what it felt like to endure such a challenge. They break ...

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Jan. 31, 2022

Mental Health Counselor on How to Stop Criticizing Your Body and Heal…

Our teenage years present many challenges. One universal obstacle I saw few of us avoid was the trap of comparing ourselves to others, particularly our physical bodies. Someone was always thinner, more muscular, prettier, taller, or had better skin. ...

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Jan. 17, 2022

Creator of Blind Dating Show on Dealing with Criticism, Law of Attrac…

Do you know what’s worse than being set up on a blind date? Going on that date in front of a live audience. Oh, and when I say blind date, I mean literary blind-folded.   That’s the concept for the New York City based comedy show, UpDating. Imagine l...

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Nov. 22, 2021

The Damaging Consequences of Loneliness and What You Can Do About It …

In this extraordinary era of pandemic isolation, it makes sense that people are feeling more alone than ever. Although stay-at-home orders and social distancing exacerbated loneliness, this trend started way before Corona took on a whole new meaning....

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Sept. 13, 2021

First Date Tips, Feeling Complete on Your Own, and Exploring Sobriety…

After college, Cara Hays found herself battling with two identities. Her future self that prioritized her values and her past self that continued to distract with bad habits.   One day Cara decided it was time to look forward without looking back and...

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Aug. 30, 2021

Master Trainer on How to Overcome Your Gym Anxiety and Start Your Fit…

Many of us go through quite the physical transformation in our 20’s. Our metabolism slows down and we can no longer eat junk food for every meal. When we get older, we have to be more intentional about our fitness routines.   I invited Kawan Karadagh...

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Aug. 16, 2021

Former Inmate on Believing in Yourself, Creating Your Comeback, and P…

Joining me on today’s podcast is Nate Dukes. Nate is an author, speaker, property investor, leader at his church, and serves on the board of a non-profit for underprivileged youth. Already an impressive resume for someone in ...

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June 6, 2021

Happiness Engineer on the 5 Pillars of Human Thriving | E36 Ali Binaz…

Imagine if you had two years to travel the globe in order to better understand happiness. Where would you go? I’m assuming the Nordic countries who I hear always rank high on the World Happiness Report. Potentially Australia and New Zealand? They see...

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April 26, 2021

Professional Organizer Shares Tips for Keeping Your Small Space Organ…

One of the best experiences of my 20s has been living on my own. Sure, I have to buy my own groceries and dirty dishes aren’t going to magically disappear, but moving out of my parent’s house gave me the challenge to start figuring things out on my o...

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Jan. 4, 2021

E25: Jared Schuster on Traveling the World, Networking Practices that…

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. Today’s guest is Jared Schuster, Founder of Sparks of Consciousness which foc...

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Dec. 7, 2020

E23: Tippi Thole on Why Receipts Aren’t Recyclable, Why Food Doesn’t …

Welcome into The Sandbox, a podcast for the 20-somethings who want to live the best version of their life and are seeking the skills, strategy, and mindset to do just that. There is no doubt that humans are causing long-term destruction to the enviro...

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Sept. 28, 2020

Moving On From a Toxic Relationship and Reprogramming Unhealthy Behav…

Today’s guest is Angela Marie, Founder of Find Your Purpose and Shine. During a thriving 19-year career in network marketing, Angela often found herself giving advice and coaching other professionals on how to succeed in the industry. That experienc...

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